Patient Stories, Page 8

I had severe sciatica and lower back pain—to the point where I couldn’t move and had to be bed bound. The pain was shooting into my left hip and sometimes down my leg. This had been happening on and off for 14 years starting at the early age of 21. I took ibuprofen a lot and sometimes a muscle relaxant. At times it was so painful I had to go to the ER. When this occurred, I knew I needed a good healer!

I had seen other chiropractors but they could never help me get to the root of the pain. Because of the severe pain and how it was affecting my life and my mental health—my ability to do and enjoy things—I decided to give chiropractic another try. I had great referrals from friends who swore by Dr. Mha Atma’s treatment so I came to see him.

The office has such great energy, and Dr. Mha Atma was super thorough with me and explained exactly what was going on. I felt very taken care of. He advised frequent treatment at first along with exercises at home and dietary and supplement regimens. I felt relief right away but better and better as time progressed. I also felt more relaxed and welcoming of pain—I was less scared when pain came. I knew that I was in good hands and that I could heal myself!

I now definitely recommend chiropractic to others—I think it can be very beneficial for so many discomforts, illnesses and general pain. I very much believe in it when it is integrated with self-care, nutrition and restful sleep. I get adjusted every two weeks now and it keeps me feeling good. I also now see a fantastic acupuncturist and that along with regular chiropractic is great.

I love how Khalsa Chiropractic feels like a community space. I can tell that Dr. Mha Atma cares deeply about his practice and about healing his patients.

I first came to Khalsa Chiropractic for a stuck neck. This is something that happened regularly to me. Several friends recommended Dr. Mha Atma and when I moved back to L.A. from abroad I decided to come for regular chiropractic maintenance. Dr. Mha Atma got me back on my feet quickly—within a couple of visits my neck was feeling normal again.

I have been seeing a chiropractor regularly for twenty years now. When I began to have back issues at age 20, having grown up using alternative medicine like homeopathy, I immediately turned to chiropractic. I saw chiropractors in Santa Cruz and San Francisco during the six years I lived there.

I loved this place since the moment I first arrived in 2006, nine years ago. Dr. Mha Atma is very attentive, caring and gentle. I absolutely love everyone who works here. I wish I lived closer!

I have continued with chiropractic care because it works for me. Sometimes I show up sluggish and stuck and I feel like I’m floating out of the office after the adjustment. Chiropractic gives me an improved feeling of general well-being and more energy. Both of my parents are chiropractic patients—it has been a welcome addition to their good health regimens.

I recommend chiropractic to anyone who is suffering from anything—I tell them to get adjusted first before they resort to anything else. I recommend it because it works—it allows your own body’s healing mechanisms to do the work instead of relying on allopathic measures and medicine which are often toxic!

If you have recently started chiropractic care, I recommend you keep going! Eat well, exercise and try to use alternative medicine for everything except emergencies. I love chiropractic and I will always recommend it, particularly with such a great practitioner as Dr. Mha Atma!

Khalsa Chiropractic is like family. Keep up the great work and good vibes!

I first came to Khalsa Chiropractic because I felt very fatigued, and I wanted to have more energy. I had always heard chiropractic was great, and I had a good experience in the past. A friend of mine who had had great results recommended I see Dr. Mha Atma.

When I first came to this office, I had a very good feeling. Everyone was very caring and concerned. Dr. Mha Atma recommended that I come for treatment every week. My energy and overall well-being improved with every visit!

Years later I am still coming regularly. I always feel better after I leave. A short chiropractic adjustment makes me feel like I’ve had a two-hour massage. I feel more relaxed, more limber, and have more energy.

I have recommended chiropractic to many people. My wife is a patient here and she has experienced a lot of benefit. I suggest that once you start chiropractic care, you stick with it and do it regularly. It’s great. It helps me get through the week. My body is stronger now!

I had severe stress and bodily pain in my lower back, middle back and neck. This was the result of being hit by an elderly man who had lost control of his car and impacted my car on my driver’s side at high speed without braking. After the accident I also suffered from post-traumatic stress syndrome which led to other physical problems. It has been four months now and I still have not driven since the night of the accident.

After the accident I was in deep shock, stunned. I felt that something had broken inside me and I asked for an ambulance. I had x-rays of my back and nothing was broken. My body’s stress resulted in a hemorrhoid which required surgery. I was taking Aleve and aspirin for my neck and back pain but I have unpleasant reactions to medications. I knew I needed a diagnosis of what was causing my pain and treatment to help me recover.

I had been to a chiropractor only a few times previously, but I have always had a positive feeling about chiropractic as a way to obtain relief and healing. When I first came to this office, six weeks after the accident, I found it to be soothing, peaceful and professional. Dr. Mha Atma’s calm demeanor made me feel comfortable from the start. The receptionist was wonderful too.

Dr. Mha Atma had me come in for frequent chiropractic treatments, and he gave me back and neck exercises to do at home and advice on posture, sleeping and diet. He also suggested I attend his wellness class which I found educational and enlightening. During the three months of regular treatment the pain moved to different locations but gradually evened out and has continually improved. I am feeling very much better now.

After learning and experiencing that the spine is a gateway to other functioning body parts, I know and understand its importance to general balance and well-being, and I definitely recommend chiropractic care to anyone looking to improve their health. It was great to put my trust in Dr. Mha Atma and commit to getting well. Vanessa and the whole staff are more than accommodating, very pleasant, great to work with and helpful in working with my daily schedule to make sure I get the appointments I need. Dr. Mha Atma was always prompt and on time. My treatment here has been a very positive experience!

For a month I was having constant pain and stiffness in my lower back and hip and also in my neck. My mobility was limited, I had difficulty bending, and I could not lift my right leg to put on pants. Taking Aleve gave minimal relief.

My brother recommended me to Khalsa Chiropractic. I had been to a chiropractor before and was sure it would help. Everyone at this office was extremely friendly and professional. Dr. Mha Atma struck me as very knowledgeable. He recommended strengthening exercises, regular chiropractic treatment and a healthy diet.

Over the past two months I have gotten progressively better. I do not have any pain and I have regained my mobility. I’ve had excellent results, so I have been recommending chiropractic care to a number of other people. I am confident that chiropractic works if you follow the treatment plan and exercise.

I had tightness and stiffness in my neck, shoulders and shoulder blades for years! My lower back had been painful for a year from a past car accident. And my wrists had bothered me also for the past year. Deep tissue massage gave me some temporary relief. Physical therapy exercises offered minor relief but my symptoms persisted. I occasionally took ibuprofen but I tried to avoid taking it very much.

I had never been to a chiropractor before. Khalsa Chiropractic is four blocks from my home. After several years I finally stopped procrastinating and decided to give it a try. I had nothing to lose.

I was hesitant to try chiropractic but optimistic it would help. I found the office to be cozy, professional, and well-streamlined. The staff showed me a couple of informative videos. Dr. Mha Atma showed me exercises for my neck and back and how to use a “flex bar” to strengthen my wrists, and he recommended a series of chiropractic adjustments.

I felt some improvement within the first few visits and was much improved after the first couple of months. Now after less than three months I am feeling much better! My uncle had back problems from a work injury and went to a chiropractor and he too feels much better, with increased mobility. I have recommended chiropractic to a few of my accounting colleagues who, like me, have to sit all day, which makes us stiff.

I should have come here sooner. I enjoy the walk to and from the office in the morning. Chiropractic is so simple—and no drugs or surgery!

I was having intense soreness and throbbing on the right side of my neck. It would often cause headaches. It had been going on for a month and it would sometimes affect my vision, especially while I was using my computer at work. I tried some exercises and getting neck massages, but that would only help temporarily. I was taking Advil for the pain, which would help but also only temporarily.

I was referred to Khalsa Chiropractic by my primary physician after I explained that other treatments were not fully helping. I used to be a dancer and would often feel pain in my lower back. Chiropractic treatment had helped me then, so I knew it would help this time.

My first impression when coming here was that his office felt very Zen and centered on healthy healing. I felt that right way with Dr. Mha Atma. He recommended sticking to a treatment plan of twice weekly adjustments (later once weekly) and doing daily exercises. Thus far (after two months), everything has been great and the time we have put into our treatment has really helped. I feel much better now.

I have already referred one friend to Dr. Mha Atma and she has started treatment. I see now, firsthand, how truly beneficial chiropractic care is and the results of taking good care of your body. This has been a great overall experience and I look forward to my continued care with Dr. Mha Atma.

After a car accident I started to feel discomfort that led to pain from my neck down to my lower back. My partner Brenda and the attorney that I consulted both told me to go to Khalsa Chiropractic as soon as possible.

I was able to see Dr. Mha Atma the day of the accident although I wasn’t sure he could help.

Dr. Mha Atma suggested I come for frequent adjustments and weekly massage as well as continue my daily workouts. After the first couple of treatments I could see that chiropractic was helping me feel better. Now after just two months the tension and soreness in my neck and back are gone, and I also feel even better than I did before the accident. I’ve always felt this heavy weight I was carting on my back; now I feel light and very good. I haven’t felt sooooo good in a long time.

Thanks, Dr. Mha Atma! You are truly a great doctor, and like a gift from the stars above. Martha!—you are very nice and friendly and have a warm voice and I’m glad you work here. Vanessa and Esperanza!—you two work really great together—it’s not too often you find family that work together in such a friendly way and do such a good job. Mimi!—you are truly awesome in what you do, and your great spirited massages really relaxed and healed me and I liked that they put me to sleep!

Now I am telling all my friends, family, co-workers and people I run into about chiropractic. I feel very lucky to have found Khalsa Chiropractic and I hope I can continue coming. The office is cozy, friendly and fun. Everyone is super great.

I was having neck pain and headaches for years. The pain could be up to 7/10 at times, and caused me to be unable to focus or concentrate. The problem persisted and I could not seem to do anything about it. I took aspirin or ibuprofen sometimes but I did not like taking it daily.

I heard good things about Khalsa Chiropractic from a friend. I had some chiropractic care 20 years ago and it seemed helpful, but never had any explanation how it helps. I found Khalsa Chiropractic to be a pleasant and very healing environment. Dr. Mha Atma recommended stretches, eating healthier and ways to integrate well-being throughout my day, along with chiropractic adjustments. And he helped me understand how chiropractic works to unlock stiff joints in the spine and reduce nerve irritation.

My results have been excellent. I have much less pain, more energy, feel better, I’m more productive and I have an overall feeling of well-being. My family lives in Mexico and they have had chiropractic care there and it has helped them feel better too.

With chiropractic care I feel better in all aspects of my life. I am able to focus, feel energetic and healthier, and have a better outlook on life. I have been treated here with respect, kindness and with great care for my overall well-being.

I was in a car accident. I was hit very hard by a taxi and soon I had very strong pain in my back and my neck and my shoulders. The pain kept getting worse and I had a bad headache. I found a good lawyer and he referred me to Khalsa Chiropractic. I was a little bit doubtful if it would help.

I found the office to be very welcoming. Dr. Mha Atma explained what chiropractic is and what it could do for me. He recommended a series of treatments and exercises for my neck. I started to feel a little better from the very first treatment.

Now after three months I have no more pain in my shoulders and my back feels almost healed with just a little pain once in a while. And most of all my neck, which was the worst part, feels amazingly better!

I have probably told at least five of my friends about chiropractic, and because it prevented me from continuing to suffer from severe pain after my accident I will keep recommending it to others. I love chiropractic and want to continue on a maintenance program to prevent any future pain and keep myself in good shape.

I had major pain in my chest and sternum for six months. It was constant and very painful. Massages helped a little but not much.

A friend suggested I try seeing Dr. Mha Atma at Khalsa Chiropractic. I had never been to a chiropractor before but I was willing to try something new. I was doubtful but hopeful.

My first impression of Dr. Mha Atma and his office was very comfortable. Dr. Mha Atma examined me and recommended regular visits—twice weekly at first. After six months of pain, I had immediate relief from the treatment and gradual more long-term relief. No more chest pain.

I would now recommend chiropractic to folks who are in pain or wanting to improve their health. It is good preventative care. It’s now a regular part of my health regimen.

I had a motorcycle crash and my lower back and groin were very painful and my neck was very sore. I had to use crutches and it was hard to move. The painkillers they gave me at the hospital did not help. I had been a patient at Khalsa Chiropractic since I was a child so I came to see Dr. Mha Atma soon afterward. And I took natural remedies like arnica and blueberries and bone-healing supplements.

I had no doubt that chiropractic would help me—Khalsa is the best. And Khalsa Chiropractic is a friendly and comfortable place to be. Dr. Mha Atma recommended I come for adjustments twice weekly for a month or so and then once weekly for a couple of months. My discomfort level went down a ton with the treatment and the exercises he showed me. The treatment here has made all the difference.

I have always liked chiropractic care and this latest experience sure hasn’t changed my mind. It has helped me and my sister and others in my family. I recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their health because how can you be healthy if your spine is out of line?