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Healthy Living Through Healthy Thinking; Living Well In San Diego

The truth is . . . that life can be very stressful, compressive, challenging, draining and downright depressing at times. More people are suffering from stress and anxiety related disorders today than ever before, and it's having a significantly debilitating effect on our health! Mental strength and health, fostered by healthy thoughts and beliefs which promote feelings of faith, hope, love is attainable, despite any of the multitudinous negative circumstances we face as humans. It comes down to our focus and how our focus affects our "state" of mind, which ultimately affects our healthy living choices. In my effort to promote happiness and successful living through achieving optimal health . . . I offer you, my precious readers, the following . . .  Read more →

San Diego Spine Specialist Health Wealth Wisdom

For additional information on natural solutions for healthy living, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, bulging discs, herniated discs, ruptured discs, degenerated discs, peripheral compression neuropathy, and even  osteoporosis reversal utilizing the most advanced physical and regenerative medicine procedures, including True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000 in Chula Vista and San Diego, contact our offices directly at: 619-472-2225 and one of our friendly South Coast Spine Center Representatives will help you get started on your way to optimal health and pain-free living once again, . . . without needle injections, . . . without surgery . . . without pain! Read more →

San Diego Spine and Joint Pain Solutions

For additional information on natural solutions for healthy living, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, bulging discs, herniated discs, ruptured discs, degenerated discs, peripheral compression neuropathy, and even osteoporosis reversal utilizing the most advanced physical and regenerative medicine procedures, including True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000 in Chula Vista and San Diego, contact our offices directly at: 619-472-2225 and one of our friendly South Coast Spine Center Representatives will help you get started on your way to optimal health and pain-free living once again, . . . without needle injections, . . . without surgery . . . without pain! Yours in excellent health . . . through non-surgical, non-invasive, evidence based regenerative medicine! Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME, CCSP® Doctor of Chiropractic Qualified Medical Evaluator Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician/Practitioner® American Academy of Spine Physicians SOUTH COAST SPINE CENTER 1750 E. PALOMAR STREET, SUITE 7 CHULA VISTA, CA 91913 TEL: 619-472-2225 FAX: 866-590-2183 www.SouthCoastSpine.com www.SanDiegoDRX.com www.XLR8Fitness.com www.ChulaVistaDRX.com www.BackPainTreatmentSanDiego.com Read more →

San Diego Natural Medicine Herniated Disc and Physical Medicine Specialists

Natural Healing through non-surgical, non-pharmacologic methods is really the foundation of all healing that takes place within the human body. Proper diet and nutrition, exercise, rest, positive thinking, nutriceuticals, chiropractic methods, accupuncture, naturopathy, herbology, etc. all lead to balancing the body, mind, and digestion, leading to optimizing you . . . and your body's ability to be at it's best. To optimize your knowledge regarding the proper care and management of you . . . read on my friends! Read more →

San Diego Disc Herniation Treatment With Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression DRX9000

For additional information on natural solutions for healthy living, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, bulging discs, herniated discs, ruptured discs, degenerated discs, peripheral compression neuropathy, and even osteoporosis reversal utilizing the most advanced physical and regenerative medicine procedures, including True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000 in Chula Vista and San Diego, contact our offices directly at: 619-472-2225 and one of our friendly South Coast Spine Center Representatives will help you get started on your way to optimal health and pain-free living once again, . . . without needle injections, . . . without surgery . . . without pain! Read more →

Non-Surgical Treatments for Chronic and Severe Back and Neck Pain in Sunny San Diego!

For additional information on natural solutions for healthy living, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, bulging discs, herniated discs, ruptured discs, degenerated discs, peripheral compression neuropathy, and even osteoporosis reversal utilizing the most advanced physical and regenerative medicine procedures, including True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000 in Chula Vista and San Diego, contact our offices directly at: 619-472-2225 and one of our friendly South Coast Spine Center Representatives will help you get started on your way to optimal health and pain-free living once again, . . . without needle injections, . . . without surgery . . . without pain! Read more →

Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Life . . . San Diego Health Wealth!

Mental Attitude, Back Pain, Folic Acid and Pregnancy, Neck Pain Relief, Hearing Loss, Non-Surgical Spinal Disc Decompression, Gluten Free, Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients, Laser Medicine and more . . . if you read on and invest in your "Health Wealth!" Read more →

Ruptured Lumbar Disc Healed Without Surgery!

Our purpose at the South Coast Spine Center is to "Relieve Pain and Restore Lives"! That is why we do what we do to the best of our ability with decades of training and experience, using state-of-the-art technology and procedures that get results. We always love to hear about and share with others the inspirational success stories of the results that our patients achieve with our care, as it reaffirms that we are on course with our mission and purpose. Here's another one of our DRX Success Stories from our inspiring patient, Margaret Cameron! Read more →

Fitness and Happiness Connection, Health and Wellness Tips from Dr. Bruce Bell

Fitness and Happiness . . . go together like; love and marriage, horse and carriage, hand and glove, coffee and cream, ketchup and fries . . . you get the picture! But what I really mean to say is that fitness leads to, causes or results in happiness . . . in every sense, but especially when it comes to our health fitness. Hence, the content of this blog, . . . to encourage, inspire, enlighten and enrich our readers with interesting and helpful health fitness facts, tips, and truths . . . that will bring you more health fitness and happiness! Be fit . . . and "stay happy my friends!" Read on . . . Famous People Say: “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”  ~ Victor Borge Read more →

San Diego Spine Specialists Providing Non-Invasive Solutions To Chronic and Severe Disc Related Neck Pain, Back Pain and Compression Neuropathies

Starting 2017 right . . . with health and wealth wisdom from the San Diego Back Pain Blog! Make 2017 your healthiest year yet by choosing better health . . . beginning with the tips and tools you'll find in this blog!!!!!!! . . . and share it! Read more →

San Diego Non-Surgical Solutions to Disc Related Neck Pain and Back Pain

For additional information on natural solutions for healthy living, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, bulging discs, herniated discs, degenerated discs, peripheral neuropathy, and even osteoporosis reversal utilizing the most advanced physical medicine procedures, including True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000 in Chula Vista and San Diego, contact our offices directly at: 619-472-2225 and one of our friendly South Coast Spine Center Representatives will help you get started on your way to optimal health and pain-free living once again! Read more →

August 2016 San Diego Health and Wealth Wisdom From the South Coast Spine Center

For additional information on natural solutions for healthy living, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, bulging discs, herniated discs, degenerated discs, peripheral neuropathy, and even osteoporosis reversal utilizing the most advanced physical medicine procedures, including True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000 in Chula Vista and San Diego, contact our offices directly at: 619-472-2225 and one of our friendly South Coast Spine Center Representatives will help you get started on your way to optimal health and pain-free living once again! Yours in excellent health . . . through Love and Happiness, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME, CCSP® Doctor of Chiropractic Qualified Medical Evaluator Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician/Practitioner® American Academy of Spine Physicians SOUTH COAST SPINE CENTER 1750 E. PALOMAR STREET, SUITE 7 CHULA VISTA, CA 91913 TEL: 619-472-2225 FAX: 866-590-2183 www.SouthCoastSpine.com www.SanDiegoDRX.com www.XLR8Fitness.com www.ChulaVistaDRX.com www.BackPainTreatmentSanDiego.com Read more →

July Health Wealth Wisdom 2016 from the South Coast Spine Center for Neck and Back Pain Relief

For additional information on natural solutions for healthy living, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, bulging discs, herniated discs, degenerated discs, peripheral neuropathy, and even osteoporosis reversal utilizing the most advanced physical medicine procedures, including True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000 in Chula Vista and San Diego, contact our offices directly at: 619-472-2225 and one of our friendly South Coast Spine Center Representatives will help you get started on your way to optimal health and pain-free living once again! Yours in excellent health . . . through Love and Happiness, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME, CCSP® Doctor of Chiropractic Qualified Medical Evaluator Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician/Practitioner® American Academy of Spine Physicians SOUTH COAST SPINE CENTER 1750 E. PALOMAR STREET, SUITE 7 CHULA VISTA, CA 91913 TEL: 619-472-2225 FAX: 866-590-2183 www.SouthCoastSpine.com www.SanDiegoDRX.com www.XLR8Fitness.com www.ChulaVistaDRX.com www.BackPainTreatmentSanDiego.com Read more →

Happiness and Health Go Together!

Happiness has been our theme for health lately, . . . because it has been proven over and over again in the scientific literature to be an essential healing element in the human experience. Growth factors are released, micro-circulation is enhanced, brain function improved, hormones are balanced, in addition to a myriad of other health benefits which have been well documented when we experience the state of happiness. What makes you happy? How about improving your health with the decision to exercise regularly, get more sleep, make better food choices, . . . loving yourself . . . so that you can better love others! Read more →

San Diego Integrative Brain, Body, Happiness . . . Health!

Happiness . . . something we all want . . . need . . . and pursue to varying degrees through various means throughout our lives. But how many of us realize that deep, solid, true and lasting happiness begins with a mindset that is not based on "pursuing" or "getting" the happiness we want, but rather on the acceptance of a truth that can simply be accepted and received. I believe that with a little quiet time and meditation, the realization of that truth becomes clear. As we focus on our "being", our living existence, our consciousness and awareness of all that is true about us, that we can see, hear, think, feel, love, speak, give, receive, etc. . . that we have been "loved" into existence, created by a loving power who cares so deeply for us that every detail of our created existence was lovingly considered to give us these amazing minds and bodies that serve as our "homes" during our earthly sojourns. As we recognize, accept, and feel the love with which we were designed and created, we must acknowledge that we are worthy of love, designed and modeled after our loving creator. As a result, we can love ourselves by caring for our minds and bodies, applying the universal health principles that nurture spirit, mind, and body through optimal thinking, nutrition and physical care (exercise, alignment, and rest). As we feel loved and realize that we must love and care for ourselves in order to share that love with others, the side effect or result of the mindset of love is "HAPPINESS". When we become the "best version" of ourselves through the loving mindset, (feeling loved, loving ourselves and loving others) we are happy, strong, motivated and empowered to be the biggest contribution to humanity. It all starts with the mindset of "Love". Read more →

Health and Wellness Wisdom For San Diegans to Live By

Weekly Health Updates Famous People Say: “You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying to do the best you can do every day.” ~ Marian Wright Edelman Mental Attitude: Green Space May Help Students' Academic Performance. Students in high school who can gaze upon a green landscape from their classroom are better able to both cope with stress and focus on their studies than students in a windowless room or a room without a green view. The research team behind this finding hopes it will lead to policy changes in areas such as school design and recess. Landscape... Read more →

Our San Diego "Health Wealth" Nutritional eStore Is Now Online

For over 30 years we have been providing our patients with Evidence Based Nutritional and Nutriceutical guidance and products as a significant component to their healing and optimal wellness goals. To make it easier for our patients to obtain not only the products I typically recommend for condition specific issues, but also a vast array of nutriceuticals for optimal health on every level, we have partnered with the largest nutriceutical distributor on the internet, Emerson Ecologics, in opening our eStore online! Additionally, we are providing all of our patients a 10% discount on all products simply by entering our South Coast Spine Center eStore Patient Access Code: DRBELL and then registering your account on our secure eStore site to get started. Simply click the banner link below or the banner at the top of this blog page to enter our store, and let the optimal health shopping begin! Read more →

Starting 2016 Right with Health Wealth Wisdom for San Diego Living!

Starting this new year 2016 out right requires a strategy! The foundation for that strategy must be for us to experience Optimal Health on every level, starting with simple steps we can take to improve our health in even the smallest way. It may be something as simple as getting to bed earlier to get more sleep (my favorite!), or reducing our caloric intake of high glycemic index foods, quitting a bad habit, like smoking, or starting a new one, like exercising! (my most favorite!) Whatever it might be, realizing that our health is the foundation to our wellbeing and success in 2016 and beyond, recognize the absolute vital importance of taking care of yourself, so that you can be more effective and able to help others! This is your calling and your destiny! Do it! Read more →

San Diego Healthy Living Tips for the Holidays!

Every December as we enter the holiday season we are faced with many health challenges! Busy schedules are crowded with shopping, planning, decorating, family gatherings and . . . FOOD! Unfortunately it is the excess of sugars, fats and other "food-like" substances in our Holiday diets that tend to throw our systems into a panic, overload our abilities to process them, and undermine our immunity resulting in upper respiratory tract infections and the like! It doesn't have to be that way. If you want to stay clear of sickness this year, using a little self restraint to avoid over-indulging in the delicacies of the Holidays will go a long way to keeping you healthy and happy at this time of year! Read on for some vital keys to your Health Wealth! Read more →

Chula Vista Neck Pain, Back Pain, Joint Pain Solutions

Neck, Back and Joint Pain are some of the most common forms of painful conditions we experience in today's fast paced world. Multiple factors are usually involved as the source of pain, and that's why proper diagnostic testing is essential before beginning any type of treatment program. As Spine Specialists, it is paramount for us to take the "whole body" approach to proper diagnosis and treatment of spinal and joint related pain. Certain systemic conditions must be ruled out, and every potential causative factor must be explored and addressed. That is one of the foundational principles to our success here at the South Coast Spine Center, and it always will be. Symptomatic relief of pain, while important, should never be the ultimate objective in an of itself. In my 30 years of patient care I have found that pursuing optimal health through increased strength, flexibility, coordination and conditioning, with proper nutritional support, positive and healthy mental attitude, and exercise balanced with proper rest and sleep leads to optimal wellness, optimal strength and performance, and of course, "pain free optimal living". Read more →

Chula Vista Non-Surgical Back Pain Relief, With Healthy Living Tips

Good Health, Excellent Health, OPTIMAL HEALTH, Health in general is simply not something you can get from taking a pill. While pharmaceuticals are extremely important in our world for treating infectious diseases, certain life threatening illnesses and injuries, optimal health ultimately is something we cultivate with through a multifaceted approach of healthy living on a daily basis. Proper hygiene, rest, nutrition, exercise, spirituality, positive thinking, posture and structural integrity are keys to optimal health, and must be balanced through disciplined choices and prioritizing what matters most. Since it's nearly impossible to enjoy or achieve much in life without our health, we clearly recognize that our health should be our top priority, from which every other aspect of our lives will flourish. That is why it is worth your precious time to spend a few minutes reading what comes next . . . for YOUR wealth and health! Read more →

San Diego and Chula Vista Disc Degeneration, Disc Bulging, and Spinal Stenosis Relief for the Elderly

I love my work for the results of pain relief and healing we bring into the lives of precious people in our community, and from around the world. What matters most to us at the South Coast Spine Center is getting positive results of healing and resolution of pain for every patient we are able to accept for care. I admit that we can't help everyone who walks through our doors as not everyone qualifies for our care. However, everyone does receive knowledge and information that can empower them to get the help they need, even if it's outside of our offices. By far the most rewarding experience for us is when a patient qualifies for our care, enters into one of our many comprehensive, evidence based treatment programs, and begins the process of healing and pain relief that ultimately restores healthy living and joy back into their lives! Here is another example of why we do what we do. Read more →

Chula Vista's Finest Natural Medicine Doctors

"An Ounce of Prevention is Worth More Than A Pound of Cure" . . . Most of us have heard that wisdom, but how many of us apply it? If you truly want to be the "best version of you" then make the decision to make it happen today. Start now. Read the health and wealth wisdom in this blog an start making changes right away. No one will do it for you; it's all up to you! Ready, set, go . . . get healthier now! Read more →

Healthy Mind . . . Healthy Body . . . Limitless!

Have you seen the movie, "Limitless"? It's the story of how a guy who is struggling to write a book, and failing on multiple levels in his life, suddenly experiences a miraculous life change . . . when the quality of his thoughts undergo a radical transformation for the better, with a little help from a fictional (or is it?) experimental compound known as NZT48. Read more →

San Diego Health and Wellness Wisdom To Increase Your Health and Wealth!

From Power Naps for your memory, Antibiotic Resistance, Fiber for longer life, to Yoga for arthritic pain relief, this installment of Health Wealth will give you some health tips that will definitely improve your health . . . making you richer in every area of your life! Caution; reading this blog can make you Healthier . . . and Wealthier! Read more →

The Compressive Strain of Text Messaging on the Spine

Anyone who has spent any length of time in “the texting” position knows that it usually requires bending the neck forward. However, often we don’t realize the toll that it is taking upon us. That tightness in the back of the neck and/or between the shoulder blades that annoys us later in the day or early evening, the headaches that suddenly come on in the middle of the day, and possibly even the stress that sneaks up on us from “nowhere” can and might be related to the time we spend text messaging on our phones. Looking around at any restaurant or gathering area of any kind, people will be looking at their smartphones for texting, tweeting, twittering, snapchatting, instagramming, checking facebook, browsing the net, or just catching up on emails. It’s all creating a new form of “cumulative trauma” to the spine. The diagram above illustrates the type of stress we’re putting on our spines, and hopefully serves as wake-up call to adjust our posture accordingly. Read more →

Health Begins With Right Thinking

Health begins with right thinking. Correct information, positive thought patterns, understanding, wisdom, and then application through qualities of self discipline, persistence, determination consistency will lead to lasting changes for the good of your health . . . and your wealth, since they are vitally linked! Since our health is perhaps our most valuable asset, and something most of us have some control over, let's learn as much as we can about how to live better by gaining right information and then exercising the power of choice to implement it. To help you get started now, read on my friends! Read more →

Holiday Health Wisdom from the South Coast Spine Center of San Diego

For additional information on natural healthy living alternatives for the diagnosis and treatment of herniated disc related lower back pain, neck pain, joint pain, spinal stenosis, sciatica and peripheral neuropathy relief utilizing the most advanced, evidenced based physical medicine procedures, including True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the Chula Vista DRX9000 Specialists in Eastalke, Chula Vista, Otay Ranch, and all of San Diego, contact our offices directly at: 619-472-2225 and one of our friendly South Coast Spine CenterRepresentatives will help you get started on your way to optimal health and pain-free living once again! Read more →

Good Health and Good Sense for Healthy Lives and Healthy Backs

Without good health and good common sense, life can become very difficult, painful, discouraging and even downright depressing. However, sometimes just a single positive tip or word of wisdom can make all the difference in turning things around, helping us to get a little (or a lot) healthier, have less pain, greater strength, happier thoughts, more energy, clearer focus, increased productivity, and greater life satisfaction and fulfillment. That's what "Health Wealth" is all about. Relax, take 3 deep breaths and absorb the wisdom contained below to increase your Health and Wealth! Read more →

What is Gluten and Gluten Intolerance?

Gluten sensitivity or intolerance is a condition that causes a person to react after ingesting gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Gluten is an elastic protein that is found in wheat. Gluten is formed when moisture is added to flour. Gluten is commonly found in wheat, rye, barley and some oats. Gluten is what gives yeast based dough its elasticity. A gluten free item will always be wheat free, however a wheat free item may not always be gluten free. Read more →

Otay Ranch, Chula Vista, Eastlake Back Pain Relief and Optimal Health Tips from the South Coast Spine Center

One of the many things I enjoy about my work as a spine specialist is learning about new healing and healthcare developments through studying the latest research in the health sciences. I am constantly learning something new everyday from either my patients, my treatment results, or my own ongoing study of evidence based treatments, discoveries, and solutions for chronic and severe disc related lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and related conditions. It's been said that "Knowledge is power." But what we all discover is that "Knowledge Applied is Power!" Hopefully we can put to use the things we learn everyday for the benefit of ourselves and others. It is with this understanding that I share the information in this San Diego Back Pain Blog. Read on with hope and encouragement for new "applied knowledge" to increase your health wealth today! Read more →

Health Wealth and Wisdom for August 8, 2014

For additional information on natural solutions for pain relief, healthy living, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, and even osteoporosis reversal utilizing the most advanced physical medicine procedures, including True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000 in Otay Ranch, Eastlake, Chula Vista and San Diego, contact our offices directly at: 619-472-2225 and one of our friendly South Coast Spine Center Representatives will help you get started on your way to optimal health and pain-free living once again! Read more →

Chula Vista Alternative Medicine Information and Help

One of the definitions of insanity is; "To keep doing what you're doing, and expect a different result." The truth is that in order to manifest a change in our results, we must make changes in our behaviour, thinking and actions. That's why I like this quote below from Viktor Frankl, and why sometimes changing ourselves FIRST; ie. the way we think and act, is often the quickest way to manifest positive changes in our lives. If you or someone you know is suffering with chronic back or neck pain, and nothing seems to be changing, perhaps it's time to do something different, pick up the phone and call us for your FREE "Discovery Visit" and find out if you qualify for one of our advanced pain relieving, life restoring treatment options. You'll find our telephone number at the bottom of this post. Here's to a positive change in your actions that will bring a positive change in your health! Read more →

Healed from a Transligamentous Disc Extrusion

We see a wide variety of injuries and conditions here at the South Coast Spine Center. The most severe injuries are related to the intervertebral discs of the spine, ie. disc herniations, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, which typically cause debilitating, severe back and hip/leg/foot pain, or neck and shoulder/arm/hand pain. Some of these patients do not qualify for our advanced forms of physical medicine and they may require surgical intervention to obtain relief from unbearable pain. However, as surgical intervention should typically be considered as a last resort, some surgical candidates are able to qualify and receive our treatment first, before undergoing surgery. Brialonna Turner is one of those patients. She has shared her story with us and with you our readers, with the desire to instill hope for healing and relief without having to undergo the dangers of "the knife". We are elated for her recovery and are honored to have been given the privilege of serving her. If you or someone you know is suffering from the type of pain and disability experienced by Brialonna, we trust you will find her story inspiring and encouraging, giving you hope for healing and recovery. Read more →

San Diego and Chula Vista Residents of Eastlake and Otay Ranch, How Much Is Your Health Worth?

For additional information on natural alternatives for healthy living, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica and peripheral neuropathy relief utilizing the most advanced evidenced based alternative medicine protocols physical medicine procedures, including True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the Chula Vista DRX9000 Specialists in Eastalke, Otay Ranch, and all of San Diego, contact our offices directly at: 619-472-2225 and one of our friendly South Coast Spine Center Representatives will help you get started on your way to optimal health and pain-free living once again! Read more →

The South Coast Spine Center of San Diego Celebrates National Osteoporosis Month

Press Release: San Diego, CA May 1, 2014 — The South Coast Spine Center is joining with the National Osteoporosis Foundation to celebrate National Osteoporosis Month beginning on May 1. As part of the annual observance, the NOF is calling on women and men to start conversations about bone health and family history as the first step to protecting themselves and future generations from osteoporosis. Read more →

Healthy Living in Eastlake, Otay Ranch and Chula Vista

For more information on our regenerative medicine based procedures for severe lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, herniated disc, and peripheral neuropathy, and to find out if you or a loved one may qualify for our care, simply call; 619-472-2225 and ask for our complementary DRX Discovery visit. You will be asked some questions, and if you qualify, you'll be scheduled to meet with one of our spine specialists free of charge when you mention this blog. Read more →

Taking NSAIDS For "Whiplash" Associated Neck or Back Pain? Think Again . . .

There are effective nontoxic alternatives to NSAIDs in the management of chronic spinal pain. A well-respected physician who is an advocate of these alternative approaches to chronic pain management is Joseph Charles Maroon, MD. Dr. Maroon is a neurosurgeon from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Maroon specializes in painful degenerative spinal diseases, and he is also the neurosurgeon for Pro Football’s Pittsburgh Steelers. Read more →

Chula Vista Whiplash Expert Explains Importance of Proper Care for Whiplash

Whiplash is a significant connective tissue injury to the neck due to the extremely fast and powerful forces of motor vehicle collision. It often results in a "compressive ramping" effect that can cause disc injuries in the form of herniation, protrusion, annular tears, subligamentous extrusion and nerve root damage in addition to tearing of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Read more →

Eastlake Residents Find Back Pain Relief and Optimal Health at the South Coast Spine Center

Residents of Eastlake, Otay Ranch, Chula Vista, the SouthBay and all of San Diego have been finding relief of back pain, neck pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis and peripheral neuropathy without the use of drugs or surgery at the SouthCoastSpineCenter for more than 8 years now. Studies have proven that chronic pain leads to other significant health risks ranging from heart disease to depression, especially when the pain involves the back or neck. However, the really good news is that relieving pain is just the beginning of our patients' life changing journey to optimal health. Once our patients are out of pain, they are guided through a process of advanced physical rehabilitation that is unparalleled in our community. This is a result of having evidence based procedures and techniques that come from over 30 years of experience and Board Certification as a Sports Medicine Phsician and Spine Sepecialist. Our patients benefit from the most advanced Physical Medicine procedures available under one roof, combined with the knowledge, skills and experience of caring health professionals who have made "Relieving Pain and Restoring Lives" their life's mission. Here below are some helpful facts that might provide you, our readers, with the tools you need to improve your "Health Wealth" starting today! Read more →

Chula Vista Back Pain Relief and Optimal Health Tips from the South Coast Spine Center

Resolving chronic and severe lower back and neck pain is the primary focus of our practice. However, helping our patients achieve optimal health is also a vitally important part of our mission and purpose. Right thinking, adequate sleep, breaking toxic and self destructive habits, eating wisely, proper exercise in the form of stretching, balance, resistance and concentration as found in Yoga, and of course proper spinal hygiene gained from chiropractic spinal alignment and mobilization are all important components of achieving optimal health. Here are some quick "evidence based" principles that can help. Choose one or more and begin to apply it, and watch your "health wealth" grow! Read more →

Anti-Cancer Properties of Grape Seed Extract

Grape Seed Extract has been a proven super-antioxidant, utilized for tissue healing and repair, anti-aging, oxidative stress reduction, and overall optimal health for over 20 years. Recent research from the University of Colorado, published in the journal, Nutrition and Cancer has provided more proof to it's health giving attributes in fighting cancer Read more →

DRX9000 On National Network News

Portions of our treatments and procedures have been featured on major network news across the country. Here is a clip from an NBC station in Saginaw, MI. To see more major network newsclips, log onto our website by clicking here, or log onto: http://southcoastspine.com/DRX9000_Network_News_Reports.html Read more →

San Diego Neurosurgeon Confirms Healing of Herniated Cervical Disc

Successful Results at the South Coast Spine Center Confirmed by Prominent San Diego Neurosurgeon It's always our honor to help our patients recover from debilitating pain, and see their lives restored to normal. It's extra special when we are able to obtain objective confirmation from highly respected medical specialists. This South Coast Spine Center DRX Success story is confirmed by Pre and Post treatment MRI's and the in depth neurosurgical evaluation by one of San Diego's top Neurosurgeons. Please read the inspiring story of Oscar Romero and know that spine surgery can be avoided in certain cases. Read more →

San Diego Integrative Medicine News

According to a recent study, women aged 70-79 who exercise and eat healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables have a longer life expectancy than those who do not. What makes this study unique is that it looked at these two factors together. Researchers found that the women who were most physically active and had the highest fruit and vegetable consumption were 8 times more likely to survive the 5 year follow-up period than the women with the lowest rates of exercise and healthy eating. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, June 2012 Read more →

Health Wealth; San Diego Back Pain Blog

For additional information on natural solutions for healthy living, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, and even osteoporosis reversal utilizing the most advanced physical medicine procedures, including True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000 in Chula Vista and San Diego, contact our offices directly at: 619-472-2225 and one of our friendly South Coast Spine Center Representatives will help you get started on your way to optimal health and pain-free living once again! Read more →

The Female Athlete Triad: What Is It and What To Do About It

As a Board Certified CCSP® Sports Injury Doctor, I see a significant number of athletes for a wide variety of sports injuries at our offices. Stress fractures often are sustained by athletes either during competition or during training. Since osteoporosis is a significant cause of stress fractures, and our office provides effective diagnosis and non-pharmacologic treatment for BMD deficiencies like osteoporosis and osteopenia, I thought it would important to address this subject. Read more →

The Health Benefits of Cranberries; San Diego Back Pain Blog

Study Reveals How Cranberry Juice Helps Urinary Tract Infections If you've had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you've probably heard all about the home remedy: cranberry juice. For years, it was nothing but an "old wive's tale" without any scientific proof. Now, cranberry juice is widely accepted to fight the bacteria that causes UTIs... but the mechanism of exactly how it works is still not known. Read more →

Large Disc Herniation Healed With San Diego DRX9000 Treatment

I had 3 MRI’s of my low back and the last one showed a very large herniation in one of my discs. Another neurologist told me to try the DRX9000 treatment at Dr. Bell’s office before having surgery. Now (After Dr. Bell's DRX Treatment) I feel much better and stronger, especially in my legs. I feel relieved and more secure and confident knowing that my leg will not give out on me any more.I got another Mora Sagital Before DRX9000Mora Sagital After DRX9000MRI after completing my DRX treatments and the large disc herniation is GONE! I’ve told Dr. Bell’s staff to give my phone number to anyone considering this treatment at the South Coast Spine Center. I would tell them to definitely try Dr. Bell’s treatment program and to stick with it before trying surgery. - Rocio Mora, Mexicali, Mexico Read more →

Internationally Banned Food Substances That Are Allowed In The U.S.

Some might find it strange that with all of the rules and regulations here in the United States that are designed to "protect" the American public, certain chemicals and food substances that are banned in other countries are somehow allowed to be produced, marketed or sold here in the U.S. Here is one list that identifies some of these substances. If you haven't started already, you might want to start reading your food labels, and watching for these substances. Read more →