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Great Chiropractor in Los Angeles

I first went here in late 2005 for care and really had a terrific experience with treatment. I would say about 85-90% relief with the radiating leg pain (Sciatica Pain) when I started. Years later I went back for more Decompression treatment. I took a serious spill while snow boarding and the leg pain returned again. Dr’s. K and O were thorough and always concerned. We started strengthening exercises the second week and I explained to them the pain was subsiding. I really feel the MedX machines help with Decompression. This time I had insurance which paid for a large portion of the spinal decompression. This is a great office and you have nothing to loose by letting the doctor review your findings with you and seeing the office for yourself.

 

Great Wellness Chiropractic Center on the West side. Great Chiropractor.

Thank you for being part of our practice for so many years! Since your first visit back in 2005, we’ve valued being part of your journey — from the significant relief you found from radiating leg and sciatica pain early on, to welcoming you back years later after your snowboarding fall. Dr. Karr and our care team took the same thorough, attentive approach the second time around, starting strengthening exercises early and adjusting your DRX9000 spinal decompression treatment as your leg pain began subsiding.

We’re glad the MedX rehab equipment made a real difference alongside your decompression care, and that insurance covered a large portion of your treatment this time. Stories spanning two decades like yours are exactly why we always encourage new patients to come in, have the doctor review their findings, and see the office for themselves before deciding.

Thank you for trusting Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® with your care since 2005 — we’re proud to serve patients throughout West LA, Bel Air, Venice, and Westwood, and we’re here whenever you need us.

— Betty & Dr. Karr, Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®
📞 310-914-9422 | LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
📍 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Individual results vary. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning treatment. Spinal decompression candidacy determined by clinical evaluation.

Two carryover flags, both still standing:

  1. The “85-90% relief” figure — that’s fine as the patient’s own words in the testimonial itself, but I deliberately kept the office’s reply to qualitative language (“significant relief”) rather than restating that specific percentage. Repeating a numeric outcome back as if the office is affirming/promoting it edges toward the kind of results-guarantee language the compliance rules flag — better to let the patient’s own number stand on its own in their testimonial, not amplified in our response.
  2. “Dr’s. K and O” — still no confirmed second doctor in the KB, so I kept it as “Dr. Karr and our care team.” Let me know the name if there’s an associate DC, so it’s accurate and can go into Physician schema too.

 

Another Happy Patient

Car Accident. Disc Bulge Pain Relief

I was involved in a car accident and after getting an MRI Dr. K discovered I had a disc herniation in my lower back. He put me on Decompression treatment, which I knew nothing about and was happy with the results. He put the case on a lien with my attorney and the med pay nearly paid for all the treatment. I highly recommend this office.

Received my pain for the disc herniations. No sciatica pain. No leg pain. Mo pinched nerve pain. No drugs.

 

STEVE

Thank you so much, Steve! We’re glad our team caught the disc herniation on your MRI right away after your accident and got you started on non-surgical spinal decompression. Hearing that you’re now free of sciatica, leg pain, and pinched nerve pain — without relying on drugs — is exactly the outcome we work toward for every disc herniation and personal injury case we treat.

Dr. Karr personally reviewed your MRI to confirm you were a candidate for DRX9000 spinal decompression, and we’re glad our office could also coordinate the lien with your attorney and your MedPay billing so you could focus on recovery instead of paperwork.

We’re proud to help patients throughout West LA, Bel Air, Venice, and Westwood get back to pain-free living after an accident — thank you for trusting Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® with your care, Steve!

— Betty & Dr. Karr, Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®
📞 310-914-9422 | LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
📍 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Individual results vary. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning treatment. Spinal decompression candidacy determined by clinical evaluation.

 

Satisfied Patient

Pinched Nerve pain relief treatment. DRX9000

"Los Angeles Spinal Decompression reviews — real patient story of a graphic artist and mother of three who avoided surgery for a herniated disc using non-surgical DRX9000 spinal decompression at Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®, 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, Los Angeles. After trying physical therapy and pain medication without relief, she found lasting results with Dr. Michael Karr's no-pressure evaluation process. Individual results vary. Call Betty at 310-914-9422."

I’m a graphic artist and mother of three. Years ago I herniated a disc and have been trying to manage the pain since then with little results. I didn’t want to do surgery, so I went the PT route and then the Pain Med route, but they didn’t help me. Eventually, a colleague told me about this office and the decompression machine. I was excited and skeptical at the same time. I went in for an evaluation and treatment. The treatment made sense to me and because I never felt any pressure to sign up I felt comfortable that I was given the time to make up my own mind if this was right for me. Well, my insurance paid partially for this treatment and I paid the balance.

Today I feel wonderful and am so happy I did this treatment. I wish I knew about this place years ago, s I wouldn’t have to live my life in pain for all those years. I encourage everyone I meet now to go check this office out. They changed my life without surgery and or medication. I feel like my life is back!

Maria

 

added Aug 11, 2026;

A Note from Dr. Karr

Stories like this are exactly why we do things the way we do. As a busy mom juggling a career and three kids, the last thing you need is to feel pressured into a decision about your own body — that’s why we’ve always believed an evaluation should give you time to decide for yourself, not a sales pitch. Years of trying physical therapy and pain medication without relief is frustrating, and I’m glad the decompression evaluation gave her a clear, honest answer about whether it could help. Reading that she feels like she has her life back is exactly the outcome we hope for with every patient who walks through our door — though of course, every case is different, and not everyone will have the same experience.

Why Her Experience Isn’t Unusual

Stories like hers are consistent with what recent research shows about non-surgical spinal decompression. A 2025 case series in the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic found that patients treated with DRX9000 technology — the same technology used at LASD — saw measurable increases in disc height on follow-up MRI, not just symptom relief (Connolly et al., 2025). A separate 2025 chart review of 267 patients found 90.5% reported pain improvement (Schueren et al., 2025).

If you’ve tried physical therapy or pain medication for a herniated disc without lasting results, you may be a candidate for non-surgical spinal decompression.

✅ FDA-cleared DRX9000 — 28 clinical studies, 20 peer-reviewed
✅ No pressure — Dr. Karr gives you time to decide if it’s right for you
✅ Most PPO insurance accepted (Medicare does not cover spinal decompression)
✅ $149 first treatment with an approved MRI

📞 Call Betty: 310-914-9422

Individual results vary. This story reflects one patient’s personal experience and is not a guarantee of results. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any treatment program. Spinal decompression candidacy determined by clinical evaluation.

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"Los Angeles Spinal Decompression reviews — real patient story of a graphic artist and mother of three who avoided surgery for a herniated disc using non-surgical DRX9000 spinal decompression at Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®, 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, Los Angeles. After trying physical therapy and pain medication without relief, she found lasting results with Dr. Michael Karr's no-pressure evaluation process. Individual results vary. Call Betty at 310-914-9422."
Maria Simpson
Low Back Pain Specialist

HIP PAIN RELIEF

I went to see the doctor to treat my facet syndrome and he did wonders. I strongly recommend Dr. Mike to anyone who suffers from back pain. I wanted to do the decompression, but Dr. O explained that the problem didn’t warrant such aggressive treatment and discouraged me. I saved time and money here. I trust them very much,

Thank you so much for trusting Dr. Karr with your facet syndrome, and for such a strong recommendation! We’re glad the treatment made a real difference for your back pain. We also want to highlight something important in what you shared: when you asked about decompression, Dr. O took the time to explain that your condition didn’t warrant that level of treatment rather than simply recommending it anyway. That honesty is something we take seriously — we’d rather save a patient time and money with the right treatment for their actual condition than push a more aggressive option that isn’t needed.

Thank you for trusting our office so much — we’re proud to serve patients throughout West LA, Beverly Hills, Culver City, and Westwood, and we’re glad you found the right care here.

— Betty & Dr. Karr, Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®
📞 310-914-9422 | LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
📍 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Individual results vary. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning treatment. Spinal decompression candidacy determined by clinical evaluation.

Yoast (same page):

  • SEO Title:Spinal Decompression Reviews Los Angeles | DRX9000 Results
  • Meta Description:Real patient results from DRX9000 non-surgical spinal decompression in Los Angeles. See how patients found disc & sciatica relief. Call 310-914-9422.
  • Focus Keyphrase:spinal decompression reviews
  • Slug:spinal-decompression-reviews-los-angeles (with 301 from /1316/)

“Dr. O” flag — now stronger, not a one-off: This is the second testimonial on this same page naming a “Dr. O” as a treating provider (the earlier one had “Dr’s. K and O were thorough…”). Two independent patients naming the same initial is a real pattern, not a typo. I wrote around it again here (“Dr. O” used generically, no credentials claimed), but I’d rather not keep doing that indefinitely — if there’s a genuine associate doctor at the practice, it affects:

  • Physician schema (currently only Dr. Karr is likely listed)
  • E-E-A-T content generally (a second named, credentialed provider is a real authority asset, not just a testimonial detail)
  • Every future testimonial reply, since this will probably keep coming up

Worth getting the name/credentials confirmed once rather than case-by-case.

 

Happy Patient

No Pain From Preganancy

Although I’ve been a patient of Los Angeles Spinal Decompression for years, I recently had a baby and my lower back pain was excruciating. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to pick up my baby or do even little things around the house. After just one spinal decompression treatment I felt like a new person. After 2 weeks the pain was almost gone completely. I’m so grateful to everyone in the office for taking the time to figure out what was really happening and then patiently and gently working with me to fix the problem.

 

Low Back Pain is gone. No More Bulging Disc Pain.

Thank you so much for continuing to trust us with your care! Being a longtime patient of Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® already means a lot to us, and we’re so glad you came back when postpartum lower back pain made it hard to even think about picking up your new baby or keeping up with things around the house. Hearing that just one spinal decompression treatment made you feel like a new person, and that your pain was almost completely gone within two weeks, is exactly the kind of relief we hope for every new mom who walks through our door.

We’re grateful you noticed how much time our team takes to figure out what’s really causing the pain — in your case, a bulging disc — before jumping straight to treatment. Working patiently and gently through your DRX9000 spinal decompression sessions matters even more when you’re recovering postpartum, and we’re glad that approach got you back to your baby and your daily routine.

Thank you for being part of our practice for years, and for sharing this with other new moms who may be dealing with the same thing — we’re proud to serve patients throughout West LA, Santa Monica, Bel Air, Venice, and Westwood, and we’re here whenever you need us.

— Betty & Dr. Karr, Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®
📞 310-914-9422 | LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
📍 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Individual results vary. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning treatment. Spinal decompression candidacy determined by clinical evaluation.

 

Lisa Knapp

Real Estate Agent with no more back pain while walking

There I was lying in the hospital at Cedar’s, all prepped for surgery on two small herniated discs. Facebook friends (& my Uncle who is a Doctor) all told me NOT to go thru with the surgery. I was referred to Los Angeles Spinal Decompression to learn more about decompression therapy. I was in so much pain that I could barely walk. But being a real estate agent, I am on my feet quite a bit. My posture was clearly misaligned and it freaked me out to look at myself in the mirror. But I started my care under Dr Mike and would say within 10 days, I felt amazingly better. Not only was I in much less pain, but I could walk normal as well. My pain threshold went from a 10 to about a 4. But I continued my therapy anyhow and with conviction. And by the end of my 24 sessions, I had absolutely no pain. I had a 7-day, 500+ mile bike ride that I had committed to and was determined to do it. Wouldn’t you know that 10 days prior to the Ride, I threw my back out again and could barely move. On May 30 (Memorial Day), Los Angeles Spinal Decompression was open for business and I found myself in the decompression therapy and Dr Karr’s care for 4 days before getting on my bike only to complete all but 1 day. Thank you for being there and for your continued guidance to a better back!

Daniel S.

SCIATICA PAIN RELIEF

They have a brand new Cervical Non surgical spinal decompression machine. I was impressed the the staff and how professional the office was run. I had hip pain and sciatic pain and gained much needed relief. No more sciatic pain.

spinal decompression really helped. DRX9000 for sciatic pain relief.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad you found so much relief from your hip pain and sciatic pain through DRX9000 spinal decompression — hearing that your sciatic pain is completely gone is exactly the outcome we hope for with every case like yours. It also means a lot that you noticed how professionally our staff runs the office day to day.

We’re also proud of the new cervical non-surgical spinal decompression technology now available in our office for patients dealing with neck-related pain.

Thank you for trusting Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® with your care — we’re proud to serve patients throughout West LA, Santa Monica, Bel Air, and Venice, and we’re glad you found real relief.

— Betty & Dr. Karr, Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®
📞 310-914-9422 | LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
📍 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Individual results vary. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning treatment. Spinal decompression candidacy determined by clinical evaluation.

 

Patient

No More Sharp Rib Pain

First off I would like to say thank you to all the doctors and there team for the wonderful service they provided me the moment I walked in the door. I came in as a walk-in and was treated like family. The whole team was kind, informative and helpful. So I finally decided to see a specialist after months of pain in my rib area. With there expertise, he was able to diagnose the problem and use his magic hands to readjust my back and ribs. I feel fantastic after my first visit and kick myself for not coming earlier. It was also surprisingly affordable. It was so great to see Dr. Mike actually cared for his patients. He was all ears when I spoke and his face time was invaluable. I have already recommended him to others and will continue to use West Los Angeles Chiropractic office for all my chiropractic needs. I hope other patients will be able to experience what a wonderful practice you have. Best wishes. Anton

Thank you so much, Anton! We’re so glad you decided to walk in and see us after months of dealing with pain in your rib area — and that our whole team made you feel like family from the moment you arrived. Hearing that Dr. Karr was able to diagnose the issue and get you adjusted so effectively that you felt fantastic after your very first visit means a lot to us.

We especially appreciate you noticing how much care and attention Dr. Karr puts into every visit — really listening, taking the time with you, and making sure treatment stayed affordable along the way. That personal attention is something we never want to lose, no matter how busy the office gets.

Thank you for already recommending us to others, Anton — we’re proud to help patients throughout West LA, Bel Air, Venice, and Westwood feel their best, and we’re glad you found us.

— Betty & Dr. Karr, Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®
📞 310-914-9422 | LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
📍 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Individual results vary. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning treatment.

 

Anton

Yes, they take insurance for sciatica pain relief treatment

Yes, they take insurance. My Med Pay paid for the entire treatment plan rolling a car accident I was involved in. This office is the best. No pressure to sign up and great bedside care. I recommend them to everyone. why do surgery and NOT try this first? The DRX9000 is a terrific treatment tool.

They treated by bulging disc for pain relief without medications.  No more pinched nerve pain.

A Patient

I’m an Medical Doctor and I recommend Spinal Decompression with Dr. Karr

I am a physician who has 3 disc herniations at L3-4, L4-5 and L5S1. I had severe back pain, sciatica and radiated pain down my right leg. My symptoms progressed despite 3 epidural injections, 1 facet block, physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medications. I was prepared for surgery as much as I didn’t want it. I had progressed to the point where I could barely walk and had to pull myself up stairs. Then I went to Dr. Mike and started on decompression on the DRX9000. My hopes were high, but I was realistic. After the first 12-14 treatments I had really only slight relief. I was beginning to get concerned and then we went to 3 treatments a week, after a long holiday weekend. It was then that my pain began to abate. I must tell you, I was shocked and delighted. After a few more treatments my pain went from level 8 to level 3-4. Then, my sciatica disappeared. Not a little…..completely! I have finished 24 treatments and am “off ” for a month or so. I am dancing again, playing golf and waking up only with a minimal amount of back stiffness. Now, I must admit. I was scared into compliance. I did whatever the doctor asked me to: Changed to soft soled shoes, used orthotics, did the therapy he recommended and did a number of acupuncture treatments. But hey, it worked. If you are a skeptic, please do yourself a favor and at least schedule an appointment at this office and meet the doctors and the wonderful staff. They are all great. Very professional, compassionate and well versed in the therapy. You will not regret any time or money spent. I am a fan for life. Stewart Lonky, M.D.

Disc Bulge Pain Relief.

Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed account, Dr. Lonky! Facing three disc herniations at L3-4, L4-5, and L5-S1, with severe back pain and sciatica radiating down your right leg, and having already gone through epidural injections, a facet block, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatories without lasting relief, is an incredibly difficult place to be — especially while bracing for surgery. We’re honored you chose DRX9000 spinal decompression with Dr. Karr instead.

We know the first several treatments can test anyone’s patience, and we’re glad you stuck with the program through that slower stretch before moving to three sessions a week made the difference. Watching your pain go from an 8 down to a 3 or 4, and then your sciatica disappear completely, is exactly the outcome we hope for with every disc herniation case — and completing your full course of 24 treatments is a big part of why it held. As a physician yourself, we especially appreciate you recognizing how the soft-soled shoes, orthotics, recommended therapy, and acupuncture all worked together with the decompression itself.

Hearing that you’re back to dancing and playing golf with only minimal stiffness means a great deal to us, Dr. Lonky. Thank you for trusting Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® with your care — we’re proud to serve patients throughout West LA, Bel Air, Venice, and Westwood, and we’re grateful for your recommendation to other skeptics considering this office.

— Betty & Dr. Karr, Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®
📞 310-914-9422 | LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
📍 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Individual results vary. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning treatment. Spinal decompression candidacy determined by clinical evaluation.

Yoast (same page):

  • SEO Title:Spinal Decompression Reviews Los Angeles | DRX9000 Results
  • Meta Description:Real patient results from DRX9000 non-surgical spinal decompression in Los Angeles. See how patients found disc & sciatica relief. Call 310-914-9422.
  • Focus Keyphrase:spinal decompression reviews
  • Slug:spinal-decompression-reviews-los-angeles (with 301 from /1316/)

Worth flagging beyond the reply itself: this is a named, credentialed physician testifying to DRX9000 outcomes with specific clinical detail (three-level disc herniation, failed conservative care, objective pain-scale change). That’s a much stronger E-E-A-T signal than a typical testimonial — worth considering for a future comparative blog piece (“DRX9000 vs. surgery/epidurals”) or an FAQ answer, since the KB’s own research shows physician-level credibility carries extra weight for YMYL AI citations. Just a flag for the backlog, not something to act on right now.

 

Dr. Stewart Lonky, MD

Sciatic Pain Relief

After much research, I discovered that only a very few doctors take health insurance for spinal decompression. I was in a painful situation with my lower back and leg pain and the bills were adding up quickly. I did the epidurals several times with some sciatic pain relief, but it didn’t last and surgery wasn’t an option. No one told me about spinal decompression. I met with Dr. Mike and he reviewed my exam and MRI with me in detail. I had a pinched nerve in my lower back from a disc bulge. I decided to treatment with Dr. Mike and started noticing a difference quick. I believe he is the only office offering Medx with spinal decompression. The cost was a fraction of what other offices wanted me to pay out of pocket and I must say I can imagine getting any better treatment elsewhere. I like to DRX9000 as oppose to the other machines I looked into. I am pain free and much more confident in my daily activities. I suggest seeing Dr. Mike before considering anything else.

Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed story! We know how discouraging it can be to research spinal decompression options, go through epidurals that only helped temporarily, and be told surgery wasn’t the answer either — all while the bills kept adding up. We’re glad Dr. Karr could sit down with you, review your exam and MRI in detail, and get you started on DRX9000 spinal decompression once your pinched nerve and disc bulge were identified.

Hearing that you noticed a difference quickly, and that you’re now pain-free and more confident in your daily activities, is exactly why we take the time to walk every patient through their imaging and treatment options before starting care.

Thank you for trusting Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® with your care — we’re proud to serve patients throughout West LA, Bel Air, Venice, and Westwood, and we’re glad you found us.

— Betty & Dr. Karr, Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®
📞 310-914-9422 | LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
📍 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Individual results vary. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning treatment. Spinal decompression candidacy determined by clinical evaluation.

 

Happy Patient

Neck Pain Gone

I defiantly feels relief from decompression in my neck. I thought it was going to hurt, but it’s actually very comfortable. I did feel pain the night following several treatments which I was told was common, but that should last after more treatments. It didn’t last and I’m getting more relief than I’ve gotten else where with out surgery!
They have a brand new Cervical Non surgical spinal decompression machine. I was impressed the the staff and how professional the office was run. Spinal decompression relieved my neck pain.

Satisfied Patient

A Happy Patient. No More Pain

I’ve been coming to this office for years and love the way they treat there patients. I always feel welcomed and important. I recently had a massage by Vicky and it was terrific! LOVE IT! Best of all my insurance covered it with a $10 co-pay. After my decompression treatment of course. Yea baby…  No More Pain

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