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Injury Medical Chiropractic Clinic & *Car Accident Injuries* El Paso, Texas (2019)

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Manuel Lozano was unable to participate in family responsibilities after he was involved in an auto accident. Mr. Lozano suffered whiplash and the symptoms took hold and turned his life upside down. That's when El Paso, Chiropractor Dr. Alexander Jimenez got involved. Dr. Jimenez treated and restored Mr. Lozano to top health and wellness. Mr. Lozano recommends Injury Medical Chiropractor Dr. Jimenez for  car accident injuries . El Paso Injury Chiropractic Clinic We are blessed to present to you  El Paso’s Premier Wellness & Injury Care Clinic . Our services are specialized and focused on injuries and the complete recovery process.  Our areas of practice include   Wellness & Nutrition , Chronic Pain,  Personal Injury ,  Auto Accident Care, Work Injuries , Back Injury, Low  Back Pain , Neck Pain, Migraine Treatment, Sports Injuries,  Severe Sciatica , Scoliosis, Complex Herniated Discs,  Fibromyalgia , Chronic ...
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Functional Medicine for Sciatica

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Sciatica can cause pain, discomfort, tingling sensations and numbness along the entire length of the sciatic nerve. Also known as sciatic nerve pain, is a collection of symptoms caused by a variety of health issues. Many people will turn to the use of drugs and/or medications as well as surgery to treat sciatica, however, research studies have demonstrated that functional medicine can help improve sciatic nerve pain. As a matter of fact, a 2010 research study published in the Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapies demonstrated that approximately 60 percent of patients with sciatica benefited from alternative treatment options, such as chiropractic care. Moreover, functional medicine approaches, including acupuncture, yoga, and massage therapy, among other alternative treatment options, have been demonstrated to help improve sciatic nerve pain. Functional medicine can help safely and effectively provide sciatica pain relief. Functional Medicine Approaches for Sciatica...
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Chiropractic, Losing Weight & Back Pain Relief El Paso, Texas

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Many people that want to lose weight also suffer from some sort of back pain. While chiropractic and associated therapies can ease back pain and aid in healing, healthy lifestyle changes are also pretty important, especially weight loss. Excess weight puts increased pressure on the spine, especially the lower back. The more individuals can near their ideal weight, the easier it becomes to treat and eliminate back pain.   The Importance Of Losing Weight Research shows that obesity makes back pain more likely. Research has shown that excess weight and obesity do increase the risk of suffering from low back pain. A meta-analysis of the research on obesity and low back pain found that overweight and obese individuals were most likely to seek care for low back pain, including chronic back pain. The components of the spine can wear down. The spine is strong, but it is also delicate. The vertebrae are linked and supported by soft tissues, like discs, ligaments, and tendons. ...
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Advanced Evaluation of Complex Sciatica

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Etiology of Sciatic Nerve Pain Sciatica, or sciatic nerve pain, is a collection of symptoms caused by the compression or impingement of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots, due to disk herniation, spinal health issues like osteoarthritis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis as well as intraspinal tumors and abscesses. Impingement or compression may typically occur along the spinal canal or intervertebral foramen. Health issues associated with the compression or impingement of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots may commonly occur in the lower back, pelvis, or buttocks. Sciatica Symptoms The common symptoms of sciatic nerve pain include pain and discomfort which radiates along the lower back, down the buttocks and posterior aspect of the leg, into the knee and foot. The painful symptoms may affect one or both lower extremities and it may occur with or without low back pain. The pain and discomfort are described as burning, lancinating, or stabbing. Other common symptoms o...
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How Injury Medical & Chiropractic Clinic Can Fix A Winged Scapula El Paso, TX.

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A winged scapula can be a painful and debilitating condition, especially if left untreated. As the name says, this condition is usually spotted by the protrusion or sticking out of the scapula from the back. Injury Medical & Chiropractic can heal this condition along with associated physical therapies that can help you get relief, and help to strengthen your shoulders to prevent further injury. Symptoms The symptoms of a winged scapula can include: Protrusion of the shoulder blade from the back Pain when sitting from pressure on the scapula Difficulty moving the shoulder and arm Weakness in the shoulder and arm Sometimes the symptoms of a winged scapula are relatively minor in the beginning. You may only have a little discomfort at the start. But symptoms tend to get worse over time, so it is important for you to seek treatment sooner rather than later. Causes There are a variety of causes of a winged scapula. Often it is the result of damage to the thoracic nerve ...
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Understanding Epigenetic Methylation

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Methylation in the Human Body Methylation, commonly referred to as the "one-carbon metabolism", is the transfer or formation of methyl (CH3) groups, such as MTHFR, COMT, and DNMT. Methylation frequently utilizes SAMe as a methyl donor. Methylation is fundamental for a variety of bodily structures and functions, including cell division, gene expression, early CNS development, immune cell differentiation, neurotransmitter biosynthesis and/or metabolism, histamine clearance, detoxification, hormone biotransformation, cellular energy metabolism, phospholipid synthesis, and the myelination of peripheral nerves, among other structures and functions. Among one of it's most essential functions on structures, DNA methylation highly regulates a variety of epigenetic marks, making them substantially stable, such as the covalent bonds of X and Y chromosomes in men and women. Methylation occurs at CpG sites with DNMT enzymes. Moreover, DNA methylation can help regulate and/...
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*SCIATICA* Specialist Relief Chiropractor El Paso, Texas (2019)

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Sciatica is a combination of electrical surges that run down the back, into the legs, and into the feet.  Accompanied with this is back pain, limited movement, inability to stand or sit normally, and walk or sleep properly. Here are two people that went through this and describe their inability to engage in everyday activities. Ms. Torres discusses how her back pain started during pregnancy. Mr. Espinoza discusses how his back pain started with his job as a truck driver. Dr. Alexander Jimenez treated these individuals, that would like to share their experience and would like to recommend Dr. Jimenez and his team as the official sciatica specialist relief chiropractor of El Paso, Texas. El Paso Chiropractic Clinic We are blessed to present to you  El Paso’s Premier Wellness & Injury Care Clinic .   Our services are specialized and focused on injuries and the complete recovery process.  Our areas of practice include   Wellness &...
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Principles of Nutrition for Methylation Support

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To promote methylation support through diet and lifestyle changes, many healthcare professionals recommend following a diet food plan which is nutritionally replete and rich in nutrients for DNA methylation status and activity, anti-inflammatory, low in Glycemic index, rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients as enzyme modulators, optimal in hydration, and supportive of detoxification. Moreover, to promote methylation support, a diet plan should avoid excess calories, folic acid-fortified foods, alcohol, minimize AGE formation, added sugars, foods from animals raised with the use of antibiotics and hormones, high-mercury content fish like tuna, king mackerel, swordfish, and shark as well as utilizing plastic food and beverage containers. According to a research study on diet and aging, calorie restriction can slow down or reverse the decline in age-related DNA methylation associated with diseases. As mentioned previously, alcohol consumption can tremendously affect DNA status and...
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We Need To Stay Hydrated El Paso, Texas

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We've all heard about the need to stay hydrated. But there is a lot of misinformation out there concerning hydration. How much do you need to drink? What should you drink? When should you drink? It can all be a little overwhelming. Fortunately, staying hydrated is not as complicated as it may first appear. A little knowledge and some helpful tips are all you need to ensure that your body always has the fluids it needs to stay healthy and fully functional. Understanding Hydration Why is hydration important? Your body is composed of around 60% water. Adequate hydration is necessary for your body to function properly. Water makes it possible for your body to maintain its temperature, to process waste products and for your joints to remain lubricated. When you do not consume enough water, your body becomes dehydrated, which can cause a host of different health problems if left unaddressed. How much water do you need to drink? When asked how much water a person shou...
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Professional Scope of Practice * The information on this blog site is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional or licensed physician and is not medical advice. We encourage you to make healthcare decisions based on your research and partnership with a qualified healthcare professional. Blog Information & Scope Discussions Welcome to El Paso's Premier Wellness and Injury Care Clinic & wellness blog, where Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, FNP-C, a board-certified Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Chiropractor (DC), presents insights on how our team is dedicated to holistic healing and personalized care. Our practice aligns with evidence-based treatment protocols inspired by integrative medicine principles, similar to those found on dralexjimenez.com, focusing on restoring health naturally for patients of all ages. Our areas of chiropractic practice include Wellness and nutrition, Chronic Pain, Personal Injury, Auto Accident Care, Work Injuries, Back Injury, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Migraine Headaches, Sports Injuries, severe sciatica, Scoliosis, Complex Herniated Discs, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Complex Injuries, Stress Management, Functional Medicine Treatments, and in-scope care protocols. Our information scope is limited to Chiropractic, musculoskeletal, physical medicine, wellness, contributing etiological viscerosomatic disturbances within clinical presentations, associated somatovisceral reflex clinical dynamics, subluxation complexes, sensitive health issues, and/or functional medicine articles, topics, and discussions. We provide and present clinical collaboration with specialists from various 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 directly or indirectly support our clinical scope of practice.* Our office has reasonably attempted to provide supportive citations and has identified the relevant research studies or studies supporting our posts. We provide copies of supporting research studies that are available to regulatory boards and the public upon request. We understand that we cover matters that require an additional explanation of how they may assist in a particular care plan or treatment protocol; therefore, to discuss the subject matter above further, please feel free to ask Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, or contact us at 915-850-0900. We are here to help you and your family. Blessings Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, APRN, FNP-BC*, CCST, IFMCP*, CFMP*, ATN* email: coach@elpasofunctionalmedicine.com Licensed as a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in Texas & New Mexico* Texas DC License # TX5807 New Mexico DC License # NM-DC2182 Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN*) in Texas & Multistate  Texas RN License # 1191402  Compact Status: Multi-State License: Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP*, IFMCP*, ATN*, CCST