Pacific Coast Sports Medicine

Exercise is fantastic, but remember to keep your distance from others whether you're walking, running, or biking in public. #COVID-19 https://medium.com//belgian-dutch-study-why-in-times-of-co

Dr. Suzan Starler is the director of our OsteoBlast Program which serves to help prevent and reverse osteoporosis. Check out her post below that highlights one of the pieces of equipment we use in the program.

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine most commonly used to relieve pain by inserting monofilament needles through the skin at specific acupuncture points on the body. It’s performed independently and in addition to other forms of treatment (e.g., physical therapy, massage therapy, exercise prescription) for a number of conditions, including but not limited to: sports injuries... neck & shoulder pain back pain & sciatica carpal tunnel syndrome headaches & migraines arthritis & tendinitis insomnia & sleep apnea To learn more about #acupuncture and our practitioners, click here: www.pacificcoastsportsmedicine.com/services/acupuncture

New Blog Post! Our spine is made up three kinds of individual vertebrae: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. In today's blog post we cover a type of treatment, typically for back pain, that creates space in-between vertebrae.... Check it out at www.pacificcoastsportsmedicine.com/spinal-traction-and-deco

An insightful post from our pediatric orthopedic surgeons' Facebook page, Los Angeles Pediatric Orthopaedics. #sportsinjuries #sportsmedicine #pediatricorthopedics

Going to the ER for a non-life-threatening injury can be time-consuming and a cost-burden. The COVID-19 pandemic puts an additional strain not only on patients, but also on the healthcare staff and system. A handful of our orthopedic surgeons are available for urgent orthopedic care, where a patient sustaining a musculoskeletal injury can walk in without an appointment, avoid the long wait times, and expect to be evaluated and treated by an orthopedic specialist promptly. We understand that injuries occur outside of business hours, too. If you, a friend, or family member needs urgent orthopedic care you can also visit our Urgent Orthopedic Care webpage and book directly with one of our orthopedic specialists.

New Blog Post! Over the last few months we've posted an article on what radiculopathy is and an in-depth look at radiculopathy of the cervical spine. Today, we cover lumbar radiculopathy! ... Check it out at www.pacificcoastsportsmedicine.com/lumbar-radiculopathy

If you have symptoms or think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, contact your health care provider or call 2-1-1. Do not go to hospitals, emergency rooms, o...r call 9-1-1. #COVID-19 Get more tips here: https://bit.ly/33Heues ___________________________________________________________________ Si tiene síntomas o cree que puede haber estado expuesto a COVID-19, comuníquese con su proveedor de atención médica o llame al 2-1-1. No vaya a hospitales, salas de emergencia o llame al 9-1-1. #COVID-19 Obtenga más consejos aquí: https://bit.ly/33Heues See more

A letter from your doctors and health professionals at PCSM along with some tips and guidelines to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you are staying healthy and positive! http://www.pacificcoastsportsmedicine.com/coronavirus-upd/

Arthritis is a prevalent bone and joint condition that affects millions of Americans. Did you know there are many type of arthritis? In today's post, learn the differences between #Osteoarthritis and #RheumatoidArthritis. http://www.pacificcoastsportsmedicine.com/oa-vs-ra/

Several months ago we posted an intro article called "What is Radiculopathy?" Today, we're going to look specifically at #cervical radiculopathy! Here's a little preview of what we'll cover: the definition of cervical radiculopathy common populations that have it... symptoms how it's treated ways to prevent it Check the article by visiting our blog! (www.pacificcoastsportsmedicine.com/cervical-radiculopathy)

Fascia is becoming a hot topic in the worlds of physical therapy, massage, chiropractic, and sports performance. It's the thing we try to loosen or open up with foam rollers, massages, cupping, and more...but what exactly is #fascia? For a simple overview, check out our blog post! ... pacificcoastsportsmedicine.com/what-is-fascia See more

A cool resource posted on Dr. Starler's page regarding gluten intolerance and practical steps you can take to removing gluten-containing foods from your diet! Check it out and let us know if you found it helpful

What is #PRP Therapy? Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that works to facilitate healing of chronically injured tissues with super-concentrated platelet solutions from your own blood. Here are some conditions it's used to address:... Osteoarthritis Nerve Injury Tendinitis Cartilage Repair Post-Surgery Healing Bone Repair and Regeneration Interested in learning more about this treatment and the conditions it is used to address? Check out our page dedicated to PRP... www.pacificcoastsportsmedicine.com/services/prp #sportsmedicine #regenerativemedicine #losangeles #brentwood #orthopedics #jointhealth