by spinedoctors | Jun 7, 2018 | Chiropractic
Specially certified healthcare professionals utilize the active release techniques, A.R.T., to diagnose and treat soft tissue injuries created by scar tissue. This manual, hands on treatment divides adhesions which limit normal range of motion causing strain and...
by spinedoctors | Jun 6, 2018 | Chiropractic, Clinical Neurophysiology, Sciatica
Low back pain occurs due to a variety of causes, which is why it is often poorly diagnosed and treated. As there are many mechanisms by which lower back pain happens, such as trauma, overuse from weight lifting for example, and repetitive motion, it’s important...
by spinedoctors | Jun 6, 2018 | Chiropractic, Sciatica, Spine Care
It has been compared to the worst possible type of pain anyone can imagine. Other people say it’s even worse than labor because the pain doesn’t seem to have an end to it. These are some of the most common descriptions of sciatica, where a severe case of...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 5, 2018 | Functional Medicine
Autoimmunity is the reaction of cells (lymphocytes) or antibodies of the immune system along with the body’s own tissues leading to certain pathology. Autoimmunity can produce various conditions, which depend upon the target of the attack. While intrinsic factors,...
by spinedoctors | Jun 5, 2018 | Chiropractic, Clinical Neurophysiology, Sciatica
Active release therapy, more specifically referred to as the active release technique, is a patented system designed by Dr. P. Michael Leahy which focuses on the treatment of developed scar tissue in damaged muscles all across the human body. When Dr. Leahy first...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 5, 2018 | Whiplash
Whiplash Injuries: If you have ever had to deal with the pain of whiplash you know how it can impact every aspect of your life. Daily tasks can be painful or even impossible to carry out. Even milder cases can make it difficult to turn your head from side to side....
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 4, 2018 | Clinical Neurology
The rule of 4 of the brainstem: a simplified method for understanding brainstem anatomy and brainstem vascular syndromes for the non-neurologist. The Rule Of 4 & The Brainstem The rule of 4 is a simple method developed to help ‘students of neurology’ to remember...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 4, 2018 | Supplements
Everyone has stiff, sore muscles now and then. From overdoing it at the gym to sleeping in an awkward position, there are many reasons you might feel some muscular aches and pains. Some medical conditions or illnesses can also cause soreness. Several studies have...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 4, 2018 | Arthritis, Health, Nutrition and Wellness
Foods: Arthritis pain can be debilitating. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), between the years of 2010 and 2012, an estimated 22.7 percent, or 52.5 million, adults in the United States alone were diagnosed by a doctor with arthritis, rheumatoid...
by spinedoctors | Jun 4, 2018 | Chiropractic, Clinical Neurology
Physicians, neurologists, and other healthcare professionals may often run a cranial nerve examination as part of a neurological evaluation to analyze the operation of the cranial nerves. This involves a highly formalized series of tests that evaluate the status of...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Jun 1, 2018 | Clinical Neurology
Ataxia is a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Symptoms can mimic those of being inebriated/intoxicated, with slurred speech, stumbling, falling, and unable to maintain coordination. This comes from degeneration of the cerebellum, which is the part of the...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | May 31, 2018 | Clinical Neurology
You have been diagnosed with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. This brochure is designed to help increase your understanding of this disorder and its potential treatments. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo What Is BPPV? Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | May 31, 2018 | Chronic Back Pain, Clinical Case Reports, Lower Back Pain, Testimonies, Video
Back Pain Specialist: Mike Melgoza is a very active person who is always engaging in physical activity, as a result, he occasionally suffers from debilitating back pain symptoms. Mike Melgoza was struggling to sleep properly due to his symptoms of back pain before...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | May 31, 2018 | Athletes, Crossfit Injuries, Injury Care, Mobility & Flexibility, PUSH as Rx, Sports Injuries
Patellofemoral Syndrome: As the weather warms and spring is in full swing, more and more runners are heading outside, hitting the pavement to train for upcoming races or to just step up their game after a long winter. While there are some die hard runners who don’t...
by spinedoctors | May 31, 2018 | Chiropractic, Clinical Neurology
The cranial nerves are the nerves which come out straight from the brain, including the brainstem, in comparison to the spinal nerves, which come out from sections of the spinal cord. Of those, 10 out of 12 of these cranial nerves originate in the brainstem. Cranial...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | May 30, 2018 | Clinical Neurology
Cranial nerves are a set of 12 paired nerves that come directly from the brain. The first two (olfactory and optic) come from the cerebrum, with the remaining ten come from the brain stem. The names of the these nerves relate to what function they perform and are also...
by spinedoctors | May 30, 2018 | Chiropractic, Clinical Neurology
Almost everyone can say that they’ve experienced a feeling of unsteadiness or a spinning/whirling sensation in their heads at one point in their lifetimes. Usually it’s narrowed down to dizziness, however, dizziness is a broad term that can mean different...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | May 30, 2018 | Fitness, Injury Care, PUSH as Rx
Cyclists: Now that summer is upon us and the chilly winds of winter are gone for at least a few months, more people are taking their fitness and recreational activities outside. Cycling is popular activity that fits both bills. It is a great way to unwind and enjoy...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | May 29, 2018 | Conditions Treated, Migraine
Chiropractic Benefits: If you have ever had a migraine before then you know that it is much more than a simple headache. The symptoms of a migraine can be debilitating, lasting hours and even days. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, it is the eighth most...
