Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is vertebral decompression therapy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Does spinal decompression help herniated discs?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the DRX9000 spinal decompression machine?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What is the difference between spinal decompression and back surgery?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Is spinal decompression covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Who is a candidate for non-surgical spinal decompression?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

	Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression	Back Surgery (e.g., fusion)
Incision/anesthesia	None	Required
Typical recovery	Same-day return to activity	Weeks to months
Reversibility	Non-permanent	Permanent change to spinal biomechanics
Approximate cost	A fraction of surgical cost	Averages ~$22,890 per level, up to $110,000 (Beckerman et al., 2020, as cited in Connolly et al., 2025)
2025 research	90.5% reported pain improvement, n=267 (Schueren et al., 2025); MRI-confirmed disc height increase, n=13 (Connolly et al., 2025)	~20.6% risk of failed back surgery syndrome (Inoue et al., 2017)
When it’s not appropriate	Fracture, instability, tumor, infection	Sometimes still necessary once conservative care fails

`Spinal Decompression vs Back Surgery | LA Spinal Decompression®`

Why “conservative first” matters

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