by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Oct 6, 2020 | Injury Care
Driving with back pain can make trips a nightmare. Here are some driving tips to save your back when on the move. There is nothing like the freedom of hitting the open road. Family, friends, or solo, the destination along with new sights breezing by, refreshes the...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Oct 5, 2020 | Back Pain, Neck Pain, Posture
We all have our hobbies that we are passionate about, love doing, and could see turning into a second career. However, certain hobbies can generate stress on the spine. This often leads to a decrease in being able to participate in these activities, which can lead to...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Oct 2, 2020 | Basal Metabolic Index (BMI)
Superfoods are nutrient-rich foods that can be incorporated into an individual’s diet to achieve optimal health. We look at which foods contain the most nutrients, and how to create meals with the best variety of foods to improve overall health and support...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Oct 1, 2020 | Complex Injuries, Spine Care
Chiari malformation is a condition that causes brain tissue to extend out and settle into the spinal canal. It protrudes out where the skull and neck meet. It occurs because part of the skull is too small or shaped in a unique way that allows part of the brain to...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 30, 2020 | Chronic Back Pain
Sarcopenia means the loss of muscle tissue/mass from the natural aging process. Something that all of us are going through. However, when chronic back pain is involved it can speed up the natural process, which can lead to various health issues. Keeping the body fit...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 29, 2020 | Spinal Hygiene
Taking an active role in personal spinal health could mean the difference between having to deal/manage back pain for the rest of your life and not having to. Most of us have experienced some form of back pain, whether lifting an object, bending, reaching, twisting,...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 28, 2020 | Back Pain, Neck Pain Treatments
Analgesics are pain-relieving medications, also known as painkillers. These can be over-the-counter and prescription medications. Either could be part of a treatment plan for spine-related pain. Individuals dealing with back or neck conditions, typically take...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 25, 2020 | Spine Care
The spinal muscles and ligaments work in conjunction to help support the spine, maintain an upright posture, and control movements during activity and rest. The muscles are named based on shape, location, or a combination. Further categorization factors include muscle...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 23, 2020 | Herniated Disc, Sciatica Nerve Pain
Finding the right surgeon that specializes in an individual’s specific spinal conditions and physical health means doing some research. There are several types of procedures for spinal problems. The type of surgery depends on the condition and an...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 22, 2020 | Hip Pain & Disorders, Lower Back Pain
Back discomfort and pain could be caused by hip issues and could be resolved with hip replacement. According to a recent study, a total hip replacement solved back pain in four out of five individuals dealing with spinal discomfort and pain. When the hip/s are stiff...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 21, 2020 | Lower Back Pain
The sacrum and coccyx are part of the vertebral spinal column and could contribute to low back pain. They are not like the other bones in the spinal column. The sacrum, also known as the sacral vertebra, sacral spine, and S1 is a large, flat triangular-shaped bone...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 17, 2020 | Nutrition
Nutritional relief for acute and chronic back pain can be achieved by eating specific fruits and vegetables. Individuals dealing with acute and chronic back pain have recently been asking if their diets can be modified to reduce back pain. Absolutely, eating healthier...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 16, 2020 | Sciatica
The use of prescription medication for sciatica is being discouraged while natural treatments/therapies are becoming the new standard. This is currently happening in the United Kingdom and its National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. The focus is to reduce...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 15, 2020 | Children
Children and adolescents are experiencing back pain. Why it happens, and how parents can help prevent it is the objective. When thinking of back pain the image is typically a man or woman, hunched over grabbing their backs and wincing in pain. However, back pain in...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 14, 2020 | Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain
Acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol, is one of the most common medications for headaches and general pain. More than likely the most common back, neck, and overall pain medication around. However, it is only a pain reducer, and will not reduce inflammation. Doctors...
