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Dr. Alexander Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP

Types of Diabetic Neuropathy

Several types of neuropathy (nerve damage) are caused by diabetes. Learn about these diabetic neuropathies: peripheral, autonomic, proximal, and focal… Read More

November 9, 2017

TMJ Disorder Tied to Anxiety

Temporomandibular joint disorder, simply abbreviated as TMJ, is a disorder that affects the joint that connects the jaw to the… Read More

November 9, 2017

TMJ and Anxiety

Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, is a disorder that most commonly affects the joint found in between the back of… Read More

November 9, 2017

Cranial Neuropathy Symptoms

There are twelve nerves in the human body that exit from the central nervous system through openings in the skull,… Read More

November 9, 2017

Cranial Neuropathy

There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves. These are located within the cranium or skull. The cranial nerves are those… Read More

November 9, 2017

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a medical condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system, the central nervous system that transfers… Read More

November 9, 2017

Alternative Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that affects the function of the body's nerve signals to the arms… Read More

November 9, 2017

What are the Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy, the condition caused by nerve damage and characterized by numbness, tingling, pain, weakness, and other sensations in the… Read More

November 9, 2017

Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is an ailment that directly affects the nerves, not including the spinal cord or the brain. It is… Read More

November 9, 2017

Peripheral Neuropathy Explained

A five-part guide to peripheral neuropathy (damage to the peripheral nerves). Peripheral neuropathy is a medical condition caused by damage… Read More

November 9, 2017

7 Powerful Turmeric Health Benefits & Side Effects

Turmeric is an ancient root that has been used for centuries for its healing properties. Traditionally, turmeric was used in… Read More

November 9, 2017

Sit up straight: Best smart posture trainers to save your back

If you're sick of slouching at your desk or at home, correcting yourself can be near impossible. However, there are… Read More

November 9, 2017

Sciatica: When You’re Tingling and Don’t Know Why

  Sciatica is pain that originates when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated. Defined as a group of symptoms, sciatica ranges… Read More

November 9, 2017

5 Causes for Shoulder Pain

The shoulders are the most mobile joints in the human body. Since the ball of the upper arm is anatomically… Read More

November 9, 2017

Shoulder Fractures

The shoulder consists of three bones which come together to form the shoulder joint: the arm bone or the humerus,… Read More

November 9, 2017

Strengthening Exercises to Recover from a Fractured Humerus

  The humerus, or arm bone, extends from the shoulder to the elbow joint, helping position the hand during daily… Read More

November 9, 2017

Physical Therapy After a Proximal Humeral Fracture

  A fracture of your arm bone near the shoulder may require physical therapy to help improve normal arm function.… Read More

November 9, 2017

What Are the Treatments for a Broken Shoulder?

  The majority of treatments for a broken shoulder include more passive types of remedies, such as alleviating the symptoms… Read More

November 9, 2017

Types of Shoulder Fractures

  The shoulder consists of three bones which come together to form the joint: the humerus (the arm bone), the… Read More

November 9, 2017

Shoulder Tendonitis

Tendonitis is characterized by the inflammation and swelling of a tendon due to irritation. This painful condition most commonly occurs… Read More

November 9, 2017

Posture and Shoulder Tendonitis

Tendons are the fibrous band-like tissues that connect the muscle to bone. Tendonitis, or the inflammation and swelling of a… Read More

November 9, 2017