April Hermosillo enjoys fitness. She enjoys exercising and eating healthful foods. As an athlete since age 14, neck and low back pain which caused her to get feet cramps had been undergone by April. April Hermosillo tries everyday not to let her symptoms affect her everyday life. April expresses just how much pain relief Dr. Alex Jimenez has supplied her… Read More
Many types of arthritis can affect the structure and function of the muscles, bones and/or joints, causing symptoms such as, pain, stiffness and swelling. While arthritis can commonly affect the hands, wrists, elbows, hips, knees and feet, it can also affect the facet joints found along the length of the spine. One of the most well-known types of arthritis, known… Read More
Your spine goes through a lot each day. It provides structural support and houses the central nervous system which carries impulses from the brain throughout the body. When it isn�t working as it should, the entire body can be affected. Chiropractic has long been praised as a way to keep the back healthy. Well, now we�ll get down to the… Read More
Spinal trauma consists of spine fractures, or spinal fractures, and spinal cord injuries. Approximately 12,000 spinal trauma cases are reported in the United States every year. While the most prevalent causes of spinal cord injuries and spine fractures are automobile accidents and falls, spinal trauma can also be attributed to assault, sports injuries, and work-related accidents. Diagnosis of spinal trauma… Read More
My treatment with Dr. Alex Jimenez has tremendously helped me. It gives me just, a sense of relief knowing that I can come and see him and all of his employees and great masseuses and everyone, can just release all the tension. It just brings me back to life.�April Hermosillo Have you ever experienced back pain which triggers or radiates… Read More
Approximately 30 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, or CKD. The conditions categorized under CKD can damage the kidneys, decreasing their ability to function accordingly. Patients with this health issue can develop high blood pressure, anemia, weak bones, nerve damage and overall poor health. Chronic kidney disease may also increase a patient's risk… Read More
Conventional Radiography is 2-D imaging modality It is required to perform minimum 2-views orthogonal to each other: 1 AP (Anterior to Posterior) or PA (Posterior to Anterior) 2 Lateral Supplemental views: Oblique views etc. Skeletal radiographs typically use AP & lateral views Chest radiographs and Scoliosis imaging in children will usually use the PA technique Exceptions for PA chest views:… Read More
What is a Herniated Disc? The spine is made up of 24 bones, called vertebrae, which are stacked on top of one another. These spinal bones are ultimately connected, creating a canal to protect the spinal cord. In between each vertebra are fluid-filled intervertebral discs which act as shock absorbers for the spine. Over time, however, these flexible, jelly donut-like… Read More
I'm definitely able to do day-to-day stuff a lot easier. It's just like a much happier life with less pain. Just doing anything like working out or any type of activity that a person would take for granted if you don't have pain, it's different when you have pain, and so to get pain relief is amazing.Gale Grijalva Head and… Read More
If you sit behind a desk all day with little or no activity, you could be compromising your physical health, mental health, and brain health which could impact your productivity at work. From a physical standpoint, it isn�t healthy to remain in one position for too long. It can lead to various health conditions including diabetes, heart disease, and even… Read More