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Spine Care: The spinal column, also known as the backbone, is a strong, flexible structure. It holds the weight of the head and torso. It allows movement in many directions. If it were a straight, inflexible rod, it would make humans walk like robots. However, that is not the case. The spine is flexible (moved and supported by muscles), enabling the ability to twist, hit a golf ball and bend. The spinal column surrounds your spinal cord like conduit around an electric cord. It protects the spinal cord, which can be thought of as a bundle of nerves running from the brain, through the spinal column and branching out to the rest of the body. The spine consists of three natural curves; the neck curvature or cervical spine, the upper back curvature or thoracic spine, and the lower back curvature or lumbar spine, all which make a slight “S” shape when viewed from the side. The spine is an essential structure because it helps support the upright posture of humans as well as provide the body with flexibility to move and protect the spinal cord. Spinal care is important in order to ensure the body is functioning to its fullest capacity and Dr. Alex Jimenez strongly indicates across his collection of articles on spine care, how to properly support a healthy spine. For more information, please feel free to contact us at (915) 850-0900 or text to call Dr. Jimenez personally at (915) 540-8444.
The spinal muscles and ligaments work in conjunction to help support the spine, maintain an upright posture, and control movements… Read More
A spinal tumor is an uncommon cause of back pain. They rarely occur and can be either benign or malignant.… Read More
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Understanding the cause of spinal stenosis is important for accurate diagnosis and in creating a customized optimal treatment plan. The… Read More
Minimally invasive surgical procedures can be used to treat spinal compression fractures. These procedures are utilized to reduce severe pain,… Read More
The thoracic spine known as the middle back starts below the cervical or neck spine at around the level of… Read More
A spinal tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue either inside the spine or outside. It is also called a… Read More
Different spinal surgical procedures use various types of spinal hardware to stabilize the spine. When this hardware breaks or gets… Read More
Spinal disorders and injuries could cause a nerve injury through compression or damage causing Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction also known as… Read More
Most of us have heard the term spinal tap, or have seen it on a tv medical drama show. It… Read More
Degenerative Disc Disease is a general term for a condition in which the damaged intervertebral disc causes chronic pain, which… Read More
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Discitis is typically caused by an infection that grows in one of the spine’s vertebral bones and possibly in the… Read More
A bone graft is defined as using bone-in spine fusion surgery. Spinal fusion's purpose is to link or weld bones… Read More
Minimally invasive spine surgery known as M.I.S.S is an option to traditional open surgical procedures, as well as an alternative… Read More
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Music therapy, combined with standard medical treatment has been found to reduce the perception of pain in individuals recovering from spinal… Read More
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It could be time for a proper office chair with back support for those with back pain, as well as… Read More