This is a brief review of some of the essential pediatric complaints encountered in clinical practice.Acute Trauma including acute head traumaNon-accidental Trauma in children (battered child)Musculoskeletal Complaints (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, scoliosis,Common pediatric neoplasms (CNS & others)InfectionMetabolic disease Acute Pediatric trauma: FOOSH injuries (e.g. fell off the monkey-bar) Supracondylar Fx, elbow. Always d/t accidental trauma. <10-y.o. Extra-articular Fx Gartland classification grades… Read More
Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent conditions in the United States, affecting an estimated 100 million Americans each year. To put that into perspective, that’s more than the number of people suffering from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, combined. Many of these chronic pain sufferers are looking for relief beyond pharmaceuticals which can have unpleasant and even harmful… Read More
Why is it that the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting always seem to fall within the same topic of conversation? This is simply because intermittent fasting may be utilized as an instrument to achieve ketosis, the metabolic state associated with the keto diet. During intermittent fasting, the human body is depleted of glycogen stores. Once these glycogen stores are eliminated,… Read More
Say you have neck or back pain. How will you treat it? Many people will go to a medical doctor who will look at the symptoms, such as pain, and treat it with prescription or over the counter medications. In some cases, they may recommend surgery to manage the pain or correct the problem. But there is a safe and… Read More
Diagnosis of the diseases of the abdomen can be classified into: Abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small & large bowel, and the appendix) Abnormalities of the accessory digestive organs (Hepatobiliary & pancreatic disorders) Abnormalities of the genitourinary & reproductive organs Abnormalities of the abdominal wall and major vessels The aim of this presentation is to provide the most… Read More
There has been an increasing number of professional athletes and athletic teams in recent years that have chosen to use chiropractors to treat their injuries, help manage their pain, and help keep them at the top of their game in terms of performance and stamina. Top athletes like Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson, Vernon Davis, and Aaron Rodgers recognize that value… Read More
Migraines affects an estimated 38 million people, including children, in the United States alone. Worldwide, that total jumps to 1 billion. In fact, migraine ranks number three among prevalent illnesses in the world and number six among disabling illnesses. More than 90% of people who suffer from migraines are not able to function normally or work during an attack. A… Read More
If you have low back pain, or have had it, you are not alone. Experts estimate that around 80% of people will experience some type of back problem as some point in their lives. The Global Burden of Disease 2010 lists low back pain as the number one cause of disability worldwide. The good news is the majority of back… Read More
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, or CNS. While the etiology of the disease remains unknown, research studies have found that environmental factors, such as nutrition, may have an impact on the occurrence and development of MS. Other research studies specifically analyzed the association between certain dietary factors in multiple sclerosis, such as… Read More
Vincent Garcia trains in mixed martial arts as part of his everyday physical activities. However, he started to experience knee pain and after he developed turf toe, the athletic performance of Vincent was tremendously influenced. Dr. Alex Jimenez, a doctor of chiropractic, helped treat Vincent Garcia's knee pain along with turf toe, slowly restoring his overall health and wellness. Dr.… Read More
Many healthcare professionals highly recommend that patients with multiple sclerosis, or MS, avoid dairy. Several research studies have demonstrated a high correlation between MS and dairy, especially cow’s milk. By way of instance, some of the proteins in cow’s milk are targeted by the immune cells of patients with multiple sclerosis. These include butyrophilin and bovine serum albumin, or BSA.… Read More
Aracely Pisana saw Dr. Alex Jimenez, a chiropractor in El Paso, Tx, for the very first time after many other therapy efforts were not able to provide her with the back pain relief she'd believed to receive. Aracely Pisana explains how well Dr. Alex Jimenez and his staff have taken care of her and she adds how their services are… Read More
Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. The onset of symptoms is gradual, steadily worsening over time, then resolves. The entire process occurs over a one to three-year period. The limited range of motion in the shoulder that is a primary symptom is also one of the signs… Read More
Can exercise slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic, neurological disease characterized by damage to the myelin sheaths of nerve cells in the central nervous system, or CNS. Common symptoms of multiple sclerosis include pain, fatigue, vision loss and impaired coordination. Exercise is frequently recommended as a form of treatment for several types… Read More
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, also called “washerwoman sprain,” is a condition of the hand that typically affects people who do continuous, fast, repetitive movements. The patient can experience a sudden onset of the condition or it can be gradual, beginning with tenderness in the thumb area and slowly progressing. It can restrict activity, but it doesn’t have to be a long-term… Read More