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
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBDs are health issues that affect the digestive tract by causing inflammation that lasts longer than an average upset stomach or mild infection. Most people think that the digestive tract only consists of the stomach, which stores and breaks down food, as well as the small and large intestines, which take the… Read More
Chiropractor Dr. Alexander Jimenez of Injury Medical and Chiropractic Clinic focuses on long-haul truck drivers and non-invasive spinal treatments. Truck drivers are at a much higher risk of developing degenerative spinal disorders from the stress that constant driving and repetitive lifting can place on the spinal muscles of the lower back. Driving a huge truck for eight to ten hours… Read More
DNA Methylation DNA methylation is a very important factor in our biochemical pathways. Methylation uses a process of donating methyl groups to a substrate. These methyl group substrates contain DNA and RNA, chemicals, neurotransmitters, hormones, and immune cells. A few examples of methylation include: regulating gene expression, biotransformation, myelination which is the production of the protective coating that surrounds our… Read More
There are over one million osteoporosis-related fractures per year. In fact, with a hip fracture, the percentage of an individual’s mortality increases by 24% within 12 months of said fracture. Osteoporosis is a serious condition that should not be overlooked. It is not a condition that affects just the elderly, but those starting from the early age of 30. Osteoporosis… Read More