Chiropractic is a very effective treatment for back pain, but what many patients don�t realize is that they can stretch to make it even better. By employing simple stretches, a chiropractic patient can improve his or her range of motion and increase flexibility. These are some great stretches that you can do at just about any fitness level. Stretch Knee… Read More
Posture Tips: Good posture is more important than many people realize. Many a mother has followed her child around, reminding him or her to �stand up straight!� Not everyone knows all the reasons that this is important, but they should. Good posture is essential to good spinal health as well as good overall health. People with good posture sleep better,… Read More
Why Chiropractic Combined With Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfates Are A Win-Win For Degenerative Disc Disease Sufferers. The most effective treatments are often found in the natural ones. The human body has this incredible ability to provide its own healing. Often we can aid that process through nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes. While there are some people who do reach for… Read More
Three Steps: Your lower back needs protection, strength and nourishment to help prevent and reduce lower back pain. Adding these 3 steps to one's day can help take stress off your lower back: Three Steps 1. Work On A Stand-Up Desk For Part Of The Day Too much sitting is common in the cause of low back pain. Posture while… Read More
Running Shoes: Feet are important. By the time the typical American reaches the age of 50, they will have walked 75,000 miles. Runners put even more miles on their feet, and stress. Your feet are your foundation. A problem with your feet can throw your entire body out of balance. That is why when it comes to running shoes, it… Read More
Truide Torres primero fue a ver al Dr.. Alex Jim�nez cuando comenz� a experimentar dolor de espalda durante su embarazo. A medida que progres� su embarazo, sus s�ntomas empeoraron y su calidad de vida se volvi� tremendamente limitada. Truide Torres estaba involucrada en muchas actividades f�sicas, sin embargo, debido a su dolor de espalda, tuvo que dejar de hacer ejercicio… Read More
Opioids and Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a significant problem in the United States. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has declared it an epidemic. Researchers estimate that as many as 36 million people worldwide abuse opioids. Estimates in the U.S. alone reached 2.1 million people in 2012. In 2014, six out of ten… Read More
Osteoporosis is a significant health problem in the United States and worldwide. An estimated 10 million individuals have osteoporosis in the U.S. alone and an additional 18 million individuals are at risk of developing the disease, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Females make up 80 percent of individuals who suffer from osteoporosis, but it also occurs… Read More
After a neurological exam, physical exam, patient history, x-rays and any previous screening tests, a doctor may order one or more of the following diagnostic tests to determine the root of a possible/suspected neurological disorder or injury. These diagnostics generally involve neuroradiology, which uses small amounts of radioactive material to study organ function and structure and ordiagnostic imaging, which use… Read More