Orthopedic Surgery

Coast Spine and Sports Medicine provides you with comprehensive management of disorders of the spine — from initial evaluation through rehabilitation, pain management, and surgical treatment, when necessary. When you suffer from a complex orthopedic injury or...

Are You Suffering from Facet Joint Syndrome?

The adult human spine is made up of 33 bones, or vertebrae. Facet joints connect the vertebrae, and provide for the stability and flexibility of the spine. There are two facet joints between each pair of vertebrae, one on each side. Facet joints link each vertebra to...

Does Rain Really Cause Pain?

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...