Discover Chiropractic Wedges and Their Benefits

Discover Chiropractic Wedges at EP Wellness & Functional Medicine Clinic: Gentle Paths to Pain Relief and Better Health

At EP Wellness & Functional Medicine Clinic in El Paso, Texas, we focus on helping you live your best life without pain holding you back. Our team, led by Dr. Alexander Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, uses natural methods to fix body issues at the root. One key tool we love is the chiropractic wedge. These are simple, triangle-shaped blocks made from foam or firm materials. We place them on areas such as your neck, hips, or feet to let gravity gently pull your body back into alignment. This helps restore your spine’s natural curves, relieve aches, and improve your everyday movement (Diamond State Chiropractic, n.d.).

Wedges fit right into our holistic care approach. We don’t just adjust your spine—we look at your whole self, including diet, stress, and habits. This integrative approach mixes wedges with hands-on adjustments, physical therapy, acupuncture, and nutrition tips. It’s all about boosting your healing, mobility, and joy in life, much as the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH, n.d.) discusses. If you’re in El Paso or nearby, like Horizon City, come see how we can help you feel stronger and pain-free.

In this overview, we’ll explain what wedges are, how we use them at our clinic, and why they’re part of our broader wellness plan. Whether you’re dealing with back pain or headaches, or just want better posture, our specialized team is here for you.

How Chiropractic Wedges Work in Our Clinic

Chiropractic wedges are easy-to-use tools that look like small ramps. They are firm enough to support your weight and are shaped to lift specific body parts. When you lie on one, gravity does the gentle work of stretching and aligning. There are no forceful pushes involved—your body simply relaxes into a more optimal shape.

At EP Wellness, we use wedges to correct spinal curves that become misaligned from sitting too much, injuries, or age. A healthy spine has natural bends that keep you balanced. When those bends flatten or twist, it leads to pain and strain. Our wedges help bring them back, reducing pressure on nerves and muscles (Core Chiropractic, n.d.).

Here’s a quick look at our process:

• Assessment: Dr. Jimenez or our team assesses your posture and spine using tools such as digital X-rays.
• Placement: We position the wedge under the right spot for your needs.
• Session: You relax for 5-10 minutes while gravity aligns things.
• Follow-Up: We teach you how to use it at home and pair it with other therapies (Pure Health, n.d.).

This method is passive and comfy, perfect for our patients who prefer gentle care. It’s a core part of our non-invasive treatments.

Types of Wedges We Offer at EP Wellness

We have different wedges for various body areas, tailored to your condition. Each one targets imbalances but helps your whole system.

Cervical (Neck) Wedges

Neck issues are common due to screen time or stress. We use cervical wedges to restore the neck’s natural lordotic curve. This takes weight off your shoulders and reduces headaches.

How we use them:

• You lie on your back with the wedge under your neck.
• Gravity gently stretches for 5-10 minutes.
• We start slow to build comfort (YouTube – Cordova & Siegmund, n.d.).

Patients often report less neck pain and improved range of motion. Dr. Jimenez notes that fixing neck alignment can even help with arm tingling or dizziness by freeing pinched nerves (Jimenez, n.d.a).

Pelvic or SOT Blocks

In our Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT), we place two wedges under your hips while you lie face down. They act as a fulcrum to balance your pelvis and lower spine.

Placement tips:

• Wedges are angled to correct tilts.
• Gravity fixes sacral or spinal shifts.
• Ideal for low back pain or sciatica (Tiger Lily Chiropractic, n.d.).

This is beneficial for scoliosis or coccydynia (tailbone pain). We use it for older patients or those pregnant, as it’s thrust-free (Walkley Chiropractic Group, n.d.). Dr. Jimenez often sees hip misalignments from uneven loads, such as heavy bags, and combines this with decompression for lasting relief (Jimenez, n.d.b; Jimenez, n.d.a).

Foot Wedges for Better Biomechanics

Foot problems can ripple up to your knees, hips, and back. Our foot wedges adjust pronation and supination to improve your stance and gait.

Benefits include:

• Easing foot, ankle, or leg pain.
• Promoting natural joint motion.
• Preventing recurring injuries (PhysioFlexx Ayrshire, n.d.).

We might put them in your shoes or use them during sessions. This holistic fix helps overall posture (Boroondara Osteopathy, n.d.).

Key Benefits of Wedges in Our Functional Medicine Approach

At EP Wellness, wedges are more than tools—they’re part of personalized plans. They offer safe, effective relief without meds or surgery.

Top advantages:

• Pain Reduction: Less pressure on joints and nerves for back, neck, and hip relief (Diamond State Chiropractic, n.d.).
• Improved Posture: Restores curves to cut daily strain (Core Chiropractic, n.d.).
• Gentle for All Ages: Safe for older individuals, expectant moms, or injury recovery (Walkley Chiropractic Group, n.d.).
• Natural Healing: No side effects, just body-powered correction (NCCIH, n.d.).
• Lasting Results: Paired with lifestyle changes, changes stick (Pure Health, n.d.).

About 11% of Americans turned to chiropractic in 2022 for pain management, and we see similar success here (NCCIH, n.d.).

Conditions We Treat with Wedges at EP Wellness

We start with a full check-up to match wedges to your needs. They’re versatile for many issues.

Common ones we help:

• Neck and Shoulder Tension: From poor habits or work (YouTube – Cordova & Siegmund, n.d.).
• Lower Back and Sciatica: Balancing the pelvis eases nerve pain (Tiger Lily Chiropractic, n.d.).
• Scoliosis Management: Gentle shifts reduce curves (Diamond State Chiropractic, n.d.).
• Tailbone Discomfort (Coccydynia): Wedges and cushions protect during healing (El Paso Chiropractor Blog, 2019).
• Headaches and Migraines: Less neck stress means fewer episodes (Integrated Chiropractic of Boca, n.d.).
• Hip Imbalances: Corrects unevenness for better walking (Jimenez, n.d.a).

Dr. Jimenez observes that many pains stem from small daily imbalances. His integrative plans fix them holistically.

Our Integrative and Multidisciplinary Care Model

EP Wellness stands out with our functional medicine focus. We blend chiropractic with other fields for complete care. Dr. Jimenez, with over 30 years of experience, leads a team of experts in adjustments, therapy, acupuncture, and nutrition.

Our approach includes:

• Hands-on adjustments for quick fixes.
• Physical therapy to build strength.
• Acupuncture for pain and energy flow.
• Nutritional counseling to fight inflammation (Involve Health, n.d.).

This aligns with NCCIH’s view on combining therapies to improve outcomes (NCCIH, n.d.; All Cure Spine and Sports, n.d.). We also offer supportive items, such as seat wedges for desk workers (Nexus Chiropractic, n.d.).

Why choose us?

• Faster Recovery: Team efforts speed healing (Dallas Accident and Injury Rehab, n.d.).
• Drug-Free Options: Reduce reliance on pills (All Cure Spine and Sports, n.d.).
• Custom Plans: Tailored to your life, including stress management (Involve Health, n.d.).
• Prevention Focus: Habits for long-term health (Poets Corner Medical Centre, n.d.).

Medical pros respect our work, seeing us as allies in restoring movement (AICA, n.d.).

Safe Home Use Guidance from Our Team

We empower you with home tools. Videos show how to use lumbar or neck wedges safely (Facebook – West Chiropractic, n.d.; YouTube – Pelvic Wedges, n.d.).

Our advice:

• Get our okay first.
• Begin with short sessions.
• Use on hard floors.
• Breathe deeply and relax.
• Call us if anything feels off (Pure Health, n.d.).

Regular use amplifies clinic results.

Insights from Dr. Alexander Jimenez at EP Wellness

With decades of experience, Dr. Jimenez treats everything from sports injuries to chronic pain. He uses tech like X-rays to pinpoint issues, then gentle methods like wedges and decompression. For hips out of alignment, he combines alignment with self-care, noting root causes such as diet or stress (Jimenez, n.d.a; Jimenez, n.d.b).

He says, “We treat the whole person for true wellness.” His care for veterans and athletes shows real-life improvements without heavy meds.

Why Choose EP Wellness for Your Health Journey

At EP Wellness & Functional Medicine Clinic, wedges are a gentle key to unlocking better health. They align your body, ease pain, and fit our holistic plans. Led by Dr. Jimenez, we’re here in El Paso to help you thrive. Contact us today—your path to wellness starts here.

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References

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Diamond State Chiropractic. (n.d.). 5 common chiropractic techniques for back and neck pain.

El Paso Chiropractor Blog. (2019). Tailbone pain, also known as coccydynia.

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Nexus Chiropractic. (n.d.). Supportive chiropractic products.

PhysioFlexx Ayrshire. (n.d.). Foot wedges.

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