Nexstep Coastal Spine and Pain Center

I have been working with Dr. Muenz since the day he came into my life over a year ago. Having previously had both my hips replaced several years ago, I was having pain that was as severe as the bone on bone pain I had endured prior to the replacements. Any one who has experienced this knows what I'm talking about. I could not find an Ortho that would see me as I discovered that Orthos do not work on another doctors work. I was suffering in pain and eating Motrin like candy figuring that this was my fate.
I went in for a regular appointment at my PCP and I must have been just radiating pain as the new doctor on board (Dr. Muenz) asked me a couple of questions then told me it will probably hurt as he put his finger right on the source of the pain. To make a long story short, a couple of appointments and injections later it was like I had a new lease on life. I do believe that it was the Man Upstairs that guided me to him or him to me, (whatever) and made my life doable again. Their aren't enough stars to give to this practice in general and Dr. Muenz in particular. Every Sunday I pray in thankfulness for the association that brought a skilled physician and a patient in dire need of treatment together.

Let me share right off the bat, this is not the place to go if you’re looking for opioid treatment solely. If you come in telling them what you want, it will go south. They are doctors, good ones too, but you have to hear them out first. They do make you sign a contract, for your own safety, which includes bringing your medication bottles and making sure YOU refill your medication on time. They have signs all over the office stating refill requests will not be authorized over the phone, it is your job at the appointment to tell the Doc you need a refill. They won’t “let you go into withdrawal”, they know withdrawal will happen if you are negligent on your medication, but they want you to have responsibility. It’s only pain and suffering if you allow it to end up that way. If you abuse your medication, they will know, and consequences will follow. This is not a pill mill, come here for pain treatment, and realize it may not look like what you were hoping for, but if you have real pain, it should be easy to come in and start the path to relief. The doctors here will take care of you.

I’ve been going here for years, and originally had Dr.Muenz. He is an intelligent guy, but as the other reviews have said, he is tough in a non compassionate sense. The first 1.5 years I saw him every month, but one day it changed and he had a hurtful opposite opinion of something I was suffering with. To be argued with over real physical suffering from a med he prescribed was hard. This caused me to seek treatment by another doctor on the team. Mind you, he’s cool and definitely has great relationships with some patients, our personalities no longer meshed towards the end. He certainly doesn’t like to be questioned, and on this field, patients need to be able to advocate for themselves. He’s old school in many ways. When I met Todd Wurtz NP, he was kind, exciting, and honest. He has fought for me, contacted other medical professionals, scheduled procedures and lab work, all to better figure out my many chronic illnesses and comorbidities. If I’m not feeling right, Todd will work tirelessly to figure it out. The best part, is he has a holistic side to him, and has recommended yoga, meditation, transcendental meditation and more. He will prescribe medication if needed, but that’s just a band aid. His holistic suggestions are wonderful and work if you apply yourself. I am in pain 24/7, especially now after I was hit and totaled by a semi truck. I carry more pain than ever, but Todd always asks what he can do for me, and has equal respect for me as I have for him. He’s different, and if you request him, you’ll soon find out what I mean.

This place will help you, if you are open to different kinds of treatment. They will work hard for you, and provide as many options as they have available that may ease or treat your pain. I suggest coming in the morning, as the afternoon has a completely full waiting area after lunch. Be prepared to wait, as this is not an in and out type of place. If you’re looking for relief, give them a try. If you follow their guidelines, you can’t go wrong. Special Thanks to the staff at NexStep, you are all rockstars!

Nexstep Coastal Spin and Pain Center is a wonderful practice of caring nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals. I was introduced to them by a friend, and have been so pleased with my experiences there that I had to write a quick review. I have been seeing them for months now, and every appointment has been a pleasure. They are always on time and take their practice very seriously. They treat you as a patient, not a number and you can feel how much they truly do care. I know it's difficult to find a good medical practice, but you can be assured this is truly one of the genuinely good ones. They are not a pill mill, so if that is what you are looking for, look elsewhere. That is not to say they don't prescribe medication if you need it, but they never overprescribe and they check and count your pills at every appointment. This may seem like an intrusion, but it is in their and your best interest that they keep track of how you are doing with following the dosage instructions. If you need a dose increase, call and ask...don't just take more. Also, if you are there for their buprenorphine/Suboxone treatment, you will be urine tested every time, so please don't go there if you are not willing to play by the rules. They are only there to help you, not enable you to make bad decisions. If you do make a mistake, be honest with them and most likely they will give you another chance because they know no one is perfect, especially when it comes to addiction. If you are looking for a high quality healthcare practice, this may be just the one for you...I know it is for me and many of my friends whom I recommended them to in the past. Regards, Greg

I could never recommend a better pain management office. First thing the doctor (who I must admit is one of my favorite and highly true and extremely thorough. ) he ran a very thorough blood panel on me and was the first person to recheck me for Epstein Barr since 15 years ago. He's a rhuematologist also which greatly helps me since I have auto immune disorders and loads of arthritis at only 39. He's saved me from going under the knife as my last ditch effort to stop my pain. We are doing non permanent and very effective treatments called ablation of the spinal nerves where the pain comes from. He and his staff will fight for you to get the insurance to cover procedures. I'm so grateful for the whole staff!