Looking for chiropractors in Richmond means widening the map: Civic Center Chiropractic is in Richmond itself, while the others are based in San Pablo, El Sobrante, El Cerrito and Pinole. Together they hold more than 670 Google reviews, rated from 4.8 to a perfect 5.0, and the difference that matters is what each office is set up for, from an exercise-based back and neck routine to auto-accident care.
Short answer: Civic Center Chiropractic in Richmond is the only 5.0 here, from more than 190 Google reviews, and patients praise its exercise-based approach to back and neck pain. Family Chiropractic Clinic in San Pablo follows at 4.9 with a similar review count and a focus on auto-accident injuries. One office, Smith Chiropractic, advertises a $27 new-patient special on its own site, with terms that may apply.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 3 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Civic Center Chiropractic
5.0★★★★★192 Google reviews
Civic Center Chiropractic is a chiropractic office on Civic Center Street in Richmond, and Google also tags it for pain management and physical therapy. We had no website text for it, so this description rests on its reviews, which center on Dr. Dulberg treating back and neck pain and teaching patients stretches and exercises to do at home. Hours on Google are limited to Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon.
What people praise
- Patients with long-running back and neck pain say they were taught simple exercises
- Reviewers describe a friendly, motivating doctor who listens
- Several patients say it helped after other chiropractors and doctors had not
- An assistant is singled out as terrific
Worth knowing
- Open only Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon on Google, so book early
- The reviews we read are about back and neck pain; ask about other conditions
Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond
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Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: The only 5.0 on this page and the one office inside Richmond, which makes it a natural first call for back and neck complaints. Check the limited hours before you plan around it.
📍244 Civic Center St, Richmond, CA 94804
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Family Chiropractic Clinic
4.9★★★★★193 Google reviews
Family Chiropractic Clinic is a San Pablo office on San Pablo Avenue that its site describes as specializing in personal injury, including auto accidents and slip-and-falls. The site lists non-surgical spinal decompression and cold laser therapy, welcomes walk-ins and says it accepts attorney liens for qualified cases. Reviewers describe it as a family-run practice with modern equipment.
What people praise
- A patient treated after a car accident reports being happy with a speedy recovery
- Reviewers praise doctors who listen, explain the treatment and show patience
- A reviewer who hurt their lower back in a fall reports improvement after two sessions
- Weekday hours run to 7 PM, with Saturday hours listed
Worth knowing
- Its site says it does not accept Kaiser, Blue Shield or Blue Cross, so confirm payment first
- Based in San Pablo rather than Richmond
Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond
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Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A strong fit if you were hurt in a crash and want an office that focuses on injury cases. Confirm how it bills before your first visit.
📍14341 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806
#3🕑 Open 3 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Rixen Chiropractic
4.8★★★★★108 Google reviews
Rixen Chiropractic, on Appian Way in El Sobrante, is led by Dr. Trevor Minton, D.C. Its site describes hands-on treatment, rehab exercises, spinal decompression and Shockwave Therapy, offers care in English and Spanish, and lists a free consultation. The site names Richmond among the communities it serves.
What people praise
- Patients say Dr. Minton listens, adapts the treatment and explains the injury in plain language
- A reviewer with a stiff neck reports better mobility
- Another credits a course of shockwave sessions for relief from chronic shoulder pain
- The office manager and front desk are described as friendly and organized
Worth knowing
- Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday only on Google
- Based in El Sobrante, a drive from central Richmond
Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond
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Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A solid choice for chronic neck, shoulder and hip complaints, with Spanish-language care. It has a smaller review base than the two offices above it.
📍4726 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803
#4🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Smith Chiropractic
4.8★★★★★98 Google reviews
Smith Chiropractic is Dr. Eric Smith's office on Fairmount Avenue in El Cerrito. Its site lists Gonstead, Activator and flexion-distraction techniques, spinal decompression, cold laser, ultrasound, pediatric and prenatal care, and auto accident injury care, and advertises a $27 new-patient special. Several of the reviews we read describe a free neck-pillow offer that brought people in.
What people praise
- Reviewers describe friendly, efficient front-desk staff and a clean, professional office
- Patients say Dr. Smith was gentle, informative and respectful of what they came in for
- One patient says the practice tailors a recovery plan to the individual
- Located next to El Cerrito Plaza
Worth knowing
- Several reviews are about the promotional pillow and a short exam rather than a course of care
- Limited hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning
Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond
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Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A broad technique menu and an inexpensive way in, but because many reviews concern the promotion, it's worth asking what a full treatment plan looks like.
📍6431 Fairmount Ave #7, El Cerrito, CA 94530
#5🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
East Bay Chiropractic Health Center
4.9★★★★★85 Google reviews
East Bay Chiropractic Health Center is on Appian Way in Pinole, and Google also tags it as a walk-in clinic. Its site lists spinal decompression, cold laser, trigger point therapy, cupping, custom orthotics, specialized x-ray and the Activator Method, and treats conditions from sciatica and headaches to scoliosis and fibromyalgia. It also describes a specialty in personal injury.
What people praise
- A patient with a herniated disc reports walking independently with much less pain after a few visits
- A reviewer credits Dr. Connor with spotting a possible hip issue and referring them for imaging
- Patients mention drop-in appointments and reasonable pricing
- The front office staff are praised as friendly and efficient
Worth knowing
- Open Monday to Thursday only on Google, with a midday break
- The smallest review base on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond
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Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A good pick for hard-to-diagnose or accident-related pain, backed by a 4.9 rating. Expect to drive to Pinole, and call first about drop-in times.
📍2574 Appian Way, Pinole, CA 94564
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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.
How we score
Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated the practice, ranked against the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently patients still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.
What a chiropractor visit costs around Richmond
Chiropractic fees depend on the type of visit, imaging such as x-rays, add-on therapies like spinal decompression or laser, and whether your insurance or an attorney’s lien covers the care. Most offices here don’t publish fees in the data we read, so ask for an estimate that separates the exam from ongoing treatment.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| New-patient special at Smith Chiropractic (advertised on its site, terms may apply) | $27 |
The only price shown is the $27 new-patient special advertised on Smith Chiropractic’s own site, and its terms may apply. The other offices don’t state prices in the reviews or site text we read, so ask each for a written estimate.
Chiropractic care around Richmond
These offices are in Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, El Cerrito and Pinole, so most Richmond residents are a short drive from at least one. Looking for a chiropractor near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions, and the Google hours show which offices are open on which days.
What to ask before you book a chiropractor
- What does a first visit include, and what does it cost?
- Do you take my insurance, or work with an attorney lien if I was injured in an accident?
- What techniques will you use, and will I get exercises to do at home?
- How many visits do you expect I’ll need, and how will you track progress?
- Do you take walk-ins, and which days are you open?
Frequently asked questions
Is there a chiropractor inside Richmond on this page?
Civic Center Chiropractic, on Civic Center Street, has a Richmond address. Family Chiropractic Clinic is in San Pablo, Rixen Chiropractic in El Sobrante, Smith Chiropractic in El Cerrito and East Bay Chiropractic Health Center in Pinole.
Which of these offices treat auto-accident injuries?
Family Chiropractic Clinic’s site says it specializes in personal injury and auto accidents, and East Bay Chiropractic Health Center’s site describes a personal injury specialty and lists auto injury treatment. Smith Chiropractic’s site lists auto accident injury care, and Rixen Chiropractic’s lists car accident injuries.
Which of these offices take walk-in patients?
Family Chiropractic Clinic’s site says walk-ins are welcome, and East Bay Chiropractic Health Center is tagged on Google as a walk-in clinic, where one reviewer mentions drop-in appointments. Call ahead to confirm, since hours differ.
Does Family Chiropractic Clinic take health insurance?
Its site says it does not accept Kaiser, Blue Shield or Blue Cross, and that it accepts attorney liens for qualified personal injury cases. Ask the office how it bills before booking.
Where to start
Civic Center Chiropractic is the natural first call for back and neck pain in Richmond, while Family Chiropractic Clinic suits accident injuries. Whichever office you choose, ask what a full course of care costs before you begin.
