The body's muscles function to produce force and motion. The trapezius muscle is one of the largest, which makes it highly susceptible to injury/s and spasms. A trapezius muscle spasm is when the muscle starts to contract. This muscle group is based around the neck and shoulders and is used to move the scapula shoulder bone. Causes of… Read More
While bruising, soreness, and scrapes are common, whiplash and chronic whiplash injuries may not show for several days or weeks. While today's vehicles are safer than ever, they can still only do so much when it comes to the body and musculoskeletal health. Being involved in an automobile accident, even a light tap can give a sudden jolt to the… Read More
The overweight and obesity epidemic has taken over the world, promoting the prevalence of chronic diseases. The common denominator of this problem is our sedentary lifestyle accompanied by a westernized diet. Life-style associated pathologies promote a chronic state of metabolic inflammation, termed metainflammation. The crosstalk between the inflammatory signals derived from the western diet and our immune system plays a… Read More
Chiropractic manipulation under anesthesia also known as M.U.A is a non-invasive stretching and musculoskeletal manipulation technique. This type of chiropractic treatment can offer relief from chronic and constant back pain along with other types of pain that have not responded well or at all to conservative non-surgical care. Chiropractic manipulation under anesthesia breaks up adhesions/internal scar tissue that could be… Read More
Metals in the body are essential for proper cellular function. That being said, in order to ensure the metals you are ingesting are good for you and what the body needs, you need to know whole sources to obtain them from and what each metal does. On the other hand, there are toxic metals as well. Toxic metals are an… Read More
The nucleotide-binding domain and leucine-rich repeat related (NLR) family, pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) is a multimeric protein that recognizes different PAMPs and DAMPs. Furthermore, in the presence of potential danger, this inflammasome can perpetuate a potent inflammatory response by promoting IL-1b release. Consequently, this inflammatory environment promoted by an elevated level of IL-1b is linked to several pathologies like… Read More
Sciatica is a very common and painful issue. Keeping it in check can be difficult especially with various causes that can generate flare-ups. Individuals managing sciatica need to pay attention and be vigilant of the negative activities/movements that could cause symptoms to reappear. A few common causes include: Excessively tight-fitting pants Improperly lifting heavy objects Poor posture Weight gain Not… Read More
Inflammation is a necessary response, and it can initiate host defense response and repair damaged tissue. However, an uncontrolled inflammatory signal can cause prolonged inflammatory cytokines production, resulting in serious disorders and tissue damage. Nevertheless, the inflammation process can be described and a cascade sequence in which IL-1b plays a fundamental part. As part of the cascade sequence, the proinflammatory… Read More
Tight Junctions (TJ) comprise different proteins that bind to the actin cytoskeleton to provide barrier integrity to our gut lining. Indeed, TJs are key assistance factors to the gut epithelium’s barrier function. Studies have shown that TJ integrity can be compromised with elevated levels of inflammation, pathogen-induced LPS, and metabolic disturbances. On the other hand, nutritional interventions may boost tight… Read More
Understanding the difference between weight loss and fat loss will help promote a healthy change and an improvement in an individual's wellbeing. Fat loss can be a part of losing weight however, individuals lose more than just fat. For most individuals, fat loss is the goal, so taking a deliberate, focused approach will generate the best results. Here we discuss… Read More
Our main interaction with food, pathogens, and inflammatory signals is made through our intestinal barrier. Indeed, our gut epithelium is where the absorption, digestion, transportation starts, but it also plays the role of protection against pathogens. Therefore, the is a close interaction between the signals provided by our dietary intake or pathogens and the reaction to them by our immune… Read More
2020 changed the way many medical professionals see and assess their patients. Similar to other offices, we adapted to make sure our patients still received the highest quality of care, but from the comfort of their homes. We have made adjustments to our practice and have onboarded new techniques to ensure our patients are well taken care of. Our… Read More
Keeping an individual's spine in top form equals less pain and more mobility, flexibility, and freedom. The body wears down and is a natural effect of aging that happens to every single one of us. Spinal issues related to aging can become serious if not addressed and enacted upon with exercises, stretching, and chiropractic maintenance. Aging and The… Read More
At the current moment, we are still struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Even today, we are bombarded with medical information on how to prevent complications secondary to this condition. However, the inflammatory cytokine storm derived from the SARS-CoV-2 virus is the main complication that needs to be addressed. Recently, the risk of developing an inflammatory cytokine storm has been associated… Read More
High-impact labor jobs can cause back pain, as well as jobs that require sitting all day. Nowadays, everyone is at risk of developing some form of back pain at their place of work. Here are a few tips for avoiding back injuries at work. It does not matter what an individual does for a living, or how it is done.… Read More
The obesity pandemic has affected our population on a large scale. Indeed, this multifactorial condition is heavily influenced by numerous environmental elements, including genetics, familiar antecedents, sedentarism, highly industrialized food, and increased energetic intake. However, the link between gut permeability, an exacerbated immune response against the infiltrated pathogens, and cardiovascular disease are fairly new. Consequently, this raises a new perspective… Read More
When individuals stop working on their back pain therapy, the pain can come back. Don't give up on the process and trust the therapists/providers. Many people experience their first episode of low back pain between the ages of 20 and 40. Often they are not sure what caused their back problems. There are a variety of factors that could be… Read More
Innate and adaptive immunity responses often take the spotlight regarding the defense and protection against pathogens. Nevertheless, barrier tissues have proven to store inflammatory memory that allows them to protect us against pathogens. Indeed, this new insight of barrier memory provides a new perspective and positions our barrier tissues as a multifunctional structure balancing protection and metabolic function. As… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_WNpts5WnU Today Dr. Jimenez, Kenna Lee Vaughn and Master Nutritionist Present Insights into Fibromyalgia Migrains and Treatment Options of this Devastating Disorder. There is hope. WE UNDERSTAND. Read More