Auto Accidents: Mr. and Mrs. Dominguez were involved in an automobile accident which left them with pain and discomfort. In their search to find relief from their symptoms, Manuel Dominguez… Read More
Mechanoreceptive Pain: According to the CDC, “more than 50% of U.S. adults (125 million) had a musculoskeletal pain disorder in 2012.†“More than 40% of adults with a musculoskeletal pain… Read More
Why does localized damage or injury caused by trauma lead to chronic, intractable pain in certain patients? What's in charge of the translation of local injury with acute pain into… Read More
Your mother always said don’t slouch - turns out she was right. And she has science to back it up. Your posture can have a profound effect on your health.… Read More
Lower Back Injury: Isaiah Delgado, wrestler, began participating in a fitness and nutrition program at Push-as-RX in order to improve his performance in his physical activities. When he suffered a… Read More
The aging process can usher in a variety of conditions and health issues that are confined (mostly) to the elderly. Chronic pain, arthritis, loss of mobility, and other issues can… Read More
Most, if not all, ailments of the body trigger pain. Pain is interpreted and sensed in the brain. Pain is modulated by two key types of drugs which operate on… Read More
Neurophysiology: There are two ways that nociceptive information reaches the central nervous system. One is the neospinothalamic tract for quick pain and two is the paleospinothalamic tract for slow pain… Read More
Neurophysiology of pain: Pain defined is the unpleasant sensation that accompanies injury or near injury to tissues, though it can also occur in the absence of such damage if the nociception… Read More
Pain perception varies across different people based on their mood, psychological condition and previous experience, even when pain is brought on by similar physical stimulation and ends in a similar… Read More
Infantile Colic: If you have ever cared for an infant with colic, you know how frustrating and helpless it can make you feel. It is so hard to see a… Read More
Robert "Bobby" Gomez was born with cerebral palsy. Bobby describes how he felt like an outcast, growing up with the disorder, but he explains how much he is able to… Read More
Malik Decquir is an athlete who has learned how to accomplish anything he sets his mind to through chiropractic rehabilitation. The trainer's at Push have taught Malik never to give… Read More
Central sensitization is a state of the nervous system that's related to the development and maintenance of chronic pain. When central sensitization occurs, the nervous system goes through a procedure… Read More
Autoimmunity: One of the most common things is to leave the doctor’s office with a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease and no nutritional or lifestyle changing insight. Autoimmune diseases are related… Read More
Integrated: Brian Filidor is an aspiring wrestler who's had a life-changing experience through chiropractic and agility training with Dr. Alex Jimenez. Over a variety of lifestyle modifications, Brian Filidor has… Read More
The western diet is associated with inflammation, and inflammation is central to autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases. Keeping the inflammation down can help in lengthening time between attacks. What to eat… Read More
Active Release Technique (A.R.T) is a hands on soft tissue treatment for ligaments, tendons muscles and nerves. It is the leading soft tissue treatment utilized widely in the treatment of… Read More
Flexibility is critical for athletes and non-athletes alike. It allows people to move freely and easily in their everyday life and can also help prevent injury or aggravated conditions during… Read More