A few years ago, I began experiencing some quite intense neck and shoulder pain and loss of mobility that I was unsuccessful in easing through my usual, yet less than consistent means of icing, stretching and massaging. Ever the advocate of self-care to the many students of massage and bodywork I have taught over the years, I pathetically failed to receive frequent enough attention to my own body, and this was obviously my body’s way of screaming “HELLO - listen to me!!” Yet another sorry case of do as I say and not as I do.

One particularly painful day, my sister suggested I go see Dr. Randolph Stern, who just happened to have an office 5 minutes from my house. Having received Chiropractic care only once in my life before, and ending up injured from the treatment that was administered, I was a bit skittish about the whole idea. Within a short time my desperation for relief overrode my skepticism and I called to make an appointment for that afternoon. Expecting a receptionist to handle scheduling my appointment, I was instead pleasantly surprised to hear the professional yet warm and therapeutic voice of Dr. Stern himself. From that first appointment I knew that I had finally found my neighborhood doctor that knew how to offer me immediate relief for the different musculo-skeletal issues that arose from time to time, not to mention assisting with many other issues that stem from misalignment. Not only does he give great care, and I have been fortunate to reap quite dramatic results in very short periods of time, but his energetic presence in and of itself is just very uplifting to be around. He gladly shares his vast knowledge in understandable terms while explaining what could be going on with your body, listens to and addresses kindly any concerns you might have regarding your treatment, and swiftly executes therapy that helps you to feel more like you again. He is not like other Chiropractors who adhere to some set number of treatments in order for you to get an appointment to see them. I come and go as I see fit - sometimes two or three times in one week, some times once every six months. He is also usually able to squeeze me in within a day of calling him. A very friendly and outgoing person, I always enjoy catching up with what’s going on with his family and sharing a bit about mine. A very uplifting and therapeutic experience on several different levels, I am always in a very grateful place when I leave his office.

During my most recent experience with excruciating headaches and TMJ pain, he was able to help me clear it up almost completely, in two sessions. I never get headaches so that was a whole new game for me and it was as my son Adam says “not fun, not fun!” Besides neck and shoulder, head and TMJ pain, he has also helped me with lower back issues, foot and ankle malfunctions and repetitive stress issues in my hands and wrists. My family has also reaped tremendous benefits from his treatments - from sciatic nerve discomfort, migraine headaches, and excruciating pain in the neck and shoulder that sent searing pain radiating down the arm.

I have recommended Dr. Stern to many friends and clients that I thought could greatly benefit from his care and expertise. Every one that went through with making an appointment, came back and mentioned how much better they felt after seeing him and what a really nice, authentic, laid back kind of guy they thought he was. Don’t just grit your teeth and bear the pain anymore. There are ways you can easily find help. It is just a phone call away. Do it now!

Randolph Stern, D.C., Q.M.E.
1603 Aviation Boulevard, Suite E
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

(310) 376-5678

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