How does your brain know when you are experiencing pain? How does it know the difference between the soft touch of a feather and a needle prick? And, how does that information get to your body in time to respond? How can acute pain become chronic pain? These aren't simple answers, but with a small explanation about how the nervous… Read More
Andres "Andy" Martinez first came to see Dr. Alex Jimenez in Push Fitness after experiencing low back pain and knee problems. Following a period of physical therapy and rehabilitation, Andy became involved in crossfit, where he learned everything he needed to know about health and wellness from the trainers at Push. Andres Martinez expresses how grateful he is to receive… Read More
Health: At its core, chiropractic is about allowing the body to naturally seek its natural balance, allowing all systems to work together. When it is unencumbered it can actually begin to heal itself. However, it can only attain proper function when it is at its proper structure. When the structure becomes impaired through disease, stress, or injury, function becomes impaired.… Read More
Joseph Sedysa has always pushed his body to the limits by being involved in a variety of sports and physical activities. When he started sports injury rehabilitation at Push Fitness, however, Joseph Sedysa became completely engaged in a healthy lifestyle, eating healthy and sleeping properly, as well as participating in an exercise routine on a regular basis. Joseph Sedysa has… Read More
Everyone will experience some type of pain throughout their lifetime, however, for those people who have anxiety or depression, pain can become especially intense and it can be challenging to treat. Individuals experiencing depression, for instance, often experience more severe and long-term pain than other individuals. The overlap of anxiety, depression, and pain is very evident in chronic pain and… Read More
Biochemistry of Pain:Â All pain syndromes have an inflammation profile. An inflammatory profile can vary from person to person and can also vary in one person at different times. The treatment of pain syndromes is to understand this inflammation profile. Pain syndromes are treated medically, surgically or both. The goal is to inhibit/suppress the production of inflammatory mediators. And a successful… Read More
Fitness Trackers: Exercise is usually a great compliment to chiropractic treatment. In fact, many chiropractors recommend regular exercise to their patients. It helps with pain management and speeds healing as well as give your mood a healthy, natural boost. Fitness trackers are a popular workout tool that helps people set fitness goals, track their progress, and get healthier. How can… Read More
The perception of pain involves a lot more complex processes than mere feeling. As a matter of fact, the affective and evaluative elements of pain tend to be as significant as the creation and transmission of the pain signal itself. These emotional as well as psychological aspects are most prominent in chronic pain sufferers, but knowledge of the psychology of… Read More
Doctor Of Chiropractic: Charlie Quiroga discovered the extra "push" she needed at PUSH Fitness so as to regain her fitness and get back in shape, and to increase her overall health and wellbeing. Charlie Quiroga is thankful to the coaches which helped keep her motivated to keep on following a healthier lifestyle. Charlie Quiroga has heard the importance of "pushing"… Read More
Muscle Relaxants? Nearly everyone, more than 80 percent of the world’s population, will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Just ask the 31 million Americans suffering from low back pain at any given time. In fact, globally it is the leading cause of disability. It is the most common reason that people miss work and the second… Read More
Neurogenic inflammation, or NI, is the physiological process where mediators are discharged directly from the cutaneous nerves to commence an inflammatory response. This results in the creation of local inflammatory reactions including, erythema, swelling, temperature increase, tenderness, and pain. Fine unmyelinated afferent somatic C-fibers, which respond to low intensity mechanical and chemical stimulations, are largely responsible for the release of… Read More
Bernadette Banda informs us about her persuasive weight loss story while she clarifies how much her life has changed since she discovered the ideal exercise regimen with Dr. Alex Jimenez and Daniel "Danny" Alvarado in PUSH Fitness. PUSH became Bernadette Banda's own life doctrine, where she took it on herself never to give up and to constantly "push" herself towards… Read More
Chiropractic Care: Tracy Ludech, club director and coach of the El Paso Diggers, expresses how much of a difference the fitness program at PUSH has done for her athletes. Working cohesively and diligently together with the staff and trainers at PUSH, Tracy Ludech has witnessed tremendous improvements in her athlete's strength, mobility and flexibility. Tracy Ludech encourages others to experience… Read More
Concussions are traumatic brain injuries that affect brain function. Effects from these injuries are often temporary but can include headaches, problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination. Concussions are usually caused by a blow to the head or violent shaking of the head and upper body. Some concussions cause loss of consciousness, but most do not. And it is possible… Read More
The history of chiropractic dates all the way back to 1895 when Daniel David (DD) Palmer, founder of chiropractic, did his first spinal adjustment on a janitor – restoring his hearing in the process. Palmer moved from what is now Ontario, Canada to the United States in 1865 and started practicing magnetic healing and other natural health practices in Davenport,… Read More