Chris Baker DC

Dr Chris Baker is awesome
He is extremely knowledgeable, objective, and up to date on cutting edge scientific methods.
I had an issue with achilles tendonitis as a basketball athlete and dunker. But working with him helped tremendously to a 100% recovery. He treated me at GP Oakland 2013 and not only was it a huge boon to my health but it helped me win perform in tournament contest and win a trip to europe in 2014. Once in Europe I played basketball in Spain and have been totally injury free since. Really amazing.
This is huge and worth repeating– not only is his treatment great but he will help you learn how to treat yourself.
¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend

As a professional poker player, I spend far too much time sitting in mediocre chairs throughout the duration of the day. The physical toll it has on my already bad back has always pushed me to my pain limits, and while playing poker, I would have to get a massage nearly every single day.
As a professional Magic player, I always wished that option would be available to me. Sitting around playing card games with poor posture is already physically tolling without even factoring in the mental stress and fatigue it can have on the body.
I have used Dr. Chris Baker’s services during tournaments as a way to get me through these challenging days. His expert knowledge and service has been instrumental in feeling my best. I strongly recommend Chris Baker to everyone.

I have been working with Dr. Chris Baker for about a year and he is truly does an amazing job!
I have ran half marathons in the past and I was not able to run as much anymore because I was experiencing knee pain. Therefore, I had to wear a knee brace the times I had to run. Due to my knee pain, I decided to move into NPC bikini bodybuilding and focus on strength building. Throughout my training I was experiencing lower back pain and stiffness all over my body. I decided to see Dr. Chris Baker and he literally cured me. I am now able to run whenever I want without having to wear a knee brace and I am able to lift weights without experiencing lower back pain due to his techniques. I see him now every week since I do realize that it is important to take care of your body, especially during my training season.
He is very well educated and is always sharing his knowledge. I know how to mobilize/​stabilize myself and know how to properly lift for my body to prevent injuries. I recommend him to all my clients and friends because he is the best chiropractor I know and he genuinely wants to help people.
Thank you Dr. Chris Baker for EVERYTHING that you do. You are seriously the best and have changed my life for the better!
–Elizabeth Ruvalcaba

I’ve had consistently bad back pain for years and it finally got to the point where I had to do something about it.
After seeing Dr. Baker for a few sessions my pain was relatively nonexistent and I had learned what exactly caused it and what I can do on my own time in order to keep the pain gone or relieve it if it ever comes back.
If your body doesn’t feel 100 percent then it’s absolutely worth it to come in and get checked out. I’m very glad that I did.

I started seeing Dr. Chris Baker in Nov. 2015 after finding him in my insurance network and I am happy to say that my expectations have been exceeded. Over the last 15 years, I have seen my primary care physician and three other local chiropractors and have never had such great treatments and results that I have experienced with Dr. Baker. The days are gone when I would see my primary care physician and be prescribed pain relievers and muscle relaxers for my lower back pain ultimately masking the problem. The days are done when I would see a chiropractor and leave feeling the relief for a few short moments before the pain was back and I was counting the days before my next visit. Each appointment with these chiropractors was the same with a round of routine questions, clinical terminology responses, and quick adjustment. No time was spent explaining the issues, causes, or treatment plan in layman’s terms. No time for two sided conversation where my questions were addressed. Nor was there any attempt to educate or offer hands on work with adjustment treatments, stretching, core strengthening, or exercise.
Since under the care and treatment of Dr. Baker, my chronic headaches from neck stiffness are gone, my lower back pain has subsided, and through the adjustments, techniques utilized and taught by Dr. Baker, I am seeing positive changes. I am so aware for the first time of my posture, movements, and stability. Furthermore, I have less pain, more movement, flexibility, and stability allowing me to strengthen my core and feel results. My exercise plan has increased and as a result I have more energy and ability.
I have recommended Dr. Baker to my family and friends and will continue to do so. Dr. Baker, the other doctors, and the staff are all professional, friendly, passionate, and really care about my health.

Before I had a visit with Dr Chris Baker I knew very little about chiropractors or the spine. Not only did he help heal my back (which at the time I had severe pain) but also took the time after each visit to teach me about the human body and what work he had done. Not only has he helped my back but he also rehabilitated a shoulder I had injured. During the time of my rehab he always took the time to answer any questions I had and made sure I understood the worked I had performed. He cares about any patients he has and he works to actually educate so that you will not make the same mistakes again. He is reliable and skilled. 5 star! Nuff said!

Chris has been excellent getting me going again. Very passionate about what he does. Great with mobility and crossfit athletes.

Chris has helped Nicole with the pain in her back, neck and shoulder. If you need a good chiropractor I stongly recommend Chris Baker at première spine and sport.

Well, I started using Chiropractic care back in the mid 90’s when a friend of mine completed her Chiropractic degree and turned me on to the benefits of this care. So, with that being said, I have seen my share of style of Chiropractic care.
I started going to Dr. Baker about a year ago. I initially came to him because I had chronic neck aches and headaches. Dr. Chris sat back and made a conscience effort to understand what the possible underlying issues were. Instead of just starting right in on the adjustments, he decided to understand my lifestyle and what I could be doing to cause these issues; He then educated me on ways to help minimize the effects of the environment, which were surely contributing to my ailments. Additionally, he reviewed ways to make certain I was in tune with ergonomic ways to help ensure I would retain a good posture throughout the day. At that point he then incorporated several techniques to help get my body back in a place where it could start to heal itself. Dr. Chris promotes self help, versus a lot of practitioners that recommend daily visits to their offices and quick adjustments. Since visiting Dr. Baker, I can say that I have learned to better maintain my body in a healthy manner.

Dr. Chris Baker does an outstanding job. He helped me with an old shoulder injury and keeps me aligned and moving pain free. Additionally he shows you how to utilize the foam roller and lacrosse ball at home to take care of pain points as they come up. My go to Chiropractor!

I was referred to Dr. Baker from my fitness trainer when I started suffering from tendonitis and poor mobility. At first I didn’t think he would be able to do much to help me as nobody before him had been able to. I was shocked to find out that he could. His techniques for breaking up scar tissue in muscles are unlike any other doctor or therapist I had ever been to before, and although sometimes uncomfortable, they do work.
Additionally, he has helped me by providing me with various exercise routines to warm up and loosen the muscles prior to vigorous activities which actually increases my mobility. I have nothing but great things to say about him and his practice.

Here’s what I like — Dr. Chris Baker got me back on my feet in no time after I majorly tweaked by back. After two visits, I went from being laid out on my kitchen floor with back pain to walking 10 miles a day for 8 days on a family trip.
Here’s what I really like — From the first visit, Dr. Baker’s goal has been to see me as little as possible. Each session, he spends time teaching me skills specific to my lifestyle that will help prevent me from having to see him. By following is advice, I’ve eliminated the original pain that caused my visit, gained significant range of motion in my back and neck, and have gone from tensions headaches being an accepted part of my daily life to having zero in the last few months.
I recommend Dr. Baker. (Also posted on Première Spine and Sport)

So. I never really give Unilocal reviews, unless it’s something that I MUST say about the place/​person… And with that said, I MUST say– Dr. Chris Baker has helped me in so many ways!
I run half marathons and do events such as Spartan and other fun runs. And while maybe age and having two kids has taken a toll on my body; after getting back into it and doing some training runs, my body (esp. my hips and legs) was in dire need of some physical therapy. I actually started off at another place with another doc and yea, he was nice and helped me alleviate some of my discomfort but that was kind of it, and I felt the need to get more specific instruction and more specific care.
Man, Dr. Baker has helped me since day one and he is awesome! He definitely knows what he’s talking about and has helped me specifically understand more about my own body and what I can do for being someone that is active (which I plan on being for probably the rest of my life). He has not only helped treat my body after working it (from training and after events), but he has taught me how to prevent long term injuries, mobilize myself, and now we are working on stabilization. The other chiro/​doc was only able to slightly treat me but not help me any other way, which is definitely a must for anyone else that is active and/​or does sports!
So with all that being said, Dr. Baker is definitely someone you MUST come see if you are in need of some good treatment and life long knowledge and management! :)

I am a hairdresser and have so many problems with neck and back pain. Whenever I see Chris I know I am going to leave feeling so much better! He is very knowledgable and thorough. I wouldn’t trust anyone else!

I visited Dr. Baker due to recurring knee pain and lower back pain. I explained that I had be training for a half marathon. He watched me run and pointed out some flaws in my mechanics that where likely causing the pain. He then showed me how much tighter the right side of my lower back was than my left and adjusted me. He showed me some exercises to help balance things out. He also got me started on a foam rolling regimen which he compared to flossing. After a month of doing the exercises my lower back pain is gone and my knee pain has been reduced significantly.

Dr. Chris Baker is very knowledgeable and professional. I enjoy surfing, trail running, and just sports in general. Inevitably, I’ll get sprains or do something that needs to be adjusted, and Chris is my go-​to person. I realize that when I get adjusted, my recovery time is quicker, and some persistent issues have gone away.

Dr. Chris Baker has saved my back, in addition to helping with other various injuries. I went from not being able to walk for more than 10 minutes without being in pain, to being able to walk normally. He’s very knowledgeable and will help you get back to being pain-​free.
Chris also helps speed up the recovery by providing exercises to do at home. This helped me to heal faster and also helps to prevent re-​injuring myself. I especially like the fact that he knows so much more than just about backs. He has helped a lot with my muscular issues and muscle pain too. I have been to a couple other chiropractors, and Chris is by far the BEST!

Dr. Chris Baker & all doctors at Premier Spine & Sport are superb; they truly are the best in class of their industry. Chris is not only skilled in ART, HMT, Rock Taping, mobility, & much more, he is highly knowledgeable in teaching patients seeking to learn the most they can about functional body optimization and première health & wellness. I’ve been a lifelong bodybuilder + a martial artist now in my 50s, and I assure you that I could not possibly function at my current level of performance without the aid of experts (masters really) in HMT, ART, Graston, Rock Taping, etc. such as Dr. Chris Baker. I’ve also sampled many different sports chiropractors in my life, many of the finest, but Premier Spine & Sport surpasses them all, hands down.

MIRACLE WORKERS!
When I say that I truly mean it. I had suffered severe neck pain for years. I went to specialists of all kinds. After moving to the area I was in need of a new chiropractor and stumbled upon Dr. Chris. Let me just say, wow. After seeing him for a few short months, I can honestly say that I am pain free. I got hurt in 2009 and did not find relief until 2014. He taught me exercises, made adjustments and it turned out that he’s funny and friendly and I really enjoyed getting to see him every week.
There’s nothing worse than a nagging pain that won’t go away. If this is you, give these guys a call. It was one if the best things I did for my body.

I was very fortunate to come across Dr. Chris Baker. I have had lower back, and hip muscular problems for the last year. He is the first out of 4 chiropractor/​physical therapists to approach my muscular issues in a non cookie cutter way.
I was in physical therapy last year for about 5 months and felt the same on the last day of treatment as I did on the first day.
Since I have seen Dr Baker for the last month, I feel so much better. I have much more movement and he has shown me very practical exercises to strengthen the weakened areas of my body. He has shown me how I have poor posture/​movement, and how that leads to said problems. My new mantra now is «ENGAGE YOUR CORE»!!!
Also like another reviewer pointed out he was the first chiropractor to work on my wrist, and align them properly. AWESOME!
If you are serious about getting over, and healing from sports injuries/​muscular/​back issues, I recommend Dr. Chris Baker highly.
p. s. engage your core.