Rick H Morris, DC

I had a serious neck injury around 10 years ago, and had the good fortune of discovering Dr. Morris. Since then, he’s been my go-​to person for a number of back related problems. He works hard to identify the root cause of a problem, and to come up with an appropriate treatment. He asks a ton of questions, listens, and then takes time to explain in detail what he thinks is happening, and what the treatment options are.
Dr. Morris has steered me away from his office and toward other practitioners as well, when it was appropriate and he felt someone else

Out of a scale of 1 to 10, I would give them an 11.
I injured my neck and upper back in an auto accident which resulted in numbness in my fingers that would wake me up in the middle of the night, and radiating pain down my arms (felt like a fire running up and down the inside of my arms).
Unfortunately, immediately after the injury, I saw a series of doctors, neurologist, acupuncturists, chiropractors, etc. I had three MRI’s, spent several hundred dollars in massage. Nothing helped. To my amazement one of the «top» doctors in LA shrugged his shoulders, and told me that it might be tennis elbow. Foolishness, considering the pain was in both arms, I don’t play tennis.
My girlfriend said, «I think I know someone that can help you», it was Dr. Morris. He and his staff are as good as it gets. Dr. Morris reviewed all of my MRI’s and explained everything in great detail. I asked him if he could fix it, and he said, «Yes». He seemed very confident about it, so I gave it a shot. I didn’t care what it cost.
To my great joy, the radiating fire pain (nerve) down my arms stopped within a couple of weeks. What a relief. It has been a few months and it was worth every penny, and every minute I spent in that office.
His staff has been exemplary. The front desk assists you promptly. You see Dr. Morris, or Dr. Caroline (who is fantastic as well). Then you get a 10 to 15 minute therapeutic massage by one of three people, who are all top of line.
Then in my case, lay down on the decompression machine for ¹⁵⁄₂₀ minutes.
The computerized decompression machine is for neck. (In another room they have a machine for lower back).
Dr. Morris is friendly, knowledgeable (He write articles for numerous publications), but most importantly it’s obvious that he cares. That rings true for everyone of his staff.
Another bonus is that you can set an appointment online, anytime. Nice.
Give it a go, You’re Worth it.

I was referred to Dr. Morris by a friend. I went for my ankle. Went to a «regular» doc first. He took x-​rays. Examined me. Gave me an orthopedic shoe. Didn’t help. Was messed up for months.
In contrast, Dr. Morris spent a good deal of time getting my history. Then examined me. Unlike the «regular» doc, he knew where to touch, he told ME where it hurt before I had a chance to tell him. He knew what was wrong. It’s just night and day. A few weeks later, I was healed.
Then I brought my Dad in. He had some problems that the regular docs just did not catch. He is elderly and had some pain problems sitting, lying down etc. The other docs didn’t give him an explanation. Dr. Rick examined him and determined that it was caused by weight loss due to another matter.
It’s hard to really explain, but you got to be examined by him to understand the difference.
Highly recommended.

I need a middle star, 2.5. Dr. Morris was nice, understanding & personable during our eval. He spent time talking to us about my husband’s pain and feeling around his back. He collected the $$ and said he’d call in less than a week with a full report after reviewing x-​rays (we couldn’t make the trip for a second meeting). Well, it took him over a week to call back, and the front desk guy, Mario (I think), never called back about the insurance info. I’ve emailed him, I’ve called him. He just doesn’t call back. My husband who was hesitant to try his program (runs about $ 6−7k) is now refusing to try it because he doesn’t get a call back about the insurance info. I’ll never know if he could’ve helped. We haven’t gotten our x-​rays back either.

After Dr Morris had Horst go for an MRI and discovered the fx which no one else thought to look for, he recommended Kypoplasty and found a physiatrist Dr. Tim Davis who examined the films and gave us a very comprehensive explanation of what the procedure was and the possible outcomes. Many co-​workers remembered Tim Davis when he was a resident at the VA an gave very positivie recommendations. I’m so glad that Dr Morris was so thorough in looking for what the problem might be and not just from stenosis. His entire staff is very committed and communicate with each other and with us and give thorough explanations for any questions. I agree with Reiko D and also kudos to Jackie who also gives massages.

It is such a shame that 5 starts are the most I can give him here… Because I’d love to shower Dr. Morris and his amazing staff, Marcus and Mario, with all the stars in the entire universe!
I’ve been a private physical trainer /​nutritionist to the high profile ppl of Los Angeles for many years. I’ve always been extremely active, and I was training for a marathon when I suffered with 1.2, and 1.4 CM of herniated/​extruded discs in my lower back. It happened so fast by simply picking up a VERY heavy box without the proper form in a hurry! STUPID ME I KNOW!
My injury was on November 10^th 2011. Since then, I had to have my friends cook for me, feed me, bathe me, wash my hair, clean for me, carry me to the car, drive me to doctors appointments… etc
After quite a few visits with a highly recommended chiropractor, many physical therapies at a very high end place in Beverly Hills, and been examined by a well-​known Orthopedics who prescribed me a various strong pain/​nerve meds, even had acupunctures … I started losing hope to ever even walk again… because NOTHING WORKED!
When shots and surgeries were the only option left for me, my dear friends found Dr. Morris!
I first met Dr. Morris in the end of December 2011 with my cane. I had already completely lost the use of my left leg by then, and I couldn’t stand over 10 seconds max at a time without experiencing the level 10 of debilitating pain, Doctor himself has been an avid athlete all of his life, who got severely injured as well which pinned him down for years… therefore he totally understood what I was going through as if he was experiencing it with me.
After talking to him, and him giving me back the confidence and hope I’ve lost that I can be healed, I signed up on his DRX9000 Spinal Decompressing Machine Program!
The DRX program is little less than $ 6000, and although most of the insurance won’t cover it, they have a payment program with no interest! It comes with 25 session of DRX9000 spine decompressing machine treatment, 25 PT massages, 25 adjustments with Dr. Morris himself, 6 private training sessions, and 4 –6 rehab sessions at the end! He also sent me home with various stretching homework I needed to do as the program progressed, so the healing process was constant even when I was away from his office, and I did them religiously!
I kid you not, after the 3 – 5 visits, I started already feeling better. and after about the 10^th visits, I lost the walker, and I was walking on my own legs to the bathroom, kitchen, and I could brush my teeth standing up…, which may not sound much to you, but to me it was miraculous!
I was already walking outside and started swimming after 15−17^th sessions and by the time the program was ending I felt like the injury never happened…
Am I being serious? YES! TOTALLY! And remind you, it’s with no shots, no surgeries, and do you remember how HUGE my herniated and extruded discs were!!!
In the beginning they had me coming 3 times a week, and it went to twice a week, and to once a week…
I’ve now completed the program, and I just had my final examination not too long ago, after playing basketball with my trainer /​PT masseuse from Dr. Morris’s office, Marcus McDaniels!
I cried like a baby when Dr. Morris went over my original chart with me to compare the pain levels and the quality of life I had with what they are today…
I honestly did not think there was a light at the end of the tunnel on this one.
I believe Dr. Morris is a God sent with all my heart!
One of my dear friends, who has been suffering with stenosis for years started going to him. It’s been a little of 3 weeks and it brings tears to my eyes when I see him hopping and dancing like a kid to show me how wonderful he has been feeling… He is 80plus years young!
I promote Dr. Morris everywhere I go because of my experience! I get the priceless gifts in return when I see/​hear that people who I send him get «HEALED» and get the quality of lives back! I wish I were famous so that I can tell the whole world about him… But for now, I am so glad that I got to tell you here on Unilocal

Being a sport enthusiast and lover of the outdoors, I’ve had aches, sprains, and strains all over. Dr. Morris always knows how to get me back on my feet and back to full strength.
More importantly, Rick is a hardworking, honest, and truly caring individual. I wouldn’t trust my health to someone I didn’t respect. With Dr. Morris I know I’m getting the best treatment there is.

Dr. Morris, your fee was not discussed with me in advance… I have many top notch doctors that I work with that do not charge $ 275.00 for an initial visit with a «free» follow-up…The most impressive orthopedic doctors charge only $ 200.00 and most of which take my Anthem PPO insurance without upfront money… No, I did not know about your fee nor did I know that you do not accept my health insurance… This is very difficult financially at this time when I have other health issues that must be dealt with… I need comfort for my back that is why I sought you out… I left in more pain physically and financially… Unexpected…And I never received a follow-​up visit nor an attempt

Dr. Rick treated me when one morning, I woke up and couldn’t move my arm out of the blue. After thorough questioning, it turned out it originated from a neck injury that had occurred months before but had been left untreated. Rick quickly fixed me up and since then I have been a regular whenever a problem comes up. He is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met; is incredibly knowledgeable; keeps up with the most current research; and is compassionate, caring and a true healer in every respect.

Dr. Rick Morris is my gold standard for how the patient experience should feel. Seven years ago, I experienced an extruded disc at L4−5. First I was in intense pain and then my entire leg went numb (the fragment had landed on my femoral nerve). The orthopedic docs had no answer other than surgery –just then, a friend called having heard about my injury and begged me to do nothing until I’d seen Dr. Morris. I had grown so depressed believing that my days without pain were over but Dr. Morris told me his own back injury story and that he believed I could return to full health with physical therapy. Six months later – AND EVER SINCE, I have been healthy again. My injury is not nearly as severe as what Dr. Morris expertly treats these days, but his and his staff’s care, concern and excellence were simply outstanding. And Dr. Morris is not only a gifted healer in my opinion, but one of the most effective teachers I’ve ever met. I understand a great deal about my body, my back and how to keep myself healthy as a result of this amazing Doctor’s talent and deep empathy for me and all his patients. If you’re in pain, you owe it to yourself to see Dr. Morris.
Sherri Cannon, San Pedro, CA

Dr. Morris is definitely the best chiropractor in Santa Monica bar none when it comes to treating disc issues. He spends time with you more than any other disc specialist I saw in the West LA and Santa Monica area. I went to several doctors and some of them even had decompression tables but Dr. Rick reviewed my MRI along with the radiologist.ie.he did not just look at the report as some doctors do. he actually reviewed the MRI with me and also did what he called «provoking» of the disc to see what movements cause pain and how I can change my lifestyle to manage it… I have had about 6 visits so far and am very impressed. He also has a great staff in Mario, Marcus and Travis and they make a good team. He is quite busy and is the only treating doc which means sometimes there is a little bit of a wait but he is well worth it and you are not being shuttled off to a less experienced doctor. you know you are in good hands with Dr. Morris. He has been in practice for like 30 years and is a very kind and sensitive person… I have been in so much pain and sometimes these doctors just do not get it. Dr. Morris does. Highly recommended.