Spinal Dynamics Hawaii

Thanks to Dr Bell for helping me with my sore back. I feel much better. He is genuinely caring and listens and has very kind eyes, that made me feel at ease. His technique is gentle and takes his time relaxing you and your muscles first before the actual adjustment. He put these gentle muscle pulser thingies on my back and shoulders. He even gave me a blanket :-) after about 15min of relaxing, he massaged my back and neck, then he gently adjusted me.
He’s so smart and really one of the most excellent chiropractors in Honolulu.
The office and the rooms are clean and pleasant, and front desk staff are very nice and efficient. Aloha :-)

I’ve been seeing Dr. Bell for about 3 weeks now. And I’ve seen several chiropractors in the past 3 months. He’s shown great care, and performs with genuine practice. It’s very rare to have a doctor whose funny, smart, and straight to the point. He’s helped me walk again and tackle on-​going and on-​coming physical immobility. I’ve been doing the stretches he’s recommended and have seen some changes already. I would recommend Dr. Bell to anyone who wants their physical freedom back! Mahalo Dr. Bell! :)

This is an awesome place. Dr. Bell is easy to talk to and the treatment is great. The office staff is friendly and they validate parking. I’ll have to make this a monthly thing.

I checked in with Spinal Dynamics because my lower back was injured. The staff and Dr Bell are friendly and professional. Dr Bell is a great chiropractor, he adjusted my back twice a week so that I can get back to being active again. The office is very clean and parking is within the building. I recommend Dr Bell to anyone who’s needing a great chiropractor Dr.

Dr. Bell is an amazing chiropractor. I’ve been having some unusual discomfort on my right leg and right shoulder areas. I used to receive frequent chiropractic care in the past and felt great because of it but for a bunch of reasons I have not received regular care in over 6 months. Dr. Bell got me in quickly into his schedule.
His adjustments were quick and gentle. He also used some special cremes that helped loosen some tight areas. While he was doing his adjustments, he spent time to go over my daily routine to give me pointers and advice on how to increase exercise in my life. He gave me some great pointers.
He is like a primary care physician, he’s very knowledgable many health conditions and he can give some great advice on how to improve them. And coupled with his knowledge is he fact that he’s a genuinely nice guy who really cares about people.
Go see Dr. Bell if you’re looking for an exceptional chiropractor and health coach!

Dr. Bell is awesome, nice guy, and very easy going. Came to Unilocal in search of a new chiro and decided to give Dr. Bell a try because of all the great reviews. Needless to say, it was the best decision I have made regarding my health in my life. Let me tell you why… I had recently pulled my back a couple times in the last couple years in the gym but the second time around I had a nagging feeling in my tailbone area, right side. I was seeing another chiro who just kept doing the «same old same old» despite a few months of complaining about it.
After 4 or 5 visits with Dr. Bell he immediately knew something else was wrong. Within the 2^nd visit he had me get xrays which came back with a bulging disc and thinning L4-​L5. But by now I was experiencing excrutiating sciatic pains down my right leg — I could barely handle a 5 minute drive (not joking). I was in immense pain. Dr. Bell then sent me to get an MRI and to see a Pain Management Dr. with recommendations for Rx to ease the pain. I had never been in so much pain, so constantly in my entire life.
MRI came back and on top of the disc issues the Pain Management Dr. was able to diagnose me with a perineural cyst AKA Tarlov Cyst disease. Basically a growing cyst on my spinal nerve that’s pushing down on my sciatic nerve in the sacral region. Since then I’ve received pain management care that has improved my life and I will subsequently need to get work done on the cyst before it erodes my bones in the area (yikes!).
Without Dr. Bell I would have never discovered this and I would probably still be in incredible, constant pain that has had me laid out on my back for days on end so bad that I couldn’t walk down the hall without having to lay down immediately and recoup for 15 minutes. I am so grateful for Dr. Bell’s care that I can’t express how thankful I am. I always left his office feeling so much better for a few hours or for a day later and for anyone with chronic pain you know how valuable those windows of lessened pain are.
His office staff is also very nice, I particularly like Mary who I normally see in the afternoons. Rose is also very nice but I only saw her once so far. I’ll be back to see Dr. Bell after I get more info if my spine can handle adjustments. I can’t recommend him enough to anyone who’s looking for a chiro.

My ONLY hesitation in writing this review is that I don’t want Dr. Bell to get so popular that he becomes tooooo busy to fit in his regular patients :). Yes, he is THAT good.
Dr. Bell is amazing. You couldn’t find a sweeter, more caring wellness provider anywhere. He is one of that rare breed of health care professionals who actually care about the patient. He takes time to listen; he doesn’t shame you or lecture you (let’s face it, some of us got where we are physically because of our own poor choices, but he’s willing to let that go and just help you feel better); he works with you as an individual, not a one-​size-​fits-​all case.
Yes, he’s nice, but is he effective? You betcha! This guy knows his stuff, and when it comes to your particular situation, Dr. Bell is like a blue tick hound, relentless in the hunt for that magic combination of treatment modalities that will make you feel oh, so much better. In my case, for example, he had to get my extremely tight, athletic back muscles relaxed before he could begin manipulating my spine. Some chiropractors would just start twisting and pulling and cracking, which can be pretty nerve-​wracking, not to mention painful.
Dr. Bell is different. He has a whole bag of tricks to choose from, and if your body is not ready for it, he’s not going to push. Don’t ask me to list them, because I’m not the doctor, and I don’t want to steer you wrong. Just go see Dr. Bell. His goal is to get you back on your feet and bring your pain to manageable levels so you DON’T have to keep coming back every week. What a concept! In my case, I was feeling MUCH better after just a few visits, and now I go back maybe once a month, at my choosing.
Oh, and snaps for the office staff. His receptionists are polite and efficient. Thy validate your parking if you park in their building, and they will FILE YOUR INSURANCE. Yes, Happy Dance. My HMSA policy covers chiropractic! He also handles auto accident treatments and will file directly with your insurer once they approve your coverage.
My only regret is that I did NOT find Dr. Bell three years ago, when I was in excruciating pain, and wound up seeing another Chiropractor here in Honolulu on the recommendation of a friend. That little trip down the rabbit hole of «Chiropractors to avoid» cost me about $ 3000 over a six month period due to the fear tactics the guy used to get me on his «monthly treatment plan.» But that’s another story. Moving on…

I’ve been seeing Dr. Bell since 1991. he’s help me thru back issues I was born with. I’ve done 9 triathlons because of his care. He is very caring and puts you at ease no matter what you’re going thru. Nikki his Massage therapist is also very good and Mary the office manager is good at taking care on insurance question. As we get old things happened to your back, if you’re active and want to stay active, go see him.

Dr. Bell takes REALLY good care of his patients. He takes the time to prepare my back before adjustment either using a mechanical massage table or electo-​stimulation. When he adjusts it’s just the right pressure to get me back into shape. I have degenerative discs in my l5-​s1 and c5-​c6.

I was experiencing some (minor) lower back pain and always wanted to see a chiropractor. Of course, I started my search with Google and chose to set up an appointment with Dr. Bell because it was about a 5 minute drive from my house and he accepted my health insurance. I’m glad I went! I found out I have scoliosis in my lower back and a degenerating disc. Dr. Bell advised me not to do any heavy lifting squats or any sort of exercise that compresses my back… boy did I have to cut back a lot on my exercise régime! But I’m glad I did. It forced me to look into other types of exercises, focus more on stretching and gave me a more holistic perspective on my well-​being. Any time I have questions about what sorts of exercises I can or can’t do, Dr. Bell is always very helpful and knowledgeable.
He also gave me these little «tips and tricks» to help my spine: raise my computer screen at work, invest in a neck support pillow, a memory foam topper etc. I’ve never slept so well ever! And it’s amazing how the tiniest things can really help. Dr. Bell is very gentle, has a bunch of cool «toys» that apparently a lot of other chiropractors don’t, and he’s very attentive to his patients. He listens pretty well and it seems like he truly cares about my health and well-​being.
I got a massage from Danica who works out of his office and she was great. She asked me how I was feeling that day, knew about my diagnosis and the areas I experience the most pain in (which indicated that she spoke to Dr. Bell or at least was able to do a little research about me before my appointment, which I think is a huge plus). She asked if there was a certain area I wanted to focus on. I like that she gave me enough instructions and communicated enough for me to know what to expect. It was very relaxing!

Dr. Bell is a great chiropractor! Every person in his office is extremely kind and helpful, and nicole the massage therapist is awesome. I have tried 8 different chiropractors in Hawaii and Dr. Bell is the best by far.

Absolutely one of the most caring and personal doctors I have seen. Dr. Gary Bell is such a genuine doctor who not only actually CARES about his patients, but goes the extra mile. I was in such excruciating pain on a Friday evening and Dr. Bell called in for me to go straight to get x-​rays and made me an appointment for a pain management doctor. I must have had a pinched nerve and, very thankfully, the pain went away on its own after 6 days, but I was so impressed with how quickly and efficiently Dr. Bell worked to help me however he could. Its nice to even get on the phone with the doctor without being transferred around to automated services and operators. I feel very comfortable going to Dr. Bell. He is also very gentle in his art. I was nervous about going to a chiropractor because of the horror stories of cracking bones, but Dr. Bell doesn’t «wrestle» with his patients. He tries to understand the root of the problem and uses state of the art technology and massaging. High five Dr. Bell!!!

I’m a real fan of Dr. Bell. He gives great advice and really takes gentle care of you during appointments. His receptionist is really friendly and polite. Just a great overall experience. Unfortunately, it became too inconvenient to keep going to him because of the distance between his office and my work/​home.

Dr. Bell is very personable and easy to talk to. He listens. He uses cutting edge technology and devices no other chiropractor in Hawaii has to treat the patient. Never «forces» an adjustment. I always come out feeling better than I did going in.

Physician: Dr. Gary Bell is an amazing chiropractor. He really listens to your problems and helps you develop a plan of action that will work for you. He has quite a few different modalities available (as he would joke, «Gotta have the toys!»), ranging from traction, electrical muscle stimulation, cold laser, and more. His spinal adjustments are very precise and gentle, and he does an excellent job of manual (muscle/​tissue) therapy as well. He’s a very active person, and I have overheard friendly chitchat with other patients catching up on surf, paddling, and sports. He has suffered injury in the past, which evidently translates to being a better doctor and more understanding of the patient’s perspective. He’s a very nice, caring person and makes sure you feel comfortable while getting treatment. When you are treated by Dr. Bell for any length of time, you’ll find you look forward to your appointments, which are relaxing, enjoyable, and bring an overall sense of wellness each time you go. I’m actually a little sad that my treatment is coming to an end! Happy I’m doing better, of course, but I’ll miss my weekly appointments. They also have a massage therapist available as well, but I have not personally tried that service.
Office Environment: Very friendly, personable front office staff. Small waiting room with 5 chairs and an assortment of updated magazines, including National Geographic, my personal favorite. Not that you really need them, as the wait is never very long. Dr. Bell treats multiple patients at once (the most I’ve witnessed is 2), but you never feel neglected in any way. Some modalities require 10 – 15 minutes of usage which does not require constant attention.
Office Location: Pretty convenient, located on King Street right before the underpass before the beginning of Waialae Avenue, around the corner from the Hawaiian Humane Society. Conveniently down the street from Glazer’s Coffee, giving me an excuse to stop by there since I don’t have much reason to come by this area other than my chiropractor appointments. The office is in a small two-​story building with not much parking, but I always took the bus (which stops about 30 feet away at King and Church Street) or bicycled here. Only gripe about this building is there are only stairs and the office is on the second floor, which is not the greatest thing in the world when you are injured, but I was told the office may move at the end of its lease to a more accessible location due to the owner never putting in a promised elevator.
Insurance/​Price: Takes all types that I am aware of. I was referred here by my orthopedic specialist who is treating me for injuries from a car accident, so my insurance was no-​fault car insurance (not managed care… NEVER get managed care, I used to work in insurance, trust me, you want to be able to go to choose whatever doctor you want to see if you get injured!). Not sure about price if you were to go without insurance, but I will find out and update.
Overall: If you are looking for a good chiropractor who is empathetic and caring, then I strongly suggest you make an appointment with Dr. Bell. He will in no way take advantage of you or feed you BS to get more appointments. Always gives you information straight and direct. His goal is to get you treated, improved, and back to your normal life! He’s very encouraging, but remember, you can’t expect miracles! Physical rehabilitation requires a considerable amount of work yourself in physical exercise (for which there is no substitute), physical therapy, and other treatments depending on your injury. From my experience (car accident at age 6 and seeing a chiropractor for 10 years and still having back problems), chiropractic care is best in conjunction with physical therapy and strengthening exercise. Dr. Bell will constantly remind you to keep moving and get active, because that is the best way to recover from injury. Healing from injuries takes energy and time, but you can get help along the way at Spinal Dynamics!

Dr. Bell is a good listener and really focuses on the treatment. He’s really careful and gentle when he does his adjustments. Nothing fancy, he’s really slow and almost precise where he places his hands to support the area to be adjusted. He never forgets and takes his time with his patients.
Parking is limited, but thank goodness there’s usually at least 2 open slots. Cry me a river, right? It’s the same story for most places we go to in town. The receptionist is the best and setting up an appointment is a breeze with this office.
I never feel rushed and he normally works on 2 patients at a time, but of course in separate treatment rooms.
I’ve been seeing him for several months and been holding back on my opinion until I knew I really liked his style. Finding a chiropractor is not easy work. I set my appointment on a need to go basis treatment, so I’m never pressured to have an immediate follow up.
I’m just glad he accepts my insurance and he really tells me like it is.
He hates that I wear heels and virtually do little to no activities to help my chronic back problems. He still encourages me to not be a «weekend warrior» and do more exercise during the week.
He also has a massage therapist named Danica that works out of his office. I’ve tried her once and she’s pretty good. Her technique is quite different, and focuses more on pressure points than just your typical massage. I haven’t gone more often, because $ 1 a minute is pretty reasonable, but not cheap.

Doctor Gary is by far the best Chiroprator I have had in five States I have lived in and more than ten Doctor’s I have seen over the past 15 years. I would recommend him for anyone’s care.