You hear that you are supposed to stay busy through your chronic pain and you believe, "But how? Actions make my pain worse. Just getting through the day at work is agony, and today the doctor expects me to perform extra tasks?" This is the point where a physical therapist may help. How can a physical therapist help with… Read More
El Paso, Tx. Wellness chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez examines Functional Medicine.�What it�is and how it can help in having a healthy lifestyle. The Challenge Of total healthcare costs in the United States, more than 86% is due to chronic conditions.1 In 2015, health care spending reached $3.2 trillion, accounting for 17.8% of GDP.2 This exceeded the combined federal expenditures for… Read More
Many individuals in the United States suffer from chronic pain without understanding the source of their painful symptoms or why these have triggered from the start. A healthcare professional can help a patient understand their chronic pain but it's important for the person to first comprehend the function of their own body. Why does chronic pain occur? To… Read More
Exercise, together with a balanced nutrition and plenty of sleep, are the basis of overall health and wellness. For some individuals, however, chronic pain can prevent them from engaging in physical activities. As a matter of fact, researchers recommend people to participate in exercise to improve their pain symptoms. Can exercise help with chronic pain? Chronic pain is… Read More
Chronic pain, lingering, persistent pain, may not respond well to conventional therapy options. If such is the case, you may want to try complementary and alternative medications (CAM). CAM is a phrase used for practices and therapies that are not currently considered part of conventional medicine. However, pain relief is found by many patients. For everyone in the exact… Read More
Question: I've had back pain for awhile and I was able to function through it for a time. But now it's taking its toll on me, as well as my family. I never believed in chiropractors, but now I'll try anything. What should I ask my physician about chiropractic? El Paso, TX. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez has seen this scenario… Read More
Pain is defined as a physical discomfort caused by illness or injury. Most cases of pain are temporary, or they disappear once the source of the symptom is treated or healed, however, what happens when the pain becomes persistent? How can you diagnose chronic pain? Diagnosing chronic pain can be a long procedure. Because there are lots of… Read More
Question: I work at a desk all day and have started to feel pain in my neck, back, shoulders and arms. Can chiropractors help with sitting posture and general posture? El Paso, TX. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez provides insight into proper sitting posture and general posture through chiropractic. Have people asked you about using a posture brace to help correct… Read More
Millions of people live with some form of back or neck pain every day. While most of these are only temporary and resolve on their own, many others will continue to experience painful symptoms long after the source of their pain has been treated or healed. Unfortunately, the exact cause of chronic pain is often misunderstood. What causes chronic… Read More
It's critical for both patient and the doctor to have an understanding of the distinction between chronic pain and acute pain. As an individual with symptoms of pain and discomfort, being affected by persistent continuous pain, with often no apparent cause or reason, can be frustrating. When does acute pain become chronic pain? The pain is an indication… Read More
From acute pain, to chronic pain and neuropathic pain, when painful symptoms begin to affect you or a loved one, it becomes a priority to seek medical attention immediately to diagnose the source of the pain and begin treatment. But with so many types of injuries and/or conditions, it may often be difficult to know the exact cause without properly… Read More
Question: My parents are elderly, and both hurt their backs. What type of doctor or physician should I look for? Chiropractic care is safe and effective for elderly adults with back pain, according to new research. To better understand the risk and benefits of chiropractic care in elderly individuals, El Paso, TX. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez, answers questions regarding chiropractic… Read More
How To Tell If Your Neck Pain Is Serious Should you be worried about that nagging neck pain that's been bothering you for the previous couple of days? If you wait until it goes away or do you call a doctor and/or chiropractor? It Could Be A Muscle Strain Did you lift something heavy recently? Or maybe you slept wrong… Read More
Question: My car was rear-ended. Since then, my neck hurts, feels rigid, and I have upper back pain. My wife says it's whiplash and that I should see a physician. Is there anything that I can do to accelerate my recovery? Should I see my physician and/or chiropractor? How long will my pain last? El Paso, TX Answer: Your symptoms… Read More
Healthcare professionals who specialize in treating chronic pain have realized that this condition is not only a feeling or sensation, such as touch or vision, but rather, pain can be influenced by the ways the brain processes pain signals. Chronic pain may provoke emotional reactions, such as fear or even dread, depending on what we believe concerning the pain… Read More