Dr. Michael C. Karr, D.C.
- West Los Angeles Chiropractic ®
- We specialize in the treatment of sciatic pain relief. We use the DRX9000 Non Surgical Spinal Decompression machine, which has been cleared by the FDA. Many patients have been able to avoid back surgery with the our treatment for sciatica and disc bulges, herniations and pinched nerves among other things. We also use MedX rehabilitation for strengthening exercises and Cold Laser as part of the treatment for sciatica. MedPay, Work Comp and some Ins pay for Spinal Decompression treatment. I graduated UCLA with a minor in Kinesiology before receiving my doctorate.I've been at the same location since 1989.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Concussions in High School Sports Are Serious: Don't Ignore The Problem!
Concussions in High School Sports: Don't Ignore The Problem!
In a recent study of Washington High School athletes suggests football players (male) and female soccer players are playing with symptoms indicative of a concussion & the coaches are often unaware of the problem.
Rivara FP, et al. The effect of coach education on reporting of concussions among hs athletes after passage of a concussion law. Am J. Sports Med, Feb 25, 2014; epub before print
Feel free to ask us question about this post.
Yours In Health,
West Los Angeles Chiropractic ®
1-310-914-9400
http://www.WestLosAngelesChiropractic.com
http://www.LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
Monday, April 14, 2014
Concussions in High School Sports: Don't Ignore The Problem!
Concussions in High School Sports: Don't Ignore The Problem!
10.8% experienced concussion symptoms
69% Played even with symptoms
40% Coach was unaware of injury to the student
Rivara FP, et al. The effect of coach education on reporting of concussions among hs athletes after passage of a concussion law. Am J. Sports Med, Feb 25, 2014; epub before print
Yours In Health,
West Los Angeles Chiropractic ®
1-310-914-9400
http://www.WestLosAngelesChiropractic.com
http://www.LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Did you know that many professional teams from the NBS, MLB, NFL have there own team chiropractor? It's true.
We treat many different professional athletes. Chiropractic care has been vital to the success and high performance of many athletes.
Furthermore, did you know that many professional teams from the NBS, MLB, NFL have there own team chiropractor? It's true.
"As a professional athlete, Chiropractic care is an important part of my game plan.
Chiropractic keeps my body balanced, flexible and ready for action on game days, and provides rehab and supports recovery afterwards."
Marques Colston
Wide Receiver, New Orleans Saints
Super Bowl XLIV Champion
Yours In Health,
West Los Angeles Chiropractic ®
1-310-914-9400
http://www.WestLosAngelesChiropractic.com
http://www.LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
Friday, April 4, 2014
Preventable Hospital Death Soar
Preventable Hospital deaths soar to a high estimate of 400,000 annually. Annual premature deaths associated with preventable harm in hospitals for 2013 soared past the previous estimate of 98,000 preventable deaths.
--James JT. A new, evidence-based estimate of patient harms associated with hospital care. J Patient Safety, 2013;9(3):122-28
Yours In Health,
West Los Angeles Chiropractic ®
1-310-914-9400
http://www.WestLosAngelesChiropractic.com
http://www.LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Los Angeles Clippers win for a second straight year, The Western Division Chamionship 2014
Congratulations to our friends, the Los Angeles Clipper's for winning the Western Division Title for the second year in a row. You've earned it. Now it's time to show Los Angeles an NBA Championship. 
Yours In Health,
West Los Angeles Chiropractic ®
1-310-914-9400
http://www.WestLosAngelesChiropractic.com
http://www.LosAngelesSpinalDecompression.com
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