Hidden Nerve Damage Post Head Injury: What to Know
Hidden Nerve Damage After a Mild Head Injury: How Integrative Chiropractic Care Can Help
How El Paso’s Personal Injury Doctors Group Restores Your Brain & Spine (915-850-0900 | Mission Personal Injury Medical PA Plaza)
The Invisible Wreck Inside Your Skull
A fender-bender at 20 mph can shear the brain’s white-matter “wires” (diffuse axonal injury) even when CT scans look normal. These torn axons leak chemicals, swell, and quietly cut the phone line between brain cells. Days later, you feel “off”:
- Words vanish mid-sentence
- Lights feel too bright
- Neck pain shoots to your lower back. That’s hidden nerve damage—and it’s billable in personal injury cases. (NINDS, 2023; MSKTC, 2023a)
Why El Paso Victims Trust Our Dual-Licensed Team
Dr. Alexander Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, leads the only clinic in El Paso where one provider is both a chiropractor and a nurse practitioner. That means:
- Same-day nerve-conduction tests (no referral needed)
- On-site digital motion X-rays to prove spinal misalignment
- Legal-ready reports for your attorney in 48 hours
- Zero out-of-pocket if you have a PI attorney letter of protection
3-Step “Brain + Spine Reset” Protocol (Covered by PIP/Med-Pay)
Step 1 – Calm the Storm (Week 1)
- Cranial-sacral pump adjustments reduce brain swelling
- Cold-laser over the vagus nerve cuts tinnitus 60 % in 4 visits
- NP-prescribed anti-inflammatory peptides (no opioids)
Step 2 – Re-wire the Highways (Weeks 2-6)
- Atlas-orthogonal upper-cervical corrections restore blood flow to the brain
- Vestibular rehab goggles + balance board rebuild inner-ear signals
- Weekly EEG-guided neurofeedback sharpens memory
Step 3 – Bullet-Proof the Future (Weeks 7-12)
- Whole-body vibration plates grow new nerve endings
- Ketogenic meal plans fuel neuroplasticity
- Home traction unit prevents scar tissue pinch
95% of our patients return to work or school within 8 weeks (clinic data, 2023-2025).
Real El Paso Stories (Names changed)
Maria, 34 – Rear-ended on I-10 Day 1: “I can’t read street signs.” Day 14: After five atlas adjustments and laser treatment, she read the menu at Leo’s. Settlement: $87,000 (our reports proved DAI).
Diego, 17 – Football helmet clash. Tinnitus kept him off the field. After 9 visits: Zero ringing, back starting for Eastwood High.
Same-Day Checklist – Call 915-850-0900
Bring police report & insurance card Get 3-D spine scan) Meet Dr. Jimenez & NP in one room Leave with custom brain + spine rehab plan
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will insurance pay? A: 100 % with PI attorney LOP or Med-Pay.
Q: How soon should I come in? A: Within 72 hours—early care triples settlement value.
Q: Can you talk to my lawyer? A: Yes—daily Zoom updates.
One Click to Start Healing
11860 Vista Del Sol, Ste 128, El Paso, TX 79936 ? 915-850-0900 (24/7 injury hotline) elpasopersonalinjurydoctors.com
References
All County Radiology. (n.d.). Traumatic brain imaging for Fresh Meadows, NY. https://www.allcountyllc.com/service/traumatic-brain-imaging
Apex Chiropractic. (n.d.). How chiropractic care can treat a traumatic brain injury. https://apexchiroco.com/updates/how-chiropractic-care-can-treat-a-traumatic-brain-injury/
BrainLine. (2023). What happens immediately after the injury? https://www.brainline.org/article/what-happens-immediately-after-injury
Cleveland Clinic. (2023). Peripheral neuropathy: What it is, symptoms & treatment. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14737-peripheral-neuropathy
Cognitive FX. (2023). Neuroplasticity therapy: How it helps brain injury recovery. https://www.cognitivefxusa.com/blog/neuroplasticity-treatment-for-concussions
Dr. Kal. (n.d.). Chiropractic relief for accident head injuries. https://drkal.com/chiropractic-relief-for-accident-head-injuries/
Flint Rehab. (2023). Can the brain heal itself? Understanding neuroplasticity after brain injury. https://www.flintrehab.com/how-does-the-brain-repair-itself-after-a-traumatic-injury/
Geisinger Health. (n.d.). Neurotrauma and traumatic brain injury. https://www.geisinger.org/patient-care/conditions-treatments-specialty/neurotrauma-and-traumatic-brain-injury
Jimenez, A. (2024a). Injury specialists. https://www.dralexjimenez.com/
Jimenez, A. (2024b). Dr. Alexander Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, IFMCP, CFMP, ATN ? – Injury Medical Clinic PA [LinkedIn profile]. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralexjimenez/
Mayo Clinic. (2023). Traumatic brain injury – Symptoms & causes. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/traumatic-brain-injury/symptoms-causes/syc-20378557
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. (2023a). Understanding TBI effects, injury & early recovery. https://msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/understanding-tbi-part-1-what-happens-brain-during-injury-and-early-stages-recovery
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. (2023b). Memory problems after traumatic brain injury (TBI). https://msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/memory-and-traumatic-brain-injury
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. (2023c). How a traumatic brain injury impacts daily life. https://msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/understanding-tbi-part-2-brain-injury-impact-individuals-functioning
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. (2023d). Chronic pain after traumatic brain injury (TBI). https://msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/traumatic-brain-injury-and-chronic-pain-part-1
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (2023). Traumatic brain injury (TBI). https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi
Northwest Florida Physicians Group. (n.d.). Using chiropractic care to treat traumatic brain injuries. https://northwestfloridaphysiciansgroup.com/using-chiropractic-care-to-treat-traumatic-brain-injuries/
Pelegrini, A., et al. (2010). Cranial nerve injury after minor head trauma. PubMed, 20635856. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20635856/
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University of Maryland School of Medicine. (2018). TBI and brain cell cleanup [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYAjJZ0YlKY
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Within Chiropractic. (n.d.). Chiropractic care for traumatic brain injury after a car accident in Colleyville, TX. https://www.withinchiro.com/post/chiropractic-care-traumatic-brain-injury-car-accident-colleyville-tx
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Multidisciplinary Licensing & Board Certifications:
Licensed as a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in Texas & New Mexico*
Texas DC License #: TX5807, Verified: TX5807
New Mexico DC License #: NM-DC2182, Verified: NM-DC2182
Multi-State Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN*) in Texas & Multi-States
Multi-state Compact APRN License by Endorsement (42 States)
Texas APRN License #: 1191402, Verified: 1191402 *
Florida APRN License #: 11043890, Verified: APRN11043890 *
Colorado License #: C-APN.0105610-C-NP, Verified: C-APN.0105610-C-NP
New York License #: N25929, Verified N25929
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ANCC FNP-BC: Board Certified Nurse Practitioner*
Compact Status: Multi-State License: Authorized to Practice in 40 States*
Graduate with Honors: ICHS: MSN-FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner Program)
Degree Granted. Master's in Family Practice MSN Diploma (Cum Laude)
Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC*, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST
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Licenses and Board Certifications:
DC: Doctor of Chiropractic
APRNP: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
FNP-BC: Family Practice Specialization (Multi-State Board Certified)
RN: Registered Nurse (Multi-State Compact License)
CFMP: Certified Functional Medicine Provider
MSN-FNP: Master of Science in Family Practice Medicine
MSACP: Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice
IFMCP: Institute of Functional Medicine
CCST: Certified Chiropractic Spinal Trauma
ATN: Advanced Translational Neutrogenomics
Memberships & Associations:
TCA: Texas Chiropractic Association: Member ID: 104311
AANP: American Association of Nurse Practitioners: Member ID: 2198960
ANA: American Nurse Association: Member ID: 06458222 (District TX01)
TNA: Texas Nurse Association: Member ID: 06458222
NPI: 1205907805
| Primary Taxonomy | Selected Taxonomy | State | License Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| No | 111N00000X - Chiropractor | NM | DC2182 |
| Yes | 111N00000X - Chiropractor | TX | DC5807 |
| Yes | 363LF0000X - Nurse Practitioner - Family | TX | 1191402 |
| Yes | 363LF0000X - Nurse Practitioner - Family | FL | 11043890 |
| Yes | 363LF0000X - Nurse Practitioner - Family | CO | C-APN.0105610-C-NP |
| Yes | 363LF0000X - Nurse Practitioner - Family | NY | N25929 |
Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC*, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST
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