What is Facet Arthropathy? The facet joints are the joints which are found behind the spine to counterbalance the intervertebral discs found between the vertebrae of the spine. These are ultimately essential for restricting the movements of the spine for the vertebrae to maintain proper alignment. Over time, the natural aging process can cause the facet joints to deteriorate… Read More
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition that causes considerable pain and discomfort if diagnosed with this autoimmune disease. When your immune system starts attacking your joints, instead of foreign invaders, that's what causes inflammation. The worse the RA, the more severe the symptoms. If things get bad enough you can lose mobility and flexibility altogether, which is why it is… Read More
You need to understand your feet! Flat feet, foot pronation, and foot imbalances can lead to all kinds of pain: Knee pain Hip pain Back pain Yes even Shoulder pain If you are considering custom orthotics, a health care professional such as Doctor Jimenez and Injury Medical Chiropractic Clinic can perform a foot scan to show you what imbalances in… Read More
Degenerative disc disease is a health issue which occurs when one or more of the discs found between the vertebrae of the spine break down, causing painful symptoms and other problems. Common symptoms may include pain, tingling sensations, weakness, and numbness. Despite its name, degenerative disc disease is actually not a disease, but rather, a natural process which occurs with… Read More
Automobile accidents are unfortunate conditions which can tremendously influence a person's wellbeing, health, and wellbeing. Automobile crash injuries, such as whiplash-associated ailments, neck pain, and back pain, can finally cause debilitating symptoms that can significantly restrict an individual's capacity to take part in their regular responsibilities. Patients explain how Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor or doctor of chiropractic in El Paso,… Read More
What is Radiculopathy? The spine consists of 33 bones, best known as vertebrae, which shield the spinal cord from experiencing injury or trauma. The bones of the spine permit an individual to remain upright, bend, and twist. The vertebrae are held in place by a collection of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Nerves also extend from the spine to… Read More
People that overuse their elbows can find themselves with pain inside their forearm and elbow. A pain that won't go away without treatment. Golfer’s elbow affects far more people than those that golf regularly. According to Dynamic Chiropractic, golfer’s elbow can affect violinists, construction workers, tennis players, bikers, etc. Medication and surgery are options for treatment, but with chiropractic, one… Read More
Chronic back pain is no game. It doesn't matter if it's the neck, shoulder, hip, sciatic or fibromyalgia pain, these conditions or injuries seriously affect health and can turn lives upside down. Doctor Alexander Jimenez is a chiropractor of 30+ years experience that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing injuries, conditions and health issues. Various individuals tell their tale about… Read More
What is an Adductor Muscle Strain? An adductor muscle strain is characterized as an acute injury to the muscles of the groin. Although a variety of muscles in the human body can be injured, the adductor longus, medius, magnus, and the gracilis are some of the most well-known muscle groups to be affected by an injury. Strains are muscle… Read More
Degenerative disc disease is a condition where your spinal discs wear down that can lead to pain and discomfort. Everyone’s discs wear down with time, but not every person experiences pain from this process. Degenerative Disc Disease Stages Two of the main components of the spine are the vertebrae and the discs. The discs sit between vertebrae to provide cushion,… Read More
Doctors of chiropractic (DCs), are qualified and experienced to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises and physical activities, as well as, nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle counseling to help improve an individual's overall health. Chiropractic medicine includes performing hands-on, drug-free treatment, which includes diagnosis, adjustments, and injury prevention. Various patients talk about how Dr. Jimenez and his top team of physical therapists… Read More
A chiropractor, or (DC), is a healthcare professional that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing a variety of health issues associated with the skeletal and nervous system. Dr. Alexander Jimenez is a back pain specialist that safely and effectively corrects any spinal misalignments, or subluxations, which may be causing painful symptoms. These patients describe how Dr. Jimenez and his team… Read More
Hamstring injuries are several of the most common types of injuries among athletes. These makeup for the most days or even weeks missed each year amongst AFL football players. The majority of partial or complete tears include either the hamstring muscle belly or the distal musculotendinous junction. However, a proximal hamstring injury is ultimately uncommon. In the total hamstring injury… Read More
40% of people struggle with allergies! The demand for treatment is at an all-time high. However, there is still no quick-fix when it comes to treating allergies. There are options, but many do not work right or are as effective as we would like them to be—and the ones that do usually have side effects that can make them undesirable.… Read More
What is Ischiogluteal Bursitis? A bursa is a fluid-filled sac which functions by helping to decrease friction around the joints. However, when the fluid inside a bursa becomes infected or irritated due to excessive movement, the bursa can become swollen, causing pain and discomfort, ultimately making it difficult to move the affected joint. This health issue is commonly known… Read More