by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 18, 2020 | Chiropractic, Sleep Hygiene
Chiropractic adjusting: Poor sleep is detrimental to the body’s general health. If it becomes chronic side effects like high blood pressure, brain fog, exacerbation or development of a disease, and chronic fatigue can set in. Getting the proper quality amount of...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 17, 2020 | Nutrition, Supplements
Calcium and Vitamin D for optimal bone health. The body’s bones/skeletal system contains a huge amount of calcium. Close to 100% of the body’s total calcium is in the bones. Calcium is a nutrient that helps the body rebuild/repair bones. This means an...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 16, 2020 | Chiropractic, Seniors
Sedentary lifestyle prevention through chiropractic is highly recommended for seniors. With advanced age, the body’s muscles, bones, and spinal system begin to wear down and need to be maintained to retain their mobility and flexibility. Regular chiropractic...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 15, 2020 | Chiropractic, Health
Chiropractic alignment is often the go-to option when injured or experiencing various types of pain. And for good reason, because it works. However, chiropractic medicine goes beyond injuries, and pain conditions. Individuals can reap the benefits of regular...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 14, 2020 | Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica Nerve Pain
Individuals with neck and back pain should consider adding a few pain-relieving therapeutic tools to the holiday wish list. Spine specialists/experts have some tools for their patients and others who are dealing with back and neck pain. Looking at various points,...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 11, 2020 | Chiropractic
The nervous system helps regulate the body’s immunity. Any dysfunction can initiate or aggravate issues associated with autoimmune disease. Chiropractic medicine focuses on the body’s ability to heal itself. These natural abilities function optimally when the...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 10, 2020 | Back Pain, Nerve Injury
Weakness, pain, and numbness can find their root in the spine. It is known as radiculopathy. If left untreated, health problems will only continue to get worse, with the potential to become a chronic condition. When it comes to degenerative pain conditions they...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 9, 2020 | Adrenal Fatigue (AF), Chiropractic
An examination of the cervical/neck region of the spine through chiropractic will help determine a thyroid diagnosis for individuals complaining of chronic fatigue. A thyroid dysfunction means going deeper into the body’s physiology and a thorough examination of the...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 8, 2020 | Chiropractic Examination, Spine Care
Covid-19 has impacted everyone in so many ways. There is a possible connection between Covid-19 and a rare spinal disorder known as transverse myelitis. There have been three known cases of acute transverse myelitis brought on from covid-19. Although these case...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 7, 2020 | Complex Injuries, Foot Orthotics
One of the most likely causes of foot/heel pain is inflamed plantar fascia, which causes plantar fasciitis. It can be a painful and common injury from overuse of the ligaments in the foot. When this pain presents, it can make an individual not want to walk or place...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 4, 2020 | Chiropractic, Stress
Chronic stress is a continued and constant feeling of stress that negatively affects the body’s health if left untreated. It is caused by everyday pressures from work, family, or trauma, but instead of calming down and going back to a neutral demeanor, the worry...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 3, 2020 | Chiropractic, Injury Care
The body’s inflammatory response is a chemical one. It happens when the body’s tissues are damaged/injured from: Bacteria Trauma Toxins Heat The damaged cells release different chemicals that include: Histamine Bradykinin Prostaglandins These...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 2, 2020 | Back Pain, Herniated Disc
Bulging discs usually present in the lower back. Chiropractic studies have shown that the L4 and L5 segments are more susceptible to stressors that enable and cause the discs to bulge. These vertebrae shift and become compressed with stress and time. The...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Dec 1, 2020 | Lower Back Pain, Spine Care
Remote working and learning have changed the way we operate, but too much sitting and no physical activity is the perfect set up for back pain. Here are a few tips for spine friendly remote working and learning. Spine-health is just as important working or learning...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Nov 30, 2020 | Chiropractic, Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is the term for a group of risk factors like heart disease, diabetes, along with other health issues. The number of individuals dealing with the condition could be as high as 1 in 4. An individual can have one risk factor but most have several in...
