Personal, professional, and so very talented! Congrats on the new additions to your family! Thank you for the adjustments, fitness advice, and motivation for a healthier life style. Dr. Naweed is able to pinpoint problem areas, explain them, and treatment them. My husband is a firemen and his back has been improving with every appointment. We love it! Thank you! read more

As someone who is a little skittish about chiropractic adjustments, I've had only positive experiences being adjusted by Dr Naweed. He starts out with soft tissue work, getting into all the tight spots and helping my muscles relax, before doing gentle yet firm adjustments. Rather than crack every bone in my body, he keeps it focused to what will help address my issues, adding exercise suggestions and other useful information as he works. I feel safe and confident that he knows what he's doing. read more

I cannot find enough amazing things to say about Dr. Naweed. I am a personal trainer and athlete and would not trust anyone else with my body. He is through, wise, incredibly skilled and so supportive. Jaweed has fixed me more times than any other sports medicine doctor ever has. I have sent MANY coffee my clients to see him and they have all been healed and happy in no time. So grateful for this miracle worker! read more

I'll admit it: prior to meeting Jaweed, I simply did not trust chiropractors. On a personal level, I always was amused how, out of all the types of doctors I knew (MDs, DDSs, PhDs, etc.), they were the only ones who insisted on being called "Doctor." Freakin' posers. Jaweed is about as grounded and down to earth as you'll find as a human being. From a patient perspective, my experiences with chiropractors were not positive; I found them to be rough and always feared they were doing more harm than good. With Jaweed, I always feel (literally, *feel* in the parts of my body where he's working) that he's healing me. So I went here with plenty apprehension and trepidation. Wouldn't have gone at all if not for the incredibly great recommendations from a group of friends who just couldn't be more diverse as far as age, values, body types, etc. They ranged from professional dancers to fitness instructors to 60 year-old dudes who have torqued the hell out of their bodies from golfing, to desk jockeys, etc. They all simply swore by this guy. And then I learned why. Dude has a gift. I told him he shouldn't even use the title Chiropractor except in passing. He is, both to my mind and in my address book, a Biomechanical Harmonizor. He looked at me, had me do a couple things, then, to my surprise, said the pain I'd been experiencing more or less forever between my scapula and spine, had more to do with my hip being out of alignment than anything. Gave me a mild adjustment and some exercises to do and, voila, I was healed. I returned to him about a week ago for a related issue and--literally for the first time in about 30 years--a nagging and painful part of my back was healed. Amazing. I gave him a hug! Really. Like that. I'll be going back to him now whenever I need any Biomechanical Harmonization. :-) read more

I first came to Dr. Jaweed after having 2 surgeries- pectoral tendon repair and capsolabral reconstruction.. Prior to having seen Dr. Jaweed, I had thought I had permanently lost strength and range of motion in both shoulders. In fact, I had been to 2 physical therapists, and they told me that things had settled incorrectly. They then told me that there was nothing more they could do for me. On my second visit to see Dr. Jaweed, he was able to maneuver my shoulder into the correct position and provided relief that I had not had since before my injury, which had been about 6 months out. With his help, I have made significant progress, and I have been able to get back to many of my old hobbies, which I had almost given up on... I highly recommend Dr. Jaweed, and I appreciate his insights and explanations, which have helped me to better understand my body. I've been with Dr. Jaweed for the past 4 years, and I plan to stay with him as long as he continues his practice. I highly recommend reaching out to him should be be having issues with pain, discomfort, or mobility. read more

I am still using Dr. Naweed for chiropractic services! I'm still very satisfied with my results after all the adjustments & deep tissue work!! read more

I hurt my back two decades ago jumping off a waterfall and every once in a while my back tweaks, making it very painful to even stand up and walk. It's a very slow, tedious and painful task to get to my car and get over to his office, but I have been able to walk out like a new woman - on three separate occasions, years apart. The man is a miracle worker, and I am so thankful. Plus I was able to file through my insurance and use FSA pre-tax dollars on my last visit. So much winning! read more

I'm generally very skeptical of chiropractors, but I like Dr. Naweed and I continue to see him because he seems like more of a combination physical therapist/massage therapist/chiropractor. He definitely has a high level of expertise and the soft tissue work he does is better than any deep tissue massage I've ever had. read more

I recently just started working as a nurse and the demands physically and emotionally have been a challenge. I started to develop back tension and pain. When I met with Dr. Naweed he was able to help strengthen it and find the source of my back pain while giving me necessary remedies to combat it. I can guarantee it was worth seeing Dr. Naweed, he is a genuine and a knowledgeable chiropractor whom I'll recommend to anyone. read more

When I first started seeing Dr. Naweed, I thought I'd have to start cutting back, slowing down, or possibly even giving up on running. Under his expert care, I was able to get back to running pretty quickly. I like that he gives me homework so that I can participate in my own care and get back to optimal health more quickly. I've seen many chiropractors in the past, however, I find his approach, which includes muscle release, to be the best experience I've had with chiropractic care. He's also got a great sense of humor and he really cares! I highly recommend Dr. Naweed. Update: I wrote the review above a couple of years ago. I've seen Dr. Naweed for other issues, including a recent rotator cuff injury that got significantly better after seeing him (physical therapy had helped, but not as much as the work Dr. Naweed did). read more

I have been seeing Dr. Naweed for a few years now, and he is fantastic. Explains everything as he does it, has a great sense of humor, is completely professional, and thorough. I have applied his advice, and the results are great. I have become more thoughtful about how I treat my body due to his incredible input. This guy is the bomb. My back, neck, and shoulders thank him. He has improved my life. read more

Wow, what a great first visit and I'll definitely be returning. Dr. Naweed took my call at 8am on a Saturday after I had fallen down on some stairs the night before. He saw me that same morning, administered deep tissue work on my neck and shoulders, and aligned/adjusted my neck and back. Dr. Naweed talked me through all of the work he did and provided helpful explanation as to what had happened to my body when I fell, and how I could take proactive, preventative steps in the future. I walked out feeling much better and am very happy to have found a new chiropractor here in Oakland. I'll be returning very soon for my next visit, and I'm happy to give his office my recommendation. read more

Dr. Zaweed has helped me through multiple shoulder and lower back injuries due to circus arts and soccer. Not only does he relieve pain and tension during the session, but he provided exercises to help you recover from and avoid the same injuries again. I recommend him to all of my friends. read more

Dr. Naweed is very genuine and makes you feel like the most important person while you're in his care. He is always has smiling and that alone uplifts your spirit when you're feeling some discomfort. I've experienced great rate of recovery under his care and would highly recommend him to any of my friends or family members. read more

Doctor Naweed helped me back to play soccer after a year and half MCL injury break. He set a plan for me to practice stage by stage until I felt confident to play again. He also healed my lower back pain for at least 2 times. Thank you Doctor! read more

I have been working with Dr. Naweed for well over a decade now. He has been truly instrumental in perfecting my overall health and well-being. His extensive knowledge and expertise is undeniable. He knows the body better than anyone I've ever worked with. I came to Jaweed originally for assistance with some chronic conditions of neck and jaw tightness/pain. He has helped me so much through the years, I feel better than I've ever felt before and have overcome some of those chronic conditions from the past. I see him mostly on a maintenance basis so that I can feel my best everyday. Thanks Jaweed for all that you bring to your patients, it has been truly amazing working with you all of these years. Keep up the good work! Jen read more

Dr. Jaweed Naweed got me all the way back together! I suffered a work injury 10 years ago, and I've had nothing but chronic back and neck pain since. I've done physical therapy in the past, and I never felt like there had been much relief. But in the few weeks I have seen Jaweed, my muscles have started to feel 1000 times better! He makes you feel at ease, and also gives great home therapy advice. I can't wait to see him again! read more

I do not know how to thank this man enough. I was in a terrible horseback riding accident and broke my back in three places. I saw Dr. Naweed three times a week for several months. He helped me with my pain, mobility and range of motion. When I first started seeing him I was using a walker to walk. I could not sit down at all and I was in tremendous pain. Dr. Naweed worked on the muscles in my back, hips and legs. Initially Dr Naweed could not do any adjustments due to the fractures but the deep tissue work he did helped me tremendously. As I progressed, he gave me exercises to do. During the first few months of my recovery I sometimes felt discouraged and frustrated. I am a very active person so it was hard not being able to sit,drive or exercise. I was relegated to lying down in my bed or on the couch. Dr. Naweed was always encouraging. He motivated me, lifted my spirits and gave me hope. He was honest and straightforward with me about what to expect and how long it would take before I could resume my normal activities. My friends,family and spine doctor could not believe how fast I recovered. I was relatively pain free after 6 months. I am now able to run again, swim and horse back ride. I see Dr. Naweed for regular maintenance now and for the occasional flare up. I have seen chiropractors off and on since age 15. Dr. Naweed is hands down the best chiropractor I have ever been treated by. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and skilled. I often tell people that I would not be walking around if it weren't for him and his exceptional care. read more

Jaweed also comes to my office once a week to help us out, so I've been seeing him for 4+ years for a variety of sports- and posture-related adjustments. He's literally been able to fix anything I've ever gone to him for. Recently, my back/hip/torso was really bothering me for 4-5 weeks, it felt like my tailbone was sticking out. He said that I had a misaligned sacrum and put it back in place. I feel back to 100%. I agree with other reviewers that he focuses 95% of the time massaging and loosening up the muscles around the misaligned area before adjusting it, which makes a ton of sense and makes the adjustment easier and less stressful. 5 stars! read more

Dr. Naweed is a really Expert Chiropractor. I met some others doing such a job, but not the best as Naweed. You are not gonna be worried about your pain or your pocket any more if you try him once. His magic hands would remind you to have another appointment as soon as you can. I also wanna recommend him to all of my friends and family members. God Bless you Dear Jaweed read more

Jaweed is an amazing chiropractor and a cool guy to boot! He really helped me with many post partum body pains, structural imbalances plus muscle spasms in my back etc. He's down to earth, fun, super knowledgeable, accessible and so skilled at what he does. He is not your typical lay you down and crack you Chiro - he does an awesome blend of massage/ tissue work and adjustments. I recommend him highly! read more

Dr. Naweed is an excellent chiropractor. He spends plenty of time on you and does a ton of deep muscle work that really helps with the adjustment and with holding the adjustments for a longer period of time. I do a ton of physical activity / sports and come to him with different complaints every week or two. I have yet to find a problem that he can't help me with, if not solve. I definitely consider him a sports injury specialist and have not hesitated to recommend him to many of my friends and colleagues. If your body could use a tuneup or help with chronic pain or injury, he is a must see! read more

Dr. Naweed is the best chiropractor I have personally ever worked with. I owe him my health and well being today. I can once again walk, travel, play tennis, and carry groceries -- without pain. I recommend him unconditionally to anyone who has any muscle/joint/bone related pain/issue! He is a truly gifted practitioner, with a ready smile and a wonderful, easygoing manner. He is also honest -- does not recommend treatments when no longer necessary -- a rare trait. If you want more details, please read on. If not, just know that you are in the best hands possible! I herniated a disc in October of 2012 and had been in physical therapy and private Pilates with various highly regarded practitioners, for about three years but still experiencing debilitating pain every few months. In 2015 my cantankerous 86-year-old Mother was referred to Dr. Naweed by a personal trainer (whose elderly aunt had had great pain relief after treatment Dr. Naweed) for arthritic hip pain. She has been seeing him for about 2 years now, on a weekly basis. He would have "graduated" her if she had stuck with physical therapy, but at least, his massage/ART/other treatments let her function almost normally. He keeps trying to get her to help herself with exercise and PT, but she just wants to see him. The fact that she trusts him is a miracle, since she doesn't believe in chiropractic, massage, PT or anything other than Dr. Naweed's treatments! After getting to know Dr. Naweed, I decided to start seeing him myself in October 2015, once a week for about 3 months, after which he graduated me to every other week for about 4 months, once a month for a few more until he weaned me to "as needed" basis. He was the only person who told me that to maintain a healthy back I needed to build muscle strength specifically with certain types of weight training. What other practitioners hadn't been able to do in 2 years, he did in 7 months!!! Today, I'm as good as new and see him only occasionally, as needed! read more

I actually found Dr. Naweed to be quite skilled, but also vain and not that attentive to me. For example, he'd be admiring himself in the mirror while working on me; or gratuitously do some exercise that was not really to show me but to get it in for himself. With this many chiropractors around I went elsewhere. read more

Dr. Naweed was available when I really, really needed. I had popped a rib end out of place in my back (most likely from a violent sneeze). I was at the point (on a Saturday morning) where it hurt to take a deep breath, let alone pick up anything heavy, twist or turn my torso. He was able to get everything back in place. Took about 24 hours for the pain to subside (just like we warned me it might take). Here I am two days later and nearly back to normal. Awesome. read more

As an athlete that has experienced a high ankle sprain and common back pain, I am glad to share my positive experience with Dr. Naweed who has helped me to speed up the healing and recovery process for my high ankle sprain (basketball) which felt better after the first few visits. After experience relief and mobility in my ankle and joints, I decided to see Dr. Naweed at least once a week for an adjustment just to keep my highly active body in check. The adjustment provides a great natural form of relief for back pain because it helps to release blocked energy (blood/joint fluid) usually from bad posture, driving, and weak muscles. Love the new location and office which includes large weight room, nice wooden wall design, and waiting/reception area. I also noticed that my breathing, posture, and energy levels have improved due to the opening of the blocked energies so the benefits have been physiological as well as physical. Dr. Naweed has my highest recommendation for anyone who would like experience a natural and holistic form of allowing your body to do a better job of repairing, healing, and strengthening itself the way it was meant to do so well. read more

Dr. Naweed is an expert in biomechanics. Period. He can get to the root of a problem in a way that other chiropractors can't. I'm not sure why that is but I'm grateful. I had a problem with my leg for 3 years that despite negative x-rays and MRI's persisted. No other chiropractors or MD's had any clues or fixes. Dr. Naweed corrected the problem in one visit by manipulating my thigh! I am forever grateful to him. He is a very talented practitioner. read more

I've seen Jaweed a few times when I've been in dire straits with upper back and neck pain. I've been at the point where I can't turn my head from side to side, much less sleep, due to problems in those areas. Each time I've seen him, I walk out of his office 100% better. He has a great manner, is a good listener, and is really interested in helping you. He deals with the health issues you have in a holistic way, treating the acute pain right now and also recommending exercises/treatments that you can do on your own to help prevent problems in the future. He's up on all the latest medical research regarding diagnoses and treatments. His hours of availability are convenient, his rates are reasonable, and his office is conveniently located in downtown Oakland, easily accessible by BART. read more

As a Dentist, if I can't work it becomes a huge inconvenience not only for my staff and myself, but also most importantly for my patients. Two years ago I injured my shoulder over the weekend and could not move it with out severe pain. I went to the ER and was given medications and a shoulder sling. I was told to stay home from work and rest for a few weeks and that the type of injury I had would take 6 month to heal on its own. My upcoming work schedule was full of patients and rescheduling 2-3 weeks of appointments was not an option. A colleague referred me to Dr. Naweed. I was skeptic at first because I had never been to a Chiropractor and always believed having your "back cracked" would cause more problems then it would solve. He squeezed me into his schedule, quickly diagnosed and efficiently treated my injury. With a combination of his in-office treatments and an assigned home exercise regiment, I had full movement in my shoulder in no time. Most importantly I only missed a few days of work instead of a few weeks. Before seeing Dr. Naweed my back and neck always hurt, I felt tired, sluggish, and mentally drained after a week of leaning over patients to treat them. Since my shoulder injury I go back to Dr. Naweed for regular adjustments. After a 20 minute session with Dr. Naweed my body feels great. I feel aligned, fluid and mentally sharp. I always recommend Dr. Naweed to my family and friends. He is a great practitioner and professional. read more

I was referred to Dr. Naweed by my orthopedic surgeon for a stubborn reoccurring shoulder pain throughout my surfing career. What I liked about Dr. Naweed was that he gave me the time of day to listen to my problem without rushing me in and out and after leaving I was confident he had figured out the problem. Turns out I had an impingement caused by muscle strain. He did some soft tissue release and some adjustments. Shortly after, I regained my full range of motion without any pain. The best part was that he gave me some exercises so I can go home and work on my shoulder myself. The exercises helped a bunch! After having a few bad experiences with chiropractors while growing up, I was relieved to have found this guy. I highly recommend him to anyone. read more

Jaweed is incredibly gifted at identifying and treating localized pain and tension. Jaweed played a critical role in addressing several running injuries that popped up over the past 4 years. Thanks Jaweed! read more

Dr. Naweed has the particular skill of meshing his academic and clinical training into an adaptive and customized medical treatment for each patient on an individual basis. I know this because I first visited his office with two other friends (alas, not active on Yelp) who sang his praises. While in the treatment, I noticed the motions that my friends (all of us extremely physically active young guys ~30 y/o) were treated with and what I was treated with, all very unique to our weight, muscle mass and most importantly verbal feedback. This was my first experience, a few months later (and the reason for this Yelp Review) I had slept on my left shoulder incorrectly and hyper-extended some muscle which runs from behind the shoulder around through the front of the arm, rendering my entire left arm completely immobile. At 8am, I was standing outside his clinic as he walked in and squeezed me in between his first and second appointments. With a few adjustments and some suggested stretches the remainder of the day, I took a basic over the counter pain pill around 9pm and I have not felt the pain ever since. I was LITERALLY shocked at how quickly I recovered. A whole new appreciation for the field of expertise and nothing but great things to say about Dr. Naweeds ability to practice it on a patient by patient basis. His new office location on Webster is even more convenient for me and just down the street from the gym and Lake Merritt. read more

If you need a Chiropractor, Dr. Naweed is the person to see! I first went to see him with low back pain and in just the first session, my back pain improved dramatically. His knowledge of the body is unsurpassed and he is absolutely the best when it comes to releasing muscles that are too tight with his Active Release Technique. Not only does he tell you what is wrong but will teach you how to start correcting those imbalances. Anytime someone looks like they need their body realigned, I refer them to Dr. Naweed. read more

I am honored to aknowledge that Dr. Naweed has been my primary Chiropractor for some time now. As always, he continues to help me restore my body back into balance, not only from everyday pains but also from long endured nagging sports injuries, as well as debilitating aches from major milestones like pregnancy- which were no joke. I look forward to the care and attention to detail I receive in the overall evaluation about the state of my health during visits. He does not rush patients, or make insignificant small talk about the weather; he is very passionate about healing and restoring what has gone out of sync and other imbalances in the body- and he talks you through what he's doing. I appreciate the continued zeal in fostering a good relationship and understanding the unique needs of each patient. I am not kidding when I say that Dr. Naweed's adjustments literally help me get better within the same hour from ailments such as acute shoulder pain, migrain headaches, sciatic pain, and wrist tendonitis, which I suffered throughout my pregnancy. If you are a new mom to be, it's especially scary and annoying to know you can't take much more than tylenol to manage pain. For pregnancy aches and pains, I highly recommend ZenSport Wellness- the modern yet cozy studio is not only equipped with the proper tables for safe and comfortable adjustments to moms, you also get to learn about the exciting musco-skeletal changes your body is going through. I look forward to feeling pain-free after my visits and excited to learn new stretching echniques to prevent injury and promote healing. Thank you Dr. Naweed for the wonderful years of awesome care and advice, I look forward to more. read more

Definitely go see Dr. Naweed if you're in the Oakland area and are looking for a very skilled chiropractor. He uses a unique healing approach incorporating neuromuscular work with the adjustments resulting in a powerful combination. Very highly recommended. read more

Dr. Naweed is truly the best chiropractor out there, he made my first experience very comfortable and thoroughly explained his adjustments and procedures helping me understand what was bothering me. If your thinking about going to see a chiropractor, I definitely recommend zensport wellness! It's a life changer! read more

When I first started seeing Jaweed, I had musculoskeletal problems, chronic pain, and poor posture caused from too much sitting at a computer and falling 25 feet. Now, I am pleased to say we have dealt with my main concerns and are now working on secondary ones. I highly recommend Dr. Naweed to anyone who wants to change any musculoskeletal problems in the direction of healing. read more

Dr. Jaweed is one of the finest chiropractic practitioners I've encountered in my decades as a professional dancer, Pilates trainer/studio owner, and body worker (I practice orthopedic manual therapy). He is informed and articulate about the body and will always explain what issues are presenting for you and what his treatment approach is given that. He is a gifted practitioner of ART (he always will spend adequate time to release hypertonic muscles before attempting any adjustments; to me this is absolutely paramount), and will see torsions and tensions in your body that you were not aware of. He is specific and effective in his treatments, and will as a rule give you corrective rehab exercises to practice at home -- so that the problem improves rather than remains chronic through unchallenged body habits. He has successfully treated me for some of my most entrenched injury issues, and has effectively and efficiently intervened in some incipient pain issues for my kids as they developed unfortunate pre-adolescent postural issues. (No, they won't listen to mom.) He is great with kids! Patient, explains things accessibly without talking down to them, makes them laugh, and he's this young sporty dude so they think he's incredibly cool. I've also referred countless of my clients to him over the years with terrific results -- and will continue to do so. I couldn't recommend Dr. Jaweed more highly. read more

Dr. Jaweed is great. He is knowledgable and personable. In the times of personal medical docs listening and nodding their heads to your concerns and writing a prescription for your 'complaint(s)' it is nice to have someone get back to the basics on how the body works in harmony and strife and how to improve upon both. It is a mistake to call chiropractors fake doctors and Dr Jaweed proves that through his breadth of knowledge and experience. As a firefighter/paramedic I value care of a high acuity-a practitioner who treats you how they would want their family to be treated-this is what Dr. Jaweed provides. I have seen him many times over the years and left feeling and moving better than I had for weeks. I highly recommend him. read more