Overview of Shoulder Anatomy Acute Trauma Proximal humeral Fx account for 4-6% of all Fxs. Osteoporotic (OSP) Fx in >60 y.o associated with minimal trauma with F: M 2:1 ratio.… Read More
The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Board) adopts new §78.14 concerning acupuncture.New §78.14 is adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the July 20, 2018, issue of the Texas… Read More
Oxidative stress is described as cell damage caused by free radicals, or unstable molecules, which can ultimately affect healthy function. The human body creates free radicals to neutralize bacteria and… Read More
If you are like most people, at some point in your life you will experience back pain – if you haven’t already. The American Chiropractic Association estimates that around 80%… Read More
Chiropractic care is an alternative treatment option which focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of injuries and/or underlying conditions associated with the musculoskeletal and nervous system.… Read More
Influenced since a young age to pursue a career in massage therapy, Brittaney always wished to offer relief to people in pain. Along with Dr. Alex Jimenez, doctor of chiropractic,… Read More
DNA supports approximately 20,000 genes, each holding a program for the creation of a protein or enzyme required for a healthy lifestyle. Every one of these patterns needs to be… Read More
Chiropractic is more than just spinal adjustments. It is a whole-body therapy that may include health supplements, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle changes that include exercise. By getting the patient to… Read More
About 1.5 million people in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic, autoimmune disease characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints. With RA,… Read More
Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocation M/C dislocation of the foot at tarsal-metatarsal articulation (Lisfranc joint). Direct impact or landing and plantar or dorsal flexing the foot. Lisfranc ligament holding 2nd MT base and… Read More
Arthritis is characterized as the inflammation of one or multiple joints. The most common symptoms of arthritis include pain and discomfort, swelling, inflammation, and stiffness, among others. Arthritis may affect any… Read More
As we age there are certain changes that take place in the body. The spine gets a lot of wear and tear because it is the primary supportive structure that… Read More
The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body, consisting of the thigh bone, or femur, the shin bone, or tibia, and the kneecap, or patella,… Read More
Ankle Fractures 10% of all fractures. 2nd m/c following femoral neck Fx. Demographics: young active males and older osteoporotic femalesStable Fx: overall prognosis is goodUnstable Fx: require ORIF. 15%-20% chances… Read More
When the weather warms, melting the snow and ice as it ushers in the newness of spring, people are drawn outdoors and increased activity soon follows. Runners top the list,… Read More
Louie Martinez has been a Wrestling coach for 15 years, coaching young athletes ranging from 8 to 15 years old. Louie Martinez shares how he met Dr. Alex Jimenez 10… Read More
The way a person walks, their gait, can be very telling. It can reveal problems in the feet, ankles, knees, and hips – even in spinal alignment. A problem with… Read More
Truide Torres started having back pain throughout the progression of her pregnancy. After she started experiencing many limitations with her daily physical activities, Truide Torres visited Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor,… Read More
Sagittal Fluid Sensitivity Sagittal Fluid Sensitive MR slice showing large synovial popliteal (Baker's) cyst (above top image) and large synovial effusion (above bottom image)Note multiple patchy dark signal areas on… Read More