Degenerative disc/s is a condition where the wearing down of the spinal discs causes pain and discomfort. All of our spines go through this, but not everybody feels pain. Chiropractic care is a treatment option for degenerative disc disease (DDD). The first step is to determine the disc-related problem. Chiropractic Diagnosis During an initial […]

Podcast: Metabolic Syndrome Explained

Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors that can ultimately increase the risk of developing a variety of health issues, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, among other problems. Central obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, and low HDL are the 5 risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome. Having at […]

Everyday Exercises/Chiropractic to Strengthen Your Spine El Paso, TX.

Everyday exercises that increase the strength of the abdomen/core along with the back muscles will optimize your body to resist spinal injuries. Your spine goes through a lot each day. It provides structural support and houses the central nervous system that carries impulses from the brain throughout the body. When it doesn’t work as it […]

Podcast: BIA and Basal Metabolic Rate Explained

Dr. Alex Jimenez and Dr. Mario Ruja discuss basal metabolic rate, BMI, and BIA. Body mass and body fat can be measured in a variety of ways, however, several measurement tools may ultimately be inaccurate for many athletes. According to Dr. Alex Jimenez and Dr. Mario Ruja, calculating an individual’s body mass and body […]

Lumbago Mild to Severe Low Back Pain Facts/Tips El Paso, TX.

Lumbago is a term that means mild to extreme pain in the muscles and joints of the lower spine/back. The pain can be acute or chronic and affects both young and older individuals. The spine is a very intricate structure and when one component fails to function properly it can affect the entire body, causing […]

Coleus forskohlii and Metabolic Syndrome

While being part of the mint family, Coleus forskohlii has been used in traditional folk medicine that has been known to treat asthma and various ailments that the body may encounter.

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Back Pain and Chiropractic El Paso, TX.

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction and its symptoms can also be a cause for low back pain conditions and disorders. This condition is also known as: Sacroiliitis SI joint inflammation SI joint syndrome Sacroiliac joint dysfunction SI joint strain It can make regular activities like sitting, standing, walking, and sleeping frustrating, difficult and unbearable. It has been […]