Scoliosis is a medical condition where an individual's backbone is diagnosed with an abnormal curve. The natural curvature of the backbone is usually "S" shaped when viewed laterally, or by the side, and it ought to look straight when viewed from the front or rear. While it stays the same in several cases, the curvature of the spine with scoliosis… Read More
New Year’s Resolutions made by well-meaning but, unfortunately, less than 10 percent of people who make resolutions feel that they successfully achieve them and only 45 percent last past six months. Self-improvement goals like lose weight, eat healthier, quit smoking, and life improvement rank in the top five more popular resolutions. So, what is that 10 percent doing that makes… Read More
Spinal ArthritisOssification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL). Less frequent than DISH.Greater clinical importance d/t spinal canal stenosis and cervical myelopathyAsian patients are at higher riskBoth OPLL & DISH may co-exist and increase the risk of FxImaging: x-rad: linear radioopacity consistent with OPLLImaging modality of choice: CT scanning w/o contrastMRI may help to evaluate myelopathyCare: surgical with laminoplasty (above right image)… Read More
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic health issue which affects approximately 1 percent of the population in the United States. RA is an autoimmune disorder that causes the inflammation and degeneration of the synovial tissue, specific cells and tissue which form the lining of the joints within the human body. Rheumatoid arthritis may and generally does affect every joint… Read More
Degenerative Arthritis Spinal Arthritis:Spondylosis aka Degenerative disease of the spine represents an evolution of changes affecting most mobile spinal segments beginning with:Intervertebral disc (IVD) dehydration (desiccation) and degeneration aka Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) with an abnormal increase in mechanical stress and degeneration of posterior elements affecting 4-mobile synovial articulations ( true osteoarthritis)2-Facets in the L/S & 2-Facets & 2-Uncovertebral joints… Read More
A teardrop fracture is caused when the anteroinferior aspect of a cervical vertebral body is damaged due to flexion of the spine together with vertical compression. The fracture throughout the body is also associated with deformity of the human body and subluxation or dislocation of the facet joints. A teardrop fracture is generally associated with a spinal cord injury due… Read More
A vertebral fracture is a health problem which can frequently bring about bone fragments that can damage nerve roots and the spinal column. Broken bones may often occur as a result of automobile accidents. Based on how intense the vertebral fracture is, individuals may have difficulty engaging in their everyday schedules. The objective of the post below is to show… Read More
Chiropractic care is a respected, effective treatment for a variety of conditions as well as for promoting overall wellness. Every day patients seek it out to manage their pain, find relief from health issues, and recover from injuries. But did you know that pro athletes also utilize chiropractic for injuries, soreness, and to keep them playing at optimal levels? What… Read More
April Hermosillo loves fitness. She enjoys exercising and eating foods that are nutritious. As an athlete since age 14, her neck and lower back pain triggered her to undergo foot cramps. April Hermosillo tries not to let her symptoms ultimately change her life. April expresses just how much pain relief Dr. Alex Jimenez has provided her and how grateful she… Read More
Imaging diagnostics are an essential element in the evaluation of spine trauma. Over the last few decades, the rapid evolution of imaging technology has tremendously changed the assessment and treatment of spinal injuries. Imaging diagnostics utilizing CT and MRI, among others, are helpful in the acute and the chronic settings. Spinal cord and soft-tissue injuries are best evaluated by magnetic… Read More
Hyperextension Injury Hangman's Fx aka traumatic spondylolisthesis of C2 with a fracture of pars interarticularis or pedicles (unstable)MVA is the most common causeMechanism: acute hyperextension of upper C/S similar to judicial hanging (never actually seen and most deaths are due to asphyxiation)Secondary flexion may tear PLL and discAssociated injuries: 30% have other c-spine fx especially Extension teardrop at C2 or… Read More
Imaging Diagnosis Management: Cervical spinal trauma & radiographic variants simulating diseaseCervical spineArthritisNeoplasmsInfectionPost-Surgical cervical spine Cranio-cervical and upper cervical stability is dependent on transverse, superior and inferior bands of the C1-C2 ligament, alar ligaments, along with a few other ligaments Cervical Trauma The C/S is vulnerable to injury. Why?Stability has been sacrificed for greater mobilityCervical vertebrae are small and interrupted by… Read More
Imaging diagnostics of the spine consist from radiographies to computed tomography scanning, or CT scans, in which CT is utilized in conjunction with myelography and most recently with magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. These imaging diagnostics are being used to determine the presence of abnormalities of the spine, scoliosis, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. The following article describes various imaging modalities and… Read More
While computed tomography scanning, or CT scans, of the cervical spine are frequently utilized to help diagnose neck injuries, simple radiographs are still commonly performed for patients who have experienced minor cervical spine injuries with moderate neck pain, such as those who have suffered a slip-and-fall accident. Imaging diagnostic assessments may reveal underlying injuries and/or aggravated conditions to be more… Read More
Most people don’t even think about visiting a chiropractor until they’ve sustained an injury or need a quick adjustment to help ease the pain. They typically see it as a treatment for injuries or conditions that they’ve already endured, not as a preventative health care option. And while chiropractic care is an exceptional way to treat existing conditions and injuries,… Read More
Fitness is something that April Hermosillo loves. She enjoys working out and eating healthy foods. As an athlete since age 14, April had undergone neck and low back pain that caused her to have feet cramps. April Hermosillo tries everyday not to let her symptoms change her everyday life. April expresses just how much pain relief chiropractic and Dr. Alex… Read More
Many types of arthritis can affect the structure and function of the muscles, bones and/or joints, causing symptoms such as, pain, stiffness and swelling. While arthritis can commonly affect the hands, wrists, elbows, hips, knees and feet, it can also affect the facet joints found along the length of the spine. One of the most well-known types of arthritis, known… Read More
Your spine goes through a lot each day. It provides structural support and houses the central nervous system which carries impulses from the brain throughout the body. When it isn’t working as it should, the entire body can be affected. Chiropractic has long been praised as a way to keep the back healthy. Well, now we’ll get down to the… Read More
Spinal trauma consists of spine fractures, or spinal fractures, and spinal cord injuries. Approximately 12,000 spinal trauma cases are reported in the United States every year. While the most prevalent causes of spinal cord injuries and spine fractures are automobile accidents and falls, spinal trauma can also be attributed to assault, sports injuries, and work-related accidents. Diagnosis of spinal trauma… Read More