Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain: More than 80% of the population suffers from lower back pain at some point in their lives. Most cases of lower back pain can be linked to the most common causes, which are muscle strain, injury, or overuse. But it can also be attributed to a specific condition of the spine: Herniated Disc, Degenerative Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis and Osteoarthritis. Less common conditions that cause low back pain are sacroiliac joint dysfunction, spinal tumors, fibromyalgia, and piriformis syndrome. Pain is caused by damage or injury to the muscles and ligaments of the back. Dr. Alex Jimenez’s compiled articles pertaining to low back pain and outlines the importance of understanding the causes and effects of this uncomfortable symptom. About 80% of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes, often leading to sciatica and other complications. Chiropractic focuses on restoring a person’s strength and flexibility to gradually help improve symptoms of lower back pain.
Inversion Therapy for Back Pain El Paso, Texas
Inversion tables and inversion treatment/therapy could help with low back/leg pain and sciatica. It’s non-surgical and an option your doctor, or chiropractor could recommend to you before looking into more invasive options. Individuals with low back pain, sciatica or...
Reasons To Use Custom Foot Orthotics For Back Pain Relief
Are Your Shoes Causing Back Pain Musculoskeletal health is one of the highest costs in healthcare today. There are 1 in 2 Americans that have a musculoskeletal condition. And the need for support along with body alignment is at an all-time high. In today’s world...
Pregnancy Back Pain Can Lead to Sciatica El Paso, TX.
Being pregnant is one of life’s many joys, however, with the added weight comes normal back pain that can lead to severe back pain that can lead to sciatica. Expecting mothers have much to look forward to but when back pain and sciatica take hold, it can be...
Low Back Pain When Sitting, Standing, and Walking El Paso, TX.
Lower back pain is a condition that pretty much affects most of us at some point in our lives. Some find: Sitting Standing Walking can be painfully difficult or helpful, depending on the position or the activity they’re involved in. Low back pain varies from...
Can Aerobic Exercise Help With Low Back Pain El Paso, TX?
Q: Dr. Jimenez, I read one of your articles about physical therapy and spinal stenosis exercises that focus on stretches for relieving pain. I was wondering if it was also possible to do aerobic exercise with a spinal condition and can you recommend a safe...
Triggers and Acute Lower Back Pain El Paso, Texas
Sometimes low back pain comes out of nowhere, but that sudden twinge in the lower back does have a cause. With some cases, there’s a trigger, like picking up a heavy object/furniture from an awkward position. But sometimes it can be a mystery and a challenge to...
Paget’s Disease and Spine Health El Paso, Texas
Paget’s disease, aka osteitis deformans, is the second most common bone disorder in the United States right behind osteoporosis. Paget’s disease happens when bone cells don’t function properly and result in: Deformed Enlarged Fragile bones The bones of the spine...
Moderate Low Back Pain Treatment El Paso, Texas
Ever wonder what goes through your chiropractors head when treating your moderate back pain? Using a patient as an example, Dr. Jimenez shares his thought process through the treatment of a patient with moderate low back pain. All the way through the first appointment...
Low Back Pain? Fix it with *FOOT ORTHOTICS* | El Paso, Tx
At least 80% of the U.S. population will experience back pain at some point in their life, which accounts for more than 3 million reported cases of lower back pain each year. Lower back pain is also one of the biggest reasons why people miss work. There is a solution...
Prolonged Sitting Ruins Your Health! How To Fix It El Paso, TX.
Sitting for long periods is associated with early death – upsetting news for the millions of Americans who spend extensive time sitting as they work and as they relax after work. A recent study conducted at Columbia University has found that prolonged sitting...
Personalized Spine & *SCIATICA TREATMENT* | El Paso, TX (2019)
April Hermosillo has achieved overall health and wellness by following proper nutrition and engaging in exercises/physical activities. As a regular fitness participant, April Hermosillo can experience low back pain which affects even her most basic tasks. April...
Low Back Pain Treatment | Video | El Paso, Tx
Low back pain which gradually influenced his quality of life was developed. David Garcia was unable to walk as his symptoms worsened and his back pain became excruciating. He first visited Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor in El Paso, TX, following a recommendation from...
How The Feet, Knees & Hips Affect The Low Back
If you have low back pain or have had it, you are not alone. Experts estimate that around 80% of people will experience some type of back problem at some point in their lives. The Global Burden of Disease 2010 lists low back pain as the number one cause of disability...
Low Back & Leg Pain: How Chiropractic Helps Radiculopathy
Low back pain affects millions of people each year and is the number one cause of disability worldwide. In the US, it is estimated that 31 million people experience pain in their lower back. It is prevalent and can be debilitating. As patients search for relief, they...