If you work at Google, Apple, Amazon, Meta, EA, Riot Games, Yahoo, or Disney — or anywhere across the Playa Vista, Culver City, or West Los Angeles tech corridor — your spine is under constant stress.
Long hours coding, designing, producing, and sitting through back-to-back meetings are compressing your lumbar discs every single day. Most people ignore it until the pain becomes unbearable. By then a disc has herniated, a nerve is compressed, and someone is recommending surgery.
Before you agree to that — read this.
Why Disc Pain Gets Worse Over Time
Every hour of sitting increases intradiscal pressure in your lower back. Over months and years that pressure causes discs to bulge, herniate, and eventually compress the surrounding spinal nerves. The result is sciatica — sharp, shooting pain radiating down your leg, numbness in your foot, and an inability to sit, stand, or sleep comfortably.
Cortisone injections mask the pain temporarily. Physical therapy strengthens the muscles around the problem but rarely resolves it. Surgery carries significant risks and a lengthy recovery — and for many patients the pain returns within years.
There is a better first step.
What Is Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression?
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is an FDA-cleared therapy that uses a computerized table to gently and precisely decompress the affected spinal disc. At Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® we use the DRX9000™ — the #1 rated spinal decompression system — combined with MedX Rehab strengthening and same-day in-office digital X-rays.
The DRX9000™ works by creating negative intradiscal pressure — essentially a gentle vacuum effect that draws herniated disc material back toward its normal position, relieves nerve compression, and promotes natural disc healing through increased blood flow and nutrient delivery.
The treatment is painless. Most patients feel relief within the first several sessions. There is no surgery, no injections, and no recovery downtime.
Who Is a Candidate?
Spinal decompression is highly effective for patients suffering from:
- Sciatica and radiating leg or arm pain
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spinal stenosis and foraminal stenosis
- Chronic lower back and neck pain
- Numbness and tingling in the extremities
- Pinched nerves
An MRI no older than 12 months is required prior to treatment. Dr. Karr will review your imaging in detail and confirm whether you are a candidate before recommending a care plan.
Why Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® Is Different
We specialize exclusively in spinal decompression. This is not a side service — it is everything we do. That singular focus means deeper expertise, more precise treatment protocols, and better outcomes for our patients.
Our office is one of the only practices in Los Angeles combining the DRX9000™ with MedX Rehab strengthening and same-day in-office digital X-rays — giving us a complete picture of your condition from day one and a comprehensive treatment approach that addresses both the disc and the surrounding musculature.
Your PPO Insurance May Cover It
If you work at a Westside tech company your employer PPO — Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Aetna, or UnitedHealthcare — may cover spinal decompression for disc-related diagnoses. We verify your benefits before your first visit so you know exactly what to expect. CareCredit financing is also available for any remaining out-of-pocket costs.
First Visit — $149
Your first visit includes a comprehensive exam, two in-office digital X-rays, and your first spinal decompression treatment — all for just $149 with an approved MRI report.
We are located minutes from the Playa Vista and Culver City tech campuses — ground floor, free parking, near the 10 and 405 freeways. Same-day and Saturday appointments available.
Stop Letting Disc Pain Run Your Life
You are one decision away from a different outcome. Call Betty today — she will review your MRI, verify your insurance benefits, and get you scheduled fast.
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This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider to determine if spinal decompression is appropriate for your condition.
