Back Clinic Treatments. There are various treatments for all types of injuries and conditions here at Injury Medical & Chiropractic Clinic. The main goal is to correct any misalignments in the spine through manual manipulation and placing misaligned vertebrae back in their proper place. Patients will be given a series of treatments, which are based on the diagnosis. This can include spinal manipulation, as well as other supportive treatments. And as chiropractic treatment has developed, so have its methods and techniques.
Why do chiropractors use one method/technique over another?
A common method of spinal adjustment is the toggle drop method. With this method, a chiropractor crosses their hands and pressed down firmly on an area of the spine. They will then adjust the area with a quick and precise thrust. This method has been used for years and is often used to help increase a patient’s mobility.
Another popular method takes place on a special drop table. The table has different sections, which can be moved up or down based on the body’s position. Patients lie face down on their back or side while the chiropractor applies quick thrusts throughout the spinal area as the table section drops. Many prefer this table adjustment, as this method is lighter and does not include twisting motions used in other methods.
Chiropractors also use specialized tools to assist in their adjustments, i.e., the activator. A chiropractor uses this spring-loaded tool to perform the adjustment/s instead of their hands. Many consider the activator method to be the most gentle of all.
Whichever adjustment method a chiropractor uses, they all offer great benefits to the spine and overall health and wellness. If there is a certain method that is preferred, talk to a chiropractor about it. If they do not perform a certain technique, they may recommend a colleague that does.
You may be suffering from sciatica if you have ever experienced a shooting, nerve-like pain down one of your legs. The sciatic nerve can be impacted by a number of different things, including injury and degenerative diseases, that can lead to sciatica. Fortunately, chiropractic can be extremely effective for the treatment of sciatica.
What To Know
The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that travels from the lower back down both of the legs and into the feet. When pressure is placed on the nerve, such as from a herniated disc, it can lead to the symptoms commonly referred to as sciatica.
Shooting pain that travels down from the lower back and through the leg and calf
A feeling of electricity down one leg
Burning pain
Pain from a particular movement, or a jolt � like a sneeze
Numbness
Weakness
Severe symptoms can include trouble controlling the bowels and debilitating pain
Sciatica Causes
Causes of sciatica include:
Vertebrae Misaligned
Misaligned vertebrae, referred to as subluxations in chiropractic, can put pressure on nerves in the spine � including the sciatic nerve.
Herniation
The discs that cushion the vertebrae are made up of a tough outer layer and a softer inner layer. When the outer layer is damaged and the inner layer comes out into the spine, it is referred to as disc herniation.
Often the symptoms of a herniated disc include back pain, as the inner layer of the disc puts pressure on nerves in the spine. A herniated disc can impact the sciatic nerve, leading to sciatica.
Car Accidents
A car accident can easily damage the spine and soft tissues. An auto accident may cause a misalignment of the spine, a herniated disc, or other injuries that cause symptoms of sciatica.
Athletic Injuries
Even the fittest athletes are susceptible to back injuries, which in turn can cause sciatica. The spine and discs can be damaged due to a large impact, repetitive motion injuries, or even twisting the wrong way.
Job Injuries
Many sufferers of sciatica do not realize that their workplace activities � including repetitive motions and sitting in one position for long periods of time � can lead to sciatica.
How Chiropractic Can Help
A study cited by the health magazine Prevention found that sixty percent of sciatica sufferers who failed to get relief from other treatments found their symptoms improved after chiropractic care. In fact, they got the same level of relief as those who went through surgery � without any of the serious side effects that so often come with surgical procedures.
The spinal misalignments that are often the cause of sciatica can be corrected through careful chiropractic adjustments. The chiropractor analyzes the misalignment, then applies specific pressure to the spine to relieve the misalignment. Once the pressure is removed from the sciatic nerve, symptoms improve.
Spine Decompression
For those whose sciatica is caused by a herniated disc, spinal decompression can bring real relief. Using a specially designed table, the chiropractor can gently stretch the spine � creating space for the disc to heal and pull back from the sciatic nerve.
We Give Relief From Sciatica
Please contact our chiropractic team today to schedule an appointment if you are experiencing symptoms of sciatica. We are ready to help you feel better and get back on your feet again.
The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the human body. It connects the lower extremities to the central nervous system. Any type of compression or impingement can cause sciatic nerve pain. A herniated disc, misalignment of the spine, and other spinal health issues can cause symptoms of sciatica.
Sciatic nerve pain, or sciatica, is a collection of symptoms characterized by low back pain, tingling sensations, and numbness which radiate down the length of the legs and into the feet. Dr. Alex Jimenez helps many patients from all walks of life find pain relief. Chiropractic medicine specializes in treating sciatica. EP Back Clinic patients give their testimonies, as to how Dr. Jimenez is the best chiropractor for sciatica pain.
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The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body and its main function is to connect the feet to the CNS. The painful symptoms associated with sciatic nerve pain, or sciatica, can tremendously affect a person’s quality of life.
Sciatica, or sciatic nerve pain, is caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the low back, down each leg, and into the feet.
Dr. Alex Jimenez focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of health issues associated with the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
Chiropractic care is an alternative option that utilizes spinal adjustments and manual manipulations to safely and effectively correct any spinal misalignments, or subluxations, which may be causing painful symptoms like sciatic nerve pain or sciatica. Dr. Jimenez is the non-surgical choice.
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Sciatica is a set of symptoms characterized by pain which extends down the length of the thighs from the spine. When a disk herniation compresses a nerve along the lumbar spinal column, approximately 90 percent of sciatic nerve pain, or sciatica, develops. Pregnancy and piriformis syndrome are common causes of sciatica.
Chiropractic care is a treatment option which focuses on the treatment of injuries and/or conditions associated with the nervous and musculoskeletal system, an alternative option. Patients explain how Dr. Alex Jimenez has helped them achieve pain relief through chiropractic care. Edgar M. Reyes and Truide Torres highly recommend Dr. Alex Jimenez as the non-invasive choice for sciatica.
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We want you to live a life filled with more energy, positive attitude, better sleep, less pain, proper body weight and educated on how to maintain this way of life.
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Involvement in a car crash is an unfortunate situation that can result in various automobile accident injuries. People suffering from whiplash, neck pain, and back pain due to an auto accident can struggle to continue their regular activities. Dr. Alexander Jimenez is a personal injury chiropractor who focuses on treating automobile accident injuries, among other health issues.
Patients describe how their quality of life was affected after a car crash and discuss how chiropractic care with Dr. Jimenez helped them recover their overall health and wellness. The patients highly recommend Dr. Alex Jimenez as the non-surgical choice for personal injuries and auto accident injuries, among other health issues, such as whiplash, neck pain, and back pain.
As El Paso’s Chiropractic Rehabilitation Clinic & Integrated Medicine Center, we are passionately focused on treating patients after frustrating injuries and chronic pain syndromes. We focus on improving your ability through flexibility, mobility and agility programs tailored for all age groups and disabilities.
We want you to live a life filled with more energy, positive attitude, better sleep, less pain, proper body weight and educated on how to maintain this way of life.
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A herniated disc is a common spinal disc issue. The spine is a very intricate structure, and when one component fails to function correctly, it can affect the entire body, causing pain and loss of mobility.
Tiny bones, called vertebrae, are stacked on each other to form the spine. They are joined in such a way to facilitate movement, flexibility, and a wide range of motion. There are small, fluid-filled discs that rest between each vertebra, providing a cushion between the bones. When one of these discs becomes damaged, it can affect the surrounding nerves, causing pain and making movement difficult.
What is It?
A herniated disc is a common spinal condition that typically affects the cervical spine (neck region) or the lumbar spine (lower back), although it can occur in any part of the spine. Most often, a herniated disc happens at the L4 � L5 and the L5 � S1. This is because this portion of the spine, the lumbar region, bears the bulk of the body�s weight.
It is often referred to as a ruptured disc or slipped disc and occurs when the disc moves or slips out of place. It can also be the result of a disc that has a small tear and is leaking the jelly-like substance that is inside. This can put pressure on the surrounding nerves, causing pain and discomfort.
The first two stages are called incomplete herniations while the last two stages are called complete herniations.
Symptoms of a herniated disc may increase or worsen as the condition progresses although some patients do not experience any at all Typical symptoms include:
Pain in the affected area
Tingling
Numbness
Weakness
Leg or arm pain
Loss of reflex
Loss of mobility
Loss of flexibility
Decreased range of motion
What Causes It?
There are several causes. The most common are aging and degeneration, overuse, and normal wear and tear on the body.
A herniated disc resulting from an injury or trauma, such as a blow to the back, is less common, but it does happen. Because the back does bear most of the body�s weight, it can put a significant amount of pressure on the spine and discs. Over time, the discs may begin to weaken and a herniation can occur.
Injury or trauma that results in a herniation may include a car accident that involves sudden jerking, or incorrectly lifting heaving objects can put excessive pressure on the spine, causing it to herniate.
How is it Diagnosed?
A physical examination is usually the first step in diagnosing a herniated disc. The physician or chiropractor will examine the spine while the patient is standing, then while they are lying down. Depending on the severity and location of the herniation, they may note a decrease in spinal curvature.
Radicular pain will also be assessed, when the spine is unmoving, while in motion, and when pressure is applied. Other tests may also be administered. X-rays may also be taken, but an MRI is usually more accurate and provides greater detail.
What are the Treatments?
Medications may be recommended or prescribed, including NSAIDs, narcotics, muscle relaxers, and anticonvulsants. Some doctors may advise cortisone injections to reduce inflammation. Physical therapy may be recommended as a stand-alone treatment or in conjunctions with other treatments. Surgery for herniated discs is rare and usually reserved as a last resort option.
Chiropractic has been very effective in helping patients manage their pain and regain their mobility so they can return to their normal life. Therefore, it should be your first option for treatment before you go down the road with drugs or surgery.
Sciatica is a collection of symptoms characterized by pain, discomfort, tingling sensations, and numbness, in the low back. The painful symptoms of sciatica can affect a person’s quality of life. Edgar M. Reyes was unable to walk or engage in his regular physical activities, and he was diagnosed with sciatica.
Dr. Jimenez, a doctor of chiropractic in El Paso, TX, has tremendously helped Mr. Reyes find relief from his painful symptoms. He expresses how much Dr. Jimenez has helped him with his sciatic nerve pain, and he highly recommends Dr. Jimenez and his staff as the non-surgical choice for sciatica and low back pain.
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As El Paso�s Chiropractic Rehabilitation Clinic & Integrated Medicine Center, we passionately are focused on treating patients after frustrating injuries and chronic pain syndromes. We focus on improving your ability through flexibility, mobility and agility programs tailored for all age groups and disabilities.
We want you to live a life filled with more energy, positive attitude, better sleep, less pain, proper body weight and educated on how to maintain this way of life.
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