Chronic pain is known as pain that persists for 12 weeks or even longer, even after pain is no longer acute (short-term, acute pain) or the injury has healed. Of course there are many causes of chronic pain that can influence any level of the spine, cervical (neck), mid back (thoracic), lower spine (lumbar), sacral (sacrum) or some combination of… Read More
When affected by chronic pain, an individuals initial concern often involves what type of treatment they should seek for their particular issue. While many doctors are qualified and experienced in treating a variety of injuries and conditions, only some specialists can be classified as pain experts: pain management specialists. What is a pain management specialist? Pain medicine or… Read More
Science based Chiropractor Dr. Alexander Jimenez takes a look at oxidative stress, what it is, how it affects the body and the antioxidant defense to remedy the situation. Esra Birben PhD,1 Umit Murat Sahiner MD,1 Cansin Sackesen MD,1 Serpil Erzurum MD,2 and Omer Kalayci, MD1 Abstract: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced by living organisms as a result of normal… Read More
Medications and drugs include a progression: you never start out with the largest dose possible of the most powerful medicine. You begin to help control your pain and other symptoms. Alas, a number of chronic pain sufferers have found that over-the-counter drugs and medications aren't sufficient for their chronic pain. What medications and drugs are prescribed for chronic pain?… Read More
You wake up with it. You go to sleep with this. Chronic pain, by definition, does not go away. Millions of people live with chronic back or neck pain every day. Chronic pain is technically defined as pain that persists for 12 weeks or even longer, even after the injury has healed. Thankfully, while many individuals with chronic pain might… Read More
Wellness Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez takes a look at discussing nutrition with patients in a clinical setting. How Clinicians Can Do Better Despite overwhelming evidence that relatively small dietary changes can significantly improve health, clinicians seldom discuss nutrition with their patients. Poor nutritional intake and nutrition-related health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and many cancers, are… Read More
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