Came to Richard with chronic back pain that remained unresolved for 4 years. He took the time to understand my situation and helped me through it. After 4 appt I have been mostly pain free and know how to manage my condition so it doesn't flare up again. Thank you Richard read more

I began seeing Dr Burg for frozen shoulder on the advice of my sister and brother-in-law, who swear by him. He's been treating me using ART and similar myofascial-release techniques. Richard's diagnostic skills and his willingness to work within the bounds of what's comfortable for me made me trust him at the first visit, and his work since then has proved what a wise choice I made in listening to my family's advice. Frozen shoulder is a tricky thing to treat, and the work is pretty intense, but I feel he's listening to my body with everything he does and adjusting the treatment to meet me where I am. I'm very grateful to have found my way to his clinic. Thanks, Dr Burg! read more

My daughter plays volleyball for the University of Hawaii @Hilo, and traveled to Oakland to play in a 4 game road trip. She injured her hip at practice on Thursday and we tried to have Dr. Burg see her today (friday). He informed us he was booked today, in fact all the way to Thanksgiving. I wanted to ask him about his oath to help those in need but I didn't want to interrupt his important schedule. I think as a practitioner of health he needs to make room when a young athlete needs a half hour of his time. What an embarrassment to his profession, he might be a good chiropractor but as a compassionate human being he has a lot to learn. Don't expect to see this hack unless you've made your important appointment first read more

I have been in two head-on collisions in my life, neither of which was I driving, and one happened very early in my childhood, so there were some very deep misalignments in my neck when the 2nd one happened in my late 20's. Needless to say, this was excruciatingly painful for me, and I had been seeing a chiropractor every month for almost 10 years before I found Dr. Burg. Very few chiropractors practice Active Release Technique, Graston Technique and regular chiropractics, all of which were extremely beneficial for me, and helped to relieve a lot of tension in my neck and shoulders. Dr. Burg listened intently to my situation, looked at my x-rays closely, and I believe treated me appropriately for what we thought to be the issue. But after several months of intensive therapy, he told me about PRP and Prolotherapy (which no other chiropractor had ever mentioned to me before) and suggested that I might benefit more from this type of treatment as everything we were doing wasn't getting to the "root of the problem", which was that my tendons had been damaged and needed a way to heal. I have since gotten two PRP treatments for my neck and shoulders and am pleased to report that the results have been fantastic and I am nearly pain-free. (I would say maybe 95% better and I'm considering going back for 1 more treatment on my shoulders). So, I found Dr. Burg to be attentive, caring, knowledgable, and honest. He is a fantastic chiropractor and will steer you in the direction towards healing and solving the problem whatever it may be! Thank-you Dr. Burg! read more

I have used a couple different chiropractors, and have been lucky so far. I think it's really important to do your research and ART seems to really work for me. Enter Dr. Burg. Dr. Burg does Active Release Technique. Dr. Burg does adjustments. Dr. Burg does a thorough assessment of all of your problem areas. After my first visit to Dr. Burg I felt lighter and more comfortable in my body. He analyzed the way I walked, stood, and moved. I am so excited to have found Dr. Burg. Kinda can't wait till my next appointment... read more

Dr. Burg is not only a great chiropractor, but he's certified in Active Release Techniques (ART) as well. That means that he can find your tight, achy, and stressed muscles and soften them first, and then adjust your joints. This is a powerful combination and has gotten great results when my neck and shoulders have been tight at the end of the day. In addition, I'm impressed with his extensive knowledge about nutrition and supplements. I've learned a lot from him in a short amount of time. Finally, Dr. Burg has a very gentle and caring way about him. I get the feeling that he's very giving and sincere in all areas of his life. He's a real sweetie. read more

Wonderful. Careful, clear, diagnosis and treatments. I went to Dr. Burg with a hip issue that wasn't getting completely resolved and keeping me from my tai chi and table tennis practices. He evaluated the hip, back and muscles involves. His treatments and the recommendation for Pilates have improved everything and I suspect I'll be better that I have been in years. I suspect over use exacerbated a long standing weakness. Yea for Dr. Burg. read more

Richard is the bee's knees! I've been seeing him for several years since he was still in chiroparctic scool (where he graduated valedictorian of his class!!). Beyond his book smarts, Richard is knowledgeable in many other fields of health. He's a fountain of information for everything from vitamin supplements to physical therapy; healthy well-being seems to be his goal. I really got the impression that Dr.Burg's business is truly his passion, not just his paycheck. Richard is also as humble as they come. He truly cares about his patients, and isn't a bit pretentious as some other chiropractors I have had. I highly recommend his chiropractic services. read more

Dr. Burg is amazingly gentle and wonderfully communicative, and his Active Release Technique has a truly lasting effect! I came in with neck and shoulder stiffness from a shoulder I separated more than 10 years ago. I really didn't expect much relief from such an old injury, but by the end of the session my shoulder was significantly more mobile, and a month later it still is! With the simple stretches that Dr. Burg showed me, my shoulder and neck have stayed wonderfully relaxed. Not only that, but he did some work on my right foot and ankle, and completely eradicated my budding plantar fascitis. Plus, the session felt just great. Looking forward to another one soon! read more

He is Amaizing. Me and 12 members of my family are very happy and blessed to have been treated by him . We have nothing by great results and better health .we have also taken all his advice and nutrition services had have great results I could go on and on , but we are great full n recomend him highly! Thank you Dr Richard Burg! read more

I co-run an aikido dojo and take about a thousand falls a week. It's a true pleasure to come see Dr. Burg for monthly maintenance - to get in good working order. Dr. Burg keeps me well aligned, loose, and ready to ground and feel. I recommend him to all my students, from preteens with growing pains to seasoned black belts. In addition to great treatment, Dr. Burg is a wealth of knowledge. I have learned so much from him over the years, and always leave feeling nourished and invigorated. read more

I have been meaning to write this review for Dr. Richard Burg for quite a while because he deserves all these stars and more! He's been helping me feel my best for over a year through regular monthly chiropractic care, and I'm so appreciative! His assessment of my posture, alignment and gait is the most thorough I've ever received and the deep ART techniques he uses prior to the adjustments on my tight neck and shoulders are highly effective! He's able to make precise adjustments that open up areas of tension that I wasn't even aware of. I feel calmer and yet, more energetic after my sessions with Dr. Burg, and my neck turns freely from side to side....priceless! read more

Dr Burg is the best. He's considerate, professional & has a healing touch. I have recommended him to friends with body pain & he's always helped them as well. Cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

Dr. Burg is great. I met with him a month or so ago and there is no doubt he knows his stuff. He's switched on and listens closely to the pains you're dealing with in your body. For me, my knees were killing me after playing rugby and football my whole life. Dr. Burg was able to advise me on how to alleviate the pain, and what exercises I could do to actually improve. Very well worth the visit and look forward to seeing him again soon. read more

Thank you, Richard, for questioning the advice of my primary care physician. It gave me the confidence to speak up and I ended up in the hands of a surgeon who saved my life read more

Every review here is 5 stars and Dr. Richard deserves it! I have seen many, many chiropractors in my life and will have to rearrange that list to rate Richard, Burg, DC at the top! His exam was very professional and thorough - in fact his hands seem to know exactly where the trouble spots were from the moment he started to examine me. Once the treatment began, Richard started with the Active Release Technique - a way to get the muscles to release out of their stuck patterns. Richard worked with my breath and the alignment of the muscle as I had to move my limbs in certain patterns. All of this served to release super tight muscles in a very short time period and to a much deeper degree than regular massage would have. So often when you go to a chiropractor, they just slap a hot pack on you, leave you in a room for 20 minutes and then come back to adjust you. Richard worked on me himself the entire time - and worked hard! As a result of this, when it came time to adjust, not only was I completely relaxed and used to his skilled hands, he was able to make pinpoint, specific adjustments - one segment at a time. The release was incredible and I felt great for days and days afterward. Dr. Burg's competence and professionalism will have me back for ongoing maintenance! I feel incredibly luck to have met him. read more

After meeting Dr. Burg at the Solano street fair and discussing the ART (Active Release Technique) therapy, I decided to give him a try. I had a repetitive stress injury in my elbow caused from too much computer key work on a recent project. My orthopedic doctor just kept recommending prescription drugs for the pain as this was not a constant issue but never got to the root of the problem. Boy, was I glad that I went. Besides really appreciating Dr. Burg's patient focused approach and professionalism, my sessions with ART really worked. It ended my elbow pain as well as addressing some of back and shoulder issues that could have resulted from this or flared up later. A side benefit was that I noticed a big improvement in my yoga practice after these sessions. I actually am glad that I went back for 4 - 5 sessions as this really fixed my elbow pain that had been a bother for 4 months. I have not had any pain since those sessions. read more

I have visited Dr. Burg 3 times this June. My first visit was after the 'muscle spasm' diagnosis has been issued by an ER doctor and then confirmed by my primary care physician. At that moment, I was gulping ibuprofen (2400 mg per day), oxycodone (1300 mg per day), and carisoprodol (1050 mg per day). Overall, I was in a pretty miserable state:my every movement caused either a dose of sharp pain or its expectation; my short-term memory has been reduced to almost none by the pills; I saw a very slow and unsteady progress for two weeks since the spasm started. So, I was rather vocal while Dr. Burg examined me and stretched my muscles (to my excuse, it was a really painful process). Next morning, any pain was gone almost completely. I was able to do at home without any problems three stretching (very basic) exercises prescribed by Dr. Burg. After my second visit, in one week since the first one, I have canceled all pills except ibuprofen (reducing it to 1800 mg per day). After my third visit one more week later, I have canceled ibuprofen as well -- the problem was gone. I would like to thank Dr. Burg very much for his invaluable help -- your art have worked in my case just beautifully! read more

Dr. Burg is one of my favorite chiropractors. In addition to his perceptive ability to correctly analyze my challenging body, he also utilizes ART which has got to be the best form of deep tissue work on the planet. Before seeing him I was getting regular chiropractic care but my adjustments would only last a day or two. After Dr. Burg worked on me, my neck completely changed for the better. He spends a nice amount of time with you to get the job done correctly--not just a crack-and-twist-pop-and-pray approach. If you want a real doctor of chiropractor, Dr. Burg is the one! Thanks for your sincere effort to get me better. :~) read more

I've been going to Dr Burg for two years. I found him online after moving to Oakland from Oregon. I was looking for a chiropractor trained in Active Release technique. He is very knowledgable and professional. He often works with athletes and runners, keeping them moving and pain free. Maureen at the front desk is friendly and pleasant. As are Tag, Piper and Gus (three lovable dogs that chill at the front desk). The location is convenient and parking is always nearby. read more

I have seen Richard just once but I am clear that when the need arises, I will be happy to utilizes his services again. Very caring and professional. And effective, which is what I needed at the time. He is clearly doing what he loves and I am lucky I found his office. read more

I had a treatment with Dr. Burg last week and it was a really great experience. He was thoughtful, gentle and took his time. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you so much Richard! read more

Dr. Richard Burg is phenomenal at what he does. He is highly skilled, absolutely pleasant to be around, and truly enjoys the work he does. He continues to impress me with all the continuing education and certifications he completes to set himself apart from other practitioners. He has a beautiful office space and location, and I feel truly honored to know him and call him a colleague. You are in great hands with Dr. Burg and you won't be disappointed! read more

I play the violin and the viola, and raise children and lift things -- you get the picture -- I store a lot of tension in my arms and shoulders, and the Active Release Technique really helps get to the heart of it quickly. Dr. Burg's treatments not only bring relief, they also teach me about how my body works, and how to use it better. Highly recommend! read more

I recently started working with Dr. Richard Burg, specifically for shoulder and knee pain. Dr. Burg used Active Release Technique on my leg and shoulder and he performed a spinal adjustment. He also reminded me about several basic exercises designed to strengthen my rotator cuff which I have started to incorporate into my weekly routine. Since working with Dr. Burg simple experiences such as kneeling on the ground, bicycling and certain yoga postures have become much more easeful. I had forgotten what it felt like *not* to have these aches and pains and now I feel renewed, re-aligned and balanced again. Oh, and most importantly, he's a very kind and gentle person that you will enjoy working with. read more

Love Dr. Burg! I've gone to 3 other chiropractors who made my neck stiffer...and I knew that there had to be something else that could be done. Then I met Dr. Richard Burg. He uses active release techniques (ART) combined with adjustments, and he gave me back my full range of neck motion! I am an avid cyclist and swimmer and when you use your limbs a lot, parts start to feel the over-use. But then I go in for a session, he loosens up all my muscles, and gives me full use of my body with no more pain. I can't say enough about him! I walked in there one day with double sciatica, and when he was done with me, I got off the table with no sciatica! He got me ready for the AIDS ride (535 miles in 7 days) and I rode like a champ! He adjusted me after a bike accident and helped work out the scar tissue so that I have full range of motion in my hip again. The work that he does on my body keeps me in really great shape so that I can lead an active life. I don't know what I would do if he wasn't around! It's a good thing that he's younger than me!! He is an amazing healer who is constantly learning new techniques to improve his healing knowledge. And I sure do appreciate his caring nature and his skill. So if you want someone who cares about making you healthier....he's the best! read more

Highly recommended! I have been to numerous Chiropractors, but it was Dr. Burg who made the real difference for me. He is client centered, gives you the time you need and treats the whole client. After only one visit, I could feel the difference. Good for injuries and prevention. read more

I've been suffering from sciatica pain for years and after a few months seeing Dr. Burg I almost never feel the pain! He listened to all of my concerns and issues- I have a lot- and addressed each one methodically and thoroughly while explaining how each seemingly separate pain or issue was really interconnected. It's his unique combination of muscle work, assisted stretching and traditional chiropractic techniques that really makes a difference. I don't see him as often as I'd like now, but that's mostly because I have very few issues! A monthly "tune -up" keeps me going and I'm feeling better and more active than I've been in years. So after being diagnosed with scoliosis, tendonitis, 2 ankle surgeries and 2 herniated discs- seeing Dr. Burg seems to have been the one thing I needed. If you experience chronic or reoccurring pain, I highly recommend him! read more