Compartment syndrome is a condition that causes pressure within a group of muscles to build up to dangerous levels. This pressure build-up begins to decrease blood flow, not allowing proper circulation, nutrients, and oxygen from getting to the nerves and muscle cells. The syndrome can be acute or chronic, and surgery can be required. Acute compartment syndrome is considered a… Read More
Common Types of vehicle/automobile crashes and accidents. Most accidents and crashes are caused by driving errors, recklessness, distraction, or disregard of traffic laws. Some accidents are caused by safety system failure or defective parts on the vehicle. Individuals can suffer severe and/or permanent injuries, even death. Types of Accident/Crashes Single Vehicle Accident This type of road, highway traffic accident where… Read More
Optimal joint health is vital to keeping the body moving. They allow us to function throughout the day and perform various tasks. When healthy joints become injured or damaged, the body loses mobility. Joint issues/pain primarily present in the shoulders, wrists, hands, knees, ankles, and spine. Healthy joints are necessary for the full range of motion and comfortable movement. To… Read More
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain throughout the whole body. It causes sleep problems, fatigue, and mental/emotional distress. It affects around four million adults in the United States. Individuals with Fibromyalgia tend to be more sensitive to pain. This is referred to as abnormal/altered pain perception processing. Research currently leans towards a hyperactive nervous system as one of the… Read More
Most individuals don't think about how they walk or whether they are walking with the correct posture. Knowing how to walk with the proper technique and posture can help: Ensure the bones and joints maintain proper alignment. Decrease abnormal wear and tear on the joints, muscles, and ligaments from awkward positions. Prevent neck, back, hip, and leg pain. Reduce muscle… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl7D1zg5JQY Welcome to our new functional medicine presentation brought to you by Dr. Alex Jimenez where an expert will be talking to us about the role of telomeres and viral infections. Hope you enjoy this presentation titled Chronic Immune Dysregulation. For an appointment please call: 915-412-6790 Fill your evaluation form online: https://dralexjimenez.livingmatrix.com/self_register_patients/new - If you have enjoyed this video and/or… Read More
Chocolate is comfort food. When stressed out, frustrated it makes you feel better, and when things are great, it can make them even better. However, there is a difference between the chocolate bar candies on the store shelves and healthy chocolate. Unhealthy chocolate is full of sugar and fat that can cause health problems like acne, obesity, high blood pressure,… Read More
The classification criteria for fibromyalgia have changed over time, affecting its definition from a "peripheral pain-defined disease" to a "systemic symptom-based disease." Indeed, the ACR-2010 established a widespread pain index, replacing the previous 18 specified tender points. In addition, the new criteria assess the severity of three significant extra-pain symptoms of fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive impairments. These critical factors,… Read More
We see it on all types of athletes nowadays. They are wearing tape that looks like it's for an injury. It is for injuries, but it can also be used as a preventative measure to avoid injuries. It is known as Kinesiology, Kinesio, KT, and elastic tape. It reduces swelling, increases mobility, and expedites recovery. It can be beneficial with… Read More
Posture exercises: It is easy to get into the bad habit of poor/improper posture, especially at work where an individual gets into a groove and continues without thinking about their posture. Not until discomfort and pain begin to present do individuals start thinking about what is causing the issues. This usually includes: Back pain Shoulder pain Neck pain Tight/Compressed spine… Read More
Herniated discs, although common, can be challenging to treat depending on the size. Over 3mm is considered a large herniated disc. However, it can progressively get more extensive, and this can cause severe side effects. The size can make the disc slip out of place and start compressing on surrounding nerves, leading to muscle weakness and nerve damage. X-Ray and… Read More
Calf pain is common in individuals that are on their feet for long periods. This could be standing, walking, as part of a job or jogging, and running. In most cases, calf soreness and/or pain result from repetitive/overuse strain/injury/tear of the calf muscles. Pain along with stiffness presents with physical activity, exercise, movement. Chiropractic treatment and Active Release can help… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_VpI5exB1E On today’s podcast Dr. Jimenez DC, health coaches Adriana Caceres and Faith Arciniaga, and nutritionist Ana Paola Rodríguez will discuss how the intracellular Body Water affects our fitness health. -We talk about body composition and factors like intracellular water, extracellular water. fitness score and total body water. -How does cell integrity affects fitness score and health. -We talk about… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb9B7TPKvO0 For an appointment please call: 915-412-6790 Fill your evaluation form online: https://dralexjimenez.livingmatrix.com/self_register_patients/new - If you have enjoyed this video and/or we have helped you in any way please feel free to subscribe and share with us. Thank You & God Bless. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, ATN, IFMCP. CIFM, CCST Join our webinars! https://el-paso-tx-functional-medicine.eventbritestudio.com Additional Online Links & Resources… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwdSz5hU_-Q For an appointment please call: 915-412-6790 Fill your evaluation form online: https://dralexjimenez.livingmatrix.com/self_register_patients/new - If you have enjoyed this video and/or we have helped you in any way please feel free to subscribe and share with us. Thank You & God Bless. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, ATN, IFMCP. CIFM, CCST Join our webinars! https://el-paso-tx-functional-medicine.eventbritestudio.com Additional Online Links & Resources… Read More