Catalina Medical Center: Blog

After a while people put unnecessary strain on their back that can increase back pain by up to 50%. At Catalina Medical Center, we encourage our patients who are dealing with back pain to seek chiropractic care for pain relief. Spinal adjustments realign your back and provide pain relief to your lower back. When possible, we encourage our patients who sit for long periods of time to get up and stretch every half hour to keep your back loose and your muscles from tightening up. We recommend that our patients sit up straight with their backs to the chair and not slouching. Your health is the most important thing to us, which is why we encourage our patients to exercise to exercise daily and work on having better posture. Avoiding unnecessary stretch on your back goes a long to keeping you feeling healthy. For more information please visit our website at www.catalinamedical.com or give us a call at 310-378-7246. Dr. Richard Cohen, we are located at 1919 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, Cal

While our doctors at Catalina Medical Center specialize in treating your entire body with various spinal adjustments to heal, one of the keys to your body healing is a healthy, nutritious diet. Your body relies on food for energy and muscle gain which all affects your body’s ability to function at a high level. A balanced amount of essential nutrients such as fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates ensure that your body is having proper digestion and regulating itself. The more fruits and vegetables your body gets, the better it will feel. A poor diet increases your chances of developing diabetes and heart disease which limit you physically. Proper nutrition aids your bodies in healing and running like a well-oiled machine. The balance of a proper diet, exercise, rest, and spinal adjustments puts you on a path to good health and feeling great. If you have any questions about nutritious diets to follow, please give us a call. For more information please visit our website a

Degenerative Disc Disease is less of a disease and more of a byproduct of aging. As we grow older, our bodies naturally begin to wear down. The spinal discs protect the vertebrae from everyday wear and tear. Once they weaken you can experience problems like bulging and herniated discs, osteoarthritis, and spinal stenosis. Drs. Richard Cohen, Rob Josefsson, and Paul Newhouse work with you to relieve any painful symptoms. To learn more, contact our office in Redondo Beach, CA.   Any noticeable symptoms depend entirely on the patient. The biggest factor is the severity of the condition. Some patients don’t even notice that they have it. Pain is noted in the back or neck, wherever the affected disc is located. It can even spread through the arms, legs, and buttocks. Overall, pain levels range from mild to severe.   As mentioned, the biggest cause of degenerative disc disease is aging. Discs naturally lose fluid, making them stiffer and smaller. Everyday use leaves a toll. Repeated physical