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 and his wife found chiropractic care with Dr. Alex Jimenez. The couple expresses how much their lives have changed since receiving chiropractic care and rehabilitation at Push. Mr. and Mrs.… 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 disorder used a complementary health approach for any reason in 2012. This was significantly higher than use among persons without a musculoskeletal pain disorder (24.1%). Use of complementary health approaches… 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 a chronic pain condition? Why does some pain respond to anti-inflammatory drugs and/or medications, whereas other forms of pain require opiates? Pain is an intricate process involving both the… 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. Walking or sitting with a hunched back has been linked to a variety of health issues. What’s more, poor posture can cause your body’s structure to change, leading to misalignment.… 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 lower back sports injury, Isaiah Delgado once again came to Push for assistance, except this time, the trainers enrolled him in a rehabilitation program to help him return-to-play as soon… 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 occur as a person get older, but senior citizens are finding that chiropractic provides some great benefits for the older demographic. Senior Citizens Better Range Of Motion Regular chiropractic care… 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 the brain: analgesics and anesthetics. The term analgesic refers to a medication that relieves pain without loss of consciousness. The expression central anesthesia refers to a medication that depresses the… 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 that increases. Neurophysiology Of Pain Part II Intensity, Location & Quality of Pain... ... involve Spinothalamic and Trigeminal Pathways The trigeminal pathway brings information from the face area. The spinothalamic… 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 system is not functioning. Nociception means the system that carries pain signals of injury from the tissues. This is the physiological incident that comes with pain. Neurophysiology Of Pain Objectives… 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 level of damage. In 1965, Ronald Melzack and Patrick Wall summarized a scientific theory about the psychological influence on pain perception; known as the gate control theory. If it… 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 little one in such obvious discomfort and you can’t help them no matter what you do. When you have a baby who experiences frequent colic it can be heartbreaking. An… 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 accomplish when he's not being underestimated. While Robert Gomez describes experiencing no set-backs due to his cerebral palsy, he suffered from pain and limited mobility. That's when he decided 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 up, always being there to help him achieve his fitness goals and offering nutritional as well as fitness advice when he needs it. Malik Decquir has found tremendous mental and… 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 known as wind-up and gets regulated in a constant condition of increased reactivity. This persistent, or regulated, state of reactivity decreases the threshold for what causes pain and subsequently learns… 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 to inflammation. Keeping the inflammation down is the goal with autoimmune attacks. The foods you eat make a huge difference in the frequency and severity of flare-ups. Steady dietary changes… 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 achieved a higher conditioning, including improved performance in his strength, reaction time and overall health. Brian Filidor appreciates the help of all the trainers towards helping him become a better… 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 and what not to eat are the common questions. In order to quiet inflammation triggers, educate ourselves and live a normal life is the focus. My 2006 Seminar Series “Understanding… 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 soft tissue injuries and conditions among professional athletes and the general population alike. In the instance of chronic neck pain, along with shoulder and subscapularis pain, ART involves guided pressure… 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 physical activities. One of the best methods to maximize flexibility is through stretching. However, research suggests that not all stretching techniques are created equal. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, or P.N.F., stretching… Read More