Pinched Nerves and Muscle Spasms: A pinched or compressed nerve can occur in various body regions, from the wrist to the foot. When a nerve…
Introduction Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C., presents how to look for signs of hormonal imbalances in men and how different treatment strategies, like chiropractic care, can…
Introduction Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C., presents how many people can recognize the cause of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions ranging from…
Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis or nr-axSpA and non-radiographic ankylosing spondylitis/AS are related. However, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis can present AS symptoms with active inflammation of the spine…
Introduction Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C., presents an overview of hormonal dysfunction can affect the various hormones in the body that can increase cortisol levels in…
Noninvasive treatments like chiropractic care, non-surgical decompression, massage therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/NSAIDs, targeted/specific exercises, and ice/heat therapy successfully treat most cases of sciatica. However, more…
A certified/licensed massage therapist performs chiropractic therapeutic massage under the direction of a chiropractor to soothe tense muscles, release pressure on the nerve/s, break up…
Introduction The calves are extremely important to the lower portions of the legs as they allow the individual to move around and help stabilize the entire body.…
Introduction Various muscles help support the lower legs in the body and allow movement to the host. The lower extremities include the hips, pelvis, thighs, legs,…
Back pain after eating is often the result of conditions and/or disorders in other areas of the body that radiate to the back. These problems…
Introduction The ankles and the lower legs have a casual relationship by allowing movement to the foot that causes an up-and-down motion. The lower leg has various…
Whiplash-associated disorders, or WAD, describe injuries sustained from sudden acceleration/deceleration movements. It is a common outcome after a motor vehicle collision but can also be…
The spine is the body’s central highway, with the spinal canal as the main lane that handles all the traffic. There are entrances and exits,…
Introduction As one of the stabilizers for the body, the knees are located between the thighs and legs, allowing flexion and extension. The knees help the…
Introduction Many individuals utilize their lower muscles to move around and stay active as each muscle does its job and allows mobility to the hips and…
The spine consists of multiple vertebral bones separated by gel-like discs. The discs are the shock absorbers, cushioning the vertebrae. Normal wear and tear, underlying…
Introduction The hips and thighs have a working relationship as their jobs are to maintain stability for the legs and pelvis while supporting the upper…