Where can I find non-surgical spinal decompression near me in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® is located at 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, Los Angeles, CA 90064 — ground floor, free parking, near the 405 and 10 freeways. We offer DRX9000 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression for herniated discs, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, and sciatica. Serving West LA, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Westwood, Venice, Mar Vista, Playa Vista, and West Hollywood. Call Betty: 310-914-9422.

What is vertebral decompression therapy?

Vertebral decompression therapy — also called non-surgical spinal decompression — uses the FDA-cleared DRX9000 to apply precisely calibrated traction forces to the spine. This creates negative intradiscal pressure designed to help reduce herniated or bulging disc material and promote conditions that may support disc healing. It is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment for disc-related back pain, sciatica, and nerve compression. Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® has offered DRX9000 decompression therapy in West LA since 1989. Call Betty: 310-914-9422.

Does spinal decompression help herniated discs?

Non-surgical spinal decompression using the DRX9000 is specifically designed to address herniated discs by creating negative intradiscal pressure — with the goal of reducing the herniation and promoting conditions that may support healing of the disc wall. The DRX9000 is FDA-cleared and backed by 28 clinical studies, 20 published in peer-reviewed journals. Individual results vary. Candidacy is determined by clinical evaluation and review of diagnostic imaging. Call Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® to find out if you qualify: 310-914-9422.

What is the DRX9000 spinal decompression machine?

The DRX9000 is an FDA-cleared non-surgical spinal decompression device developed by Axiom Worldwide. It applies computer-controlled traction forces to targeted spinal levels, creating negative intradiscal pressure to help relieve pressure on herniated discs, bulging discs, and compressed spinal nerves. The DRX9000 is the most researched non-surgical spinal decompression technology available — backed by 28 clinical studies, 20 in peer-reviewed journals. Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® uses the DRX9000 at 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, West LA. Call Betty: 310-914-9422.

What is the difference between spinal decompression and back surgery?

Spinal decompression is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment for herniated discs and sciatica. The FDA-cleared DRX9000 applies controlled traction to reduce disc herniation without incisions, anesthesia, or recovery time. Surgery involves structural alteration of the spine and carries greater risk and longer recovery. Many patients use Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression as a conservative alternative before considering surgery. Individual results vary. Call Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® to discuss candidacy: 310-914-9422.

Is spinal decompression covered by insurance?

Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® accepts most PPO insurance plans, Workers' Compensation, MedPay, and CareCredit. Note: Medicare does not cover non-surgical spinal decompression. Call Betty at 310-914-9422 to verify your specific coverage before your first visit — at no cost to you.

Who is a candidate for non-surgical spinal decompression?

Good candidates for DRX9000 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression typically have herniated or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, or facet syndrome confirmed by MRI or X-ray. An approved MRI is required before beginning treatment. Candidacy is determined by Dr. Michael C. Karr through clinical evaluation and review of your imaging. First treatment: $149 with approved MRI. Call Betty: 310-914-9422.

What is the cost of spinal decompression treatment in Los Angeles?

At Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®, the first spinal decompression treatment is $149 with an approved MRI. Most PPO insurance plans, Workers' Compensation, MedPay, and CareCredit are accepted. Call Betty at 310-914-9422 to verify your coverage and schedule your evaluation at 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, Los Angeles, CA 90064.

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Searching for spinal decompression near me? FDA-cleared DRX9000, 2025 peer-reviewed research, $149 first visit. Call Betty: 310-914-9422.

Spinal Decompression Near Me: What 2025 Research Shows

Searching for spinal decompression near me because sciatica, a herniated disc, or chronic back pain isn’t improving? Two 2025 peer-reviewed studies and a randomized controlled trial add real weight to non-surgical spinal decompression as a conservative option — and one of them shows it works even better when paired with therapy.

What the research shows

A 2025 chart review in Military Medicine analyzed 267 patients across seven clinics using non-surgical spinal decompression (Schueren et al., 2025; researchers at the University of South Florida, not affiliated with Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®). Pain dropped from 6.9 to 2.5 on average, and 90.5% of patients reported improvement. Neurological function improved too — 74.8% in muscle strength, 77.6% in sensation, and 60.9% in reflexes.

A separate 2025 case series in the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic followed 13 patients treated with DRX9000 technology — the same technology used at LASD — for 20 sessions (Connolly et al., 2025). Follow-up MRI scans confirmed measurable increases in disc height, not just symptom relief.

Decompression works best combined with therapy

A randomized controlled trial published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders compared patients with lumbar radiculopathy who received non-surgical decompression plus routine physical therapy against patients who received physical therapy alone (Amjad et al., 2022). After four weeks, the decompression-plus-therapy group showed significantly greater improvement in pain, disability, and range of motion, with effect sizes ranging from medium to very large. In other words, decompression isn’t meant to replace therapy — it’s meant to strengthen it. That’s exactly the approach LASD uses.

The DRX9000 has now been the subject of 28 clinical studies, 20 of them peer-reviewed (per DRX9000 manufacturer-compiled research summary).

Spinal Decompression Near Me: Find Care in Los Angeles

Dr. Michael Karr, a UCLA Kinesiology graduate treating patients in West LA since 1989, personally reviews your MRI or X-rays before recommending non-surgical spinal decompression. He combines DRX9000 treatment with other conservative therapies rather than using it in isolation — the same approach the 2022 research above supports.

✅ FDA-cleared DRX9000 — 28 clinical studies, 20 peer-reviewed
✅ Dr. Karr personally reviews your MRI or X-rays
✅ $149 first treatment with an approved MRI
✅ Most PPO insurance accepted (Medicare does not cover spinal decompression)

We’re located at 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160 — ground floor, free parking. We serve West LA, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Bel Air, Venice, and Westwood.

Call Betty: 310-914-9422

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if spinal decompression is available near me in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® is located at 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 160, serving West LA, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Bel Air, Venice, and Westwood. Dr. Karr reviews your MRI or X-rays before confirming candidacy.

Is spinal decompression better with physical therapy, or on its own?

A 2022 randomized controlled trial found decompression added to physical therapy produced significantly greater improvement in pain and disability than physical therapy alone (Amjad et al., 2022). That’s why decompression here is used as part of a broader treatment plan, not a standalone fix.

Does insurance cover spinal decompression?

We accept most PPO plans. Medicare does not cover spinal decompression — call Betty to verify your specific coverage.

Do I need an MRI first?

Yes — the $149 first-treatment offer requires an approved MRI, which also helps confirm candidacy. Dr. Karr reviews it personally.

Individual results vary. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any treatment program. Spinal decompression candidacy determined by clinical evaluation.

Sources:
Schueren S, Luginsland LA, Ariza Medina G, Schilaty ND. Retrospective Chart Review of Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression as a Therapeutic Modality for Low Back Pain. Military Medicine 2025;190(Suppl 2):134–140.
Connolly JA, Luginsland LA, Welsh S, et al. Clinical and Imaging Outcomes of Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression for Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Lesions: A Case Series. J Contemp Chiropr 2025;8:81–87.
Amjad F, Mohseni-Bandpei MA, Gilani SA, Ahmad A, Hanif A. Effects of non-surgical decompression therapy in addition to routine physical therapy… a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022;23:255.

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Is spinal decompression better with physical therapy, or on its own?

Does insurance cover spinal decompression?

Do I need an MRI first?

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Spinal Decompression Near Me: What 2025 Research Shows

What the research shows

Decompression works best combined with therapy

Spinal Decompression Near Me: Find Care in Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if spinal decompression is available near me in Los Angeles?

Is spinal decompression better with physical therapy, or on its own?

Does insurance cover spinal decompression?

Do I need an MRI first?

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