Introduction Athletes, whether professionals or weekend enthusiasts, rely on more than physical training to achieve peak performance. Nutrition, recovery, and body alignment all play vital roles. A chiropractic and integrative sports diet focuses on nutrient-dense, whole foods to reduce inflammation, accelerate healing, and support both short-term performance and long-term health. Unlike generic sports nutrition plans, this approach is highly individualized. It examines the root causes of fatigue, injury, or poor recovery, rather than just treating symptoms. El Paso nurse practitioner and chiropractor Dr. Alexander Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC , applies this dual-scope strategy in his clinical practice. By combining chiropractic care, advanced imaging, functional medicine, and nutrition, he addresses musculoskeletal issues at their source. His integrative care model is not just about faster return to play—it’s about preventing long-term damage while enhancing strength, resilience, a...
Introduction: Why Energy Matters Fatigue is one of the most common complaints in modern healthcare. People often describe feeling drained, sluggish, or lacking motivation even after sleeping through the night. While caffeine, sugar, and short naps may provide temporary relief, these strategies do not address the underlying causes of low energy. Long-term vitality requires addressing the root causes of fatigue, including nervous system dysfunction, chronic stress, poor sleep, inflammation, and nutritional imbalances. Chiropractic and integrative care work together to reenergize the body by restoring balance and harmony. Spinal adjustments, targeted exercises, massage, acupuncture, nutrition, and supplementation aim to reduce nervous system interference, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, and support the body's natural healing process. This holistic approach does not mask fatigue—it transforms how the body generates and sustains energy. Research and clinical observations, ...
