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Sports Medicine Physician in Costa Mesa | South West Health Spine & Sport
Welcome to South West Health Spine and Sport. We take an integrated approach to health care both within the office and outside the office. We use a variety of methods in working with our patients, including:
In addition, we partner with orthopedists, imaging centers, physical therapists, and other medical professionals to help facilitate the best outcomes for our patients.
At South West Health Spine & Sport, our patients come to us from LA County to San Diego County. You can find a physical therapist in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Santa Ana, San Clemente, Fountain Valley, and Huntington Beach. We are conveniently located close to John Wayne Airport, allowing patients to fly in from all over the West Coast.
Our professionals know how to unwind years of compensation patterns formed after previous injuries. Through whole-body functional assessments, centered on good posture, movement, and gentle adjustments, we've seen real turnarounds even with chronic conditions. Whether you are a pro athlete or recreational athlete, you can trust our integrated sports medicine team to get you back in action. In particular, our chiropractor in Costa Mesa uses new techniques like, Shockwave Therapy, Muscle Activation Techniques and Instrument assisted soft tissue work, to help active people heal injuries more quickly. If you need an orthopedist, we work with them a lot. The ones in our area specialize in shoulder surgery rehabilitation, knee treatments, and sports injury prevention.
Moreover, our sports medicine physician has repeatedly identified overuse injuries that traditional methods have failed to address. Creating a personalized regimen combining sports chiropractic, Muscle Activation Techniques, acupuncture, and specialized exercises helps to correct muscle imbalances and relieve pressure on the injured area.
Our mission is to provide the best sports medicine in Orange County and Southern California. Our practice is 100% word of mouth, and Dr. Zappala has been a well-known sports medicine doctor, Orange County for 36 years. We strive to provide each patient with the most up-to-date information, therapeutic techniques, and individualized care to enhance their overall patient experience. We accomplish this by accurately diagnosing patients to get to the root cause of the problem. A functional evaluation helps us achieve that, leading to a customized treatment plan that will eliminate pain and restore function in a timely manner.
What Makes Us Unique
- Our team of doctors has over 100 years of combined experience treating athletes from youth sports to professional athletes.
- We utilize the latest evidence-based treatments like Kinesio taping and shockwave therapy.
- Strength and conditioning programs, as well as home exercise prescriptions are part of every treatment plan.
- Our convenient location allows us to provide sports medicine in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and the surrounding cities in Orange County, CA.
- Patients consistently report high satisfaction scores and typically see results within 6–8 weeks of care.
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What Our Patients Say
BLAKE SUDECK
Jan 8, 2024
DR Z is the absolute MAN. Him and his team are next level and I would highly recommend anyone with any type of pain to visit DR Z. I have recommended co workers, family, and friends and everyone says the same thing... "This guy is AMAZING." Never in my life have I had a DR explain exactly to a tee what is actually wrong with me and how we are going to solve this issue, and then actually solves it for the longterm. I have been to him for back pain... hip pain... and my elbow. Every time he takes the necessary time to explain in detail how we are going to fix the issue and avoid it in the future. I am telling you DR Z is like MAGIC.
BRIAN MAURER MTB
Aug 29, 2022
Dr Zapalla is excellent. Able to quickly identify the issues, and go from there with appropriate treatment, or adjustments. I mountain bike a lot and unfortunately, the inevitable crash does happen. Dr Zapalla is able to get me back out sending.
IAN ARMSTRONG
Apr 26, 2022
Dr Zapalla has been a tremendous help to many many of my patients over the last twenty years. His knowledge, ability, professionalism, and caring has been appreciated by me and my patients. He has been an important asset to the sports medicine community in Southern California for years.
SCOTT JESSEN
Jan 31, 2020
Incredible office. Dr. Z is my whole family’s “go to” for anything related to sports nutrition. Very grateful for Dr Z and his entire team.
FRACTURED ICE
Dec 1, 2019
My lower back pain was getting worse and worse from repetitive stress, work and lifting improperly over 15 years. It got to the point where I couldn’t tie my shoes or get into and out of my car without VERY sharp pain in my spine. There was pain shooting down my leg and my knees hurt constantly. I went to Dr. Z when a concerned friend forced me to go and It was one of the best things I’ve ever done. I was skeptical of Chiropractors. Dr. Zappala made me very comfortable and after a few visits he had me nearly pain free...I was able to travel to Alaska and won a World Championship competition!! (Only a week after seeing the doctor in very bad pain!) A few follow up visits and I am pain free, happy and loving life again. Dr. Z and Dr. Ren are very professional and really know their stuff. I’m forever grateful for them.
What we do
It has always been, and will always be, about quality. We're passionate about our healthcare delivery system and strive to bring you the most up-to-date information as it relates to your health. We care deeply about all of this; our work is never done.
They are called concierges because it's not just a job - it's our passion. We want to make the experience of coming to South West Health pleasant and efficient. One that you will share with your family and friends.
You are central to what we do here at South West Health. This office is here for you and dedicated to taking care of you.
When our patients come to South West Health, they feel this sense of belonging; our office becomes a haven, a break from the worries outside; it's about healthy enjoyment at the speed of life – sometimes slow and savored, sometimes faster. Always full of humanity.
You are central to what we do here at South West Health. This office is here for you and dedicated to providing you with the best sports medicine doctors in Orange County.
We feel that we are part of a community here in Costa Mesa, and we take our responsibility and reputation very seriously. We want to help make Costa Mesa healthier, one patient at a time.
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