The Shift Chiropractic
“The shift is a hidden gem in downtown Oakland. Ben was really supportive and knowledgeable of what my spine needed. I highly recommend checking the shift out if you need chiropractor work done on you.”
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“The shift is a hidden gem in downtown Oakland. Ben was really supportive and knowledgeable of what my spine needed. I highly recommend checking the shift out if you need chiropractor work done on you.”
“In 2019 at he age of 76, I drove from Los Angeles for my first appointment with Dr. Ruch. After 20 min of painless treatment, I could stand up straight and taller. I was so impressed with his highly, effective techniques that I've made the trip back two or three times a year! At age 84 I'm functioning physically better than ever. My family and friends are amazed at the things I do and I want to continue doing them. If I lived closer I would have an appointment every month! Thank God for Dr Ruch whose skills outshine all others.”
“I’m SO happy I decided to visit Dr. Andrew! The week before my Vegas trip, I developed intense left hip pain out of nowhere. Walking, standing, sitting, and even lying down were uncomfortable. I was limping, my hip mobility felt limited, and I was panicking enough to buy lidocaine patches just to figure out how I was going to make it through the trip. 😭
Short story long, I went to an orthopedic doctor first because, with how limited my mobility felt, I wanted to make sure nothing more serious was going on before having my hip adjusted. My X-rays were normal, but I was prescribed pain medication, which I wasn’t interested in taking when OTC options exist, along with 12 sessions of PT and an MRI for a possible hip impingement. It all just felt like… a lot… for pain and limited mobility that had seemingly come out of nowhere. I left still unable to walk comfortably, and an MRI plus weeks of PT obviously weren’t going to happen before my trip.
I’ve always been a little nervous about chiropractic adjustments and hadn’t had one in over five years, but I decided to book with Dr. Andrew. I told him that upfront, and he immediately made me feel comfortable. His vibe was personable and communicative, his adjustments were gentle yet effective, and he explained what he was doing and why every step of the way.
He explained that my pelvis was shifted and my left side was measuring about 3/4 of an inch shorter. After the adjustment, the limp I walked in with was nearly gone. Within 24 hours, my pain was about 60% better, and within 48 hours, I felt like a completely new woman! It was truly a night and day difference!
Im not really a write reviews type girlie but because of that visit, I was able to sit through an 8-hour car ride to Vegas, walk the Strip for hours, attend The R&B Tour concert, and dance the night away. A time was had! 😂
It’s now been two weeks and I’m still hip-pain free! Dr. Andrew truly came through and saved my hip AND the trip. I can’t thank him and the team at Active Health Center enough. Highly recommend!”