by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 14, 2018 | Clinical Neurophysiology
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...
by spinedoctors | Jun 14, 2018 | Clinical Neurophysiology
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...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 14, 2018 | Posture
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...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 13, 2018 | Athletes, Clinical Case Reports, PUSH as Rx, Testimonies, Video
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...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 13, 2018 | Seniors
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...
by spinedoctors | Jun 13, 2018 | Chiropractic, Clinical Neurophysiology
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...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 13, 2018 | Clinical Neurophysiology
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,...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 12, 2018 | Clinical Neurophysiology
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...
by spinedoctors | Jun 12, 2018 | Chiropractic, Clinical Neurophysiology
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...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 12, 2018 | Children
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...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 11, 2018 | Cerebral Palsy, Clinical Case Reports, Testimonies, Video
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...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 11, 2018 | Athletes, Clinical Case Reports, PUSH as Rx, Sports Injuries, Testimonies, Video
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...
by spinedoctors | Jun 11, 2018 | Chiropractic, Clinical Neurophysiology
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...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 11, 2018 | Functional Medicine
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...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 8, 2018 | Athletes, Clinical Case Reports, PUSH as Rx, Testimonies, Video
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...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 8, 2018 | Functional Medicine
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...
by spinedoctors | Jun 8, 2018 | Chiropractic
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...
by spinedoctors | Jun 7, 2018 | Chiropractic
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...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 7, 2018 | Functional Medicine
Food: Genes that determine illness are triggered by what we put into our bodies, literally what we eat. Our cells are literally created out of the foods we put into our bodies. Like most people do, we are likely eating nutrient-poor foods that create damaged...
