My name is Joe Frias I was highly Recommended to go see the Crew at UCChiropractic because I'm older and my back went out from bending over to pick up a towel so long story short I went today and I could not stand straight and my lower back was so bad couldn't sleep last night so I was forced to take a trip to studio city,my appointment was at 1 pm they called my name at 1 pm and right away hooked me up to a machine that gave me light shockwaves don't know what it's called but I told the nurse to turn it up and I was already feeling much better, Next she used a massage machine and focused on my lower back where the damage was, then a very strong looking young chiropractor named Chris came in and started an extreme session of breathing,twisting,and resetting bones with adjustments I'm not gonna lie I was scared of the pain I thought was coming based on my last doctor's attempts, because I used to come out of his office in West LA in tears in so much pain and sorebut today's experience with my NEW Chiropractor was WAY Above my Expectations, so I thank you Dr Chris sruggs for the Adjustment and all his office did for me I promise you I'm walking straight and my pain Level went from a 10 to a 3 and this is my first session and I really appreciate the exercises Chris instructed me to do at home that's a plus and again I wish everybody in that office Divine Blessings read more

Dr Chris helped me and understood exactly where to find the problem! He's a very nice man and compassionate, the adjustment was great, I walked out of there relieved and strain free. read more

Dr. Chris Scruggs is hands down the finest chiropractor I have ever been to. I had an emergency one day before a long trip. He did more for me in one treatment than others have done in months. Very highly recommended. read more

The hard part about this is Dr. Scruggs is a great Chiropractor. The problem is that he is extremely unprofessional. He is consistently late for appointments when explicitly asked to be on time. He uses profanity constantly, has said derogatory things about my body, and even touched my face saying I have a wide nose. He has always been a bit crass but I think some things in his personal life changed and his behavior has only gotten worse. I get anxiety when I know I am going to come in for an appointment because of his interpersonal skills but he is good at what he does and I have found it hard to find another good Chiropractor. Just beware that you'll have a great appointment but it will be very unprofessional. read more

Dr. Chris Scruggs is very caring and sincere about helping his patients. I have tried many different chiropractors for my back injuries only to be disappointed with the results. Dr. Chris Scruggs helped me get back on track from my Spinal Stenosis issue. I am now pain free and grateful for his expertise. His staff and office manager are also very professional and courteous. I appreciate all of you for helping me overcome my sufferings. Thank you Just remember, it's a patient/ doctor team effort for a successful recovery. read more

Dr. Scruggs has been my chiropractor for over 18 years. He is very knowledgeable and always gives me plenty of time listening to my back injuries. He has always helped me whenever I need an adjustment or want some maintenance on my back from heavy exercise or training. My daughter went to see him for many years as well, maintaining her back from hard acrobats and track training. Highly recommended! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Chris Scruggs for over 15 yrs. He saved me from a neck fusion surgery for my herniated disc. He is extremely knowledgeable and very professional in every way. I vouch for his character, his professional skills and mannerism and his kindness and commitment to his profession and practice. G. Kokubun read more

I have been seeing Dr. Scruggs for chiropractic care for over 5 years and have always had positive experiences. I trusted him so much that I brought my 12-year-old daughter to him for care last year. This changed yesterday, June 5, 2023 at 10:15am. I was lying on my side to have my hips adjusted, which I have had done dozens of times. Normally, Dr. Scruggs places my knee on his thigh but this time he placed my knee against his genitals. This was not an accidental brush that was quickly corrected. It was an intentional placement of my knee against his genitals. I was shocked and was trying to process what I was experiencing when he had me turn to the other side and did the same thing with my other knee. This gross violation of trust shocked me and I left the office in a haze. I have filed a complaint against him with the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Scruggs needs to know that he cannot get away with this. It is hard for me to believe that I am the first patient he has violated in this manner. If something like this has happened to you or anyone you know, I urge you to also file a complaint at www.chiro.ca.gov/consumers/complaint.shtml. Either way, he destroyed my trust and I do not recommend him. read more

I would recommend this professional clinic to everyone, I have been a patient for 32 years and saw Sr Scruggs and his sons and daughter throughout my many years of visits, the staff and doctors are top notch, and made me feel comfortable and safe in the hands of these professionals. I have had many years of physical trauma from my profession and the doctors at Universal Chiropractic have made my injuries disappear and help me maintain a healthier life style. I would again, recommend this Chiropractic office and its doctors to everyone, I cant imagine going anywhere else. Larry white, motion picture studio employee. read more

Universal City Chiropractic - Chiropractors Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Everything about this practice is 5*. In addition to chiropractic treatment, they offer acupuncture and therapeutic massage services. The office is old-school; so don't expect fancy gadgets or upselling to trendy products or treatments here. The staff are knowledgeable, professional and caring. This is a family-run business and the staff work well together to integrate treat modalities to get positive results. Highly recommended! read more

Having found Chris by circumstance of working nearby and having a horrible back issue, I have now been going to him for years and recommending him as much as I can - always resulting in appreciation. Amazing in his practice, he's the type to invest in you and give advice to prevent continuing visits. He doesn't just adjust to fix today's issues, but future ones. He also got my wife through her final weeks of pregnancy, her being unable to comfortably walk before his help. I've been to other chiropractors (good and "good enough"), but Chris is the best. Period. It's only bonus that he's also good people. I honestly could not recommend him more if you find yourself looking for chiropractic work. Also impressive? In all these years I've never been asked to leave a Yelp review. I've just successfully recommended him so much, I felt like I should add it here for everyone. read more

Dr. Chris is THE best HANDS DOWN. I was blown away my first visit, he read my spine like a book! He's completely thorough and explains everything so I understood exactly what was going on and provided a plan to get things back in alignment. I'll admit, I've come in with a chip on my shoulder because, Life, and he and his staff do their best to ensure I leave feeling better than I arrive. I recommend Dr. Chris to all my friends needing a good crack. Ha! But seriously, this office and staff are fantastic. I'm so glad I found the relief I so desperately needed. Thanks Dr. Chris! See ya next Friday! read more

Dr.Scruggs and his in-office physician, Dr. Kam, are true miracle workers. They literally saved my life and I can't thank them enough for what they have done for me. Dr.Scruggs is extremely informative on what's going on in the modern day of medicine and he's always keeping up to date on the latest procedures, and remedies for your ailments. I've been seeing him and Dr. Kam for two years and they never fail to impress me with their clever wit, caring demeanor and vast knowledge of their field. You could be in the worse mood and in the worse pain, but Dr.Scruggs always manages to turn everything around with a joke, his big smile and his hearty laugh. For what Dr. Scruggs does, his prices are extremely reasonable and I'm not going anywhere else! You guys are the best!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I'm so thankful for Chris and Universal City Chiropractic. After one visit my twisted neck was out of pain due to a car accident! So happy I got a recommendation from a co worker. He was also very family friendly since my children were out of school due to COVID read more

I can't say enough about this place and the people that work there! My mother and I have been coming here for years. The Scruggs family has been providing excellent care for everyone that comes by. Dr Chris Scruggs and his late father RIP have done nothing but provide healing and joy to everyone they have come across! The women in the front office are kind and nurturing! You cannot go wrong with this business. Thank you fir all you have done for my mother and myself. My loyalty is to all of you. thank you fir all you do. I wouldn't be physically better if it wasn't fit all of you! read more

Dr. Chris is a God!!! I feel like a newborn again By just looking at me he could tell what was wrong. I came in pretty much hunchbacked and with a 3 day migraine, feeling like I'm 80 years old. You know if you start seeing your belly instead of your toes when you look down, that's not a good sign... Came out straight, no headache, head up, feeling confident about myself again! I can go save the world now! read more

The most knowledgeable and caring chiropractor I have ever been to. I live in Santa Monica and I drive to see Chris!!! And if I'm making that trek, you know he is worth it! read more

Dr. Chris is great. He is very skilled and trustworthy. I was scared to go to the chiropractor when I was pregnant but he assured me everything would be fine. He helped me get thru my pregnancy!! Thanks Dr. read more

I have been going to Universal Chiropractic since I was a weee youngin and I have to say that this is one of the best places around. Not only do they crack you up really well, but they literally crack you up with their funny stories and jokes. (I realize that was a terrible chiropractic pun, but it's true dammit!) The whole family now works there, Scruggs Sr., his two sons Billy and Chris and daughter Stasha who's the massage therapist. All are excellent at what they do, but if you want the really funny stories, go to Scruggs Sr. as he's a total riot! So if you need to get cracked, go here! You'll thank me for it later :) Also they will work with you if you don't have insurance, just talk to Joy and see what she can do :) read more

Dr. Chris Scruggs is the best Chiropractor in Los Angeles. I woke up with this crazy pain in my neck and basically had to turn my whole body to look to the sides. The pain got so bad that I had to go to the ER and got some Robaxin and Pain pills. Finally, I called Dr. Scruggs and I am not even kidding after 2 days I was back to normal. Went back for a few follow-ups and he adjusted me so well. I was back on the basketball court in a few days and follow the exercises he told me to do. I 100% recommend Chris and Universal City Chiropractic Office. It doesn't get better than this. read more

I've been going to Dr. Scruggs for years for chronic neck pain, and have had two different boyfriends see him regularly for chronic back pain and pinched nerves. I'm a massage therapist, so I can mostly take care of the boyfriend's aches at home, but when I get out of my depth, I pack him up to see Scruggs. Dr. Scruggs knows his stuff, and his treatment is more quality, less quantity, which means you'll be in and out in less than an hour. When you come in for a visit, it typically goes like this: You get situated in a treatment room, a nurse/therapist/etc. will take an evaluation of your pain/injury and decide if you need X-rays (likely not). Then she lies you down on the table and hooks up the TENS electronic pulse massage sponges to your most pain-ridden area. After a few minutes under the TENS, you'll start to feel all the tight muscles in your body let go. Afterward, she'll come back in and use a G5 personal massage wand on your entire body, after which you are ready to be adjusted. I've always seen Dr. Scruggs Sr., as he's known for his gentle touch (plus 40 some years of experience). Scruggs doesn't just come in and start throwing your limbs around-- he tells you exactly why you are in pain, what he's going to do to fix it, and why it is going to feel better. Word around the office is that his son Chris is also good, but a bit rougher/more intense, so you just have to make your own call on which of them would be best for you. I've never been in to see Scruggs and not left feeling better. When the boyfriend and I went in this morning, he could barely stand or move without howling in pain. By the time we left he was able to walk and bend over enough to put on his own shoes without pain. At $40 per treatment, I call that a bargain. **NOTE: The office only accepts cash payments, checks too, I believe. No credit or debt cards, though.** read more

The name of this review should be "Three Times A Charm." The first time I met Chris we locked horns over the fact that I did not fill in my marital status, as I did not feel my marital status had anything to do with my back pain. The second time we argued over the fact that I had not been in to see him in many months and he wanted me to fill in my paperwork all over again (which he still did the third time too, which annoyed me because if none of the information is different, I don't see WHY I have to fill in the documents all over again).....But onto the good part of the review.... I was taking care of a friends dog. While walking the dog, a squirrel ran by and he took off - yanking me right off my feet and pulling my lower back out. When I went in to see Chris, I could barely move.....They used electric current pads on me, a massager, a paddle to break down the scar tissue over my hip joint and Chris adjusted me. I left feeling like I had a whole new back! Chris was REALLY attentive, informative, helpful and effective. So despite our bickering on our first few "dates," I'll never go to anyone else now. THANK YOU CHRIS! - But you should reconsider that paperwork thing. LOL read more

When I was a little girl, my mother used to tell me that angels existed and that they were all around us.. I started losing hope in the things she said after a terrible car accident that happened to me a few years back. I went through the worse "treatment" of my life with a chiropractor who I put all my trust in just to see myself withering away. I want to tell you all, that since I stepped foot in Dr. Christopher Scruggs office, my hope, my personality, my health, my life has new meaning. Dr. Scruggs was able to reverse malpractice, get me out of pain (nerve and physical) after two car accidents. I went from not being able to exercise to running for an hour on the beach 3-4 times a week, being able to walk up sand dunes and going back to hiking, one of my favorite things in the wold. I can truly say to this day that Dr. Scruggs is a gift form God, an angel who I am completely indebted to. Dr. Scruggs, I don't know how to thank you enough, thank you for making me believe in good people again. My mother was right, there are angels everywhere in this world and they are hard to find, I was lucky to stumble upon one. read more

I've seen three other chiropractors and none of them could figure out my alignment issues with my knee, hips and upper back. I thought it was from that dinosaur attack as a child, but Chris discovered what the real cause was. This was something I was paying other chiros tons of money to bandaid. Seriously though, he spends tons of time with you and talks really fast about rhomboids and flexers, etc., but he knows his shit. You can tell that he really cares about your issue and not your wallet. He's also way cheaper than the other guys. Basically you're wasting your time and money going somewhere else. read more

The staff was very helpful and professional. Been coming here for over 20 years and have aged with the "best Chiropractors in the business"!!!!!! They know a lot more than many MD's I have seen over the years and spend the time to make sure I leave standing straight every time! Chris makes sure he educates me so I can work at home on my aliments as well. I appreciate all these guys do to make me feel tons better than when I came in!!!!!! Thanks again!!!! read more

Dr. Chris Scruggs and his staff have been amazing, hands down the best chiropractic office I have been to. After experiencing a traumatic car accident I was on the brink of losing hope, thinking I would have to live with this neck and back pain forever at 27, but Dr. Scruggs brought me back to life with adjustments, traction, myofascial release and he taught me therapeutic exercises that I can do at home to deal with the pain. I have never experienced this type of personalized treatment from any doctor's office. On top of that Dr. Scruggs' sister Anastasia is the most incredible masseuse! So thankful to have been referred here. read more

This review is for the dr. Of acupuncture dr. Nelson! Professional clean knowledgable and nice. The most important thing next to fixing your illnesses is your connection to the dr. Loved it! read more

Thank you Dr. Chris Scruggs for all you've done! I've been coming to this location for some time now! Chris is very knowledgeable with what he does. Give him a try and you'll see!! read more

Dr Chris Scruggs and his staff work miracles, I have had a back injury that was requested by Neuro surgeons to operate. I went to see Dr. Chris Scruggs and after the first visit, I felt much better and was able to walk without pain. I visit Dr. Chris Scruggs periodically to get my maintenance therapy as I am an avid runner and I mountain bike. Dr. Chris Scruggs helps me stay injury and pain free and is apart of my health team. Not to mention that the staff there is down to earth and they make you feel a part of their family. I have referred my family to him and they can not say how much he has helped them feel better with their health. If you are experiencing an injury, please take my recommendation and see Dr. Chris Scruggs before proceeding with any other procedure. read more

Where to begin???? Or actually quite simple ......THE BEST CHIROPRACTOR EVER!!!!! DR. Chris Scruggs has healing hands and is one of the most intelligent people I know. He truly can figure out any pain you may have and if you are diligent to follow his orders and keep your appointments he will have you whole again. He has the heart of gold and is a friend to all. Cannot recommend him enough. read more

the guy is good but he becomes unappealing based on hi right wing trump loving idealogy. i once heard him argue with a customer and he called all BLM protestors rioters. he believe ANTIFA stormed the Capitol on January 6. I do not use him anymore. read more

A friend of mine who lived local to Dr. Scruggs raved about how she completely trusted him to adjust her. I've literally been to at least a dozen different chiropractors over the years and I've had at least a hundred adjustments. I was in town so decided to give this guy a try. HANDS DOWN THE BEST CHIROPRACTOR I've ever been to! And looking at the reviews here, I can tell I'm not the only one who feels this way. He has done things in just two appointments that no chiropractor has ever done for me. Broke up scar tissue from old injuries including one from almost 40 years ago, got my hips into alignment, got my shoulders and neck into alignment, and my range of motion which has been very limited for decades is now almost at 100%. He's thorough and explains everything showing with graphs and charts all the different parts of the body that are being impacted by the misalignments and what he's going to do to get it back into alignment. I'll admit some of these adjustments hurt because I've been out of alignment for decades (despite the many Chiropractic adjustments I have received even up to recently before seeing him) but I could tell he knew what he was doing and because my friend trusted him, I went with it. And I'm very glad I did! Let's put it this way; I will be driving from San Diego to see this guy!!! read more

Chris is absolutely exceptional. I am a lifelong fitness enthusiast that has needed chiropractic care sporadically over the last twenty years. I have never met another practitioner with a greater depth of overall understanding of physiology, skill in identifying and correcting injury all the while explaining treatment in understandable terms. The staff is incredibly friendly. A+ read more

Dr. Skruggs is absolutely a miracle worker. He fixed my back about 6 years ago. And I'm having lower back and sciatica problems again. After just 2 treatments / adjustments, I feel significantly better. I can't wait to go back for more and keep getting relief. read more

Love love love this place! Very family oriented, extremely friendly and intelligent staff! I am a competitive swimmer that suffers in pain from having scoliosis and I started going to Dr. Chris Scruggs a couple times a week and then I go now when needed. Dr. Chris worked with me with nutrition and exercising program which helped me make it to the Junior Olympics for swimming this year. Their office is also extremely clean. I would never go to another chiropractic office in my life, this place is by far the best. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. Love always to Dr. Chris Scruggs and the staff at Universal City Chiropractic! read more

I've received Chiropractic care, off and on, for maybe twenty years, through perhaps a total of four doctors. Fairly recently, my Health Insurance Plan began covering chiropractic care (amazing!). When I injured my back a year ago, I figured I'd investigate what options I had through my health plan--options which included a LARGE list of doctors to choose from. Long story short, I chose the closest office, and.... LUCKED OUT *BIG TIME*! Universal City Chiropractic is a (rare) family-run business, where the primary doctors are William Scruggs Sr., and his two sons, Billy and Chris. Their hip, yet family-friendly office features a support staff that is so friendly and spot-on, appointment time-wise, it's an actual joy to visit a doctors office. (Many on staff are also trained massage therapists and specialists in related "spinal care" treatments.) Billy has been my doctor from day one. He's cool as can be--hilarious, highly informative (helpful if you're "new" to Chiropractic), super efficient, and seemingly adaptive to all personality types (the age range of patients runs the gamut). I would consider myself a "veteran" of Chiropractic care, in some ways. Billy's treatments have *easily* been top-drawer, in my experience, as a patient requiring back treatments, and his repertoire of ways to get specific areas "cracked" into place astonishes me. (Every other chiropractor I've ever been to has always done the same effective stuff, but Billy does this, and then some--I jokingly refer to it as "custom cracking.") I've also never had a doctor give me such an assortment of helpful back exercises and stretches--things which I can do on my own, to help speed up my recovery process. And any questions I've ever had (about what led to my injury, the precise reasons I'm feeling the discomfort/pain that I am, etc.), is always explained in clear language, reinforced by X-Rays and anything else that helps me get a clearer picture--for either simple understanding, or future prevention. Oh yeah, and they have PARKING. I think there are about 6-7 spaces directly in front their offices (literally 2-3 steps from the entryway), and there's tons of metered street parking, as well as nearby residential areas to park. Really, I can't say enough good things about these guys. I'd give them a zillion starts if I could. read more

I have been using yelp for well over five years and this is the first time I felt the genuine urge to write a review. I actually crawled into Dr. Chris Scrugg's office couple of days ago unable to walk or move properly from a back injury that I sustained while at the gym. The lady at the front squeezed me into Chris' schedule even though it was a super busy day that day. Thank you so very much for that! This was the second time that I was seeing Chris. I was once there almost an year ago for a similar problem but not serious like this time. He was very friendly, courteous and cool. He immediately recognized me; put me at ease right away. He took such good care of me, took x-rays and gave the electrotherapy, cold packs and g5 massager. Then he adjusted the back and gave the stretches and I immediately felt the difference. It was as if he popped things back into place again. Trust me the care was god sent! He saw me for another session on the same day in the afternoon and my situation felt so much better. I could walk straight again!! He went over the x-rays and explained to me problems with my posture and preventive measures to mitigate future issues with exercises and stretches. I am still under his care and just wanted to express my gratitude here on Yelp. I do not go through the insurance company as I have a very high deductible plan and for the services that he offers and for what he charged me is more that reasonable. Chris simply is the best! Thank you very much! read more

What can I say about Dr. Chris Scruggs other than AWESOME. I few years back, I fell victim to sciatica/disc issues. I spent a whole year with one chiropractor just up the street. Great guy with a wonderful bedside manner. Unfortunately, his treatment did absolutely nothing for me. Could not stand or walk for very long without intense pain and numbing down my left leg. Decided that it was ridiculous for me to go on paying for treatment that did nothing. Then a friend referred me to Chris. My first visit involved a detailed diagnosis, massage, traction & comprehensive adjustment. I'm usually there for about 30-45 minutes. With my previous chiro, I was there for maybe 3-5 minutes. Revolving door. Within a month, I noticed definite relief. After 6 months, the difference is night and day. In addition to my comprehensive visits, Chris has instructed me on various stretches and exercises that have led to an improved quality of life. On a pain scale of 1-10, I went in with a 10. I'm now probably at a 3. I'm realistic about my condition. Back pain is something I'm going to have to learn to live with. But with Dr. Chris Scruggs at the helm of my treatment, I've definitely learned to give back pain a swift kick to the ass. This man is the real deal. On top of that, he's a great guy to just chat with. If you're having issues, the best thing you can do for yourself is to visit Chris, his dad and the rest of his wonderful staff at Universal City Chiropractic. I was at the end of my rope. With Chris' help, I can't help but feel like I've taken back my life. Go there. You won't be sorry. read more

First of all I would like to say that the staff was very helpful and friendly and catered to my needs, My upper left shoulder and my lower back were in serious pain Dr. Christopher Scruggs took a good look at me and worked out the problem points and put me on treatment ,he knew exactly what needed to be done, since the few weeks of treatment, I've been able to get back to my normal activities! Thanks Doc!! read more

I freaking love this place and I've only been twice. I've had an injured right leg for the past year that has left my knee and the surrounding area in pretty rough shape. I went in for my first appointment with Dr. Chris just 2 days ago and the difference in what I feel presently to what I felt only a week ago is ASTOUNDING. It honestly feels like new. Like it's 100% healed. Crazy. Dr. Chris and the rest of the staff are awesome. Looking forward to continuing treatment and referring all my friends. read more