Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez gives insight into the relevant anatomy and functional biomechanics of the piriformis muscle, highlights the role it plays in musculoskeletal dysfunction and looks at management options in cases of muscle dysfunction. The piriformis muscle (PM) is well-known in the fraternity of sports medicine as a significant muscle in the posterior hip. It is a muscle that… Read More
Corticosteroid injections are widely used to aid injury rehabilitation but we still understand very little about their mechanism. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez examines the current thinking and discusses how this potentially impacts treatment options... Corticosteroids are used for their anti- inflammatory and pain reducing effects. They can also reduce muscle spasms and influence local tissue metabolism for faster healing. Injection… Read More
When it comes to scoliosis treatment, most healthcare professionals follow a specific treatment plan, categorized by separate phases of treatment. The following are listed and described in detail below. PHASE I - Pain Alleviation While not all scoliosis sufferers experience pain or discomfort, a percentage do. In these patients the provision of treatment does help with individual compliance with prevention… Read More
Scoliosis is a medical condition where the spine is curved from side to side. The spine of an individual with a typical scoliosis may seem similar to an "S" than a straight line. Approximately 2 percent of the population will have scoliosis in their spine and approximately 10 percent of these are extreme. Scoliosis is named according to where the… Read More
Related Articles Eugene, Or. – UTEP’s Emmanuel Korir and Michael Saruni make history by being the first freshman duo from the same school to make the 800m final in meet history at the NCAA Championships on Wednesday night. Running at their first ever NCAA Championships, All-American duo Korir and Saruni did not disappoint. Korir won the first of three heats… Read More
Related Articles The 2017 edition of the UTEP Men’s Basketball Camps is almost here. The Miner coaching staff and players will conduct two camps for boys and girls of all skill levels, ages 7-17. The first is June 19-21, and the second is June 26-29. The camp will be held at the Don Haskins Center from 9 a.m. – 4… Read More
Related Articles Eugene, Or. – Tobi Amusan’s dazzling sophomore season continues as she earned an automatic qualifying spot in the 100m Hurdles on day two of the NCAA Championships on Thursday evening. Amusan was tasked with running in the second and most competitive heat of three in the 100m hurdle semifinals. The sophomore clocked the fastest qualifying time of 12.79,… Read More
Related Articles Eugene, Or. – It was a bittersweet victory for the Miners as UTEP’s freshman Emmanuel Korir captured his second NCAA title in the 800m at the historic Hayward Stadium on Friday evening. Running in the 800m final were both freshman Michael Saruni and Korir, who were favored to finish the event No. 1 and No. 2. Korir, a… Read More
Related Articles Eugene, Or. – Tobi Amusan finds redemption as she won her first NCAA title in the 100m hurdles at historic Hayward Stadium on the final day of the NCAA Championships, Saturday evening. “Amusan is another special talent. She executed her race very well and all the hard work she put in this season paid off,” head coach Mika Laaksonen… Read More
Related Articles For over 100 years, UTEP has been El Paso’s university and the Miners have been El Paso’s team. And while the student-athletes and coaches have driven the success on the field, the support of the community and a passionate fanbase have made the game day experience in the Sun Bowl and Don Haskins Center truly unique. This year,… Read More
Photo Courtesy: UTEP Track & Field/Cross Country FB Page Staff Report June 14, 2017 67 Views Related Articles The UTEP men’s program for both cross country and track and field ranks 10th in the nation announced by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Tuesday evening. The USTFCCCA Program of the Year Award is given annually to… Read More
FILE: UTEP's Tobi Amusan in the Women's 100 Meter Hurdles at the 2017 UTEP Invitational, Kidd Field El Paso, TX Staff Report June 14, 2017 73 Views Related Articles EL PASO – UTEP’s Tobi Amusan has been named one of 10 semifinalists for The Bowerman Award, announced by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on… Read More
Many people have back pain so often that it starts to become a daily struggle. You don�t have to put up with pain every day. TIP! One interesting fact is that good chiropractic care can actually strengthen your immune system. Spine issues can cause problems with the nervous system, which is linked to the immune system. Many doctors work with… Read More
Idiopathic scoliosis, the most common type of the spinal condition, occurs most often through the growth spurt during and before adolescence. In fact, approximately between 12 to 21 percent of idiopathic cases occur in children ages 3 to10 years and less than 1 percent in infants. Mild cases of scoliosis occurs about equally in kids, but curve progression is 10… Read More
Scoliosis affects about 2 to 3 percent of the population. It may occur in adults but is additionally identified for the first time in kids. Less than 1 percent of them develop scoliosis that needs therapy, although about 10 percent of adolescents have some level of scoliosis. The situation tends to run in families. Among people with family members who've… Read More