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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo | El Paso, TX.

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You have been diagnosed with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo . This brochure is designed to help increase your understanding of this disorder and its potential treatments. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo What Is BPPV? Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder of the inner ear. People with BPPV typically experi­ence brief episodes of vertigo (dizziness) when they change the position of their head with respect to gravity. Approximately 20 percent of all vertigo is due to BPPV. What Causes BPPV? Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is thought to be due to tiny crystals, called otoconia, that have collected within a sensitive part of the inner ear. Otoconia are crystals of calcium carbonate that are normally located in a structure of the ear called the utricle. Dizziness occurs when the crystals are displaced from the utricle into the semicircular canals of the inner ear. Otoconia may become displaced when the utricle is injured, if there is an inf...
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Back Pain Specialist In El Paso, TX Chiropractor | Video

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Back Pain Specialist: Mike Melgoza is a very active person who is always engaging in physical activity, as a result, he occasionally suffers from debilitating back pain symptoms. Mike Melgoza was struggling to sleep properly due to his symptoms of back pain before receiving chiropractic care with Dr. Alex Jimenez. Mike Melgoza has already started experiencing tremendous relief from his back pain and he highly recommends Dr. Alex Jimenez as the non-surgical choice for back pain. Back Pain Specialist   Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor or miss work and it is also a leading cause of disability globally. The majority of people have back pain at least once throughout their lifetimes. Luckily, you can take steps to prevent or relieve back pain. If prevention fails, easy treatment and appropriate body mechanics frequently will heal your back in a few weeks and keep it operational for the long haul. Surgery is rarely required to treat back pain...
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Patellofemoral Syndrome? Chiropractic Relieves The Pain! | El Paso, TX.

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Patellofemoral Syndrome: As the weather warms and spring is in full swing, more and more runners are heading outside, hitting the pavement to train for upcoming races or to just step up their game after a long winter. While there are some die hard runners who don’t let even the most brutal winter stop them, most tend to retreat indoors, waiting for warmer days and a more pleasant environment. Unfortunately, increased activity can also lead to an increased risk of injury, particularly patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also known as runner’s knee. What Is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Runner’s knee is often used to describe PFPS, but runner’s knee is actually a broader term describing several different knee injuries or ailments. PFPS is a painful condition that is caused when the tissue that is between the femur (thigh bone) and the patella (kneecap) becomes inflamed or irritated. Most people will notice pain in the front portion or anterior part of the knee, but pain can b...
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Structure and Function of the Cranial Nerves in El Paso, TX

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The cranial nerves are the nerves which come out straight from the brain, including the brainstem, in comparison to the spinal nerves, which come out from sections of the spinal cord. Of those, 10 out of 12 of these cranial nerves originate in the brainstem. Cranial nerves transfer information between the brain and parts of the human body, particularly to and from areas of the head and neck. Spinal nerves exit from the spinal cord with the spinal nerve closest to the head (C1) exiting in the space above the first cervical vertebra. The cranial nerves, however, exit from the central nervous system above this region. Each cranial nerve is paired and is present on either side of the brain. Based on the definition in humans, there are twelve, sometimes thirteen, cranial nerve pairs, which have been assigned Roman numerals I-XII for identification, sometimes including cranial nerve zero as well. The numbering of the cranial nerves is based on the order in which they emerge from the ...
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Cranial Nerves: Introduction | El Paso, TX.

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Human Cranial nerves are a set of 12 paired nerves that come directly from the brain. The first two ( olfactory and optic ) come from the cerebrum, with the remaining ten come from the brain stem . The names of the these nerves relate to what function they perform and are also numerically identified in roman numerals (I-XII) . The  nerves serve in functions of smell, sight, eye movement, and feeling in the face . These  nerves also control balance, hearing, and swallowing . Cranial Nerves: Review CN I – Olfactory CN II – Optic CN III – Oculomotor CN IV – Trochlear CN V – Trigeminal CN VI – Abducens CN VII – Facial CN VIII – Vestibulocochlear CN IX – Glossopharyngeal CN X – Vagus CN XI – Accessory CN XII - Hypoglossal Location Of Nerves CN I – Olfactory CN I Clinically Lesions resulting in anosmia (loss of the sense of smell) can be caused by: Trauma to the head, especially patient’s hitting the back of their head Frontal lobe m...
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Types of Dizziness and its Causes | El Paso, TX Chiropractor

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Almost everyone can say that they've experienced a feeling of unsteadiness or a spinning/whirling sensation in their heads at one point in their lifetimes. Usually it's narrowed down to dizziness, however, dizziness is a broad term that can mean different things to different individuals. It is a prevalent complaint which can also be serious. Dizziness has no specific medical definition, but there are four common conditions which can be considered types of dizziness: Vertigo. The feeling of motion where there is no movement, as if you were spinning or your environment is whirling. Spinning/whirling yourself around and around, then abruptly stopping, can produce temporary vertigo. However, when it occurs throughout an individual's regular course of living, it could mean that there's an underlying health issue in the vestibular system of the inner ear, the body's equilibrium system which tells you which way is up or down and senses the position of your head. ...
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Cyclists Benefit With Chiropractic | El Paso, TX. 

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Cyclists: Now that summer is upon us and the chilly winds of winter are gone for at least a few months, more people are taking their fitness and recreational activities outside. Cycling is popular activity that fits both bills. It is a great way to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors, but it is also an excellent form of exercise. Cyclists Chiropractic provides excellent benefits for the cycler, whether you hit the trails on the weekend, incorporate cycling as part of your fitness regimen, or commute to work on your bike every day. Relief from Pain Faster Healing from Injuries Better Muscle Tone and Balance Improved Range of Motion Enriched Cycling Biomechanics In short, chiropractic can help make you a better cyclist and help you get the most out of your cycling. It will help keep your body aligned and balanced physically, but it also treats the whole body. That means that your chiropractor will also make nutritional recommendations and even recommend various suppleme...
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Chiropractic Benefits Those That Suffer From Migraine Headaches

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Chiropractic Benefits: If you have ever had a migraine before then you know that it is much more than a simple headache. The symptoms of a migraine can be debilitating, lasting hours and even days. According to the Migraine Research Foundation , it is the eighth most disabling disease in the world. It is estimated that 38 million people in the United States alone suffer from migraine headaches. That’s around one in every ten people. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine headaches are extremely difficult to treat and even more difficult to control. This is mainly due to the fact that doctors still don’t know exactly what causes it. This leaves it undiagnosed in many patients and often terribly under treated in those with a diagnosis. The best many doctors seem to be able to do is prescribe pain medication that has undesirable side effects in an effort to manage the symptoms. However, chiropractic has been shown in several studies to not only effectively manage...
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