Title: The Efficacy of Chiropractic Adjustments in the care of Migraine Headache with patients presenting with cervical disc bulge. Abstract: Objective: To explore the efficacy of chiropractic adjustments, and non-surgical spinal decompression in the treatment of cervical spine disc conditions presenting as neck pain, migraine headache, dizziness and visual disturbances. Diagnostic studies included physical examination, computer aided range of motion,… Read More
How to Become A Chiropractor A chiropractor is a doctor who specializes in musculoskeletal and nervous system problems. It is the belief of the chiropractic community that problems in these areas can cause adverse health issues, including lowered resistance to disease, illness, and injury. Chiropractors manipulate the spine to realign spinal joints in their patients. By doing so, patients are… Read More
Title: The Utilization of Long Term Care for Herniated Lumbar Discs with Chiropractic for the Management of Mechanical Spine Pain. Dr. Alex Jimenez, doctor of chiropractic, focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a variety of injuries and conditions associated with the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, utilizing several chiropractic methods and techniques. The following procedures may be similar to… Read More
Title: The chiropractic management of cervical Myelomalacia Abstract: To examine the diagnosis and condition of a patient suffering from neck pain and radiation of pain into arms following a motor vehicle accident. Diagnostic studies include the chiropractic orthopedic and neurological examination, digital x-rays, range of motion and cervical MRI. Introduction: On 10/10/2016, a 38-year-old male presented to our office for… Read More
Case Report: The Assessment of Traumatic Cervical Spine Injury and Utilization of Advanced Imaging in a Chiropractic Office. Abstract: the objective is to explore the standard of care regarding the assessment of cervical spine injuries in a setting of a chiropractic office. Diagnostic studies include physical examination, range of motion studies, orthopedic testing and cervical spine. MRI. Introduction: On January 30,… Read More
New studies in neuroscience suggest chiropractic care affects much more than back and neck pain. Celeste McGovern investigates an emerging body of evidence that spinal manipulation also improves your brain. Imagine a convention that mixes cutting-edge natural health seminars with a surfer dude’s attitude, a revivalist’s enthusiasm and a good measure of live rock-‘n-roll. That’s the California Jam, which took… Read More
Title: Conservative care and axial distraction therapy for the management of cervical and lumbar disc herniations and ligament laxity post motor vehicle collision. Dr. Alex Jimenez, doctor of chiropractic, focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a variety of injuries and conditions associated with the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, utilizing several chiropractic methods and techniques. The following procedures may… Read More
Leg length discrepancy is a condition in which the legs are not of equal length. This might give an appearance that one leg is shorter compared to the other. The reasons for leg length discrepancy can be many, including defects that are congenital or may be acquired, which might include certain medical conditions, fractures, infections or injuries impacting the bone.… Read More
Early onset scoliosis (EOS) is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine found in children under the age of 10 years. More than 100,000 kids are diagnosed with scoliosis each year in the USA and most have adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, or AIS. AIS is one of the most common types of scoliosis and it can affect kids between the ages… Read More
The importance of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to evaluate the integrity of the lumbar posterior ligament complex post trauma. Abstract: Posterior ligamentous complex(PLC), consisting of the supraspinous ligament, interspinous ligament, ligamentum flavum, and the facet joint capsules is thought to contribute significantly to the stability of the lumbar spine. There has been much debate on whether Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) is specific… Read More
Scoliosis is an intricate illness. Experts nevertheless don't know what causes 80 percent of scoliosis cases, and there's no absolute cure. But nevertheless, there's hope! You can find proven techniques to handle scoliosis and lessen its symptoms. X-rays allow doctors to measure the unique, three-dimensional curve of each person's backbone as a way to find out the best method of… Read More
Summer’s officially just a week away, and millions of Americans are facing high odds of suffering from sunburn in coming months. If you catch too many rays and wind up looking like a lobster, head straight to your kitchen. No kidding. Here are some surprising home remedies to soothe the burn that are as good as — or better than… Read More
Scoliosis is a medical condition where the spine is curved from side to side. The spine of an individual with a typical scoliosis may seem similar to an "S" than a straight line. Approximately 2 percent of the population will have scoliosis in their spine and approximately 10 percent of these are extreme. Scoliosis is named according to where the… Read More
When it comes to scoliosis treatment, most healthcare professionals follow a specific treatment plan, categorized by separate phases of treatment. The following are listed and described in detail below. PHASE I - Pain Alleviation While not all scoliosis sufferers experience pain or discomfort, a percentage do. In these patients the provision of treatment does help with individual compliance with prevention… Read More
Idiopathic scoliosis, the most common type of the spinal condition, occurs most often through the growth spurt during and before adolescence. In fact, approximately between 12 to 21 percent of idiopathic cases occur in children ages 3 to10 years and less than 1 percent in infants. Mild cases of scoliosis occurs about equally in kids, but curve progression is 10… Read More
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