Facet syndrome, also called facet joint sprain or facet joint syndrome is a common cause of back pain. There are many treatments that are used, but most mainstream medical treatments involve pain medication which can have undesirable side effects and may even lead to addiction. Chiropractic is a proven, reliable treatment for relieving the pain and discomfort of facet syndrome.… Read More
If the sensory system becomes impacted by injury or disease, the nerves in that system can't function in the transmitting of sensation to the brain. This can lead to a sensation of numbness, or lack of sensation. In some cases when the sensory system is injured, individuals can experience pain in the affected region. Neuropathic pain does not start quickly… Read More
Headaches are widespread health issues, and many people treat themselves by using basic painkillers, drinking additional water, rest, or simply waiting for the headache to go away on its own. As a matter of fact, a headache is among the most common reasons for doctor office visits. About everyone will experience a headache sometime during their life. People understandably… Read More
Bulging disc is often thought of as a normal part of the aging process. It causes pain and decreases mobility. Athletes and people who have jobs that are very physical are often prone to bulging discs and other disc problems. Smoking tobacco can also be a contributing factor in spinal discs deteriorating and weakening. Chiropractic has been proven to be… Read More
Pablo Mena and his son, Pablo Alonso Mena, started receiving chiropractic care and physical therapy with Dr. Alex Jimenez and the trainers at Push after Pablo Mena (father) injured his back. Ever since Pablo Mena and his son started treatment and rehab, they have seen tremendous improvements in their overall health and wellness. Pablo Alonso Mena (son) has also benefitted… Read More
Mr. and Mrs. Dominguez and family are grateful for the chiropractic care and the physical therapy they've received from Dr. Alex Jimenez and the trainers at Push, changing their overall quality of life. Manuel and Martha Dominguez explain how the treatment and rehabilitation has helped them improve their health and wellness. With complete gratitude, Mr. and Mrs. Dominguez recommend Dr.… Read More
Injured: In 2014, there were 2.8 million occupational injuries. This crossed all industries, but 75 percent were in those that provided a service. These injuries can lead to time lost at work, decrease in production, depression, and temporary (or permanent) disability. These injuries can be caused by slip and fall, vehicle collisions, electrocution, struck by hazards, and caught in or… Read More
Mechanoreceptive Pain: According to the CDC, “more than 50% of U.S. adults (125 million) had a musculoskeletal pain disorder in 2012.” “More than 40% of adults with a musculoskeletal pain disorder used a complementary health approach for any reason in 2012. This was significantly higher than use among persons without a musculoskeletal pain disorder (24.1%). Use of complementary health approaches… Read More
Why does localized damage or injury caused by trauma lead to chronic, intractable pain in certain patients? What's in charge of the translation of local injury with acute pain into a chronic pain condition? Why does some pain respond to anti-inflammatory drugs and/or medications, whereas other forms of pain require opiates? Pain is an intricate process involving both the… Read More
Your mother always said don’t slouch - turns out she was right. And she has science to back it up. Your posture can have a profound effect on your health. Walking or sitting with a hunched back has been linked to a variety of health issues. What’s more, poor posture can cause your body’s structure to change, leading to misalignment.… Read More
Lower Back Injury: Isaiah Delgado, wrestler, began participating in a fitness and nutrition program at Push-as-RX in order to improve his performance in his physical activities. When he suffered a lower back sports injury, Isaiah Delgado once again came to Push for assistance, except this time, the trainers enrolled him in a rehabilitation program to help him return-to-play as soon… Read More
The aging process can usher in a variety of conditions and health issues that are confined (mostly) to the elderly. Chronic pain, arthritis, loss of mobility, and other issues can occur as a person get older, but senior citizens are finding that chiropractic provides some great benefits for the older demographic. Senior Citizens Better Range Of Motion Regular chiropractic care… Read More
Most, if not all, ailments of the body trigger pain. Pain is interpreted and sensed in the brain. Pain is modulated by two key types of drugs which operate on the brain: analgesics and anesthetics. The term analgesic refers to a medication that relieves pain without loss of consciousness. The expression central anesthesia refers to a medication that depresses the… Read More
Neurophysiology: There are two ways that nociceptive information reaches the central nervous system. One is the neospinothalamic tract for quick pain and two is the paleospinothalamic tract for slow pain that increases. Neurophysiology Of Pain Part II Intensity, Location & Quality of Pain... ... involve Spinothalamic and Trigeminal Pathways The trigeminal pathway brings information from the face area. The spinothalamic… Read More
Neurophysiology of pain: Pain defined is the unpleasant sensation that accompanies injury or near injury to tissues, though it can also occur in the absence of such damage if the nociception system is not functioning. Nociception means the system that carries pain signals of injury from the tissues. This is the physiological incident that comes with pain. Neurophysiology Of Pain Objectives… Read More