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“I have received medical care and treatments for over two years, from my doctor, Dr. M., and she is fantastic! Very knowledgeable,  personable, and caring. She will explain treatment options, and medications, etc. Plus the how’s and why’s of each. She is just all around warm person, whom continues to expand her training. This is my first review,  so, I say it like I see it.  Dr. M. Is really great.” Nancy C

“I highly recommend Dr Murakami if you are after a physician that actually does directly care about you as the patient. She is very personable with an outstanding “bedside manner” and is willing to explore all options of treatment including what some might call “out of the box”. She gives a sincere ear to listening to the patient’s needs and comfort factor with these various options. In the end, she will arrive at the solution best for you! I am someone who sees a lot of doctors. She is tops!” Ken L

“Dr. Murakami is an excellent pain management doctor. I started seeing her about 3 years ago when I had a hip replacement then shortly after I had two back surgeries in six months. She has helped me through my pain and recovery. I’m doing so well now thanks to her.” Joanne

“As an athlete, optimal physical health and the ability to compete pain free is extremely important to me. Over the course of many years of competitive distance running, I developed a hip injury that was severe enough to require arthroscopic surgery. I feared my running days were over. Fortunately I had an opportunity to see Dr. Murakami, who guided me through a path of natural rehabilitation. I’m very happy to be back on the racing circuit and incredibly grateful for Dr. Murakami’s expertise.” M. Quinn

“We have to echo the two previous reviews. Dr. Murakami is so solid a a practitioner in many ways. At the root of her best attributes is that she is a consummate listener. For people who have chronic pain, it is a moving target and hence hard to pinpoint every time. She knows when the patient’s answers to her health questions are incomplete and she tries to address it from a different angle. It sounds crazy but a person’s pain is very unique to them and she exhausts every avenue to address and rectify the condition. In my case chronic pain comes from a severe car accident many years ago resulting in a neck fusion and several subsequent intervention. Dr. Murikami never gives a hint of “well we tried everything”. She never stops trying. Perhaps this comes from her own injury that required much persistence in evaluation and treatment. Could a patient ask for more? No. We are fortunate to have her in our lives.” Joanne S

“I’ve had back pain fot 18 years with no end on site. Dr Murakami is a god send. About a year ago i started with her and with in about a month my pain was 80% gone. She explained everything about my diagnosis and how she can help me. She knows her stuff and i thank God for her.” Monica C

“Dr. Murakami gave me her gentle and incredibly effective touch after I sprained my ankle. The treatment brought down the swelling almost instantly and I was easily able to walk and forget the sprain very quickly. She shared a lot of information with me so that I would know exactly what to expect and was highly supportive both during and after the treatment.  I highly recommend Dr. Murakami and would seek her out again for any pain related conditions in the future.” Sam S

“I had wrist pain for 6 months from a martial arts injury. My wrist had sharp pains when moving it from side to side and it wasn’t getting better after bracing it or using ibuprofen. During my first visit with Dr. Murakami, after really listening to me and asking specific questions, she did a very detailed exam. She suspected a triangular fibrocartilage complex tear, and taught me more about this anatomy.  I looked into this and other options included steroid injections and surgery. She proposed we try a dry needling technique, to promote healing to this cartilage.  As a scientist, I was intrigued, and thought why not, it sounded low risk.  She combined acupuncture to my wrist with dry needling to the cartilage.  I won’t lie, it hurt (!) but I am happy to report since that single treatment more than 2 years ago, my wrist has been 100% pain free and I am back to teaching martial arts.  I was struggling for a few months with my wrist. However, after Dr. Murakami’s treatment my pain rapidly resolved and I was fully healed in a few weeks, eventually regaining my complete motility and strength in my wrist. I have referred colleagues and friends to her and give her my highest recommendation.” MQ

“When Yelp’s 5-Star rating defaults to “Whoohoo! As good as it gets!”, there’s really no other description for Dr. Murakami. Her diagnostic and treatment skills alone are the best in the field, and that’s probably because she genuinely cares about her clients and how her talents/training can benefit that person. She practices medicine for all of the right reasons: she is wholesome, compassionate, and able to develop a personalized plan WITH YOU. She is knowledgeable the prognosis; setting realistic goals and flexible with change; she cares about the patient’s medical, mental and financial health (meaning that she won’t order or perform tests that with require a second-mortgage). She is the best partner and coach for reaching that healthy, active lifestyle; she deserves only the best people that are motivated to help themselves as much as she will help them!” Lisa C

“My wife has had severe pain issues in her neck and back stemming from a horrific auto accident years ago. It has been a long journey with pain management and occasional surgeries. Our experience has been very helpful in finding solutions, albeit temporary, with procedures and medication. Dr. Murakami took over her case about a year ago. From day 1 she listened. Some people are reluctant to speak up about their conditions for fear of appearing to whine. Dr. Murakami asks until she gets what she thinks is the whole story. That has resulted, in our case, to a shift in approach. That approach is getting very good results. Staring at a life of chronic pain can make you feel so isolated. Dr. Murakami is all about improving lives. Nothing is perfect but progress, due to Dr. Murakami’s broad way of thinking about medical solutions, has improved our lives. We would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Murakami.” Gary S

“Dr. Murakami is exceptional. Dr. Murakami listens, cares and heals. She is amazing with traditional and osteopathic techniques that can truly change your life. Being open  minded, positive and following her advice can take you from disability to mobility and improved quality of life. Highest recommendation!” Katherina W

“After a few years of constant low back pain, Dr. Mirakami identified and performed a procedure that has relieved me of years of pain!  I have been able to return to many physical activities that I had ended and I am now off anti-inflammatory and pain medication.  Dr. Mirakami and her team are angels and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for solutions to back issues!!!” Mitzi S

“I was referred to Dr. Murakami by my primary care doctor. My primary care doctor mentioned Dr. Murakami had treated several of his patients in the past who expressed satisfaction with Dr. Murakami’s care. He was right because I am very happy I found such a great doctor who listens to my health needs and explains my treatment plan in depth. Although I am in process of healing, I am so glad to have found Dr. Murakami. I refer this clinic to everyone I know who has ongoing pain” Karen M

“I am a high school teacher in the Bay Area and began to come to Dr. Murakami in October of 2016. At the time I was experiencing back and knee pain. I first saw the physician assistant and felt she was a compassionate and attentive provider. Dr. Murakami quickly took over my care at the beginning of 2017. My experience with her has been excellent. Dr. Murakami began by placing me on a physical therapy program and changed my medication. I noticed by March my pain had decreased. I have upcoming treatment with Dr. Murakami and have confidence in her and appreciate all she has done in getting me well. I have since took on ball room dancing and am able to take long walks outdoors. Before I had started going to Dr. Murakami, my physical activities were very limited and now it feels great taking on new adventures. I believe Dr. Murakami truthfully cares for me and takes the time to explain my treatment and the expected outcomes. I also feel welcomed by the front desk staff as they are always respectful and professional. I look forward in my continued treatment with Dr. Murakami.” Melanie F

“All the staff is helpful and cheerful. I see the doctors for fibromyalgia and lower back pain…I would highly recommend!” Fibromyalgia Patient

“I have been a patient of this clinic for more years than I care to recall. I started as a patient of Dr.Navani and years and many doctors later met with Dr. Mikiko Murakami. She has been extremely helpful with controlling my pain and also giving me the advise with my medical conditions. She also referred me to another doctor to help with other medical issues. I have had nothing but great experiences with her. She has a very professional demeanor and simultaneously making me feel comfortable, as if I am with a close friend. I can’t express enough praise for Dr. Murakami and hope that I can continue seeing her for management of my severe pain. She is the pinnacle of a physician with knowledge and heart.” David N.

“My lower back pain was treated by Dr M Murakami, Osteopathic and Pain management. She is friendly, conscientious and caring. She has unusual combination of osteopathy, Acupuncture and Pain Management knowledge . This means she can treat me with Acupuncture, body alignment and analyze my MRI ,X RAY to find out the root cause of my back pain. That was exactly what she did and effectively so. Highly recommend her professional service. – always on time .” LL

“I wanted to give an update, it has been 8mo now since being treated at the comprehensive pain management center. I’m still pain free, my 4,5 and 6 cervical vertebra were pinching nerves. I only had 30% range of motion turning my head left. The pain had become unbearable. I was hesitant to get the cortisone shot, but after meeting and talking to Dr. Mikiko Murakami she put me at ease, and said she felt confident she could help me. I’m so grateful for what she has done for me. Not only is the pain gone, but my range of motion has increased to 80%.” Patricia O

“My physician recommended I make an appt here so I did. I was willing to try anything to get some pain relief in my neck and shoulder. I met with Dr. Mikiko Murakami she recommended steroid injections as the first approach, and if necessary there were other options. She was very confident that she could help me. I am happy to report that after one injection I have been pain free for a week now. So happy I found this place.” Patricia O

“My orthopedic doctor referred me to me to this office for pain management because I did not want to have surgery. I seen Dr. Murakami (who is no longer there) who was awesome. She suggested herbal remedies for pain as well as medications. I had a few epidurals, trigger points and cortisone injections and and RFA in the end I needed to have surgery. I returned once I was healed continued my pain management with Ms. Doan. She is very informative and listens. Most of my experience with the staff has been positive. They are helpful and understanding. Unlike some of the comments I’ve read, I have had no problems with scheduling. My trigger points and my cortisone are done in the office but my epidurals and more complicated injections have been done at surgery centers depending on my insurance approval. All of which are easy to find. Recently I took my father who has been suffering with leg pain since a surgery he had 5 years ago. He’s been on high dosage of gabapetin which makes him tired. Dr. Fanboyan who by the way was a doctor at the VA listened to my dad and in the end ordered a CT. His second visit was with Ms. Doan who explained his results in depth and also his options. I highly recommend this place for pain management.” Olga S.

“I suffered from several significant health complications in recent months and have received extraordinary care and treatment from Dr Murakami.  Not only is she an expert in her field, Dr Murakami tapped into her knowledge and experience to research a possible explanation for my issue.  Turns out she discovered a rare, but possible, side effect of a prescription I have taken for over 10 years.  We are now addressing that as well as my overall treatment.  I have only the highest regard and most positive recommendations for Dr Murakami” Rhonda F.

“Dr. Mikiko Murakami is absolutely the best! I have been coming to CSS Center for many years, but once I was put under Dr. Murakami’s care, I made real progress. She is an active listener, caring and kind…but also firm about moving forward. Can’t recommend Dr. Murakami highly enough!” Shelly S.

“Twenty five years ago I was told by a team of nine doctors that my back was too damaged to ever be helped. Because of a severe neck injury  I was referred to Comprehensive Spine and Sports Center. They ordered an MRI for my back and neck and decided my back needed addressing first. I was reluctant, but Dr. Li was confident I could get some relief. I’ve been going there for over two years and am very grateful for all their help. I just recently saw Dr. Murakami and she offered me the chance to have my epidural done in their office surgery center. She took the time to allow the medications to work before injecting me. I was taken on time and the staff has always been kind as well as concerned for my well being. She is also offering me some new treatment. I am hopeful that I might have some quality of life because of her taking extra time to listen. I am blessed to have Dr. Li and Dr. Murakami working together to make me well.” CK