Getting sidelined by a sports injury can feel like the end of your active life. Whether it’s a strained knee, a torn rotator cuff, or chronic back pain that just won’t quit, many athletes are told surgery is their only option.

At California Sports & Spine Institute (CSSI), we’re here to tell you: there’s another way.

Our approach focuses on non-surgical, functional, and regenerative treatments designed to help you recover faster, rebuild strength, and return to the court, the field, the track—wherever your sport takes you.

Why You Shouldn’t Rush into Surgery

Surgery can be invasive, expensive, and come with long recovery periods and potential complications. For many sports-related injuries, you don’t need to go under the knife to heal effectively. In fact, early surgery isn’t always the best answer—especially for issues like:

Rotator cuff tendinitis or partial tears

Meniscus or ACL sprains

Tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow

Achilles tendonitis

Chronic low back or neck pain

The key is early intervention with the right tools.

The CSSI Way: Healing Smarter, Not Harder

At CSSI, we combine cutting-edge diagnostic tools, targeted treatments, and functional rehab to help you heal from the inside out.

Step 1: Pinpoint the Problem

We don’t guess—we test. Using advanced imaging and physical evaluations, we locate the exact source of your pain, whether it’s a tendon, joint, nerve, or something deeper.

Step 2: Regenerative Medicine That Works

Your body has the power to heal—it just needs the right environment. We offer:

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

Stem Cell Therapies (BMAC, amniotic, or adipose-derived)

These non-surgical options help repair damaged tissue and reduce inflammation, so you can recover naturally—without stitches or scalpels.

Step 3: Injections with Precision

For more immediate relief, we use image-guided therapeutic injections:

Cortisone (when appropriate)

Nerve blocks

Trigger point injections

Joint injections (shoulders, knees, hips, etc.)

These allow for faster pain relief and restore range of motion so you can start moving again.

Step 4: Personalized Rehab & Return-to-Sport Plan

Rehab isn’t one-size-fits-all. We work with you to rebuild strength, flexibility, and coordination through custom movement training—designed to get you back in action while protecting against reinjury.

Real Recovery. Real Results.

Whether you’re a recreational runner, a former college athlete, or just want to get back to playing pickup basketball without wincing every time you jump—you deserve a recovery plan that works for your lifestyle.

At CSSI, our patients go from “I guess my playing days are over” to “When’s the next game?”

You’re Closer Than You Think to a Comeback

If pain has kept you benched, it’s time to get back on your feet—with a treatment plan built around healing, not just managing symptoms.

📍 CSSI offers care at three convenient locations: Arcadia, Glendale, and Palmdale

📞 Call us today at (818) 338-6860 or (626) 460-1096

💻 Prefer remote care? Ask about telemedicine appointments

Don’t settle for sitting on the sidelines. Let CSSI help you move from couch to court—without surgery.