Why Redondo Beach Loves Adjust For Life Chiropractic

What others say about chiropractic care can help you make the right health care choice.  Review a selection of Adjust For Life Chiropractic patient testimonials below and please email me or contact the office if you have any questions.

Yours in Health
Dr. Kari Hawkins

"...getting regular adjustments has changed my life and my body."

I had been to a chiropractor only once before in my life and I did not like it. Having been through many, many sporting injuries I was a strong believer in Physical Therapy and was very doubtful and suspicious of the Chiropractic field. I believed that anything to do with bone structuring or manipulation did not seem natural and that we could not mess with God's construction.

Then I met Dr. Kari Hawkins at a display in my gym. She was very approachable and I felt comfortable from the moment we connected. She convinced me to come for a low cost promotional examination and x-rays. I was astonished by the results. My spine was displaced and my neck had no curve to it, I was shocked. Dr.Kari then made me feel as though, for the first time, I needed some bone structure work and that it could be done slowly over time. But, what I didn't expect was the other effects in my life and the education I was about to get involved in.

After several visits (and nervousness I might add. Getting a spine and neck adjusted is a scary thing if you are not used to it but Dr. Kari quickly helped erase the fear) I began to feel different. I had more energy and I seem to have an overall balance in my body. I was slowly learning that my spine was freeing up the passages of my nervous system through unblocking the vertebrae. I look at it like our spine is the Interstate Highway for our brain to send signals to the rest of our body through our nerves. If there is a blockage anywhere on route, a signal will not get through to the desired location and hence, there is a problem, disease, injury, lack of healing, etc. I truly believe that getting regular adjustments has changed my life and my body. I seem to be more in tune with myself and I owe it all to my Chiropractor, Dr. Kari Hawkins.

Without Dr. Kari's comforting, gentle, and compassionate energy that she presents, I would never have found myself with a smoothly running spinal system and who knows what confusion or state my body would be in. For this I thank Dr. Kari for being herself and caring.

Be well and forever be happy. 

- G.O.

"I suffer from a sleep disorder due to severe pain. On Friday, I came in for my first adjustment. Somewhat skeptical, and definitely ignorant of the chiropractic field, I had several adjustments and ultrasound was done on my shoulder. I was able to sleep for the first time in six years without pain. I didn't know what to expect in the next few days, but had relief for three full days. Now I'm back... Thank you Dr. Hawkins!"

- P.M.

Totally Pain Free

I feel very fortunate to have met Dr. Hawkins. In just the past few months she has demonstrated to me how effective chiropractic care can be. Her sincere and caring personality along with an incredible desire to help me become pain free has truly shown me what a fine person and Doctor she is. I came to her complaining of a sharp pain in my lower back that was seriously restricting me from my normal lifestyle. Through an extensive screening process and a review of my x-rays we decided on an aggressive course of corrective action.

Over the first few weeks I was not feeling much relief from the pain, but Dr. Hawkins assured me that my body needed time to adapt to the adjustments she was doing to my back. She was right!!!! In the following months the pain in my back slowly went away. Now I'm totally pain free and able to continue with a normal active life. Thank you Dr. Hawkins for the fantastic care you've given me. I truly do appreciate our Patient-Doctor relationship and look forward to the future. 

- R.S.

"I was suffering and didn't want to admit it!"

I was taking more Ibuprofen than the recommended dosage on the bottle for those minor aches and pains due to the backache. I kept telling myself this condition was from normal wear and tear that comes from age. However, in the morning I would wake to severe neck and back spasms blaming the intense pain radiating down my leg on the sciatic nerve. Everything I did, I did in pain, whether it was cleaning, bending, walking, or sleeping. After a long day driving in the car, I would rush home to place the ice pack on my lower back or lay on the heating pad to escape soreness.

It was May, and I attended the Hermosa Beach Festival, but only after taking two more pills for "temporary relief." The Adjust for Life booth caught my attention and after getting my range of motion in my neck measured and realizing I had very little or next to none and they explained to me exactly what was going on, we immediately scheduled an appointment with Dr. Hawkins.

The following day, I was sitting in Dr. Hawkins' office watching videos for chronic back pain. Before treatment, an x-ray was taken, revealing "Degenerative Facet Sclerosis at L4-5 and L5-S1,(Osteoarthritis- Degenerative Joint Disease). She gave me a lecture for taking too much Ibuprofen and for the last six months my journey to wellness included spinal adjustments, hot packs, ultrasound and massages.

At present, I am receiving follow-up adjustments and exercising to strengthen my abdominal muscles. I have increased my intake of calcium and dairy products. A cervical pillow supports my neck while sleeping and when I drive or travel for long periods of time, I use a lumbar cushion for my back. I want to thank Dr. Kari Hawkins for breaking the chronic back pain cycle and giving back my quality of life.

 -K.P.

"Thanks for all the support you've shown in your adjustment treatments. I don't know how I'd be doing if I never received any chiropractic care. I see progress with my scoliosis, and a brighter future with your adjustments, traction, and ultrasound. Thanks again", 

- D.U. 16 years old