Sciatica is characterized by pain in the lower back and gluteal region. This pain can radiate down one or both legs into the thigh, calf, ankle, and foot. Genuine sciatica occurs when pain travels beneath the knee. Sciatic nerve pain results when the base of the spine is compressed or irritated and/or if trauma from an injury or an… Read More
Feet are important. When you consider what your feet go through, taking 8,000 steps over the course of a day, according to the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA), it�s easy to see how 75 percent of all Americans will have some type of foot pain at some point in their lives. Plantar fasciitis is a common and very painful foot… Read More
Children with cerebral palsy have various needs. Some children have problems with motor skills and spasticity, but normally pick up things pretty fast. Others have a full range of issues from motor skills to esophageal and respiratory problems. Since so many kids with cerebral palsy have an array of different medical needs, there isn't one particular type of treatment which… Read More
What is Chiropractic Intervention? Chiropractic care, recognized as a complementary or alternative health practice in the U.S., is becoming a sought after treatment for pain control in children and adults, alike. Chiropractic interventions are used to improve forms of musculoskeletal pain, including low back, shoulder, neck, headaches, hand and foot problems, as well as for particular health conditions, such… Read More
Doctors of Chiropractic (DC), or chiropractors, regularly treat sciatica. Sciatica is characterized by pain that originates in the low back or buttocks which travels down one or both legs, into the foot. Sciatic nerve pain varies in intensity and frequency; minimal, moderate, acute and chronic, intermittent, frequent or constant. Pain is described as dull, achy, sharp, toothache-like, pins and… Read More
IT Iliotibial band syndrome is a very common injury among runners. If it is diagnosed early and treatment commences immediately the chances of it becoming a chronic condition are reduced. It responds very well to chiropractic since it involves the pelvis and related muscles. When pelvic mechanics are not functioning properly the muscle don�t work efficiently which hinders flexibility and… Read More
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