Catalina Medical Center: Blog

Electrical Muscle Stimulation is an exceptional way to help the body in the healing process. If there is a spasm in the back or neck muscle, this therapy is ideal for relaxing the muscle and allowing it to bounce back to its natural state rather quickly. At Catalina Medical Center, we utilize electrical muscle stimulation to alleviate nerve pain, muscle spasms, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Electrical Muscle Stimulation Devices (EMS) has been advertised to increase muscle strength. This is accomplished by placing electrodes on the skin that send a very small electrical current into the affected soft tissue injury or muscle spasm. Electrical Muscle Stimulation therapy utilizes this current in an effort to help reduce swelling, as well as inflammation and releases, trigger points that may have the muscle locked up. It does this by helping the body to release natural relievers of pain often referred to as endorphins. If you have questions or concerns regarding chiropractic care or...

Whiplash is a term used to describe neck pain that results from a sudden movement in the neck. Whiplash is frequently caused by a car accident, but can also occur from trauma in sports, or a blow to the head. When whiplash is left untreated, pain from the neck can spread to the surrounding extremities, leading to further physical damage as well as psychological symptoms of depression and anxiety. Our doctors at Catalina Medical Center want patients to be in their best shape mentally and physically, if you experience symptoms of whiplash, call us immediately. Fortunately, whiplash isn’t a life-threatening condition, but it can be problematic if not treated promptly. Whiplash may leave a person feeling dizzy and can cause shoulder pain, headaches, fatigue, and back pain. Treatment for whiplash will depend on the variety of symptoms the patient has but usually consists of hand manipulation. Spinal manipulation techniques can increase the range of motion and improve overall mobility. If yo...