George Lara, now a retired construction contractor, experienced a back injury 20 years ago which affected his original state of well-being. Although he was promptly treated at the time of the incident, Mr. Lara suffered another back injury which manifested into sciatic nerve pain. George Lara had been greatly affected by his back injury, fortunately, he found Dr. Alex Jimenez, a back pain specialist, who restored his quality of life. Mr. Lara expresses his gratitude towards Dr. Alex Jimenez's services and he greatly recommends chiropractic care as the non-surgical choice for alleviating back pain and sciatica. Sciatic nerve pain  is a medical condition characterized by radiating pain down the leg from the lower back. Onset is often sudden following tasks like heavy lifting, even though slow onset may also occur. Normally, symptoms are only on one side of the body. Certain triggers, however, could lead to pain on both sides. Weakness or numbness may occur in a variety of are

Migraine headaches have been considered to be one of the most frustrating ailments when compared to other common health issues. Generally triggered by stress, the symptoms of migraines, including the debilitating head pain, sensitivity to light and sound as well as the nausea, can tremendously affect a migraineur's quality of life. However, research studies have found that chiropractic care can help reduce the frequency and the severity of your migraine pain. Many healthcare professionals have demonstrated that a spinal misalignment, or subluxation, may be the source of migraine headache pain. The purpose of the article below is to demonstrate the outcome measures of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy for migraine. Chiropractic Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Migraine: a Three‐Armed, Single‐Blinded, Placebo, Randomized Controlled Trial Abstract Background and purpose: To investigate the efficacy of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (CSMT) for migraineurs

Chiropractic Helps: Tendonitis is a condition that occurs when a tendon that connects bone to muscle is injured, overused, or used improperly. The result is inflammation, pain and sometimes swelling. In the case of an injury where the tendon is stressed to otherwise injured, soft tissue around the area may also become involved. Each year more than 4 million people in the U.S. seek medical treatment for symptoms of tendonitis . Common types of tendonitis include runner’s knee, tennis elbow, and pitcher’s shoulder. However, other tendons in the body can also experience tendonitis symptoms. The Achilles tendon, ankle, wrist, and even fingers can all become inflamed from the condition. Often a primary care physician diagnoses the injury, but once there is a definitive diagnosis, the best treatment is one that is natural and holistic. Chiropractic care is an outstanding choice for treatment. Chiropractic Helps: Thorough Healing Tendonitis often recurs in many people. This is due

Migraine headache pain can be characterized as a throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation of varying intensity, which is generally accompanied by nausea as well as extreme sensitivity to light and sound. According to the American Migraine Association, migraines affect about 36 million Americans, or approximately 12 percent of the population in the United States. Because the symptoms can often become very debilitating, many migraine sufferers will have tried everything to attempt to relieve their headache pain, including avoiding triggers and using drugs and/or medications to reduce the symptoms. However, research studies have found that one alternative treatment option can greatly benefit migraineurs: chiropractic care. Chiropractor Treating Migraine Pain Chiropractic care is a safe and effective alternative treatment option which focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a variety of injuries and/or conditions associated with the musculoskeletal and nervous system.

Volleyball Injury: James Hill is a school teacher and father of two older sons and his youngest daughter Madison Hill. As a part of an athletic family, Madison has been involved in sports since a young age, however, she experienced many injuries as a result. Fortunately, James Hill and his daughter Madison Hill met Dr. Alex Jimenez and he's helped her get back up on her feet ever since. They both have learned to believe in chiropractic care due to Dr. Alex Jimenez's innovative treatment methods and techniques. Mr. Hill expresses how much Dr. Alex Jimenez's knowledge in sports injury treatment has expanded his overall understanding of the human body's recovery process. After Madison suffered a recent ankle sprain, she was immediately reassured by Dr. Alex Jimenez regarding how much faster she could return-to-play with chiropractic care. James Hill and Madison Hill highly recommend Dr. Alex Jimenez and his staff as the non-surgical choice for volleyball sports injurie

Chiropractic care is extremely beneficial for many different conditions; some obvious while others are more obscure. Structural issues that affect the knees are often very responsive to chiropractic treatment. In the case of chondromalacia patellae and other knee problems, it has proven to reduce pain and help improve the condition considerably, providing the patient with increased mobility and flexibility. Chondromalacia Patellae (aka Runner’s Knee) Approximately 40 percent of injuries that runners experience are knee injuries . These injuries fall under the umbrella term of “runner’s knee.” This includes chondromalacia patellae which may also be referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFMS). Other runner’s knee injuries include iliotibial band syndrome, and plica syndrome. Chondromalacia patellae is one of the more common forms of runner’s knee, along with PFMS. Rest and ice are typical remedies, but when that doesn’t work or when the pain and mobility difficulties ret

Leg Length: One side of the human body doesn't necessarily match the other perfectly. In fact, there is almost always a tiny disparity of size and length in a person's hands, feet, arms, and legs. Think about it, a ring may fit on one hand but be tight on the other, a shoe may feel loose on one foot but be comfortably worn on the other. Most of the time these slight discrepancies in size are normal and have no bearing on an individual's well-being. Leg Length Inequality, Unfortunately, Is The Exception According to the American Chiropractic Association , a study found 75% of subjects who suffered from lower back pain had legs that were slightly different lengths (5 millimeters or more). This condition is called Short Leg Syndrome , and causes a variety of issues for its sufferers. The symptoms can be quite severe, depending on the degree of difference in the leg length. The premise of this condition is that the leg length inequality disrupts the body's entire

A migraine is a neurological condition commonly characterized by an intense, debilitating headache . Approximately 12 percent of the population in the United States suffers from migraines. Other symptoms may include: nausea, vomiting, difficulty speaking, numbness or tingling, and sensitivity to light and sound. Several factors can trigger a migraine. These include: stress , lack of food or sleep, exposure to light, hormonal changes in women and anxiety. Although healthcare professionals have yet to understand the true source of migraines, doctors of chiropractic have concluded that a spinal misalignment, or subluxation, may be associated with different types of headaches. The purpose of the following article is to demonstrate the results of a case of chronic migraine remission after a 72-year-old woman with a 60-year history of migraine headaches received chiropractic care. A Case of Chronic Migraine Remission After Chiropractic Care Abstract Objective: To present a c