Motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, work injuries, and falls are a few causes of whiplash. It is a condition that affects over 1.5 million individuals. It can cause serious side effects that can last for months and sometimes years. If not treated, the symptoms can worsen and lead to chronic conditions and pain. Mild Whiplash Mild whiplash can… Read More
Seeing A Chiropractor Regularly for Injury Prevention and Maintenance. A common question that comes up is how often is it necessary to visit a chiropractor? Everyone is different and the frequency of treatment depends on each individual's specific situation/condition, health goals, and needs. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind that can help get an idea of what… Read More
Tight hip flexors are a common complaint among individuals. Sitting for too long is the usual suspect, but highly active individuals can experience tightness. Here is a hip flexor test to determine if there is tightness: Lie on back on a table or bench Let the lower part of the legs hang off the side at the knees Pull one… Read More
Bioelectrical impedance analysis allows an integrative, complete, duplicable, and easy body composition assessment that provides in-depth information about the patient’s nutritional status. This process makes nutritional assessment more accessible for the elderly, a growing population globally, with particular health concerns. There is a clear association between frailty, locomotive syndrome, and anthropometric markers, such as phase angle. Furthermore, BIA being an… Read More
Most individuals see their family physician or general practitioner after an automobile accident or other common personal injury/s. However, seeing a chiropractor is more beneficial. Chiropractors specialize in treating, rehabilitating, and strengthening the musculoskeletal system after different types of personal injuries. Auto accidents are the most common personal injuries. The next most common type of injury comes from slip and… Read More
Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine pill, can help keep the musculoskeletal system healthy and prevent injury by keeping the bones strong. In recent years, vitamin D has been praised for its various benefits, like helping to treat Seasonal affective disorder and in the regulation of calcium. Vitamin D deficiency can lower the effectiveness of an individual's immune system.… Read More
Phase Angle is a helpful tool for health practitioners to identify the cell membrane’s integrity and dysfunction. In recent years, studies show an increase in patients with Metabolic Syndrome. Aside from the other health issues that metabolic syndrome induces, it increases oxidative stress and inflammation throughout the body. Oxidative stress promotes cellular damage. Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic Syndrome is a condition… Read More
A bulging disc happens when the supportive gel-filling between the spinal vertebrae begins to slip out of place. If left untreated it can lead to a herniated disc. It can heal on its own, however, not being careful could accidentally worsen the condition/injury. This is why chiropractic treatment is recommended to heal the injury safely and properly. Treatment usually involves… Read More
In cases of cervical disc nerve compression, traction treatment is a recommended approach to proper spinal adjustment and pain relief. Traction treatment enables a chiropractor to relieve the stress/pressure that can lead to spinal disc problems like: Disc herniation Disc Rupture Displacement Traction concepts differ with chiropractors. They could utilize static positioning and inversion therapy but each has there own… Read More
Melatonin works as a link between circadian rhythms of different target tissues distributed on our body. The pineal gland primarily secretes melatonin, but other tissues can synthesize this hormone, while the light and darkness cycle modulates its secretion. Melatonin had a close relationship with sleep cycles and mood, but new clinical applications are now known. This hormone and its derivatives… Read More
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, also known as D.I.S.H is a misunderstood and often misdiagnosed source of back pain. Dr. Jimenez gives some insight into this condition and prevention. There are many health conditions that have back pain as a symptom. This is why it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause. Usually, this is not a problem because most… Read More
Motorcycle accidents are a lot different from automobile accidents. Specifically, how much the riders are exposed and unprotected during the collision compared to individuals in a motor vehicle. A recommendation from attorneys, doctors, and chiropractors is for all motorcyclists to learn about common causes of accidents to help prevent and reduce the level of risk. On a motorcycle, there is nothing… Read More
Anthropometric Assessment Anthropometric measurement plays a principal role in the patient’s health assessment. Anthropometric measures are an essential part of our clinical findings; body composition analysis provides vital information about our nutritional status. Our body is our vehicle, and as such, it serves as a storage for our energy in the form of fat deposits and muscle mass. Our body… Read More
Tendonitis can happen in any area of the body where a tendon is being overused. If left untreated it can lead to serious/chronic issues. Most individuals experience this injury near joints around the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist, foot, and can be a painful problem. The muscles' have a regular blood supply of healing nutrients and fresh oxygen. But the tendons… Read More
A chiropractic sports massage will reduce the risk of injury, improve flexibility, and the circulatory system. A chiropractic sports massage is a focused treatment that is designed for biomechanical needs and physical demands of individuals that regularly engage in sports/physical athletic activities like: Running Gym workouts CrossFit Football Basketball Raquetball Skating Cycling Soccer Yoga Individuals that stress their body's… Read More