Ataxia is a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Symptoms can mimic those of being inebriated/intoxicated, with slurred speech, stumbling, falling, and unable to maintain coordination. This comes from degeneration… Read More
You have been diagnosed with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. This brochure is designed to help increase your understanding of this disorder and its potential treatments. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo What… Read More
Back Pain Specialist: Mike Melgoza is a very active person who is always engaging in physical activity, as a result, he occasionally suffers from debilitating back pain symptoms. Mike Melgoza… Read More
Patellofemoral Syndrome: As the weather warms and spring is in full swing, more and more runners are heading outside, hitting the pavement to train for upcoming races or to just… Read More
The cranial nerves are the nerves which come out straight from the brain, including the brainstem, in comparison to the spinal nerves, which come out from sections of the spinal… Read More
Human Cranial nerves are a set of 12 paired nerves that come directly from the brain. The first two (olfactory and optic) come from the cerebrum, with the remaining ten… Read More
Almost everyone can say that they've experienced a feeling of unsteadiness or a spinning/whirling sensation in their heads at one point in their lifetimes. Usually it's narrowed down to dizziness,… Read More
Cyclists: Now that summer is upon us and the chilly winds of winter are gone for at least a few months, more people are taking their fitness and recreational activities… Read More
Chiropractic Benefits: If you have ever had a migraine before, then you know that it is much more than a simple headache. The symptoms of a migraine can be debilitating,… Read More
Ataxia is a medical term used to describe a lack of muscle control or coordination of voluntary movements, including everyday physical activities like walking or picking up objects. Often referred… Read More
Alfonso J. Ramirez, now retired, found follow-up treatment with Dr. Alex Jimenez for his neck pain. Mr. Ramirez experienced chronic pain and headaches, but after receiving chiropractic care, he found… Read More
Kids: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by impulsivity and hyperactivity over a period of more than six months. Symptoms are usually noted and the condition can be diagnosed in… Read More
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is a mechanical issue in the inner ear. It occurs when some of the calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) that are normally embedded in gel… Read More
Ankle pain and injury are not issues reserved solely for athletes. In the United States, more than 25,000 people deal with ankle sprains or pain every day. Studies show that… Read More
Auto Accident Injuries: Alfonso J. Ramirez, retired, has been pursuing a life full of health and wellness. Before he began following this type of lifestyle, however, Mr. Ramirez was hit… Read More
Following upper limb peripheral nerve transection and surgical repair, some patients regain good sensorimotor function while others do not. Understanding peripheral and central mechanisms that contribute to recovery may facilitate… Read More
Epigenetic: A fine interplay exists between sensory experience and innate genetic programs leading to the sculpting of neuronal circuits during early brain development. Recent evidence suggests that the dynamic regulation… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez continues with the cerebellum overview. The cerebellum is one of the most identifiable parts of the brain based on its unique shape and… Read More
Although the cerebellum has many responsibilities, its central function is to coordinate and handle motor activities. Balance, coordination, posture, equilibrium and eye motion are controlled in part by the cerebellum.… Read More