Catalina Medical Center: Blog

At Catalina Medical Center, we advise our patients who have been involved in an auto accident to see us for an evaluation.  Whiplash occurs when your neck and head are forced forward and backward rapidly. The day after a car accident is when you are most likely to experience pain in your head, neck, shoulder, and back. Those are common symptoms of whiplash which is the force that moves your neck backward and forward during accidents. Chiropractors use spinal manipulation treatment to relieve pain and increase mobility in your joints. We encourage our patients to look for these symptoms of whiplash after an auto accident. These symptoms include neck pain/stiffness, lower back pain, and blurred vision, ringing in the ears, headache, shoulder pain, and nausea. Our doctors are trained in Human Biomechanics to help diagnose and treat whiplash. The benefit of chiropractic care is a pain-free approach that doesn’t involve painkillers and other medications. Our number one concern is your healt...

Self-care is necessary to remind yourself that you matter. Self-care is important to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself as it produces positive feelings while boosting your confidence and self-esteem. Most of us tend to put the needs of others before our own, which is why our doctors at Catalina Medical Center encourage patients to schedule “me-time.” If you need some suggestions for taking a break from everyday life, we hope you take advantage of these. Indulge in a massage – set aside some time to experience the complete and total bliss of a massage. It soothes both the mind and muscles, improves sleep quality, and reduces stress. Unplug – these days it seems like we’re all glued to our phones, laptops, or even both at the same time. Taking a break from social media, email, blogging, and so on can help us recharge and gives our brain the downtime it needs to work at an optimal level. Get outside – ditching the comfort of your home is a great way to improve mental and ph...

At Catalina Medical Center, a patient’s first visit will involve a few special steps so that we can get to know you and your lifestyle habits. In addition to filling out new patient forms, the most important part of your appointment will be your chiropractic examination from one of our doctors. An initial chiropractic exam will typically have three parts – a consultation, case history, and a physical examination. During the consultation, you will meet with one of our doctors to discuss your duration and frequency of symptoms, as well as your areas of pain and what makes the pain feel better or worse. Your case history will include questions about your family health problems, dietary habits, past history of other treatments and occupational history. Once our doctor is able to provide you with a diagnosis, a treatment plan will be developed from there. Being well-prepared for your appointment will ensure that the doctor has all of the needed information to provide the best possible care ...