I first met Dr. Rick in 2007 when I worked alongside him for the LA Derby Dolls. He did his chiro thing, and I stretched them out a la Thai Yoga Massage. Since then we've remained colleagues, and he is a wealth of information about health care, and a steadfast, awesome chiropractor. You will find he's very easy-going, personalble, and a super nice guy! Read bout his experience with Olympic medalists and professional athletes: http://www.rickfoxdc.com/DrRick_AboutUs.html I finally needed to see Dr. Rick with the occupational hazard that massage therapist get: over-worked thumbs. You don't realize how much work your opposable thumbs do until the joints start hurting, and everything you use your hands for -- gripping a mug, pressing a zip-lock baggie, buttoning your clothes -- hurts like a mofo! That's on top of all the years of Thai Yoga Massage work, so my hands were severely abused. Dr. Rick assessed the rotation and movement of my jacked-up thumbs, and with some soft-tissue work, released the sprain (yes, I'd sprain them!!). My thumb joints immediately went, "Ahhhhhhhhhhh!" and the achiing and throbbing stopped. He worked the joint with Chinese herbs to help the inflammation, and I got to dip my hands in paraffin (another "Ahhh" moment). Then he carefully taped them so the thumb joints http://bit.ly/qdTfZY wouldn't move in any compromised fashion. http://bit.ly/noFCpB I went back to work that afternoon, on two clients. The taping and treatment held up great. No pain, and now I have full mobility back! Highly recommend Dr. Rick -- he's one of the very best! read more

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I've been going to Dr. Rick whenever I need help with my hip pain. He always goes above and beyond. He clearly cares, and is in it for much more than the money. He is also excellent at healing! I can't imagine going to any other chiropractor. Thank you, Dr. Rick. read more

Dang, this guy is good. He's a professor at local med/chiro school, an excellent practitioner, healer and nice guy. First health provider of multitude I've visited to specifically point out the importance of strengthening the iliacus muscles. They get short and weak in jobs that require prolonged sitting. read more

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I've been seeing Dr Rick for a adjustments and he can do a mean tape up job too! I've had him tape me up before a game and that little bit can go a long way. Especially if it's done right like he does. I've had him look at my sprained thumb, a bum ankle, my knee problems, shoulder pain and the occasional muscle soreness. And just last week, he did some awesome chiropractor work. I am so going to him again for that! I trust him and feel very comfortable. read more

There are so many words to describe what an incredible person Dr. Rick Fox is! To name a few, he is kind, humble, smart, funny, caring, and most importantly he makes you feel like an important person. I have been to MANY chiropractors in the past 22 years. And no one compares to Dr. Fox. He takes his time to make sure you are well taken care of. He does a mixture of myofascial release, adjustment, and physical therapy. He also gives tips on how to make sure you continue feeling amazing after the treatment. He helped me get back on my feet after I injured my back 3 times!! I was dancing in no time!! And when new pains come, such as neck pain, he is my go to person to get me walking out that door a super happy person. His goal is to make sure you feel better fast. He is not about a quick adjustment like other chiropractors. Those are trained to keep you coming back. I cannot express the gratitude and appreciation I feel. I am just so grateful to have met such a wonderful person. He is my trusted chiropractor and I recommend him 1,000%! Don't wait any longer!! Get rid of whatever pain you are feeling. Go see Dr. Fox!! Thank you so much Dr. Fox for always making me feel whole again!! read more

My family and I have been coming to Dr. Rick for many years now and each time, he will without a doubt heal us of all our aches and pains. I am always sure that if I walk into his office, I'll walk out feeling as good as new. He is also kind and genuinely seems to care about his patients' well being which is different compared to many healthcare professionals who just seem to see patients as a number in their appointment books. Dr. Rick is an outstanding chiropractor. read more

Dr. Fox came recommended by an entire roller derby league, and those ladies get hardcore injured, so their seal of approval really means something. For a school health center, the building is quite pleasant, new, and professional; you don't have to be a student for their services, either. Seeing as it's a school, Dr. Fox and I weren't alone; four interns observed and asked questions. A little unnerving, but since my problem was with my lower back, I got to keep all my clothes on, so whatever. I'd never seen a chiropractor, so I didn't know what to expect, but Dr. Fox really put me at ease and assured me right away that he's not the sort of doctor who has a client come in for months; he fixes his clients in as little time as possible and sends them on their way. He took a detailed account of my injury, asked about my past, and had me stand and stretch a bunch of different ways to help pinpoint where my problem was, then did some more tests while I laid down. Lots of testing after he crunched me up some to see where I still hurt and if the pain had moved. Sympathetic when I winced or yelped. And whaddya know, my back felt much better! It was pretty exciting. Dr. Fox told me to come back if I needed him again, and he'd see me at derby practices. No big deal, and I felt confident about his services. read more

Now a lot of people out there pooh-pooh chiropractic. Had I not been active in a sport that introduced me to it, I probably would not have sought it out on my own. I went a few times in college to a chiropractor and found it to be unremarkable. However now that I've been under Dr. Rick's care for more than two years I can say that I'm a very fortunate girl. To the outside observer, his quick "rack and crack," process appears to be simple, but seriously, lemme tell you there is absolutely nothing in the world as priceless as the pure relief from pain, which is what his adjustment can bring. The amount of knowledge in the hands of Dr. Rick when he makes a diagnosis and checks alignment is something that can only be acquired from decades of experience. Last week during a roller derby practice I was involved in a collision with a rookie skater who slid into me without me anticipating the fall because she was behind me. For a week I suffered whiplash, vertigo, and a sore "stuck" neck from inflamed muscles tightening down and crunching, preventing me from nodding my head forward. Fast-forward to six days later to Dr. Rick's table, he had me adjusted and fixed so quickly I wanted to cry from the immediate relief. It was precious bliss and instant gratification. Not a lot of that can be found in the world! Also of note, Dr. Rick is always studying and improving and adding things to his arsenal- he is also a master of the art of KT taping, and I know he has some knowledge of herbs and tons of other tricks up his sleeve. and, he loves dogs so you know he is a good one. Thank you Dr. Rick! read more

Starting in October 2019, I began to suffer severe pain in my lower back into my right leg putting me in a hospital emergency room. Because of this ongoing pain, I missed 2 weeks of work, lost 10 pounds, hours of sleep, and slipped into depression. I had to use a cane while I waited for pending referrals from my HMO and had to wait weeks before I could schedule appointments for 'pain management' Up until this time my HMO had not even ordered a MRI or CAT scan. Finally, I decided to bypass my HMO and seek my own doctors out-of-pocket. I went through 2 chiropractors and an acupuncturist. Nice people but no relief from pain. Then, I found Dr. Fox. Dr. Fox immediately ordered an MRI and retrieved the results the next day. During my physical therapy sessions with him not only did he relieve and reduce the pain he educated and enlightened. I am mobile again with pain at a minimum. Dr. Fox is a HEALER! Thank you Dr. Fox. Matthew 12:13 Then he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." And the man stretched it out, and it was restored, healthy like the other." read more

I had never been to a Chiro before...and then I joined Roller Derby. ;) Needless to say, after getting knocked around and hit into the rail on a 3-4x a week basis for the last 6+ years has made me a huge fan of Chiropractors, especially Dr. Rick who has been working on me since I joined derby. Dr. Rick is an expert! He's great at adjustments, massage, and sports specific taping. He helped me rehab my shoulder from an injury in 2007, he's helped me with lots of whiplash to my neck and keeps me at the top of my game with neck and back adjustments on a regular basis. Big thanks Dr. Rick! read more

Dr. Rick is amazing! I've always been a bit skeptical of chiropractors, but my sister had been raving about Dr. Rick for months and months. And this was before I even had an injury! She had mentioned that aside from being a great individual overall, he works with the philosophy that if he can get you fixed and out of there in one visit, he will. He's not a chiropractor for the business of building repeat clients. He's there to fix the problem so that you can move on and get back to doing your usual activities. I had some bizarre ankle pain while training for the LA Marathon. After a 20 mile training run, I felt like I could no longer run on my ankle. I let it rest for a couple of weeks and it didn't get any better. I was still determined to finish the marathon but wasn't sure how I'd get through the pain. I was a little hesitant to get it checked out because of my financial situation and because I tend to avoid health professionals when possible. But with two weeks to go before marathon day, I finally gave in to my sister's nagging and made an appointment with Dr. Rick. My only regret is not listening to her sooner! With the KT tape that Dr. Rick used on my ankle, I was able to get through the race. He patiently showed me how to tape myself up so that I could do it before my runs and after that one visit, I am a huge fan of Dr. Rick! I would highly recommend him to anyone. read more

Every once in a while, one is fortunate to have a caregiver who goes above and beyond the call of duty and we have one in Dr Richard Fox. He is a chiropractor and sports medicine/soft tissue expert by trade, but his expertise goes far beyond this narrow definition. There is healing in his hands and his intuition in terms of treatment is exemplary. He is warm and friendly and thorough and puts you right ease, from the moment you walk in, to be greeted by his precious little doggies, his jovial manner and his ease of diagnosis and treatment. I highly recommend you seeking him out for any manner of chiropractic or muscular injury. Thank you, Dr Rick! You rock! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Rick Fox for over 35 years since he graduated from Chiropractic College. I am a retired doctor myself, so I see the dedication that Dr. Fox has made to help his fellow man in pain. He is conscientious, caring, compassionate, knowledgeable and always learning and trying to improve his quality of care, which I would rate as AAA. Without exaggerating, Rick has saved me from knee surgery (torn medial collateral ligament), shoulder surgery (partial tear rotator cuff), and back surgery (ruptured and bulging discs L4-L-5 and L5-S1.) He loves what he does, and it shows. He has a diplomate in Sports Medicine and was a team Doctor for the US Olympic weight lifting team as well as the Derby Dolls (roller derby) and volunteer for various other sports events (notably volleyball). I feel blessed and grateful for his compassion, knowledge and (bonus) a great sense of humor! You will be hard pressed to find a better chiropractor than Dr. Rick Fox. Thanks for all you have done for me and your patients! read more

I found Dr. Rick Fox to be one of the most knowledgable and compassionate doctors I have ever worked with. HIs understanding of anatomy and biomechanics, combined with his years of experience working with world class athletes and musicians, made him the perfect match for helping me heal my work related injuries. After taking an extensive medical history, he focused on deep tissue work followed by spinal adjustments. He also applied kinesiology tape for stability and support. Dr. Fox is one of those rare doctors that is equally comfortable working alongside traditional western doctors, surgeons, acupuncturists, and physical therapists. He sees the whole picture and treats accordingly. I highly recommend Dr. Fox. read more

Best chiropractor I've ever been to in my entire life. So far his treatments have been for a bad back and patella tendon tendinitis. This guy is amazing in the through treatment and assessment he gives to you as a patient. He's far superior to those chiropractors that have no idea what's going on with your joints, muscles, tendons or body movements. read more

I have seen Dr. Rick twice in the last week, an initial visit and a follow up to address remaining issues, and I am so please with my experience. I have had low back and hip pain grow increasingly worse over the last 4-5 years due to pregnancies and carrying children around, I think. The pain had grown so bad that it would wake me up at night and prevent me from doing activities that I enjoyed, including walking for exercise. After seeing Dr. Rick twice my pain has reduced dramatically. A sharp pinching I have had every day for years when getting out of bed is now gone. I feel so much better and wish I'd come to see him sooner. Dr. Rick is knowledgeable, thorough, and seeks to get you out of pain and back to a normal life. I recommend him highly. read more

Dr. Fox is not like ordinary Chiropractors. His goal is to get you back to game ASAP. I have seen Dr. Fox for my knee and my tennis elbow. With Dr. Fox care I did not do the knee surgery. My tennis elbow so bad it would wake me up at night and prevent me doing regularly simple daily things, after seeing Dr. Fox twice my sharp pain almost gone, and he shows me how to get my elbow strength back. Dr. Fox, one of the few Sports Chiropractor has over 30 years experience in Athletic injuries in So. California, he is the best. You will also find Dr. Fox so friendly, good sense of hummer, and super easy-going. I highly recommend him to anyone, who is pain or like stay top of their game. read more

In recent months I went to Dr. Fox for stabbing pain in my right leg that caused me to limp with pressure on my knee. Dr. Fox listened to my story, checked my body alignment, and started massaging my knee. He put pressure with his fingers into the knee, pushing into the painful spots. This went on for several minutes, then he asked me to get up and walk towards him. I could not believe it! I walked towards him with no grinding, nor stabbing in my knee at all! Before this, I had knee pain for months, with my internist at the hospital giving me endless pain medicines, with no real results. But now my knee feels as if it has been put back in place!!! I haven't had to wear a knee brace, nor take any horse pills since. And he did it all with a smile!!! The Man knows his stuff!!!! Love me some Dr. Fox! read more

Dr Fox is one of the best in the business and his knowledge of sports injuries and medicine is extensive. He takes amazing care of all of us LA Derby Dolls! read more

Dr Rick Fox is amazing!! He not only adjusts you but takes the time and gives you a massage to release the muscles before adjusting you, no other chiropractor I've been to cares to do that. Even though he's about 45 mins away from us, he's our go-to Chiro! My husband suffers from sciatica and a bulged disk, whenever he's in a pain, he goes to him and he truly cares to adjust him properly, not only is he our doctor but we consider him a true, caring friend! read more

Now I'm a believer! Chiropractic really works!! Especially in the hands of Dr. Rick Fox (no, not the basketball player)- this one is better! You can ask Vanessa Williams that too!! ;-) If you're are looking for a great chiropractor or in need of an adjustment, see Dr. Fox! read more

Dr. Rick is one of our amazing league chiropractors with the Derby Dolls. He is excellent with sports injuries and other orthopedic issues. He is extremely knowledgable, expert at dealing with muscle trauma and use of kinetic tape and other taping skills to help with injury. Dr. Rick is also a blast to be around. :) read more

Dr. Rick Fox has been treating me with patience and care this past year. He alleviated my years of chronic headaches at my first visit. He works diligently to obtain the correct diagnosis of my chronic pain syndrome. After careful studying of my medical history, he requested several blood tests to rule out other possible syndromes and tried different approaches to relieve my headache as well as my neck, shoulders, and back pain. He has used kinesiology tapes to provide support for my joints and reduce my shoulders pain. His professional and personable character makes me feel comfortable and trusted especially in the manipulation of the alignment and adjustment of my spine. His knowledge in the musculoskeletal structures and functions of the nervous system are valuable. He had shown me some physical and aquatic exercises so that I can perform stretching therapies on my own. I have referred friends to visit him and they have also experienced wonderful results. You're awesome, Dr. Fox! read more

Dr. Fox is not like other Chiropractors I have been too. He Cares for his patients. He is the business to help his patients. Very happy I found him. read more