How Excess Weight Worsens Herniated Disc Pain and Sciatica — And the Metagenics® Protocol That Addresses Both at Los Angeles Spinal Decompression®

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Most women dealing with a herniated disc or sciatica never connect the dots between their weight and their pain.

They focus on the disc. They focus on the nerve. They go through physical therapy, cortisone injections, and in some cases spinal decompression — all of which address the structural problem. But they never address the mechanical load that is making that structural problem worse every single day.

That load is body weight. And for women with herniated discs, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, or sciatic nerve compression — even a modest amount of excess weight can be the difference between manageable discomfort and debilitating daily pain.

At Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® Dr. Michael Karr treats the full picture — the structural problem with FDA-cleared DRX9000™ Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, and the metabolic and hormonal factors that drive excess weight with the Metagenics® Precision Weight & Hormone Balance protocol.

This is whole-body care. And for women dealing with both issues simultaneously — it can be life-changing.

The Connection Between Body Weight and Disc Pain

The lumbar spine is the load-bearing center of the entire body. Every pound of body weight above the waist is transmitted directly through the lumbar discs — the shock-absorbing structures that sit between each vertebra and protect the spinal nerve roots from compression.

Research consistently shows that excess body weight increases intradiscal pressure in the lumbar spine significantly. The commonly cited clinical estimate is that every extra pound of body weight adds approximately four pounds of additional compressive force on the lumbar discs. That means a woman carrying just 15 pounds of excess weight is adding approximately 60 pounds of additional pressure directly onto her already compromised lumbar discs — every single moment she is standing, walking, or sitting.

For a disc that is already herniated or bulging — that additional pressure has direct consequences:

The disc material is pushed further into the spinal canal — increasing the likelihood that it contacts or compresses the adjacent nerve root. The compressed nerve root becomes inflamed — producing the burning, shooting, radiating pain down the leg that is the hallmark of sciatica. The inflammatory response at the disc-nerve interface intensifies — amplifying pain signals and reducing the effectiveness of conservative treatment.

In short — excess body weight does not cause a herniated disc. But it makes an existing herniated disc significantly worse. And losing even a modest amount of weight — 10 to 15 pounds — can meaningfully reduce the compressive load on the affected disc and reduce the intensity of sciatic nerve irritation.

Weight loss is not vanity for herniated disc patients. It is medicine.

Why Hormonal Imbalance Makes This Harder for Women

Here is where it gets more complicated for women specifically.

The same hormonal shifts that accompany perimenopause, menopause, and chronic stress — declining estrogen, dysregulated cortisol, insulin resistance, disrupted gut microbiome — are precisely the mechanisms that make weight loss increasingly difficult for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

A woman can be eating well, exercising regularly, and doing everything right — and still be unable to lose weight because her metabolic and hormonal environment is working against her at the cellular level. Insulin resistance drives fat storage. Cortisol promotes abdominal weight gain. Declining estrogen slows metabolic rate. A compromised gut microbiome reduces the efficiency of nutrient absorption and metabolic signaling.

Willpower alone cannot overcome these mechanisms. What is needed is precise, targeted nutritional support that addresses each of them at the root.

That is exactly what the Metagenics® Precision Weight & Hormone Balance protocol is designed to do.

The Three-Product Protocol

At Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® Dr. Karr recommends the following three Metagenics® practitioner-grade supplements as part of a comprehensive approach to weight management and hormonal balance for women:

Wellness Essentials® Women's Daily Packs

The foundation of the protocol. Wellness Essentials® Women's Daily Packs provide comprehensive daily nutritional support specifically formulated for women's health — targeting energy production, hormonal balance, immune function, and overall vitality. Crafted with plant-based ingredients and backed by Metagenics' rigorous clinical research standards. Practitioner recommended.

This is not a standard multivitamin. The Wellness Essentials® system delivers a curated combination of nutrients in the specific forms and doses that clinical research has identified as most bioavailable and effective — something that standard over-the-counter supplements consistently fail to provide.

UltraFlora® Healthy Weight with Akkermansia

The gut health piece that most women — and most healthcare providers — never address.

Emerging research has established a powerful bidirectional relationship between gut microbiome health and metabolic function. A compromised gut microbiome — dysbiosis — is now recognized as a significant driver of weight gain, insulin resistance, systemic inflammation, and hormonal disruption.

Akkermansia muciniphila is one of the most extensively researched bacterial strains in gut health science — associated in clinical research with improved metabolic markers, reduced intestinal permeability, healthier body composition, and better insulin sensitivity. UltraFlora® Healthy Weight with Akkermansia delivers this strain at therapeutic practitioner-grade levels that are simply unavailable in any retail supplement.

For women whose weight has been resistant to conventional approaches — addressing the gut microbiome with this level of precision can be the missing piece.

Berberine GT

Berberine is one of the most clinically researched natural compounds for cardiometabolic health available today. Berberine GT delivers this botanical compound in a form optimized for absorption and bioavailability — targeting the cardiometabolic root causes of stubborn weight and metabolic dysfunction in women.

Clinical research on berberine has demonstrated significant effects on blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity — reducing the insulin spikes that drive fat storage and carb cravings. Berberine also supports healthy lipid levels, reduces systemic inflammation, and addresses the underlying metabolic dysregulation that makes weight loss so difficult for women with hormonal imbalances.

For women dealing with afternoon energy crashes, intense carb cravings, blood sugar swings, and the frustrating inability to lose abdominal fat despite their best efforts — Berberine GT addresses the physiological mechanisms driving those symptoms directly.

How This Integrates With Spinal Decompression Treatment

At Los Angeles Spinal Decompression® the Metagenics® Precision Weight & Hormone Balance protocol is recommended as a complement to — not a replacement for — Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression treatment.

The DRX9000™ addresses the structural source of disc and nerve pain directly — decompressing the affected disc, relieving nerve root pressure, and promoting natural disc healing through increased blood flow and nutrient delivery.

The Metagenics® protocol addresses the metabolic and hormonal factors that increase the compressive load on that disc every single day — helping to reduce the mechanical pressure that perpetuates disc and nerve irritation over time.

Together — structural decompression and metabolic support — they address the full picture of what is driving pain and limiting recovery for women with herniated discs, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease.

Less weight on your frame means less pressure on your discs. Less pressure on your discs means less nerve irritation. Less nerve irritation means less pain. And a healthier metabolic and hormonal environment means faster, more complete recovery from spinal decompression treatment.

It is that direct. And it is that powerful.

How to Order

Metagenics® products are practitioner-grade and available exclusively through licensed healthcare providers. Dr. Karr's patients receive 25% off all Metagenics® products plus free shipping through his practitioner portal — any time, from anywhere, delivered directly to your door.

To order:

1. Visit: drKarr.metagenics.com
2. Create a free account
3. Enter code DRMKAR3335 at checkout
4. Your 25% discount and free shipping apply automatically

Browse the full official Metagenics® USA store at: www.metagenics.com

Talk to Dr. Karr

If you are a woman dealing with a herniated disc, sciatica, or chronic back pain — and you suspect that your weight and hormonal health may be making your condition worse — schedule a consultation with Dr. Karr. He will review your imaging, assess your current condition, and determine whether the Precision Weight & Hormone Balance protocol is right for your specific situation.

Same-day and Saturday appointments available. Free parking. Ground floor. Near the 10 and 405 freeways. Serving West LA, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Westwood, Bel Air, Venice, and Playa Vista.

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Happy Memorial Day from West Los Angeles Chiropractic® — Honoring Those Who Gave Everything

Freedom is not free.

It is a truth that is easy to say and impossible to fully comprehend — unless you have stood at a gravestone in Arlington, held a folded flag, or watched someone you love ship out and never come home.

Today — Memorial Day 2026 — we pause at West Los Angeles Chiropractic® to do what this day was always meant for. Not barbecues. Not sales. Not a long weekend. But remembrance. Gratitude. And a debt we can never fully repay.

To the Ones Who Never Came Home

Every freedom we enjoy — the freedom to build a business, to raise a family, to walk the streets of West Los Angeles and look up at that flag without fear — was purchased by the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who wore this nation's uniform and gave everything they had.

Some came home changed forever. Some came home broken. And some never came home at all.

Today we remember them all.

To every veteran who served. To every active service member deployed far from home today. To every Gold Star family who carries a loss that never fully heals — thank you. From the bottom of our hearts. Thank you.

Blessed Beyond Measure

We are blessed to live in this country. Blessed to live and work in one of the most vibrant, diverse, and beautiful communities in America — right here in West Los Angeles, surrounded by the ocean, the mountains, and the extraordinary people who call this place home.

That blessing did not come free. It was paid for by generations of Americans who believed in something bigger than themselves — who answered the call when their country needed them most and gave everything they had in return.

We do not take that lightly. Not today. Not ever.

From Our Family to Yours

Dr. Karr, Betty, and our entire team at West Los Angeles Chiropractic® have been privileged to serve this community for over 32 years. We have treated veterans. We have treated active service members. We have treated the families of those who served. And every single one of them has reminded us what real sacrifice looks like.

Today we honor all of them.

Our office is closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We return Tuesday ready to take great care of you — body, spine, and all.

If you need to schedule an appointment call Betty on Tuesday. She will take great care of you.

Happy Memorial Day. God Bless our Veterans. God Bless America. 🙏❤️🇺🇸

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From our family to yours — Happy Memorial Day 2026.

Why West Los Angeles Tech Professionals Are Paying for Their Careers With Their Spines — And What to Do About It

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Nobody warned you that your career could destroy your spine.

But here you are. The neck that stiffens every afternoon. The lower back that locks up after long coding sprints. The sciatica that started as an occasional twinge and is now radiating down your leg every single day. The numbness in your fingers that your doctor attributed to stress.

It is not stress. It is your spine. And it has been trying to get your attention for years.

Tech professionals across Playa Vista, Culver City, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Westwood, and the entire Westside tech corridor are walking into our office every week with the same story. High performers. Smart people. People who optimized everything in their lives — their workflow, their nutrition, their sleep stack, their productivity systems — but never thought about what eight to twelve hours a day at a desk was doing to their cervical and lumbar spine.

By the time they come to us some have already been told surgery is the answer.

It almost never is. Not yet. Not when there is a better option minutes from your campus.

What Desk Work Actually Does to Your Spine

Most people understand intuitively that sitting all day is bad for you. What most people don't understand is the specific biomechanical mechanism by which it destroys the spine — and why the damage is cumulative, progressive, and largely invisible until it reaches a crisis point.

Every hour of sitting increases intradiscal pressure in your lumbar spine significantly compared to standing or walking. The hip flexors shorten and tighten, pulling the pelvis into anterior tilt and flattening the natural lumbar curve. The glutes deactivate. The core loses its postural endurance. And the lumbar discs — now compressed and poorly supported — begin to bulge, herniate, and degenerate under load.

At the same time forward head posture from screens — the unavoidable consequence of looking at a monitor for hours — adds enormous stress to the cervical spine. For every inch your head moves forward of your shoulders the effective weight on your cervical spine increases dramatically. Over months and years that accumulated load compresses the cervical discs, impinges the nerve roots, and creates the chronic neck pain, headaches, shoulder tension, and arm numbness that are the signature symptoms of the modern tech worker.

Tech neck is not a buzzword. It is a biomechanical injury. And it gets worse every single day you don't address it.

Who We See Every Week

At West Los Angeles Chiropractic® we treat tech professionals from across the Westside — engineers, designers, product managers, creative directors, data scientists, executives — who work at Google, Apple, Amazon, Meta, EA, Riot Games, Yahoo, Disney, and dozens of other companies across the Playa Vista and Culver City tech corridor.

They come to us with a remarkably consistent set of complaints:

• Chronic stiffness and pain in the neck and upper back that is worse after long work sessions
• Lower back pain that is manageable during the week but flares on weekends when they are finally sitting still
• Sciatica — shooting pain down one or both legs — that started as occasional discomfort and has become a daily limitation
• Herniated or bulging discs diagnosed on MRI, often after years of symptoms that were dismissed as muscle tension
• Numbness and tingling in the hands and fingers from cervical nerve root compression
• Headaches that originate at the base of the skull and radiate forward
• Postural collapse — the forward head, rounded shoulders, and anterior pelvic tilt that are the visible signature of years of desk work

Most of them have already tried the standard cycle. Pain medication. Physical therapy. Cortisone injections. Ergonomic chairs. Standing desks. Foam rollers. Massage. All of which provide varying degrees of temporary relief — without ever addressing the structural cause of the problem.

The Structural Approach — What We Do Differently

At West Los Angeles Chiropractic® Dr. Michael Karr takes a structural approach to spine care — meaning we identify the biomechanical root cause of your pain and correct it, rather than managing the symptom indefinitely.

Every new patient begins with a comprehensive evaluation — including same-day in-office digital X-rays reviewed with you at your appointment — that gives us a precise picture of your spinal structure, disc health, and postural alignment. From that foundation Dr. Karr builds a care plan designed specifically for your body and your condition.

The treatment tools we use are among the most advanced available anywhere on the Westside:

DRX9000™ FDA-Cleared Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression

For tech professionals with herniated discs, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, or sciatica caused by disc compression — the DRX9000™ is the most advanced non-surgical treatment available. The system uses a computerized table to gently and precisely decompress the affected disc, creating negative intradiscal pressure that draws herniated material back toward its normal position, relieves nerve compression, and promotes natural disc healing through increased blood flow and nutrient delivery.

No surgery. No injections. No anesthesia. No recovery time. Most patients feel significant relief within the first several treatments and are able to maintain their full work schedule throughout the care plan.

MedX Rehab Strengthening

The DRX9000™ treats the disc. MedX treats the structural weakness that allowed the disc to fail in the first place. MedX is a medical-grade lumbar and cervical strengthening system that rebuilds the deep spinal musculature — the multifidus, the deep cervical flexors, the quadratus lumborum — that desk work systematically deactivates over time. Strong spinal muscles protect discs from re-injury and maintain the structural corrections achieved through decompression.

Cold Laser Therapy

Low-level laser therapy applied directly to the affected spinal segments reduces inflammation at the cellular level — accelerating tissue healing and reducing the chronic inflammatory state that perpetuates disc and nerve pain. Cold laser is painless, takes minutes per session, and produces measurable anti-inflammatory effects that complement every other treatment in the care plan.

Custom Foot Levelers® Leather Orthotics with Built-In DRXS System

Postural correction starts at the ground. The custom Foot Levelers® Extreme Luxury orthotic — crafted from a cast impression of your unique foot structure — corrects the foundational imbalances that drive postural collapse up the kinetic chain. For tech professionals who stand on hard floors during standing desk sessions or walk long distances on campus the built-in DRXS heel strike absorption system provides targeted cushioning that reduces the compressive load transmitted up through the spine with every step.

Therapeutic Massage

The muscular tension that accumulates during high-output workdays — the trapezius, the levator scapulae, the suboccipitals, the iliopsoas — responds powerfully to targeted therapeutic massage integrated into the care plan. Massage reduces the neuromuscular guarding that limits range of motion, improves circulation to injured tissues, and creates the physiological conditions in which structural corrections are more easily achieved and maintained.

Same-Day In-Office Digital X-Rays

No referrals. No waiting days for results. No extra trips across town. Our in-office digital X-ray system produces high-resolution spinal imaging at your first visit — reviewed with you by Dr. Karr the same day so your care plan begins immediately. Digital X-rays use up to 80% less radiation than traditional film and are covered by most PPO insurance plans.

Your Employer PPO Probably Covers It

If you work at a Westside tech company your employer PPO — whether it's Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Aetna, or UnitedHealthcare — likely covers chiropractic care. In some cases spinal decompression for disc-related diagnoses is a covered benefit under your plan. We verify your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises and no financial barriers between you and getting better.

CareCredit financing is available for any remaining out-of-pocket balance. New patient special is $99 — includes your comprehensive exam, two digital X-rays, and your first treatment.

You Optimized Everything Else

Your workflow. Your nutrition. Your sleep. Your productivity stack. Your home office setup.

It is time to optimize your spine.

High performers don't accept broken systems. A spine that is limiting your focus, your energy, your sleep quality, and your long-term career longevity is a broken system. And broken systems get fixed.

Call Betty today — she will verify your insurance benefits, answer your questions, and get you scheduled fast. Same-day and Saturday appointments available to work around your schedule. Free parking. Ground floor. Minutes from the Playa Vista and Culver City tech campuses. Near the 10 and 405 freeways.

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Car Accident in West Los Angeles? Why Getting Evaluated Immediately Could Save Your Health and Your Claim

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Most people walk away from a car accident thinking they're fine.

Three days later — the neck stiffens. The lower back locks up. The headaches start. The arm goes numb. And by then the insurance adjuster has already documented that you waited — and they will use that delay against you every single time.

If you have been in a car accident anywhere in West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Westwood, Bel Air, Venice, Playa Vista, or anywhere across the Westside — this is the most important thing you will read today.

Why Injuries From Car Accidents Don't Always Show Up Immediately

The human body is remarkably good at masking trauma. In the immediate aftermath of a collision the adrenaline response suppresses pain signals — which is why so many accident victims feel fine at the scene and deteriorate over the following 24 to 72 hours.

The injuries that most commonly present this way include:

• Whiplash and cervical spine injuries — the sudden forward and backward motion of the head during impact stretches and tears the soft tissue structures of the neck, often without immediate pain
• Herniated and bulging discs — the compressive force of impact can push disc material out of alignment, compressing spinal nerves and causing radiating pain, numbness, and tingling that develops days after the collision
• Soft tissue damage — muscle tears, ligament sprains, and tendon injuries throughout the spine and extremities
• Nerve compression — particularly in the lower back and cervical spine, where disc injuries from impact can impinge on the nerve roots causing sciatica-like symptoms
• Concussion and traumatic brain injury — even minor head movement during a collision can cause neurological symptoms that take time to fully manifest

None of these conditions are visible to the naked eye. None of them show up on a police report. And none of them will be taken seriously by an insurance company if you wait too long to get evaluated.

Why Timing Is Everything for Your Claim

Insurance companies assign adjusters to your case within hours of an accident. Their job — their entire job — is to minimize the payout on your claim. And one of the most powerful tools they have is documentation of delay.

Every day you wait to get evaluated is a day they can argue your injuries were not caused by the accident. Every week you wait is a week they can use to question the severity of your condition. Every month you wait without treatment is a month they will point to as evidence that you were not seriously hurt.

A same-day evaluation at West Los Angeles Chiropractic® creates an immediate, time-stamped medical record that establishes the connection between the accident and your injuries from day one. That documentation is the foundation of your entire personal injury claim — and without it your attorney has significantly less to work with.

Do not give the insurance company that advantage.

What We Offer Personal Injury Patients

At West Los Angeles Chiropractic® Dr. Michael Karr has been evaluating, documenting, and treating personal injury patients across the Westside for over 32 years. We understand the medical, legal, and financial complexity of accident recovery — and we have built a system that makes the entire process as simple and stress-free as possible for our patients.

Here is exactly what we provide:

Same-day in-office digital X-rays — high-resolution spinal imaging at your first visit, reviewed with you by Dr. Karr the same day. Up to 80% less radiation than traditional film X-rays. Immediate, time-stamped documentation that becomes part of your medical record.

Comprehensive written injury evaluation — a detailed written assessment of your injuries, symptoms, mechanism of injury, and treatment recommendations — formatted specifically for use by your personal injury attorney or insurance carrier.

Treatment on an approved medical lien — this means you pay absolutely nothing out of pocket for your treatment until your personal injury case settles. We bill the at-fault party's insurance directly so financial stress never stands between you and the care you need.

MedPay billing — if your auto insurance policy includes Medical Payments coverage we bill MedPay directly so your treatment is covered from day one regardless of fault.

Workers' Compensation accepted — if your accident occurred in the course of employment we work directly with your Workers' Comp carrier.

DRX9000™ Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression — for patients who sustain disc injuries from the compressive force of impact the DRX9000™ is the most advanced FDA-cleared non-surgical treatment available. No surgery. No injections. No downtime.

Cold laser therapy, MedX Rehab strengthening, therapeutic massage & chiropractic adjustments — a comprehensive, integrated treatment approach that addresses the full spectrum of soft tissue, disc, and joint injuries caused by auto accidents.

Attorney referrals — if you do not yet have a personal injury attorney we can refer you to experienced attorneys who handle accident cases on a contingency basis — meaning you pay nothing unless you win.

What to Do Right Now

If you have been in a car accident — even a minor one — here are the steps to take immediately:

First — seek medical evaluation today. Not tomorrow. Not after the weekend. Today. Call our office and ask for Betty. She will get you scheduled same day in most cases and walk you through everything you need to bring.

Second — document everything. Take photos of the vehicles, the scene, and any visible injuries. Save all correspondence from insurance companies. Write down a detailed account of what happened and how you feel — including symptoms that seem minor.

Third — do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company without speaking to an attorney first. Insurance adjusters are trained to use your own words against you.

Fourth — follow your treatment plan. Gaps in treatment are one of the most common ways insurance companies reduce the value of personal injury claims. Consistency is critical.

You Did Not Ask for This

Being injured in a car accident through no fault of your own is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through. The physical pain. The financial uncertainty. The legal complexity. The disruption to your daily life.

At West Los Angeles Chiropractic® we have spent over 32 years helping patients navigate exactly this situation — and we will do everything in our power to make your recovery as smooth, effective, and financially protected as possible.

You deserve the best possible outcome — physically and financially. Call Betty today and let us help you get it.

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CareCredit at West Los Angeles Chiropractic® — How to Access Advanced Care Without Financial Stress

Your health should never be put on hold because of cost.

That is a principle we have built our practice around for over 32 years at West Los Angeles Chiropractic®. And it is exactly why we accept CareCredit — a dedicated healthcare credit card that allows patients across West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Westwood, Bel Air, Venice, and Playa Vista to start the treatment they need today and pay over time in manageable monthly payments.

No delays. No compromises. No financial stress standing between you and a pain-free life.

What Is CareCredit?

CareCredit is a healthcare-specific credit card accepted at thousands of medical and wellness providers nationwide. It is designed specifically for health-related expenses — which means it works differently from a standard credit card. Applying takes minutes, approval is often same-day, and promotional financing options allow you to spread the cost of care over time without the pressure of paying everything upfront.

For patients who have been putting off treatment because of cost concerns — CareCredit is the solution that removes that barrier entirely.

What CareCredit Covers at Our Office

At West Los Angeles Chiropractic® CareCredit can be applied toward everything we offer — which means one financing solution gives you access to the most comprehensive, advanced non-surgical care available on the Westside.

DRX9000™ Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression

FDA-cleared and surgery-free — the DRX9000™ is the most advanced spinal decompression system available in Los Angeles. If sciatica, herniated discs, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, or chronic back and neck pain has been running your life — this is your next move.

Your first visit includes a comprehensive exam, two in-office digital X-rays, and your first decompression treatment — all for just $149. CareCredit makes it possible to continue your full care plan without financial interruption.

Foot Levelers® Extreme Luxury Custom Leather Orthotics

Not a generic insert. A precision-crafted leather orthotic built from a custom cast impression of your unique foot structure — with the built-in DRXS heel strike absorption system engineered specifically for court athletes and anyone on their feet all day.

Most PPO insurance plans cover custom orthotics. CareCredit covers any remaining balance. Either way — your foundation gets the support it deserves.

Same-Day In-Office Digital X-Rays

No referrals. No waiting days for results. No extra trips across town. Our in-office digital X-ray system produces high-resolution spinal imaging at your appointment — reviewed with you by Dr. Karr the same day so your care plan begins immediately.

Up to 80% less radiation than traditional film X-rays. Covered by Medicare and most PPO plans. CareCredit covers any out-of-pocket balance.

Metagenics® Pharmaceutical-Grade Supplements

This is not what you find at Whole Foods or Bristol Farms. Metagenics is practitioner-grade — clinically researched formulas at therapeutic doses for inflammation resolution, athletic recovery, bone health, hormonal balance, gut health, and deep restorative sleep.

Dr. Karr's patients receive exclusive access to Metagenics through his practitioner portal with 25% off and free shipping on every order — any time, from anywhere.

Order at: drKarr.metagenics.com Discount code: DRMKAR3335

CareCredit can also be applied toward Metagenics supplement protocols recommended as part of your care plan.

Cold Laser Therapy, MedX Rehab, Therapeutic Massage & Chiropractic Adjustments

Everything we offer — from cold laser therapy and MedX strengthening to therapeutic massage and chiropractic adjustments — is accessible through CareCredit. One financing solution. One office. Everything your body needs to heal, perform, and thrive.

Who We Serve

Over 32 years we have built a practice that serves the full spectrum of the Westside community — tech professionals from Google, Apple, Amazon, Meta, EA, Riot Games, Yahoo, and Disney; elite basketball and tennis athletes at the high school, college, and professional level; seniors managing chronic conditions; families seeking ongoing wellness care; and personal injury patients navigating recovery after car accidents and workplace injuries.

Whatever brings you through our door — CareCredit ensures that cost is never the reason you leave without the care you need.

Insurance We Accept

Most PPO insurance plans are accepted and verified before your visit — including Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare. Medicare, MedPay, Workers' Compensation, and approved liens are also welcome.

CareCredit works alongside your insurance to cover any remaining out-of-pocket balance — so you are never left paying more than necessary.

How to Apply

Applying for CareCredit takes minutes and approval is often immediate. Ask Betty when you call — she will walk you through the CareCredit process, verify your insurance benefits, and answer any questions at the same time.

Same-day and Saturday appointments available. Free parking. Ground floor. Minutes from the Playa Vista and Culver City tech campuses and court facilities across the Westside. Near the 10 and 405 freeways.

Your body has been waiting long enough. Call Betty today and let's get started.

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