Migraines affect an estimated 38 million people, including children, in the United States alone. Worldwide, that total jumps to 1 billion. Migraine ranks number three among common illnesses in the world and number six among disabling illnesses. More than 90% of people who suffer from migraines cannot function normally or work during an attack. A migraine attack is often debilitating… Read More
If you have low back pain�or have had it, you are not alone. Experts estimate that around 80% of people will experience some type of back problem at some point in their lives. The Global Burden of Disease 2010 lists low back pain as the number one cause of disability worldwide. The good news is the majority of back pain… Read More
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, or CNS. While the etiology of the disease remains unknown, research studies have found that environmental factors, such as nutrition, may have an impact on the occurrence and development of MS. Other research studies specifically analyzed the association between certain dietary factors in multiple sclerosis, such as… Read More
Vincent Garcia trains in martial arts as a part of his activities. However, after he developed turf toe and he started to undergo knee pain, Vincent's performance was affected. Dr. Alex Jimenez, a doctor of chiropractic, helped treat Vincent Garcia's knee pain along with turf toe, gradually restoring his overall health and well-being. Dr. Alex Jimenez has also helped treat… Read More
Many healthcare professionals highly recommend that patients with multiple sclerosis, or MS, avoid dairy. Several research studies have demonstrated a high correlation between MS and dairy, especially cow�s milk. By way of instance, some of the proteins in cow�s milk are targeted by the immune cells of patients with multiple sclerosis. These include butyrophilin and bovine serum albumin, or BSA.… Read More
Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. The onset of symptoms is gradual, steadily worsening over time, then resolves. The entire process occurs over a one to three-year period. The limited range of motion in the shoulder that is a primary symptom is also one of the signs… Read More
Gale Grijalva was a victim of a car crash. As a result, she started to experience severe pain symptoms which tremendously affected her ability to perform her regular tasks. Gale Grijalva describes the conditions that resulted in the auto accident as well as how her symptoms that are specific began to manifest after the incident. Gale Grijalva visited Dr. Alex… Read More
Can exercise slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic, neurological disease characterized by damage to the myelin sheaths of nerve cells in the central nervous system, or CNS. Common symptoms of multiple sclerosis include pain, fatigue, vision loss and impaired coordination. Exercise is frequently recommended as a form of treatment for several types… Read More
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, also called �washerwoman sprain,� is a condition of the hand that typically affects people who do continuous, fast, repetitive movements. The patient can experience a sudden onset of the condition or it can be gradual, beginning with tenderness in the thumb area and slowly progressing. It can restrict activity, but it doesn�t have to be a long-term… Read More
Daniel Alvarado, owner of PUSH Fitness, in order to participate in his activities that are physical, he depends on his health. After fighting with shoulder pain during the course of several months, Daniel Alvarado went to visit Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor, to receive shoulder pain rehabilitation. Chiropractic care is a treatment for subluxations, which might be causing symptoms, or an… Read More