Ok. Dr Rodriguez is a GOD. He has repeatedly, over the years, fixed my SI joint that sometimes gets out of whack. I don't trust anyone else with my body bc I will walk in a mess and over one or two sessions, I'm mostly healed. This time, I tweaked my neck and neck muscle. He cracked my neck so well I feel like I grew 5 inches and I can move my neck again. He also takes time to give personal touches and massaged the hurt area each and every time. Anyway, he's crazy busy already and I don't really want to share him hahah. But he deserves an amazing review bc he helps me get back to my life and my activities and I am so grateful. read more

After a serious back injury left me in debilitating pain and barely able to walk or sit, I was desperate for relief, but also terrified. I had never seen a chiropractor and was super skeptical. I was referred to this office and initially paired with another doctor, but Dr. Carlos Rodriguez stepped in during my first assessment and immediately caught something others missed. He took over my care, reviewed my MRI and x-rays, and explained everything with such clarity and confidence that I instantly felt at ease. Within just two visits, I started feeling relief -- something I certainly didn't expect so quickly. Dr. Rodriguez is incredibly knowledgeable, hands-on, and genuinely invested in helping his patients heal. He builds trust quickly, and I always looked forward to our appointments because he made the experience feel personal and supportive. Even when I had a minor reinjury months later, he saw me same day, calmed my fears, and got me back on track. What sets him apart is his integrity -- he creates a plan to get you well, not keep you coming forever. The office is clean, professional, and welcoming, and the whole process from booking to treatment is seamless. I truly appreciated his attention to detail with his staff and the experience he wants his clients to receive beyond the treatment room. If you're hesitant about chiropractic care like I was, trust me -- Dr. Carlos Rodriguez is the one you want! He helped me heal physically and mentally from a painful, scary experience. read more

Very professional and kind. Dr. Megan was very nice and very helpful, I had a great experience at their office. read more

Dr Rodriguez and Dr Jones got me back to my regular active schedule with wonderful care and compassion. After a bad fall, everyday movements were suddenly painful or impossible, and exercise was unthinkable. Faster than I expected, I was walking normally again, and now I'm back to running, yoga, and pilates, feeling stronger than ever. Thank you! read more

Best place, with care, I appreciate all of the staff at this location. Dr Megan is exceptional. Thank you Ms Losano for your recommendation. Very happy to you. read more

Very professional and trustful. Dr Megan was super kind and respectful. I went for a consultation and I hope I can come back soon.

Hands down, The Best Chiropractor in Santa Monica! I came in barely being able to walk up my stairs after a pulled muscle in the gym. I tried 3 different chiropractors in marina, venice and santa monica before I found them and NONE of them compare to prodigy. Dr. Rodriguez and Dr. Megan know what they're doing. I feel super comfortable here every time I come in. Highly recommended. read more

Prodigy Chiro Care and Spinal Decompression - The best chiropractor near me in downtown santa monica. Dr. Rodriguez is the man! - Chiropractors Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Absolutely amazing place. The head chiropractor and all of his staff are extremely professional very warm and very good at what they do. I've been to many chiropractors, and I would never go to another place again. I went twice a week for a few months and now I go once a week and I will probably go forever. read more

I injured myself working out this morning and could barely walk! I called Prodigy Chiro Care and they were able to get me in immediately. They were so helpful and knowledgeable! I highly recommend this place! 10/10!!!!!! -Jamie read more

Dr. Rodriguez is a rockstar! I went in for severe shoulder and back pain and he's been helping me on a serious road to recovery. He has great technique and I always leave feeling refreshed and my pain eased. He also was able to assist in pushing back in a pulled rib -- knew I'd done that immediately when I explained my pain. Highly recommend this practice. read more

Carlos is the best chiro I've ever been too. Great office. Clean, efficient, patient. Great care and great doctors. Carlos is my favorite. Great guy and great doctor. I always feel taken care of here and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Love going here and have made a lot of progress on a car accident issue I've been dealing with. Still a ways to go but I can tell Carlos and his team and helping me heal. Thank you Carlos. You're the man! read more

If I could give 6 stars, I would. Where to begin? I came to Dr Carlos 6 years ago after multiple disc dislocations in my lower back. It was the first time I'd ever used a decompression machine. His team was very kind and helpful in setting me up for spinal decompression. Within the first few treatments, I felt mobility returning and a distinct reduction in pain. The new machine they recently got is a huge upgrade, too. It's extremely powerful and gentle: I came in with a busted disc again last week, and within one treatment + adjustment, my pain went from a 7 to a 2. The real magic though is Dr Carlos and his team--they are super skilled, knowledgeable, and have a deep understanding of body mechanics. Dr C boasts he can adjust almost anything, and he has, including stuck hip joints, SI, knees, and even my wrist/palm. He knows what he's doing through decades of experience and it shows. read more

Dr. Megan saw me in an urgent appt and gave me relief to get through the weekend! Very thorough, professional and helpful! Definitely going back. read more

It's always great to return to Prodigy Chiro Care. It had been a while and I really missed this important aspect of a good health regiment. Dr. Carlos and his staff are always kind, considerate, and efficient. I feel so much better after a deep massage and thorough adjustment. Thank you for helping me keep in good shape. I've made a new commitment to regular chiropractic care! read more

Dr. Casey is a lifesaver! I first came in one month ago with a bad back injury from dead-lifting. I could barely move around. As an actor, I had a movie project coming up in three weeks that required me to be very active (playing a professional boxer). After coming to Dr. Casey every week for 3 weeks, I'm happy to report I am pain-free and completely mobile again! I'm looking forward to working with her and the team moving forward to ensure I stay injury free. read more

After suffering a car accident last week, my back started getting spasms and burning, so I decided it was in my best interest to find a chiro who could heal the pain. The accident happened on Thursday evening and the pain didn't start getting unbearable until Friday night. It was hard to sit without feeling spikes shooting up my spine. I was advised by everyone to seek the out a chiro. I came on Yelp and looked for doctors who were open on Saturday and luckily stumbled across Prodigy with five 5 star reviews. I decided to risk it and made an appt. Called Saturday morning and spoke to Jack who was really nice on the phone. He said to come in at 11 am and get checked up and stuff. Also, since I mentioned Yelp I got a $150 discount on my visit. Now, that's a sweet deal. Dr. Rodriguez was cool, funny and knowledgeable. He said my back was effed up due to the accident and that I needed to be realigned back. UGH. I was hoping it would just go away, but so glad that I went and sought professional help. Anyway, we did some therapy and took some X-rays. I'm doing therapy with him now and would recommend him to anyone who needs chiro care. The only thing I hate about the realignment is hearing my neck crack. But, as long as I get better, it's all worth it. read more

Highly recommended! I started going to Dr Rodriguez because of a bulged disc 4+ years ago. He helped calm my nerve down and I had 4 years pain free. Due to a recent skiing fall the nerve started causing severe pain again. This time he has the latest traction machine and it's been fantastic! Thanks doc! read more

I was recommended to this clinic by a friend. I was very skeptical because I've never saw a chiropractor and a year and a half ago I had a hip replacement I've been working long hours and my back and neck have been having lots of issues. Dr. Rodriguez was great, he sat down and listen to me my medical history from health, fitness and Issues I've been with my lower back & neck. the staff is very friendly & professional, the reception area and rooms are very clean especially the protocol during Covid. they're very convenient with times, they have parking across the street which helps a lot, I highly recommend!! read more

Within a week of my appointment with Dr. Rodriguez I am back training at the same level I was before my injury. I implore anyone who is an active or athletic individual to safeguard themselves against injury with proper form, an in check ego (especially with Deadlifts) and Bi-monthly visits with Dr. R...a week ago I laid in bed on the verge of tears trying to accept that I may live the rest of my life with debilitating lower back pain...and today I am smiling ear to freaking ear, pain free. Take care of yourselves and may your squats be ever deep :D -Deryk read more

Prodigy Chiro Care and Spinal Decompression - I could barely walk and within one week of my second appointment with Dr. Rodriguez I am back to training for the Crossfit Open. - Chiropractors Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place is great, staff is awesome. Came here for lower hip discomfort and turns out to be that my right hip is out of place. Been coming here for about a week and my back is feeling great. I really recommend this place especially for first timers. Great ambiance. Thank you Dr. Rodriguez!! read more

Prodigy Chiro Care and Spinal Decompression - Chiropractors Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Dr Carlos has helped me be pain free for the first time in 20 years. My back started going out after my first of 3 c sections and the pain had only been getting worse over the years. With just three adjustments he had me pain free . And as an added benefit the adjustments have helped me to breathe better while Sleeping thus eliminating mouth breathing and snoring I am so thankful No more pain and no more ibuprofen thank you so much read more

All the doctors are amazing and absolutely listen to your needs. Thank you to all the doctors and staff members for doing an amazing job to make me feel welcomed! I appreciate all that you do. This is a great team of chiropractors and I tell my family and friends all the time the flexibility and great attitude they have! I would definitely refer them and you will all be in great hands. read more

I'm so glad to have found Dr. Rodriguez at Prodigy Chiro Care. He is great at what he does and they are open on Saturday which is great. highly recommend! read more

Went in today. Dr. Rodriguez was knowledgeable and kind. I really wanted an adjustment since I always self-adjust and I know it makes my alignment worse. It felt great to have the adjustments done professionally. I also felt very listened to, and not over-sold on anything. He recommended x-rays and I declined since I am paying out of pocket and he had no problem with that. I also voiced that I didn't want orthodics since I am barefoot most of the time, and he was also understanding about that. The price was reasonable, especially since I am not using insurance. The bottom line however, is that my back and neck feel better that they have in awhile. I am literally pain-free, at the moment! I look forward to going back. read more

What free consultation you are talking about?? You just told me that you accept my insurance but it's too much work for you to do and it would be easier for you if I just pay you cash! That was a very helpful and useful consultation duh.. If you paid for all your 5 star reviews it doesn't mean you can show your attitude and disrespect other people. Good luck with your shady business! read more

Dr Rodriguez and his team are amazing! I initially came in several years ago because I'd tweaked my neck and couldn't move my head to the right. Dr Rodriguez did his magic and I felt instantly better. Since then, I've been a regular patient. I recommend him and his team without hesitation to anyone needing chiropractic help! read more

I first stepped into Prodigy Chiro Care back in July 2020 (after chiro hopping between 3 various doctors in the LA area before landing here) and since that time period my back and neck pain has ceased to exist. Dr. Rodriguez and Dr. Stayberg are my chiro angels and the most down to earth people! The entire staff are the nicest and most welcoming. I even had an emergency where my back locked up last month and they were able to see me that same day. Please do yourself, your back and your neck a favor and go see this amazing crew!! You will not regret it! read more

If I could give Dr. Rodriguez and the staff at Prodigy Chiro Care & Spinal Rehab ten stars I would in a heartbeat! They're knowledgeable, professional, kind and flexible with scheduling. I've been seeing Dr. Rodriguez for the past three years and he has been the biggest help to my recovery. I had a lumbar spinal fusion (L5-S1) due to a gymnastics accident that left me with sciatica for ten plus years. Recovering from a major surgery plus having nerve damage from being injured for so long left me on a very long road to recovery. Luckily, Dr. Rodriguez keeps me moving and reduces my pain significantly. I wouldn't trust another doctor to adjust me and I'm grateful to him for helping me stay on the path to a pain-free life. read more

One of the best! I miss their care since my move. They improved my ailing body. read more

Dr. Carlos and his team are the best in the area! I have been to 4 different chiropractors in the past and Dr. Carlos has by far enabled the best results. I train jiu-jitsu and have had some good wear and tear due to training over the years. I was referred to Prodigy through another person from my academy going to Prodigy. The thing that impressed me the most with Dr. Carlos was that he completely understood the issues I was having on first checkup. He treats other athletes with the same issues and has also done some combat sports in the past, so he knew exactly what was happening. He has always understood my issues and explained them to me at detailed level, provided great treatment, and also provided some good advice on how to prevent/pre-hab these issues. I schedule periodic appointments to establish good maintenance and schedule a walk-in when I have any immediate problems. I highly recommend Dr. Carlos and team at Prodigy. read more

Dr. Rodriguez works miracles! Every time I go in with pain, I leave feeling better. His team is also a dream. I highly recommend Prodigy Chiro. read more

While I was grateful to be seen as a new patient, be aware that you have to pay $175 for your first visit. Your subsequent visits are billed at $65 a visit, and you are required to prepay $780 up front for 12 treatments. The initial treatment was satisfactory with a few minutes of trigger work. However, my subsequent visits left a lot to be desired. The treatment is very pedestrian with just a basic ice pack and electric stimulation. I asked for an alternative to the electric stimulation as it can cause me to experience muscle spasms and cramp up. Despite my aversion to electric stimulation, no alternative treatment was offered, and they didn't do any massage, or offer any equipment/exercises for rehabilitation. The best chiropractors I have been to always incorporate a diverse array of ultra sound, massage, and trigger work, and possibly even cupping and acupuncture before you get adjusted. My last treatment I think they were short staffed as the initial doctor I had was not available, and was told a different doctor was en route. I was told to do the ice for 12 minutes, and that the doctor would be right there. After waiting for 45+ minutes, I eventually had to leave to go back to work as I could only take an hour off for my lunch break. Despite not being treated, and not receiving electric stimulation I was still charged the full rate. $65+ for an ice pack is ridiculous. When I asked to cancel the remaining treatments I had pre-paid, I was told I would have to wait until they could mail me a check. When I received the check in the mail it was only for $525. If I only received 3 treatments (technically 2 as I never even got adjusted on my last treatment) that would be at most $195 worth of treatments. As such I should have been credited at minimum $585 back. As someone who has been a frequent beneficiary of chiropractic care, this was by far one of the most underwhelming clinics I have ever been to. read more

Being a chiropractor myself, I'm more than a little biased and picky when it comes to adjustments. Dr. Casey is phenomenal and gave me one of the best cervical adjustments I have ever had! If you're local, go see her! read more

The FREE consultation is only a lesson on what a chiropractor can do. I've had free consultations from two previous chiropractors which included free X-rays, a physical exam and an adjustment. ______________ After I posted that review, I got a message from the chiropractor saying: Dear Melissa, Thank you for the 3 Stars; but considering the fact you were not even the Patient that came in, I don't know how you can even rate us.......Your Son Came in last week, we explained everything from what we were going to do that day to how much it was going to cost and the coverage on his insurance. Your son not only received a FREE Consultation; but was also given a FREE adjustment that day. We only charged him the difference,of what his insurance was not going to pay for the Physical Exam. Please be so kind and delete your Review/Rating due to the fact, you never came in and never received our service. I am more than willing to talk to you about this in more detail if you like, I spoke to your son last week and he seemed a little surprised that you had even commented on his behalf. Carlos Rodriguez, D.C. Office: 310-899-1166 ________________ I made my review based only on my previous experience with chiropractors and the impression that I got from their website before I placed the appointment for my son. I only wanted to make other people aware who might be making the same wrong assumption that I did that the first appointment would be free (as the other 2 chiropractors whom I've seen). Being able to learn little things like that about a business is what I think is the beauty of Yelp. I don't like to go to something thinking it will be free and then be told that i will have to pay $90 beyond what the insurance covers for a physical exam before they can do the free adjustment. (Actually, I think that's illegal--not sure.) Now that the doctor has asked that I remove a 3 star rating and opinion which was totally valid (and not even really bad), my biggest disappointment is that he would ask someone to remove a rating like that. (Also, his errors in punctuation and capitalization are a bit disconcerting.) I will add that I suspected he was a new doctor in need of business when he answered my call and scheduled the appointment himself when I called, but his office was conveniently located, he accepted Blue Shield Insurance, and my son's pain was at a low level, so I put aside my concern. Nonetheless, my son thought he was a nice guy. read more

Pro's: Got a diagnosis that may be correct (pulled rib muscle). (2012 edit: Turned out even the diagnosis was bogus, it was just my arthritis acting up and getting on Remicade was what I needed) Con: did not receive any genuinely good advice on how to deal with it. Felt pushed for Xrays and worthless Chiro therapies that don't do ANYTHING. Got much better advice searching online for the condition. General note to all: Yelp is filled with fake rave reviews. Full Review: Went to see Mr. Rodriguez in Santa Monica due to high yelp ratings and free consultation. I have had recurring pain over many years which was not diagnosed correctly by the other Chiro (Khalsa in Pasadena). It turns out it is very common and a good practitioner may be able to diagnose over the phone even. There are very simple steps one needs to take for the recovery and I did not get any of that at this place. I did pay $85 for the treatment (scary rib cage adjustments, neck cracks, traction table, some ice therapy, some fancified TENS none of which helps cure, or in this case, even reduced the pain) but I managed to veer off the silly Xray of $120. Xrays don't show muscles but he said he wanted to see my bones due to my other rheumatic conditions. Hum. I specifically asked a few times if there are any exercises I should perform at home or any thing to avoid and did not get real answers. What I got was, "there is a lot going on in there and cant solve in one session." I appreciate the diagnosis and do believe traction table may bring some flexibility to some people but I had to find the real answers online: use a neck and back brace, avoid strenuous exercise, stretch, use warmth and give it time. The moment you're told by any professional they're gonna do this and that, ask about the costs and don't be shy. All professionals are running a business and you should treat it as one also. read more

** First time at a chiropractor and professional dancer** I went in here with terrible low back pain, I wasn't sure what was wrong and as a dancer I needed to get better ASAP. Dr. Casey and Dr. Rodriguez were both awesome. They were understanding that moving around was my job but realistic with me about the amount of physical activity I could do. With their help and guidance four weeks later I am back to my normal dance schedule and feeling no pain! They are both amazing,they tell you to call in whenever you have a problem or question. Booking appointments was easy and the assistants are very nice! I am so glad I went in when I did and I would highly suggest it to anyone in the LA area! read more

I just started here for some basic chiro care and have to say I'm pretty pleased. Dr. Rodriguez is a class act and very vocal about what's going on (I'm big on details, especially when bones in my back/neck start moving around). And I'm not sure what ninja training school he went to but he's quick, precise and (usually) painless. The staff are super cool and friendly too. I've only had three sessions but things are on the mend. read more

I have seen Dr. Rodriguez about 5-6 times now and really cannot speak highly enough of his professionalism and work. I had back surgery 6 years ago and suffer from soarness and pain in my lower back from time to time. I saw him for a sports related injury where I could barely walk. He calmed me down and after 2 sessions I immediately noticed relief. Here I am now working out again and can barely remember how much pain I was in a few weeks back. He is an expert in his craft. Highly recommend, great staff and flexible locations/hours. -AJ read more

I have to say that I had a great experience with Carlos and his team at Prodigy Chiro Care! Having a mild variation of scoliosis and kyphosis I wasn't sure where to turn. I saw the great reviews for Prodigy and being that they were so close to me I was happy to give them a try. Their staff and office facility were top notch! Sarah and Shane are 2 very sweet girls and were always on the ball and always reminded me of my appointments. Carlos himself is a very high energy guy who is very passionate about his trade. He definitely helped me understand my condition and made me feel comfortable in moving forward with treatment. After about 18 sessions I definitely feel like changes have happened. My posture seems better and I feel more comfortable in my every day activities. I still need to do more work to get where I'd like to be but I think Carlos has gotten me off to a great start. I definitely plan on going back to him again in future to further my treatment. Thank you to Carlos and his staff on a great experience! read more

This place is the real deal. The office has a great zen like feel and the staff is kind and knowledgeable. Dr Rodriguez is a great chiropractor and really seems to care about his patients. My evaluation was thorough and when I left I felt confident that I my back issues and orthodic needs were going to be well met. Since then all my visits have been 5 out 5 in the care and attention I receive. What I love most about this place is that if I go in feeling pain, I leave with none. What more is there to say? read more