by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Jun 21, 2017 | Chiropractic, Headaches & Treatments, Neck Pain
Title: The Efficacy of Chiropractic Adjustments in the care of Migraine Headache with patients presenting with cervical disc bulge.
Abstract: Objective: To explore the efficacy of chiropractic adjustments, and non-surgical spinal decompression in the treatment of cervical spine disc conditions presenting as neck pain, migraine headache, dizziness and visual disturbances. Diagnostic studies included physical examination, computer aided range of motion, orthopedic and neurological examinations, plain film x-ray studies, brain MRI, cervical spine MRI examinations. Treatments included specific spinal adjustments, low level laser therapy and spinal decompression. The patient’s outcome proved excellent in reduction of neck pain, headache severity and frequency as well as elimination of dizziness and visual disturbances.
Introduction: On 11/19/13 a 37-year-old female presented for examination and treatment of neck pain, migraine h
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Jun 9, 2017 | Chiropractic, Headaches & Treatments, Neck Pain, Spine Care
A cervicogenic headache begins in the cervical spine, or the neck. Sometimes these headaches mimic migraine headache symptoms. Initially, discomfort may start intermittently, spread to one side (unilateral) of the individual head, and become nearly continuous....
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Jun 9, 2017 | Chiropractic, Headaches & Treatments, Neck Pain
Manual manipulations and spinal adjustments have been demonstrated to be successful treatment alternatives for patient’s with headaches. Chiropractic’s capability to correct bio-mechanical dysfunctions can help eliminate common factors which may lead to...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Jun 8, 2017 | Chiropractic, Headaches & Treatments, Migraines, Spine Care
The most useful rule-of-thumb for headache and migraine treatment is: Have a program. See your doctor and produce a treatment strategy together. Your program will help you identify and handle migraines or your headaches early, sparing you some discomfort. Tension...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Jun 8, 2017 | Chiropractic, Headaches & Treatments, Neck Pain, Spine Care
The Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic therapy is a specialization within the field of chiropractic. It’s widely recognized as a safe and effective form of treatment which helps restore the natural integrity of the body. This technique aids to re-activate the...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Jun 7, 2017 | Chiropractic, Headaches & Treatments
Should you have occasional headaches which can be mild in nature, you probably have tension headaches. On the other extreme, in the event that you’ve intense headaches with pounding pain you are incapacitated by that, it is probably a migraine diagnosis....
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Jun 6, 2017 | Chiropractic, Headaches & Treatments, Spine Care
No one can pinpoint exactly what causes migraines and headaches or why some people are more prone to experiencing them than others, but what we do know is that there are many factors which could potentially trigger them. Causes of Cluster Headaches Abnormalities in...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Jun 5, 2017 | Chiropractic, Headaches & Treatments
There are many types of headaches. Is yours the dull pain that comes from a tension headache, or is it the forceful pounding, throbbing, and nausea from a migraine? Getting good headache treatment starts with identifying which type of headache you have. Types Of...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Jun 5, 2017 | Chiropractic, Headaches & Treatments, Neck Pain, Spine Care
Chiropractic treatment is based on the principle which allows the body to heal itself naturally through the use of basic techniques. This natural healing controlled by the nervous system. Nerve impulses flow down from the brain to the spinal cord and out through...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Apr 27, 2017 | Chiropractic, Headaches & Treatments, Lower Back Pain
Chiropractic is a treatment method that has moved from more of an alternative treatment to widespread mainstream acceptance over the past few decades. There will always be pockets of naysayers that question its validity, but the millions of satisfied patients around...
