In order to have proper bone health, it takes a lot of focus and a lot of nutrients. Bone health is not only an important aspect when it comes to our structure but to our overall health in general. Our bones make and house bone marrow. Bone marrow is where every single blood cell in the body gets created. Without… Read More
An individual may need to wear a neck brace or cervical collar after cervical spine surgery, or after experiencing a traumatic injury to the neck, from an automobile accident, sports, work, or personal injury. Neck braces are some of the most common spinal braces. A doctor might call these orthoses or orthotics. There are different types of neck braces also… Read More
What is a disease? Over the years the definition of disease has evolved and changed as medicine became more advanced. Years ago, people used to think a disease was an actual entity or thing that had entered the body and was lying hidden causing disruptions. Now, we know that a disease is actually a disordered function. To properly treat the… Read More
Spinal meningitis does not just affect the brain. Most think of meningitis as a brain disease, but it can also affect the spine. We will discuss learning how to recognize it and find the right treatment to fix it within the spinal cord. Spinal meningitis can be a potentially deadly infection of the meninges. This is the protective tissue that… Read More
Oxidative stress represents an imbalance in the body. This imbalance is between reactive oxygen species (free radicals) and our body’s natural ability to detoxify these species, resulting in damage. Free radicals are a normal by-product of biochemical pathways that occur in the body, an example being the body’s energy-generating process, specifically the electron transport chain. However, these species are highly… Read More
Surgery for sciatica is sometimes necessary if medications, chiropractic, and physical therapy are not working to relieve sciatica symptoms, but don’t worry. Individuals sometimes have sciatica that just does not respond to conservative treatment can find relief through surgical procedures. Questions begin to pop up, as to which procedure makes the most sense, what will the experience be… Read More
Degenerative Disc Disease is a general term for a condition in which the damaged intervertebral disc causes chronic pain, which could be either low back pain in the lumbar spine or neck pain in the cervical spine. It is not a “disease” per se, but actually a breakdown of an intervertebral disc of the spine. The intervertebral disc is a… Read More
Chronic inflammation is an ongoing problem that many are not even aware of. Internal inflammation puts constant stress on your joints, immune system, and all other organ systems. The inflammatory process causes tissue damage overtime and impacts the bodys natural ability to heal and repair. There are important environmental factors that affect the healing process such as age, nutrient deficiencies,… Read More
Accident/Collisions are seeing a rise and along with those crashes are spinal injuries. What you need to know about: Accident-related injuries Treatment Recovery Legal issues We take a risk, however small, every time we get in the car/truck, of being involved in a car wreck that results in injuries and specifically a spinal injury/s. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical… Read More
Infections can happen to any individual given specific circumstances, however, infections occurring in HIV/AIDS patients are more commonly referred to opportunistic infections or OIs. HIV/AIDS severely dampens the immune system of the patient, making it less able to fight off infections. It wipes out the white blood cells that eliminate an infection. Specific types of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and… Read More
Part 2 delayed braking reaction time caused by sciatica, we continue with the spinal cord, nerves, and how they communicate with the brain. A herniated disc can cause sciatica, which is a compressing of the nerve/s in and around the spinal cord. This compression causes a pinching of the nerve/s like bending a water hose cuts off the flow and… Read More
Disc bulge and disc herniation are some of the most common conditions that can affect the spine of both young and middle-aged patients. It is estimated that approximately 2.6% of the US population annually visits a clinician for the treatment of spinal disorders. Approximately $ 7.1 billion alone is lost due to the time away from work. Disc herniation… Read More
Research has found that individuals with disc herniation/s can have a delayed braking time when driving. After undergoing surgery these individuals showed significant improvement in braking time. Based on this information Dr. Jimenez looks at how individuals with functional sciatica, (often caused by a herniated disc) meaning they can move and operate a vehicle to a certain point without generating… Read More
Many have heard of celiac disease, but non-celiac gluten sensitivity, not so much. However, this condition is rising and extremely important. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is responsible for many autoimmune conditions and the reason why many individuals feel constantly sick, bloating, or have joint pain. Gluten What is gluten? Gluten is the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Unfortunately, gluten… Read More
Health & Wellness Detoxification is essential in the human body. As we create energy, there are waste products produced. Properly excreting these waste products falls into detoxification. Without it, we have too much of a toxic load and our body sees repercussions. The word “detoxification” or “detox” has been thrown around over the last few years that many associate it… Read More