Chiropractic Care in Los Angeles, CA

Chiropractic care focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on your general health. Doctors of Chiropractic practice a drug-free, hands-on approach that includes examination, diagnosis, and treatment. At Live Well Chiropractic and Pilates Center on Pico Boulevard in Mid-City Los Angeles, our chiropractors are also trained to deliver physical therapy modalities and rehabilitative exercise, and to provide nutritional and lifestyle counseling.

Conditions We Help With in Los Angeles

  • Back pain and sciatica
  • Neck pain, whiplash, and headaches
  • Posture strain from desk work and commuting
  • Sports and exercise injuries
  • Auto accident and work injuries
  • Joint pain in the shoulders, hips, and knees

Precision Spinal Adjustments in Los Angeles

The most common chiropractic procedure is the spinal adjustment — also called spinal manipulation. Its purpose is to restore joint mobility by applying a controlled force to joints that have become restricted by tissue injury, whether from a single event like improperly lifting something heavy, or from repetitive stress like sitting with poor posture for long stretches.

Injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function. Adjusting the affected joint and tissues restores mobility, easing pain and muscle tightness so tissues can heal. Our Los Angeles chiropractors use a variety of techniques — including Diversified and Activator methods — chosen to be as gentle as they are effective for both acute and chronic conditions.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

We start with a conversation about your health history and what is bothering you, followed by a focused examination. When needed, we use diagnostic imaging or refer out for laboratory testing. If chiropractic care is appropriate, we explain the plan in plain language and treatment can begin right away. If it is not the right fit for your condition, we will refer you to the provider who can help — your recovery matters more than keeping you on our schedule.

Complete Care Under One Roof

Not every recovery needs more than one therapy, which is why these services are here for you to choose from rather than bundled into every visit. Your chiropractic care can be coordinated with massage and soft-tissue therapy, Pilates rehabilitation, and acupuncture — all in the same Mid-City Los Angeles clinic, so you add a service only if your recovery calls for it.

Common Questions About Chiropractic Care

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Dr. Matthew Gloin, D.C. performing a diagnostic spine evaluation on a patient at Live Well Los Angeles