San Diego Back Pain Blog!

Relieving Pain and Restoring Lives in San Diego . . . It's What We Do!

Successful results are what matter most to us. That is why we focus on helping our patients achieve the best outcomes possible with state-of-the art Physical and Chiropractic Medicine, (MyoVision EMG, DRX True Decompression, IQ Chip Instrument Adjusting, Board Certified Sports Medicine), advanced/cutting edge Photo-Medicine (Therapeutic Laser Medicine), target focused high-end physical rehabilitation, (Power Plates, SciFit, TrueStretch, Life Fitness Core) and evidence based Nutriceutical Protocols for pain relief, healing and non-invasive regenerative medicine outcomes! Here is another of the many examples of South Coast Spine Center Success from one of our own patients. 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 NFL's Greatest Player Ever . . . Helped Tremendously by Chiropractic Care!

Jerry Rice, recognized as the greatest player in NFL history, also happens to be one of the greatest proponents of Chiropractic care. Watch this video to hear what he has to say about his personal experience with Chiropractic medicine during and after his amazing NFL career! Read more →

"Out Cold" The Real Danger of Concussions

The hottest topic in sports medicine today is Concussion. Here's an excellent graphic that sums up some of the more important things to consider regarding this serious condition. Read more →

Concussion Guidelines and Second Impact Syndrome

New research from a July 2012 published study from the Journal Of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy again demonstrates that concussions are too often “under-diagnosed” in high school football players. This study reported the following startling statistics: "The results of the present study suggest that when using a multifaceted assessment in the asymp­tomatic athlete, 71.1% of those tested had neurocognitive impairments and/or bal­ance deficits that may be associated with concussion." Read more →

Start Exercising Today!

As Americans, we are blessed with an “over-abundance” of many good things. However, as the saying goes, “Too much of a good thing is not good!” That would certainly apply when it comes to excessive consumption of food, especially the “comfort” foods; yes . . . the ones that are loaded with sugars and fats! Have you also noticed the inverse relationship between food consumption to exercise motivation? What’s up with that? You would think that the more “fuel” we have available, the more desire we would have to burn it! Since that isn’t usually the case, what can we do to get our required dose of daily exercise? I have good news! Read more →

PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS CHALLENGE . . . TAKE IT . . . AND GET FIT!

So, in the quest for physical fitness, where, when and how does one start to get physically fit? The answers are easy; 1] Wherever you can, 2] Now (or as soon as you can), and 3] How ever you can. Here are a few great suggestions for both adults and kids on how to get started with a new physical fitness oriented lifestyle. This information was gleaned from the President’s Challenge website at: www.presidentschallenge.org where we encourage you to go to find a wealth of information on how to become “the best version of YOU!”. Read more →

Your Health Is A National Priority!

Since 1983, the month of May has been recognized in the United States as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. As obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the US, affecting over 72 million Americans, and with nearly 1/3 of American children and 2/3 of American adults being either overweight or obese, there is no better time for increasing awareness and inspiring Americans to take action in reclaiming their health and wellness! Here at the South Coast Spine Center of San Diego, we are strongly committed to helping our community and our country to make the required changes to improve their physical fitness and health through proper exercise, nutrition and responsible, natural health care. Read more →

Another Chula Vista DRX Success Story . . . From The South Coast Spine Center!

One of the greatest rewards from my line of work as a spine and sports physician is the joy and satisfaction of seeing my patients being relieved of debilitating and often crippling pain, experiencing full healing and recovery, and resuming joyful life activities . . . like Superbike Motorcycle Racing/Riding! (for instance) Read more . . . Read more →

Ice Or Heat? How To Apply Them (cont.)

Diagnosing and treating accident and sports related musculoskeletal injuries on a daily basis for the last 27 years has given me a fairly comprehensive perspective on the benefits of using ice and/or heat for the various types of injuries sustained by my patients. In my previous blog on the subject I addressed the “Whys” behind using either ice or heat for injuries. Today’s blog is about the “How to’s” of applying them. Read more →

Ice or Heat; What Is Best for Injuries?

As a sports injury specialist, I am often asked, “How do you know when to use ice and when to use heat on an injury, whether it be from a sporting activity or an accidental trauma?” Most athletes have learned to apply ice to an acute (recent) injury, like a sprained ankle or wrist, but many of our patients, athletes included, wonder when it’s appropriate to apply heat. The following guidelines will help you sort it out. Read more →

Power Plate 2011 Year In Review

From World Champion Athletes and Pro Sports Teams to some of the world's most famous celebrities, Power Plate is changing the way athletes and patients alike train and rehabilitate from injuries. Discover the Difference firsthand here in Chula Vista, San Diego at XLR8 Fitness, located within the South Coast Spine Center in Otay Ranch! Call today for your "Discovery Visit" and Discover the Difference the advanced technology of the Power Plate can make in your life today! Call 619-472-2225 and "Set Your Workout to Vibe". Read more →

Concussion, More Common Than Thought

Concussion is defined as: an immediate and transient loss of neuronal function secondary to trauma. It's important to realize that concussion often goes unrecognized in adolescent sporting activities due to a lack of understanding of what constitutes a concussion. Concussion is not confined to just "getting knocked out" or losing consciousness, although that is the most prominent feature of a severe head trauma. Concussions are actually more frequently sustained (85% of the time) without a loss of consciousness. So here is a simpler definition of what is meant by a "loss of neuronal function secondary to trauma". Read more →

San Diego's Authorized Training Center For Power Plate Academy Certification

The South Coast Spine Center of San Diego Has Recently Been Named as the San Diego Authorized Training Center For Power Plate. Clinic Director, Dr. Bruce Bell, having developed successful treatment protocols for Osteoporosis Reversal, Fibromyalgia, Plantar Fascitis and Belly Fat Reduction will be teaching his protocols to physicians who are interested in the medical and rehabilitative therapeutic benefits of the Power Plate. He has expanded the services of the South Coast Spine Center to include the Power Plate Academy called, "XLR8Fitness" which will provide patients and athletes with Power Plate training needed to "XLR8" their fitness goals, helping them to acheive them faster than ever. Call the center for more information at: 619-271-2395 Read more →

ENHANCING PHYSICAL REHAB AT THE SOUTH COAST SPINE CENTER WITH THE "TRUE" STRETCH CAGE!

As I often explain to my patients at the South Coast Spine Center, Strength and Flexibility are 2 of the top key components to maximum musculoskeletal integrity and function. Proper stretching improves circulation of blood and lymph, decreases risk of musculoskeltal injury, enhances muscular strength and performance, improves musculoligementous, musculotendinous and joint biomechanical function, and improves athletic and general human performance overall. Read more →

DRX9000: Treatment of Choice for Competitive Athletes!

Triathlete Coments On South Coast Spine Center, Dr. Bell, and his DRX9000 Treatment: "I’m a 34 year old Triathlete so I thought running thru the pain was normal, but it began to get to the point where I couldn’t even play around with my 3 year old son, it was too painful to do, it put me in a bad mood, and worse mood even because I couldn’t sleep more than 2 hours without having to change position and 6 pillows around my body. One of these nights I got up and searched the web for a quick answer. There are a lot of gimmicks out there so I approached this with caution and a lot of skepticism." "I quickly got to know Dr. Bell and his staff, they are a down to earth family with high moral values, really nice people. The treatment center and ambiance makes you feel right at home and you can even watch some movies while you’re there. Nothing is painful and you are well attended, it is actually quite comfy and after a couple of sessions you start to feel the difference. First thing I noticed is that I could put my shoes on without pain or having to sit down." Continue reading our blog to discover the "life changing" results. Read more →

GRAND OPENING OF B2BE SPORTS AND WELLNESS! The Finest Health Club in San Diego!

Check out the finest health, fitness, sports and wellness in all of San Diego! B2Be Sports and Wellness is Having their Grand Opening this Saturday at their brand new location in Eastlake, Chula Vista. Celebrity Appearances, Free Food and Drinks, Membership Specials, and Class Demonstrations are just a few of the reaso...ns to come! Come join San Diego's Excitement at B2Be's Grand Opening Celebration this Saturday, 4/10/10, 5-10pm! Come Feel the Difference! Read more →