Cerebral palsy, or CP, is a medical term used to describe developmental motor conditions that cause impairment or disability. Cerebral palsy is not contagious and it isn't regarded as a disease. Although it is not hereditary, many cases of CP are believed to be caused throughout pregnancy or birth, therefore they are typically referred to as a congenital condition. Cerebral… Read More
Various exams and tests are available to diagnose the source of an individual's sciatica symptoms. The way your healthcare professional diagnoses sciatic nerve pain may depend on their specialty as well as on the cause of sciatica. If you suspect you may have sciatica, however, it's essential to first contact a spine specialist who may be able to properly… Read More
Sandra Rubio talks about personal injury rehabilitation, including stretches and exercises, which are provided by Dr. Alex Jimenez and his staff, aside from chiropractic care. Dr. Jimenez offers the services of personal trainers and physical therapists to help improve the patient's strength, mobility and flexibility to prevent further injury as well as to help speed up the patient's recovery process.… Read More
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong set of movement disorders with no cure. There are, however, many options for either retraining patients with cerebral palsy or supplying some kind of relief for individuals with cerebral palsy. Among the more untraditional yet commonly sought after types of treatment for cerebral palsy is visiting a chiropractor which specializes in patients with cerebral palsy.… Read More
Health Wellness: Chiropractic has been increasing in popularity over the last few years as the medical community is recognizing its value for treating many conditions as well as improving overall health wellness. There was a time when chiropractic was used to treat back pain, but studies are showing that it can be used to effectively treat a wide variety of… Read More
Several lumbar spine (lower back) disorders can cause sciatica. Sciatic nerve pain is frequently described as mild to extreme pain at the right or left leg. Sciatica is caused by compression of one or more of the five sets of nerve roots in the lower spine. Sometimes doctors call sciatica a radiculopathy. Radiculopathy is a medical term used to… Read More
Chiropractic care for individuals with cerebral palsy is considered (in most cases) a natural form of treatment that helps with several musculoskeletal and nervous system conditions that normally affect individuals with the disorder. Past results have been so successful that chiropractic care is an extremely sought plan of treatment to assist with numerous health issues. What is Chiropractic Care?… Read More
Chiropractic Therapy: Sandra Rubio discusses how Dr. Alex Jimenez and his staff can help relieve your sciatica symptoms. Chiropractic care can improve pain and discomfort as well as reduce irritation and inflammation caused by sciatica. In addition, a chiropractor like Dr. Jimenez can also provide nutritional and fitness advice for sciatic nerve pain. Other treatment methods, like deep-tissue massage, can… Read More
Sciatica Sufferers: Sciatica is a common back ailment that affects approximately 1 in 10 adults in the United States. It is most prevalent in people between the ages of 25 and 45. Sciatica is characterized by a shooting pain that originates in the lower back and travels down through the hip, buttock and back of leg. The pain can be… Read More
Is sciatica a spinal disorder or a symptom of a spinal disorder?�The term sciatica is commonly used to describe pain traveling in the distribution of the sciatic nerve, therefore it is more accurate to state that it is a symptom of a spinal disorder not a spinal disease itself. Frequent symptoms of sciatica are listed below. Sciatica usually… Read More
Crossfit Rehabilitation: Daniel Alvarado, owner of Push-as-RX Fitness, discusses how he carries out his CrossFit personal injury rehabilitation and athletic training program as a part of Dr. Alex Jimenez's chiropractic rehabilitation plan. Daniel Alvarado ensures that his rehabilitation procedures complements well with Dr. Alex Jimenez's chiropractic treatment in order to help patients return to their original state of well-being. Both… Read More
Sciatica is described as a series of intense and painful symptoms in one or both legs along the course of the sciatic nerve. The pain is generally felt at the back of the leg and runs from the buttocks down the back of the thigh into the calf and foot. The pain may begin suddenly or start gradually, and is… Read More
Sciatica is a condition characterized by painful symptoms, often originating from the lower back all the way down to the toes. Sciatica is brought on by the irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve begins around the lumbar spine and runs down to the feet. Sciatica can be caused by the irritation of the sciatic nerve anywhere along its… Read More
Piriformis Syndrome Treatment: Sandra Rubio defines sciatica, a collection of symptoms caused by the compression of the longest nerve in the body: the sciatic nerve. As further explained, symptoms of sciatica include, low back pain, followed by painful symptoms which radiate down the hips, buttocks, legs and feet. A lot of patients walk-in to Dr. Alex Jimenez's office with sciatica… Read More
We all have learned about the importance of having good posture. From a young age, people are told time and time again that sitting tall, holding your head high and maintaining good posture is essential. Besides seeming poised and professional at all times, is having good posture significant towards our overall health and wellness? When you keep good posture,… Read More