Abstract In this educational post, I walk you through how our multidisciplinary team evaluates and treats complex shoulder pain using modern ultrasound-guided procedures, regenerative biologics, functional rehabilitation strategies, and integrative chiropractic care. As Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST, I present current evidence from leading researchers and detail how we apply those findings at Injury Medical Clinic PA (Mission Plaza Injury Medical Clinic) in El Paso, Texas. With medical direction by Dr. Maria Guadalupe Cardenas, MD (Board Certified in Internal Medicine, NPI #1164426749, Texas MD License #J2933), our model bridges chiropractic, internal medicine, functional medicine, personal injury care, and rehabilitation. You will learn how we use ultrasound to map shoulder anatomy in real time, why we select specific injection planes and biologics (including PRP), how we block sensory nerves judiciously, and how we pair these with neuromuscular re-educati...
The "100 Deadliest Days" is the summer period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For families in El Paso, Texas, this time matters because more teen drivers are on the road, more families are traveling, and more people are driving late at night. Across the nation, fatal crashes involving teen drivers rise during this window. AAA reports that from 2019 to 2023, more than 30% of deaths in crashes involving teen drivers happened during these summer days (AAA Newsroom, 2025). This does not mean every teen driver is unsafe. It means summer creates more risk. School is out. Routines change. Teens may drive to work, sports, social events, gyms, summer programs, or family trips. In El Paso, they may also drive long distances on I-10, Loop 375, Montana Avenue, Mesa Street, or roads leading toward Las Cruces, Ruidoso, White Sands, or other regional destinations. The good news is that many summer crashes can be prevented with planning, clear rules, and early medical care after an accid...
