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Shoulder Pain Chiropractic Rehab | Video

Bobby Gomez describes how each visit with Dr. Alex Jimenez and to PUSH Fitness with Daniel Alvarado has resulted in great improvements in the stability of his shoulders as well as in the placement of his hips. Although Bobby Gomez's recovery has been progressing gradually, he discusses the tremendous changes he has experienced mentally, emotionally and physically. Bobby Gomez highly recommends Dr. Alex Jimenez as the non-surgical choice for neck and back pain, as well as shoulder and hip pain. Shoulder Pain Chiropractic Rehab Cerebral palsy (commonly known as CP) affects ordinary motion in various areas of the human body and has many degrees of severity. CP causes problems with posture, gait, muscle tone and coordination of movement. Some children with CP have coexisting conditions, such as eyesight and hearing impairment. These disorders are brought on by brain damage and aren't a direct result of cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy does not affect life expectancy. Based

Facetogenic Pain, Headaches, Neuropathic Pain And Osteoarthritis

El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alexander Jimenez takes a look at various conditions that can cause chronic pain. These include: Osteoarthritis Facetogenic pain Neuropathic pain Headaches  Abstract Arthritis pain is a complex phenomenon involving intricate neurophysiological processing at all levels of the pain pathway. The treatment options available to alleviate joint pain are fairly limited and most arthritis patients report only modest pain relief with current treatments. A better understanding of the neural mechanisms responsible for musculoskeletal pain and the identification of new targets will help in the development of future pharmacological therapies. This article reviews some of the latest research into factors which contribute to joint pain and covers areas such as cannabinoids, proteinase activated receptors, sodium channels, cytokines and transient receptor potential channels. The emerging hypothesis that osteoarthritis may have a neur

Heel Spur Treatment | Video

Heel Spur: Blanca, born and raised in El Paso, TX, has been suffering from heel spurs for about two years. As a registered nurse, her symptoms significantly affected her ability to work and her overall quality of life. Determined to improve her health, Blanca considered chiropractic care. Once she started treatment with Dr. Alex Jimenez, however, Blanca experienced tremendous relief from her heel spurs, almost instantly. Blanca highly recommends chiropractic care with Dr. Alex Jimenez as the non-surgical choice for treatment of heel spurs. Heel Spur Treatment A heel spur is a calcium residue resulting in a bony protrusion on the bottom of the heel bone. Although heel spurs are often painless, they can lead to heel pain . They are often associated with plantar fasciitis, a painful inflammation of the fibrous band of connective tissue (plantar fascia) that runs across the bottom of the foot and also connects the heel bone to the ball of the foot. Heel spurs are usually caused b

Tratamiento de Ciática Quiropráctico | Vídeo

Truide Torres recibió atención quiropráctica con la Dra. Alex Jiménez debido al dolor que experimentó a lo largo de su espalda baja, caderas y piernas. Ella fue diagnosticada con dolor en el nervio ciático, comúnmente conocida como ciática. La ciática puede ocurrir cuando los discos intervertebrales, que se encuentran a lo largo de la columna vertebral, comprimen o afectan el nervio ciático en la parte inferior de la espalda. Truide Torres experimentó un alivio tremendo de sus síntomas una vez que recibió atención quiropráctica con la Dra. Alex Jimenez y pudo regresar a sus actividades cotidianas. Truide Torres recomienda altamente la atención quiropráctica para el dolor del nervio ciático. Tratamiento de Ciática Los doctores en Quiropráctica (DC) regularmente tratan la ciática. La ciática se caracteriza por un dolor que se origina en la parte inferior de la espalda o las nalgas, que se desplaza hacia una o ambas piernas. El dolor del nervio ciático varía en intensidad y fre

Chiropractor 79936 | Video

Chiropractor 79936: Truide Torres, office manager at Injury Medical Clinic, discusses several common questions regarding what type of insurance Dr. Alex Jimenez's chiropractic care office accepts, what is the process that the staff must go through when patients are involved in an automobile accident or a work accident. Finally, Truide Torres describes what is the best route to take if the patient's personal insurance is able to cover the damages and injuries to the individual. Truide Torres encourages patients to contact Dr. Alex Jimenez's chiropractic office to discuss any matter involving their insurance and she recommends Dr. Jimenez as the non-surgical choice for neck and back pain.. Chiropractor 79936 It is important to comprehend the expenses involved in chiropractic care, exactly what your insurance policy covers, and also what your fiscal responsibilities may be. Insurance coverage for chiropractic care may depend on a variety of factors. Most plans cove

Doctor Of Chiropractic Near Me | Video

Doctor of Chiropractic Near Me: Mike Melgoza is an active individual who engages in a variety of strenuous physical activities on a regular basis, as a result, however, he began to experience chronic pain symptoms due to improper technique and repetitive movements. Although Mike Melgoza works out of town, he visits Dr. Alex Jimenez every time he begins to experience pain to receive chiropractic care . Mike Melgoza recommends Dr. Alex Jimenez as the non-surgical choice for chronic pain. Mike Melgoza trusts Dr. Jimenez to care for his health. Doctor Of Chiropractic Near Me Before you go to a chiropractor to deal with your chronic pain symptoms, it's important to understand what exactly is causing your pain. Your physician will perform a physical exam as well as some tests to help them diagnose the source of the patient's pain. As soon as you're diagnosed with a pain illness, your chiropractor will create a treatment program. Your treatment plan may include spinal m

Chiropractor Near Me | Video

Chiropractor Near Me: Due to his previous back injury history, George Lara suffered a recent back injury which he was unfortunately unable to recover from through traditional treatment. That's when the VA recommended him to seek chiropractic care with Dr. Alex Jimenez, ultimately changing his quality of life. George Lara had degenerative disc disease, or DDD, and sciatic nerve pain before receiving treatment with Dr. Alex Jimenez. George Lara describes how much his life has improved with chiropractic care and he's grateful of the services and care he received. George Lara recommends Dr. Alex Jimenez as the non-surgical choice for back pain, among other spine health issues. Chiropractor Near Me Chiropractic care is a means to diagnose and treat health problems that affect the nerves, muscles, bones, and joints of the body. A healthcare provider who supplies chiropractic care is known as a chiropractor. Adjustment of the spine, known as manipulation, is the basis of ca

Mattress Shopping? What To Know

Getting a good night’s sleep is absolutely integral to good spinal health. Sometimes, though that isn’t possible. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 92 percent of people believe that a  comfortable mattress is important for good, restful sleep . A bad mattress, or one that is old, or one that is simply wrong for your body can contribute to sleep deprivation, lower back pain, headaches, stiff neck, and anxiety and depression. With so much at stake, it’s easy to see just how important it is to select a good mattress. Ask About How The Mattress Is Made Learn about the construction  and what the different components mean for your comfort. Different mattresses have different coils and they are arranged differently. The padding can vary in thickness. The depth can range from 7 inches to 18 inches on the average. Understanding the various components can make it easier for you to find the one that is right for you. Look For Comfort, As Well As, Support A good mattress is c

Rest Helps Restore Spinal Health

You try to do all the right things when it comes to taking care of your spine . You lift the right way, exercise, practice good posture, stretch, drink plenty of water, and take frequent breaks to walk around if you are seated for an extended period of time. Those are all excellent habits to keep, but there is something else that you should be doing – and it is one of the most overlooked and undervalued health practices. Rest! Running On Empty: The Silent Epidemic Stress can do severe damage to your emotional and mental health, but it can also hurt your body as well. Many people carry stress in their lower backs which means that when stress goes up it can result in lower back pain. It can also make you more sensitive to pain. It is estimated that 66 percent of all doctor visits have a stress related component . What’s more, 50 percent of people who suffer from stress rate it as moderate to high. We live in a culture that makes it commonplace to run on empty. The problem with th

Organic Food Vs. Conventional Food

Many supermarkets have started offering their shoppers a choice in produce: organic or conventionally farmed. This can leave many wondering just what the difference is. The truth is, both foods taste the same – or very close. Both have the same vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, so what is the big difference? It comes down to two major areas: safety and nutrition . That is what consumers need to understand when they are trying to make a decision on whether to purchase foods that have been conventionally farmed, or foods that are natural. What Is “Organic”? This is a misused word but the true meaning is that the term refers to how food is grown and processed. Organic farming is intended to encourage water and soil conservation as well as reduce pollution. This type of farming does not use chemicals for controlling weeds, eliminating insects, or fertilizing. Most of the methods are completely natural. For instance, a farmer may use natural fertilizers to enrich the soi

Cerebrovascular Disorders

Cerebrovascular disease is a designated group of conditions that can lead to cerebrovascular event/s, i.e. stroke . These events affect the blood supply and vessels to the brain. With a  blockage, malformation, or hemorrhage  happens, this prevents brain cells from getting enough oxygen, which can cause brain damage. Cerebrovascular diseases can develop in different ways. These include deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and atherosclerosis . Types of cerebrovascular disease: Stroke, transient ischemic attack , aneurysms, and vascular malformations. In the U.S. cerebrovascular disease is the fifth most common cause of death. Cerebrovascular Disorders The Brain Makes up ~2% of the body weight Accounts for ~10% of the body’s oxygen use Accounts for ~20% of the body’s glucose use Receives ~20% of the cardiac output Per minute, requires ~50-80cc of blood per 100g of grey matter brain tissue and ~17-40cc of blood per 100g of white matter If blood supply to the brain is <15cc

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The information herein is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional, licensed physician, and is not medical advice. We encourage you to make your own health care decisions based on your research and partnership with a qualified health care professional. Our information scope is limited to chiropractic, musculoskeletal, physical medicines, wellness, sensitive health issues, functional medicine articles, topics, and discussions. We provide and present clinical collaboration with specialists from a wide array of disciplines. Each specialist is governed by their professional scope of practice and their jurisdiction of licensure. We use functional health & wellness protocols to treat and support care for the injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Our videos, posts, topics, subjects, and insights cover clinical matters, issues, and topics that relate to and support, directly or indirectly, our clinical scope of practice.* Our office has made a reasonable attempt to provide supportive citations and has identified the relevant research study or studies supporting our posts. We provide copies of supporting research studies available to regulatory boards and the public upon request. We understand that we cover matters that require an additional explanation of how it may assist in a particular care plan or treatment protocol; therefore, to further discuss the subject matter above, please feel free to contact us. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST, IFMCP*, CIFM*, ATN* email: coach@elpasofunctionalmedicine.com phone: 915-850-0900 Licensed in: Texas & New Mexico*