https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioD-KDMc6Zs - If you have enjoyed this video and/or we have helped you in any way please feel free to subscribe and share us. Thank You & God Bless. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, ATN, IFMCP. CIFM, CCST Subscribe: http://bit.ly/drjyt Facebook Clinical Page: https://www.facebook.com/dralexjimenez/ Facebook Sports Page: https://www.facebook.com/pushasrx/ Facebook Injuries Page: https://www.facebook.com/elpasochiropractor/ Facebook Neuropathy Page: https://www.facebook.com/ElPasoNeuropathyCenter/ Facebook Fitness Center Page:… Read More
Chiropractors don't only work on the spine. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to treat the entire musculoskeletal system. They could be called joint specialists. Chiropractic physical therapy can help with knee pain. They can help bring knee pain relief in several ways by treating the root cause/s. A chiropractor will perform: Knee adjustments Hip adjustments Posture analysis Gait analysis Weight… Read More
The “pill for every ill†therapeutic approach is not enough to ensure its health improvement. In fact, ACC/AHA clinical guidelines are more interested in the risk evaluation and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Consequently, this new perspective sets the pathway for implementing a proactive therapy to treat dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and other comorbidities. Proactive therapy: Look for other treatments! … Read More
For individuals getting up with pain and stiffness in the back, neck, shoulders practically every morning becomes frustrating and depressing. For most, the pain wears off throughout the day but having to deal with it at the start of the day. Dr. Jimenez of Injury Medical Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Clinic offers some suggestions for pain reduction and prevention. … Read More
Inflammatory spinal arthritis can cause significant joint pain and severely damage sleep quality. Any of the following conditions can cause individuals to experience sleep problems: Spondylosis (osteoarthritis) Rheumatoid arthritis Ankylosing spondylosis Juvenile idiopathic arthritis Dr. Jimenez from Injury Medical Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Clinic gives insight into how inflammatory spinal arthritis can disrupt healthy sleep, along with some tips to… Read More
We have talked about the comorbidities of high visceral fat and insulin resistance; well, dyslipidemia is one of them. What you need to know about dyslipidemia is that it is a condition linked to abnormally high concentration of lipids in the blood. It is considered one of the main risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). ACC/… Read More
The shoulder is subject to different irritations, injuries, and conditions. Shoulder impingement is a common ailment but is often confused with other shoulder problems. Properly treating impingement syndrome needs proper diagnosis first. Most shoulder impingement cases do not require surgery. Conservative treatment like chiropractic focuses on pain reduction while increasing the range of motion. This is achieved with manual manipulation,… Read More
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of signs and symptoms that are found in many patients. The standard of care determines that MetS diagnose should consider having three out of these five criteria: Increased waist circumference, high blood pressure, blood sugar that sits over the normal ranges, increased levels of triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. The Functional Medicine approach to… Read More
The link between inflammation and many diseases was made less than 15 years ago. With that being said, there is still so much we are constantly finding out about the connection. Inflammation and disease can be thought of as a circle, the relationship is complex and goes both ways. Inflammation is not always felt by the patient. Majority of inflammation… Read More
A mattress topper for back pain can help by conforming closely to the body, correctly aligning the spine, and providing relief to the pressure points. The right quality mattress topper can provide relief when sleeping and can help keep the spine in proper alignment. Chiropractor Dr. Jimenez shares some top mattress toppers for back pain including: Pros What to consider… Read More
Coronavirus definitely took us all by surprise. With an uncontrollable infection rate, the medical world seemed to forget about the chronic and metabolic diseases. Yes, a true pandemic, more than 440,000 deaths, and a fast-developing disease with no guideline treatment, the medical world did what it had to do. Today, with the new hope that the vaccination program has brought,… Read More
Trying to get a proper night's rest and healthy sleep with sciatica can be difficult. Here we discuss how to combat sciatica discomfort for a better night’s rest. The sciatic nerves are the two largest nerves in the body. They run from the low back through the: Hips Buttocks Down each leg into the feet When the nerve gets:… Read More
Once again, traditional Chinese medicine and herbal medicine are coming back to treat chronic conditions’ underlying cause potentially. Consequently, Chelidonium majus L., commonly known as chelidonine, from the Papaveraceae family, and its function has been studied in depth. Chelidonium majus medical applications are multiple and include ulcer treatment, cancer, oral infection, liver disorders, asthma, and liver disorders. Chelidonium majus… Read More
After all of these years, I am happy to announce that the Texas Supreme Court has finally made a decision regarding the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners et al v. Texas Medical Association case on January 29th, 2021. With great honor and gratitude, I’d like to continue to extend sincere thanks to everyone who worked hard on this case and… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwRWYvKkUeA Welcome to part two of a Functional Medicine presentation titled “Food Allergies, Hypersensitivity and Intolerances: Diagnosis and Treatment†featuring Naturopathic specialists. who will present to us methods on how to identify the differences between food allergy, food sensitivity, and food intolerance. He will also help us differentiate between IgG and IgE food testing, its benefits, and its disadvantages. This… Read More