Title: Conservative care and axial distraction therapy for the management of cervical and lumbar disc herniations and ligament laxity post motor vehicle collision. Dr. Alex Jimenez, doctor of chiropractic, focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a variety of injuries and conditions associated with the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, utilizing several chiropractic methods and techniques. The following procedures may… Read More
It's no surprise — overweight children who don't properly learn self-regulating habits likely become obese adults. What is surprising is that one of the most common ways to help — restricting children's diets — actually compounds the problem. That's the thrust of a new study by University of Illinois researchers who point to a disturbing pattern: Parents shame by withholding food… Read More
A new diet plan that dictates that you eat only one food for several weeks to lose weight fast is drawing warnings from many experts who say it is dangerous and only successful in the short term. The Mono Diet (sometimes called the Banana Island or Monotrophic Diet) was popularized by a YouTube star nicknamed “Freelee the Banana Girl” (real… Read More
Leg length discrepancy is a condition in which the legs are not of equal length. This might give an appearance that one leg is shorter compared to the other. The reasons for leg length discrepancy can be many, including defects that are congenital or may be acquired, which might include certain medical conditions, fractures, infections or injuries impacting the bone.… Read More
Here’s a scenario that’s probably easy for you to imagine: You’ve just endured a grueling flight to a far-off travel destination. After your arrival at the airport, you spot your luggage on the baggage carrousel. But as grab it, you feel that scary twinge in your back that feels like a pulled muscle or worse. If this sounds like something… Read More
Early onset scoliosis (EOS) is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine found in children under the age of 10 years. More than 100,000 kids are diagnosed with scoliosis each year in the USA and most have adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, or AIS. AIS is one of the most common types of scoliosis and it can affect kids between the ages… Read More
Title: The importance of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to evaluate the integrity of the lumbar posterior ligament complex post trauma. Abstract: Posterior ligamentous complex(PLC), consisting of the supraspinous ligament, interspinous ligament, ligamentum flavum, and the facet joint capsules is thought to contribute significantly to the stability of the lumbar spine. There has been much debate on whether Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) is… Read More
Whether your friend has hurt your feelings or you're upset over a lovers tiff, swearing could help to ease your pain, according to new research published in the European Journal of Social Psychology. Carried out by Dr Michael Philipp, a lecturer at Massey University's School of Psychology, New Zealand, along with Laura Lombardo from the University of Queensland, Australia, the… Read More
UTEP claimed two superlative Conference USA track and field honors as Emmanuel Korir and Tobi Amusan were named C-USA Male and Female Track Athletes of the Year, announced by the league office on Friday afternoon. �Both athletes are very special and talented. He [Korir] was the best candidate for our league and would most likely do very well other top… Read More
Be honest, you don't know how your car works, do you? And despite spending most of the working day lashed to a QWERTY, if someone asked you how update their modem, you wouldn't where to start (or what the modem even is). And that's fine. Other people do that stuff so you don't have to. But the same can't be… Read More
Scoliosis is an intricate illness. Experts nevertheless don't know what causes 80 percent of scoliosis cases, and there's no absolute cure. But nevertheless, there's hope! You can find proven techniques to handle scoliosis and lessen its symptoms. X-rays allow doctors to measure the unique, three-dimensional curve of each person's backbone as a way to find out the best method of… Read More
Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. The backbone has regular curves when searching from the side, when looking from the front but nevertheless, it should appear straight. People with scoliosis create extra curves to both sides of the body, and also the bones of the spine twist on each other, forming a… Read More
Bathing suit season is here, and for many of us that means no longer being able to hide those extra pounds beneath a chunky sweater. Fortunately, there are some small and easily implemented lifestyle adjustments that can quickly shrink your waistline. Here are 10 ways to slim down for swimsuit season. The best part? None involve the gym. Plan ahead:… Read More
A compound in a plant found throughout Southeast Asia is a more powerful anti-HIV compound than the drug AZT that's used to treat the condition, says a study published in the Journal of Natural Compounds. Patentiflorin A, a chemical derived from the willow-leaved Justicia, stood out in a screening of more than 4,500 plant extracts by a team of scientists… Read More
Summer’s officially just a week away, and millions of Americans are facing high odds of suffering from sunburn in coming months. If you catch too many rays and wind up looking like a lobster, head straight to your kitchen. No kidding. Here are some surprising home remedies to soothe the burn that are as good as — or better than… Read More