Pain is defined as a physical discomfort caused by illness or injury. Most cases of pain are temporary, or they disappear once the source of the symptom is treated or healed, however, what happens when the pain becomes persistent? How can you diagnose chronic pain? Diagnosing chronic pain can be a long procedure. Because there are lots of… Read More
Question: I work at a desk all day and have started to feel pain in my neck, back, shoulders and arms. Can chiropractors help with sitting posture and general posture? El Paso, TX. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez provides insight into proper sitting posture and general posture through chiropractic. Have people asked you about using a posture brace to help correct… Read More
Millions of people live with some form of back or neck pain every day. While most of these are only temporary and resolve on their own, many others will continue to experience painful symptoms long after the source of their pain has been treated or healed. Unfortunately, the exact cause of chronic pain is often misunderstood. What causes chronic… Read More
It's critical for both patient and the doctor to have an understanding of the distinction between chronic pain and acute pain. As an individual with symptoms of pain and discomfort, being affected by persistent continuous pain, with often no apparent cause or reason, can be frustrating. When does acute pain become chronic pain? The pain is an indication… Read More
From acute pain, to chronic pain and neuropathic pain, when painful symptoms begin to affect you or a loved one, it becomes a priority to seek medical attention immediately to diagnose the source of the pain and begin treatment. But with so many types of injuries and/or conditions, it may often be difficult to know the exact cause without properly… Read More
Question: My parents are elderly, and both hurt their backs. What type of doctor or physician should I look for? Chiropractic care is safe and effective for elderly adults with back pain, according to new research. To better understand the risk and benefits of chiropractic care in elderly individuals, El Paso, TX. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez, answers questions regarding chiropractic… Read More
How To Tell If Your Neck Pain Is Serious Should you be worried about that nagging neck pain that's been bothering you for the previous couple of days? If you wait until it goes away or do you call a doctor and/or chiropractor? It Could Be A Muscle Strain Did you lift something heavy recently? Or maybe you slept wrong… Read More
Question: My car was rear-ended. Since then, my neck hurts, feels rigid, and I have upper back pain. My wife says it's whiplash and that I should see a physician. Is there anything that I can do to accelerate my recovery? Should I see my physician and/or chiropractor? How long will my pain last? El Paso, TX Answer: Your symptoms… Read More
Healthcare professionals who specialize in treating chronic pain have realized that this condition is not only a feeling or sensation, such as touch or vision, but rather, pain can be influenced by the ways the brain processes pain signals. Chronic pain may provoke emotional reactions, such as fear or even dread, depending on what we believe concerning the pain… Read More
Historical Chiropractic News Editors Note: The information provided here was forwarded to Planet Chiropractic by a chiropractor in Texas. Far too many people (including chiropractors) are not aware of historical events that took place during the 1917 � 1918 Spanish Flu years, which involved chiropractors caring for thousands that suffered influenza infection during those times. With such a firestorm of… Read More