Catalina Medical Center: Blog

With so many people staring down at their phones, it’s no wonder that neck pain is so common. We offer a variety of services at the Catalina Medical Center that are designed to restore a patient’s comfort and range of motion without unnecessary drugs or surgeries. But full recovery will likely involve some therapeutic exercises. We emphasize that professional testing is necessary to determine the cause of neck pain and whether exercises are appropriate. However, we find that people are likelier to come into a clinic when they have an idea of what to expect. We’ll recommend stretches to gradually increase the neck’s strength and flexibility. Some of these will probably include rotating the head, bending the neck a certain number of times, and holding poses. Patients will able to do more stretches and hold poses for longer as they heal. Stronger neck muscles will help bear the weight of the head, taking pressure off the ligaments and joints. Our chiropractors will also perform adjustment...

This National Diabetes Month, we at Redondo Beach’s Catalina Medical Center want people impacted by diabetes to know we can help ease their pain. Neuropathy, damage to nerves, is one of the most common results of high blood sugar’s interference with bodily systems. However, our practitioners are trained in whole-body methods of pain reduction that are non-addictive and minimally invasive. “Peripheral neuropathy” refers to pain, numbness, or extra sensitivity in the limbs. When related to diabetes, it is often felt first in the lower limbs, where acidic crystals accumulate. Neuropathy can also affect organ systems and cause weakening of the thigh muscles. People with high blood sugar have weaker blood vessels, which prevents them from healing quickly because it is more difficult for nutrients to reach their body parts. When people have pain in their lower limbs, they often compensate by changing their posture or gait. This puts them at greater risk for developing back pain, as their bac...