Seeing A Chiropractor Regularly for Injury Prevention and Maintenance. A common question that comes up is how often is it necessary to visit a chiropractor? Everyone is different and the frequency of treatment depends on each individual's specific situation/condition, health goals, and needs. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind that can help get an idea of what… Read More
Tight hip flexors are a common complaint among individuals. Sitting for too long is the usual suspect, but highly active individuals can experience tightness. Here is a hip flexor test to determine if there is tightness: Lie on back on a table or bench Let the lower part of the legs hang off the side at the knees Pull one… Read More
Bioelectrical impedance analysis allows an integrative, complete, duplicable, and easy body composition assessment that provides in-depth information about the patient’s nutritional status. This process makes nutritional assessment more accessible for the elderly, a growing population globally, with particular health concerns. There is a clear association between frailty, locomotive syndrome, and anthropometric markers, such as phase angle. Furthermore, BIA being an… Read More
Most individuals see their family physician or general practitioner after an automobile accident or other common personal injury/s. However, seeing a chiropractor is more beneficial. Chiropractors specialize in treating, rehabilitating, and strengthening the musculoskeletal system after different types of personal injuries. Auto accidents are the most common personal injuries. The next most common type of injury comes from slip and… Read More
Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine pill, can help keep the musculoskeletal system healthy and prevent injury by keeping the bones strong. In recent years, vitamin D has been praised for its various benefits, like helping to treat Seasonal affective disorder and in the regulation of calcium. Vitamin D deficiency can lower the effectiveness of an individual's immune system.… Read More
Phase Angle is a helpful tool for health practitioners to identify the cell membrane’s integrity and dysfunction. In recent years, studies show an increase in patients with Metabolic Syndrome. Aside from the other health issues that metabolic syndrome induces, it increases oxidative stress and inflammation throughout the body. Oxidative stress promotes cellular damage. Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic Syndrome is a condition… Read More
A bulging disc happens when the supportive gel-filling between the spinal vertebrae begins to slip out of place. If left untreated it can lead to a herniated disc. It can heal on its own, however, not being careful could accidentally worsen the condition/injury. This is why chiropractic treatment is recommended to heal the injury safely and properly. Treatment usually involves… Read More
In cases of cervical disc nerve compression, traction treatment is a recommended approach to proper spinal adjustment and pain relief. Traction treatment enables a chiropractor to relieve the stress/pressure that can lead to spinal disc problems like: Disc herniation Disc Rupture Displacement Traction concepts differ with chiropractors. They could utilize static positioning and inversion therapy but each has there own… Read More
Melatonin works as a link between circadian rhythms of different target tissues distributed on our body. The pineal gland primarily secretes melatonin, but other tissues can synthesize this hormone, while the light and darkness cycle modulates its secretion. Melatonin had a close relationship with sleep cycles and mood, but new clinical applications are now known. This hormone and its derivatives… Read More
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, also known as D.I.S.H is a misunderstood and often misdiagnosed source of back pain. Dr. Jimenez gives some insight into this condition and prevention. There are many health conditions that have back pain as a symptom. This is why it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause. Usually, this is not a problem because most… Read More
Motorcycle accidents are a lot different from automobile accidents. Specifically is how much the riders are exposed and unprotected during the collision impact compared to individuals in a motor vehicle. A recommendation that comes from attorneys, doctors, and chiropractors is for all motorcyclists to learn about common causes of accidents to help prevent and reduce the level of risk. When… Read More