Abstract Motor vehicle accidents can place sudden and powerful forces on the body. These forces may twist, compress, stretch, or directly strike the knees, shoulders, hips, wrists, spine, and other joints. The result may be a joint trauma injury , including ligament tears, tendon injuries, cartilage damage, joint dislocations, muscle injuries, and spinal disc problems. A classic example is a “dashboard knee,” where the knee hits the dashboard, and the force may injure the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Treatment depends on the type and severity of the injury. In El Paso, a multidisciplinary approach may bring together chiropractic care, rehabilitation, medical evaluation, functional medicine, pain management, and selected regenerative treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), platelet-fibrin products (PFP), and micro-fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT). Other options may include epidural injections, trigger-point injections, shockwave therapy, and laser therapy when medically app...
Abstract Healing from a musculoskeletal injury, improving metabolic health, and managing chronic pain often require more than one treatment. A protein-forward, anti-inflammatory whole-food diet may provide important nutrients needed for muscle, connective tissue, and bone health. When appropriate, nutrition may be combined with medically supervised peptide therapy, integrative chiropractic care, functional medicine, and rehabilitation. Diet patterns such as the Mediterranean diet can provide protein, healthy fats, vegetables, fruits, fiber, and antioxidants. Some patients may also benefit from a carefully planned lower-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet. The best choice depends on the person's medical history, medications, activity level, metabolic health, and treatment goals. At Injury Medical Clinic PA in El Paso, Texas, Dr. Alexander Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CCST, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, incorporates chiropractic care, functional medicine, personal injury care, rehabilitation, and nutri...
