[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] Pain is the human body's natural response to injury or illness, and it is often a warning that something is wrong. Once the problem is healed, we generally stop experiencing this painful symptoms, however, what happens when the pain continues long after the cause is gone? Chronic pain is medically defined as persistent pain that lasts 3… Read More
Lauren Baldwin expresses how much participating in crossfit at Push Fitness has changed her life. Having been involved in other exercise programs, Lauren feels like crossfit has pushed her to go beyond her limits, unlike anything else she's ever tried before. Lauren Baldwin was able to reach her personal fitness goals with the help of the trainers and staff at… Read More
Running Shoes: Feet are important. By the time the typical American reaches the age of 50, they will have walked 75,000 miles. Runners put even more miles on their feet, and stress. Your feet are your foundation. A problem with your feet can throw your entire body out of balance. That is why when it comes to running shoes, it… Read More
[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the United States, impacting more than 40 million adults. Though some instances can be moderate and short-lived, others may be painfully debilitating, lasting for years, or becoming a chronic problem. While almost anyone can experience temporary anxiety before a variety of events, anxiety is regarded as problematic when… Read More
Truide Torres primero fue a ver al Dr.. Alex Jiménez cuando comenzó a experimentar dolor de espalda durante su embarazo. A medida que progresó su embarazo, sus síntomas empeoraron y su calidad de vida se volvió tremendamente limitada. Truide Torres estaba involucrada en muchas actividades físicas, sin embargo, debido a su dolor de espalda, tuvo que dejar de hacer ejercicio… Read More
Opioids and Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a significant problem in the United States. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has declared it an epidemic. Researchers estimate that as many as 36 million people worldwide abuse opioids. Estimates in the U.S. alone reached 2.1 million people in 2012. In 2014, six out of ten… Read More
Osteoporosis is a significant health problem in the United States and worldwide. An estimated 10 million individuals have osteoporosis in the U.S. alone and an additional 18 million individuals are at risk of developing the disease, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Females make up 80 percent of individuals who suffer from osteoporosis, but it also occurs… Read More
[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.9"] One standard hypothesis of depression is that individuals who are depressed have a lack in monoamine receptors within the body, which in turn leads to reduced levels of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norephinephrine, in the brain. But growing evidence supports that at least some kinds of depression might also be linked to continuing low-grade inflammation… Read More
After a neurological exam, physical exam, patient history, x-rays and any previous screening tests, a doctor may order one or more of the following diagnostic tests to determine the root of a possible/suspected neurological disorder or injury. These diagnostics generally involve neuroradiology, which uses small amounts of radioactive material to study organ function and structure and ordiagnostic imaging, which use… Read More
[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.9"] How does your brain know when you are experiencing pain? How does it know the difference between the soft touch of a feather and a needle prick? And, how does that information get to your body in time to respond? How can acute pain become chronic pain? These aren't simple answers, but with a small explanation… Read More
Andres "Andy" Martinez first came to see Dr. Alex Jimenez in Push Fitness after experiencing low back pain and knee problems. Following a period of physical therapy and rehabilitation, Andy became involved in crossfit, where he learned everything he needed to know about health and wellness from the trainers at Push. Andres Martinez expresses how grateful he is to receive… Read More
Health: At its core, chiropractic is about allowing the body to naturally seek its natural balance, allowing all systems to work together. When it is unencumbered it can actually begin to heal itself. However, it can only attain proper function when it is at its proper structure. When the structure becomes impaired through disease, stress, or injury, function becomes impaired.… Read More
Joseph Sedysa has always pushed his body to the limits by being involved in a variety of sports and physical activities. When he started crossfit at Push Fitness, however, Joseph Sedysa became completely engaged in a healthy lifestyle, eating healthy and sleeping properly, as well as participating in an exercise routine on a regular basis. Joseph Sedysa has benefitted tremendously… Read More
[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.9"] Everyone will experience some type of pain throughout their lifetime, however, for those people who have anxiety or depression, pain can become especially intense and it can be challenging to treat. Individuals experiencing depression, for instance, often experience more severe and long-term pain than other individuals. The overlap of anxiety, depression, and pain is very evident… Read More
Biochemistry of Pain: All pain syndromes have an inflammation profile. An inflammatory profile can vary from person to person and can also vary in one person at different times. The treatment of pain syndromes is to understand this inflammation profile. Pain syndromes are treated medically, surgically or both. The goal is to inhibit/suppress the production of inflammatory mediators. And a successful… Read More