by CoastSpineMed | Jan 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Although it is a normal part of the aging process, degenerative disc disease can cause painful symptoms. Fortunately, there are minimally invasive treatment options that help provide relief and keep you active. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is part of the natural...
by CoastSpineMed | Jan 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today is a rainy day in Southern California, and you may have noticed a few extra aches and pains or arthritis or low back pain flare ups. We have all seen it, someone with osteoarthritis or lower back pain complains about flare ups on cold rainy days. But why does...
by CoastSpineMed | Jan 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
According to Spine-Health, sciatica is a term that describes symptoms of pain, numbness, and/or weakness that radiate along the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the buttocks and leg. The medical term for sciatica is lumbar radiculopathy. The vast majority of...
by CoastSpineMed | Dec 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
We can now provide seniors with PRP and stem cell injections into the spine and extremities, saving them the painful necessity for surgical intervention. What is PRP? PRP stands for platelet rich plasma. Platelet rich plasma is a concentration of platelets that...
by CoastSpineMed | Nov 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell will miss 2 weeks after receiving a platelet rich plasma injection to his knee. USA Today reports that Russell has missed two of the Laker’s last three games with soreness in his left knee, but the second year point guard had...
