Chiropractic Care in West Los Angeles
Everyday life, including desk hours, weekend sports, carrying kids, which places more strain on the spine than most people realize. Dr. James Hogan at Active Body Chiropractic West Los Angeles provides conservative spine and joint care to help you move comfortably and stay active. Treatment plans are tailored to your goals and work demands.
- Conditions: Back and neck pain, sciatica, shoulder/hip pain, tension‑type headaches
- Services: Chiropractic adjustments, soft‑tissue therapy, mobility and strength progressions
- Approach: Evidence‑informed care with clear goals, home strategies, and periodic re‑evaluation
Call (310) 800-1561 or book online to schedule your visit.
Trusted by Locals for Pain Relief and Whole-Body Wellness
- Exercise-science edge – Each adjustment is matched with targeted rehab or mobility work.
- Accurate answers fast – Ortho tests, on-screen anatomy, and MRI/X-ray referrals only when necessary.
- Full modern toolkit – Diversified, Thompson, Activator®, ART®, SoftWave®, and computerized decompression.
- Punctual & predictable – On-time visits and clear, finite care plans.
- Whole-body results – Quick pain relief now; lasting movement correction for the future.
Your first visit: What happens
- Conversation & history – How did the pain start? What activities does it limit? What are your goals?
- Examination – Posture check, joint motion, strength tests, and any red‑flag screening.
- Initial care – If safe, you receive a gentle adjustment or SoftWave mapping the same day. If imaging is required, we order it and review results at visit two.
Most appointments last 40 minutes, and you leave with tailored home advice.
Conditions we see often
- Neck stiffness and desk‑related headaches
- Low‑back pain, sciatica, disc bulge
- Shoulder, elbow, or wrist strain from work or sports
- Knee tracking pain or plantar‑heel soreness
- Pregnancy‑related pelvic discomfort
- Childhood falls or sports sprains
Early assessment keeps issues small and recovery times shorter.
Core techniques at a glance
| Technique | Best For | Why Patients Like It |
| Diversified manual adjustment | General spine & extremity restriction | Fast, targeted relief with classic “release” sensation |
| Thompson drop table | Acute pain, larger frames, seniors | Gravity-assisted; very little twisting required |
| Activator® instrument | Osteoporosis, children, neck sensitivity | Precise, gentle clicks, with no audible crack |
| Spinal Decompression (DOC table) | Disc bulge, stenosis, chronic sciatica | Creates negative pressure to draw disc material off nerves |
| SoftWave® therapy | Tendonitis, chronic inflammation, nerve healing | Unfocused acoustic waves flush inflammation & wake stem cells |
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
You can book your appointment at our West Los Angeles office using the scheduling tool below, or by calling us at (310) 800-1561.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do adjustments hurt?
Most people feel slight pressure followed by relief. Mild soreness is possible and usually fades within a day.
How long before I notice change?
Simple strains often improve within 1–3 visits. Disc-related issues may take 8–12 weeks of steady progress.
Will I need lifelong visits?
Only until your goals are met. Some patients choose occasional check-ins to maintain their comfort and mobility.
Is chiropractic covered by insurance?
We are in-network with Blue Shield PPO and can submit out-of-network claims for most major insurers.
