A minor motor vehicle accident can feel simple at first. The car may have only light damage. You may walk away thinking, "I am fine." But the body does not always show injury right away. Delayed symptoms after a car accident are common because adrenaline, endorphins, inflammation, muscle guarding, and nerve irritation can hide pain at first. Symptoms may appear 24 to 72 hours later and, in some cases, days or even weeks after the crash. For people in El Paso, Texas, an integrative injury clinic can help connect the dots among the crash, delayed symptoms, spinal mechanics, and the body’s healing response. At Injury Medical Clinic PA, also known as Mission Plaza Injury Medical Clinic, Dr. Alexander Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, works in a multidisciplinary model that includes chiropractic care, functional medicine, rehabilitation, personal injury care, and medical oversight. Dr. Maria Guadalupe Cardenas, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician with more than 40 years of ...
Abstract As a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), and a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) with advanced certifications in functional and integrative medicine (CFMP, IFMCP), I am committed to a patient-centered approach grounded in the latest scientific evidence. In this educational post, I will guide you through my clinical decision-making process for using orthobiologics, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) , to treat common orthopedic conditions. Drawing from leading research and my own clinical observations, we will explore the specific indications for these therapies, from partial-thickness tendon tears to mild and moderate osteoarthritis. I will detail the physiological rationale for each treatment, explain the importance of an integrative approach that addresses systemic factors such as inflammation and metabolic health, and demonstrate how integ...
