Getting ready for holiday celebrations takes a great deal of work. Visiting family and friends, traveling, spending hours shopping, wrapping gifts, setting up lights and…
Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a fluid-filled cyst/syrinx forms within the spinal cord. It is progressive, meaning that the cyst grows with time causing…
Individuals talk about how they don’t sleep much because they have so much to do and can operate/function on only 5 or 6 hours of…
It is one thing to wake up with back pain, but another when the pain is combined with a fever, body aches, and chills. It…
Inflammation is the body’s response to infection, injury, or irritation. It causes swelling, redness, pain and sometimes causes the affected area to be unable to…
Spinal cord injuries or SCI’s don’t just happen from intense force/high-energy trauma like hard falls or auto accidents. Non-traumatic spinal cord injuries are more common.…
Chiropractic Reset: Traveling is not an easy adjustment as it disrupts the body’s internal clock. When flying even just 3 hours, the body can start…
Changing positions and posture. Individuals who have to sit at a desk, workstation, or cubicle for most of the day increase their risk of back…
Introduction In today’s podcast, Dr. Alex Jimenez and Master Nutritionist, Ana Paola Rodriguez Aricienga are continuing what the beneficial properties of melatonin do to the…
Neuropathy is a painful condition that causes tingling, numbness, burning sensations in the hands and feet, and other symptoms throughout the body. Neuropathy can make…
Introduction In today’s podcast, Dr. Alex Jimenez, Senior Health Coach Kenna Lee Vaughn, and Master Nutritionist Ana Paola Rodriguez Arciniega discuss what melatonin does to…
Nervousness, fear, anxiety, and discouragement are common and natural feelings to have while awaiting surgery. Preparing for spinal surgery can cause individuals to experience what…
Introduction In today’s podcast, Dr. Alex Jimenez and Dr. Mario Ruja discuss the reasons why functional medicine is important and how it can safely and…
The thoracic upper back or middle back is designed for stability to anchor the rib cage and protect the organs within the chest. Compared to…
The sciatic nerve is formed through a combination of motor and sensory fibers based on the spinal nerves of the lower back L4 to S3,…
Muscle spasms also referred to as muscle cramps, are painful contractions and tightening of the muscles. They are common, involuntary, and unpredictable. Temperature drops and…
Introduction In today’s podcast, Dr. Alex Jimenez and his crew discuss the necessary antiviral strategies that the body needs to boost its own immune system.…