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The shoulder is subject to different irritations, injuries, and conditions. Shoulder impingement is a common ailment but is often confused with other shoulder problems. Properly treating impingement syndrome needs proper diagnosis first. Most shoulder impingement cases do not require surgery. Conservative treatment like chiropractic focuses on pain reduction while increasing the range of motion. This is achieved with manual manipulation,… Read More
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of signs and symptoms that are found in many patients. The standard of care determines that MetS diagnose should consider having three out of these five criteria: Increased waist circumference, high blood pressure, blood sugar that sits over the normal ranges, increased levels of triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. The Functional Medicine approach to… Read More
The link between inflammation and many diseases was made less than 15 years ago. With that being said, there is still so much we are constantly finding out about the connection. Inflammation and disease can be thought of as a circle, the relationship is complex and goes both ways. Inflammation is not always felt by the patient. Majority of inflammation… Read More
A mattress topper for back pain can help by conforming closely to the body, correctly aligning the spine, and providing relief to the pressure points. The right quality mattress topper can provide relief when sleeping and can help keep the spine in proper alignment. Chiropractor Dr. Jimenez shares some top mattress toppers for back pain including: Pros What to consider… Read More
Coronavirus definitely took us all by surprise. With an uncontrollable infection rate, the medical world seemed to forget about the chronic and metabolic diseases. Yes, a true pandemic, more than 440,000 deaths, and a fast-developing disease with no guideline treatment, the medical world did what it had to do. Today, with the new hope that the vaccination program has brought,… Read More
Trying to get a proper night's rest and healthy sleep with sciatica can be difficult. Here we discuss how to combat sciatica discomfort for a better night’s rest. The sciatic nerves are the two largest nerves in the body. They run from the low back through the: Hips Buttocks Down each leg into the feet When the nerve gets:… Read More
Once again, traditional Chinese medicine and herbal medicine are coming back to treat chronic conditions’ underlying cause potentially. Consequently, Chelidonium majus L., commonly known as chelidonine, from the Papaveraceae family, and its function has been studied in depth. Chelidonium majus medical applications are multiple and include ulcer treatment, cancer, oral infection, liver disorders, asthma, and liver disorders. Chelidonium majus… Read More
After all of these years, I am happy to announce that the Texas Supreme Court has finally made a decision regarding the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners et al v. Texas Medical Association case on January 29th, 2021. With great honor and gratitude, I’d like to continue to extend sincere thanks to everyone who worked hard on this case and… Read More
When lower back pain presents many want to retreat to the couch, bed and just lay down, but doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and spine specialists do not recommend this course of action. What they do recommend, other than treatment, is to engage in the easiest forms of exercise on the spine and back muscles. Staying sedentary is one… Read More
Migraines and Fibromyalgia have one thing in common, they are both due to mitochondrial dysfunction. More often than not we see those with mitochondrial dysfunction suffering from more than one type of discomfort. The first thing we do is take a detailed history, to truly understand the patient’s history, environment, previous treatment plans, and symptoms. Mitochondrial function is a necessity… Read More
When spinal misalignments happen the body experiences soreness, inability to rotate the neck, or after sitting/standing in one position for too long hip and leg discomfort/pain. This is why spinal alignment is so crucial to healthy living. These examples help to illustrate the delicate balance required in the spine to maintain optimal health, stay pain-free, prevent injury, and the ability… Read More
Licorice is a widely researched root; it provides health benefits, and these have been applied in herbal medicine for thousands of years. Its main active ingredient is glycyrrhizin, it exerts a cortisone-like effect, and it’s 50 times sweeter than sugar. In ancient years licorice was used to treat coughs, reduce intestinal and gastric ulcers. Today licorice is used against liver… Read More
Chiropractic prevention for degenerative disc disease. In between the bones of the spine or the vertebrae are the protective shock-absorbing intervertebral discs. These protective cushions naturally begin wearing down or degenerating as the body ages. The common term for this is degenerative disc disease or DDD. It is not a disease, but the body's natural aging process. The reason it… Read More
The growing evidence about the clinical application of naturally occurring phytochemicals has revealed multiple phytochemicals’ detoxifying properties. Curcumin, commonly known as turmeric, has previously reported anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancerous, and chemo-therapeutic properties. Also, curcumin supplementation has proven to be effective in conditions like diabetes, neuropathies, cardiovascular disease, and liver disease. Nevertheless, it is commonly used as a spice that provides a… Read More