Sciatica
Dr. Alex Jimenez organized a variety of article archives associated with sciatica, a common and frequently reported series of symptoms affecting a majority of the population. Sciatica pain can vary widely. It may feel like a mild tingling, dull ache, or burning sensation. In some cases, the pain is severe enough to make a person unable to move. The pain most often occurs on one side. Sciatica occurs when there is pressure or damage to the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts in the lower back and runs down the back of each leg as it controls the muscles of the back of the knee and lower leg. It also provides sensation to the back of the thigh, part of the lower leg, and the sole of the foot. Dr. Jimenez explains how sciatica and its symptoms can be relieved through the use of chiropractic treatment. For more information, please feel free to contact us at (915) 850-0900 or text to call Dr. Jimenez personally at (915) 540-8444.
Differential Diagnosis in Sciatica Part 2
When you visit a doctor office for a medical concern, the healthcare professional will perform a variety of diagnostic procedures to determine the source of your symptoms. The doctor will review the patient’s current symptoms and medical history as well as the...
Differential Diagnosis in Sciatica Part 1
When you visit a doctor office for a medical concern, the healthcare professional will perform a variety of diagnostic procedures to determine the source of your symptoms. The doctor will review the patient’s current symptoms and medical history as well as the...
Sciatica and Spinal Tumors
It’s natural for people to wonder whether an underlying health issue may be due to a tumor or another serious health issue, especially when you’ve got severe pain and discomfort. Tumors in the spine can cause back pain when the growth weakens the bone,...
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Sciatica
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is characterized as a sharp, stabbing pain which radiates from the pelvis and hips, down into the lower back or lumbar spine and throughout the legs. Patients might experience tingling sensations or numbness. The sacroiliac joint is...
Facet Arthropathy vs Sciatica
What is Facet Arthropathy? The facet joints are the joints which are found behind the spine to counterbalance the intervertebral discs found between the vertebrae of the spine. These are ultimately essential for restricting the movements of the spine for the...
Degenerative Disc Disease and Sciatica
Degenerative disc disease is a health issue which occurs when one or more of the discs found between the vertebrae of the spine break down, causing painful symptoms and other problems. Common symptoms may include pain, tingling sensations, weakness, and numbness....
Radiculopathy and Sciatica
What is Radiculopathy? The spine consists of 33 bones, best known as vertebrae, which shield the spinal cord from experiencing injury or trauma. The bones of the spine permit an individual to remain upright, bend, and twist. The vertebrae are held in place by a...
Adductor Strain, Tendinopathy, and Sciatica
What is an Adductor Muscle Strain? An adductor muscle strain is characterized as an acute injury to the muscles of the groin. Although a variety of muscles in the human body can be injured, the adductor longus, medius, magnus, and the gracilis are some of the...
Sciatica or Proximal Hamstring Injury
Hamstring injuries are several of the most common types of injuries among athletes. These makeup for the most days or even weeks missed each year amongst AFL football players. The majority of partial or complete tears include either the hamstring muscle belly or the...
Ischiogluteal Bursitis vs Sciatica
What is Ischiogluteal Bursitis? A bursa is a fluid-filled sac which functions by helping to decrease friction around the joints. However, when the fluid inside a bursa becomes infected or irritated due to excessive movement, the bursa can become swollen,...
Gluteus Tendinopathy, Sciatica and Fibromyalgia
Gluteus Tendinopathy and Sciatica Symptoms in Fibromyalgia Gluteus medius tendinopathy (GMT), also known as dead butt syndrome (DBS), is a painful health issue caused by the inflammation of the tendons in the gluteus medius muscle. The gluteus medius (GM) is...
Fibromyalgia and Sciatica vs Piriformis Syndrome
Fibromyalgia and sciatica are two well-known health issues which can commonly occur at seemingly the same time in people, however, these may also frequently require different treatment approaches to help manage their painful symptoms. Fibromyalgia is characterized by...
Sciatica vs Ischiofemoral Impingement
A variety of health issues can cause common symptoms which may make it difficult for people to determine the source of their pain and discomfort. Because sciatica is a collection of symptoms rather than a single condition, sciatic nerve pain can often be a frequent...
Symptoms Associated with Fibromyalgia
Sciatica and Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain which is also generally accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood health issues. The most common symptoms associated with fibromyalgia include muscle pain and...