Physicians, neurologists, and other healthcare professionals may often run a cranial nerve examination as part of a neurological evaluation to analyze the operation of the cranial nerves. This involves a highly formalized series of tests that evaluate the status of each cranial nerve. A cranial nerve test begins with observation of the patient partly due to the fact that cranial… Read More
Ataxia is a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Symptoms can mimic those of being inebriated/intoxicated, with� slurred speech, stumbling, falling, and unable to maintain coordination. This comes from degeneration of the cerebellum, which is the part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement. It is a disease that affects people of all ages. However, age of symptom onset can… Read More
You have been diagnosed with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. This brochure is designed to help increase your understanding of this disorder and its potential treatments. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo What Is BPPV? Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder of the inner ear. People with BPPV typically experi�ence brief episodes of vertigo (dizziness) when they change the position of… Read More
Back Pain Specialist: Mike Melgoza is a very active person who is always engaging in physical activity, as a result, he occasionally suffers from debilitating back pain symptoms. Mike Melgoza was struggling to sleep properly due to his symptoms of back pain before receiving chiropractic care with Dr. Alex Jimenez. Mike Melgoza has already started experiencing tremendous relief from his… Read More
Patellofemoral Syndrome: As the weather warms and spring is in full swing, more and more runners are heading outside, hitting the pavement to train for upcoming races or to just step up their game after a long winter. While there are some die hard runners who don�t let even the most brutal winter stop them, most tend to retreat indoors,… Read More
The cranial nerves are the nerves which come out straight from the brain, including the brainstem, in comparison to the spinal nerves, which come out from sections of the spinal cord. Of those, 10 out of 12 of these cranial nerves originate in the brainstem. Cranial nerves transfer information between the brain and parts of the human body, particularly to… Read More
Human Cranial nerves are a set of 12 paired nerves that come directly from the brain. The first two (olfactory and optic) come from the cerebrum, with the remaining ten come from the brain stem. The names of the these nerves relate to what function they perform and are also numerically identified in roman numerals (I-XII).�The�nerves serve in functions of… Read More
Almost everyone can say that they've experienced a feeling of unsteadiness or a spinning/whirling sensation in their heads at one point in their lifetimes. Usually it's narrowed down to dizziness, however, dizziness is a broad term that can mean different things to different individuals. It is a prevalent complaint which can also be serious. Dizziness has no specific medical definition,… Read More
Cyclists: Now that summer is upon us and the chilly winds of winter are gone for at least a few months, more people are taking their fitness and recreational activities outside. Cycling is popular activity that fits both bills. It is a great way to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors, but it is also an excellent form of exercise.… Read More
Chiropractic Benefits: If you have ever had a migraine before then you know that it is much more than a simple headache. The symptoms of a migraine can be debilitating, lasting hours and even days. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, it is the eighth most disabling disease in the world. It is estimated that 38 million people in the… Read More