by CoastSpineMed | Nov 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
About the Author Dr. Moheimani is a Board Certified Practicing Surgeon in Southern California. He has had long-standing interest in the management and treatment of spinal disorders and spinal pain. He has held previous clinical teaching appointments at Loma Linda... by CoastSpineMed | Jul 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
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... by CoastSpineMed | Jan 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
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... by CoastSpineMed | Jan 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you suffer from back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is the most common reason for physician visits in the United States. Living with severe pain can not only interfere with your quality of life, it can interfere with your ability to work and enjoy time doing... by CoastSpineMed | Jan 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Arthritis is a debilitating chronic pain condition that affects millions of baby boomers around the world. Research shows that the progression of osteoarthritis may be prevented with alpha-2-macroglobulin. What is A-2-M? Alpha-2-macroglobulin protein found in your own... 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...