The Alameda Chiropractor Committed to Your Health and Wellness Journey

We believe a natural and holistic approach to physical medicine is the key to unlocking your body's innate healing potential in promoting total well-being. At the core of our philosophy is the belief that true health involves more than just the absence of pain— but a balance of physical and mental health. Let's get you feeling better today.

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Aligning Health, Elevating Life: Welcome to Miller Chiropractic and Wellness

I’m Dr. Riley E. Miller. I grew up in the Bay Area and went into healthcare with a vision of redefining the patient-doctor relationship. My goal is to create a space of healing where my patients are treated as individual human beings, and are given high quality care specialized to their condition. I have helped patients overcome old and new injuries, always believing that true healing comes from within.

I treat all joints of the body, head-to-toe, specializing in wrists, ankles, and the spine. I’ve helped patients from all sorts of backgrounds and occupations get out of pain, and start living their life with function and freedom.

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Our Vision

We envision a world where doctor visits are comfortable, transparent, and focused on you and your needs.

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Our Mission

We aim to be a trusted partner in our patients' pursuit of a vibrant and pain-free life.

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Our Promise

To give each patient hope. We will do all we can to get you moving better and living optimally.

Physiotherapy Modalities

Myofascial Release

Muscle and tissue work for restoring range of motion and function.

Ultrasound

Therapy

Increase blood flow, relax muscles, and promote tissue healing processes.

Muscle E-Stim

Relax tense or spastic muscles allowing ease and balanced mobility.

Laser

Therapy

Reduce pain + inflammation as well as promoting cell regeneration.

Kinesiotape

Support muscle and joint stability as well as improve circulation.

Vibration

Plate

Improve your functional coordination and balance.

Percussive

Massage

Relieve muscle tension and pain, while also improving circulation.

Our Patient Reviews

FAQS

What conditions can we help?

Care is typically known for:

-Neck/back pain

-Ankle, foot, knee pain

-Wrist/hand pain

-Tight hips/shoulders

-Other old lingering injuries.

We can also help with more specific conditions such as sciatica, headaches/migraines, jaw pain, frozen shoulder, tailbone pain, carpal tunnel, old whiplash, disc herniations, asthma, and overall nervous system regulation.

Is chiropractic safe for children and the elderly?

Absolutely! Almost everyone from newborns-elderly can benefit from chiropractic care. Babies get very light care with no “cracks” or big maneuvers. Elderly patients also receive lighter-force care that still helps to increase joint mobility and overall function. We have an array of techniques and tools to help get you better.

Do you accept insurance?

Currently our practice is out-of-network from all insurances and not-participating in Medicare. However, we are happy to provide you an invoice or superbill, as courtesy, for you to send to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

Is a Chiropractor a Doctor?

Yes! The “D.C.” stands for Doctor of Chiropractic, similar to “M.D.” standing for Doctor of Medicine. We must obtain a bachelor’s degree (3-5 years), graduate from Chiropractic school (3-4 years), then pass multiple federal board and state exams for our licensure. We take pride in our knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, neurology, and nutrition.

How does chiropractic help?

We focus on restoring motion to joints so that your body is more functional and balanced from your feet to head, so your nervous system can work from your head to your feet. By adjusting a joint, we help break through the micro adhesions around that joint to allow movement and instantly affect the nervous system, triggering a chemical reaction pain cascade— ultimately resulting in endorphins being released to the surrounding musculature. When our sympathetic and parasympathetic are working together properly, the nerves innervating other associated muscles, tissues, and organs will be able to relax and function normally. This may indirectly help symptoms you may have not thought were actually correlated to your spinal nerves.

What is the cracking/popping sound in chiropractic?

All joints are sealed and circulate a synovial lubricant fluid. Adjustments involve momentarily distracting the joint to break through unwanted micro-adhesions, which can result in a gas bubble from the negative pressure, possibly resulting in an audible sound. It should not be painful. And yes, it is similar to your knuckles.

Are there risks when receiving chiropractic adjustments?

There are risks in every healthcare profession. However, we reduce these risks dramatically by really communicating with our patients before we start care, and each visit after. We perform thorough examinations and really take into account your health history to rule out any potential red flags. Your treatment will then be adapted to fit your specific condition(s) and needs.

Do I need chiropractic, physical therapy, or massage therapy?

It depends! The way I like to summarize each profession is: Chiropractic treats the entire spine, including the pelvis and ribcage, as well as all other joints, with extra focus on the nerves innervating them; Physical Therapy helps with rehabbing and restoring proper muscle function and ability; and Massage Therapy typically focuses on relaxing tense muscle groups, and can aid in breaking through scar tissues and improving overall circulation throughout the body.

Visit Us in Alameda!

2059 Clinton Ave Suite 5 , Alameda CA 94501

(925) 980-0109

Email: [email protected]

Assistance Hours:

Monday: 2-7 p.m.

Tuesday: 12-7 p.m.

Wednesday: 2-7 p.m.

Thursday: 12-7 p.m.
Friday: By Appointment

Saturday: By Appointment

Sunday: By Appointment

2059 Clinton Ave ste 5, Alameda, CA 94501, USA
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