El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez examines if sciatica can radiate to the arms. Muscular pain that comes on suddenly in your lower back is indicative of a muscle spasm. Your muscles will feel as though they have locked up, and the pain can be unbearable. Sciatica Several lumbar spine (lower back) disorders can cause sciatica � Sometimes doctors… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez &�Athletic Fitness Trainer Daniel Alvarado take a look at why people trying to lose weight are always hungry. Why Am I famished � like all of the time?� Is that a question you�re asking a lot lately? That�s because weight loss is a bit more complex than �calories in, calories out.� While that… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez examines scoliosis. We all have curves in our backs, but scoliosis causes the spine to curve in the wrong direction. It causes sideways curves, and those are not the same as the normal curves of the spine. In case you looked at your spine from your side, you had see it curves out… Read More
A European Medicines Agency panel said on Friday it recommended granting marketing approval to Sanofi and Regeneron's experimental drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use gave a positive opinion on the drug, Kevzara, citing its ability to reduce the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Sarilumab, the active substance of Kevzara, a treatment for… Read More
It�s hard to overcome a bad reputation � even for food! But some edibles once deemed to be health hazards have been vindicated by the ever-evolving science of nutrition. �With new research emerging on these topics, our recommendations change,� says Kelly Pritchett, national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It happened with eggs. One of America�s most… Read More
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is good for everyone -- and may even help current and former smokers avoid chronic lung disease, a new investigation reveals. Apples, pears, green leafy vegetables and peppers appear to offer protection against COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,, stated researchers led by Joanna Kaluza, of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Poland.… Read More
Call your spine specialist in case you feel you may have developed sciatica. (Should you not already have a healthcare professional who specializes on spine health, you can ask a primary healthcare provider for recommendations). You may have sciatica in the event that you're experiencing symptoms,such as shooting pain down one or the two of your legs, or in case… Read More
Your tendency to indulge in chocolate, go heavy on salt, or eat veggies may be tied to certain gene variants, a new study suggests. The study, of more than 800 adults, found links between several genes and people's food likes and dislikes. The gene variants were already known. One, for example, is linked to obesity risk; others are involved in… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez looks at stretches for neck pain. Your neck is one of the hardest working parts of your body.�It is serves us well as a source of strength and balance. When it�s out of whack, your neck can be a source of unending distress. �Let�s face it�today�s use of technology has our necks being… Read More
Related Articles UTEP Director of Athletics Bob Stull announced on Monday that Kevin Baker has been appointed as the eighth head coach in UTEP women�s basketball history. �We are very pleased to introduce Kevin Baker as our head women�s basketball coach,� Stull said.� �We had tremendous interest nationally for this position, and it was really difficult going through the process… Read More
A new UK study has highlighted the importance of friendships in helping people get through the more stressful periods of life. Carried out by Dr Rebecca Graber from the University of Brighton during her time at the University of Leeds, the preliminary study is the first to provide long-term statistical evidence on the huge benefit of friends, and in particular… Read More
Need an energy boost during the afternoon at the office? A jolt of caffeine isn't as effective as walking up and down some stairs, says a new study from the University of Georgia. The study, which was published in the journal Physiology and Behavior found that walking up and down stairs for 10 minutes gave volunteers more energy than ingesting… Read More
If you have a child who plays sports, then you share my excitement for them when they play the game. You probably also share my apprehension about injuries. I recently witnessed one of my daughter�s teammates tear her ACL in a volleyball match�in a non-contact play. The same thing happened to my son and it was heart wrenching. In fact,… Read More
Related Articles TEXARKANA � The second seeded UTEP men�s golf team opened the Conference USA Men�s Golf Championship with a bang, posting 1-under 287 with a field-leading 17 birdies for a second place spot, four strokes behind leader North Texas. Competition at the Texarkana Country Club (par 72/6,969 yards) will resume tomorrow, April 24, with the Miners teeing off on… Read More
Chronic low back pain can be a challenge to treat, but new research suggests that massage therapy may provide some relief. "Current medical guidelines actually recommend massage therapy prior to the use of opioid medications for lower back pain," explained William Elder, the study's principle investigator. "Yet even with those guidelines, physicians and nurse practitioners are not recommending massage therapy,"… Read More