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Dr. Jimenez Chiropractic Spine Care. The spinal column, also known as the backbone, is a strong, flexible structure. It holds the weight of the head and torso. It allows movement in many directions. If it were a straight, inflexible rod, it would make humans walk like robots. However, that is not the case. Instead, the spine is flexible (moved and supported by muscles), enabling the ability to twist, hit a golf ball, and bend.
The spinal column surrounds your spinal cord like a conduit around an electric cord. It protects the spinal cord, which can be thought of as a bundle of nerves running from the brain through the spinal column and branching out to the rest of the body. The spine consists of three natural curves; the neck curvature or cervical spine, the upper back curvature or thoracic spine, and the lower back curvature or lumbar spine, all of which make a slight “S” shape from the side.
The spine is an essential structure because it helps support the upright posture of humans and provides the body with the flexibility to move and protect the spinal cord. Spinal health is important to ensure the body is functioning to its fullest capacity. Dr. Alex Jimenez strongly indicates across his collection of articles on spine care how to properly support a healthy spine.
Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine El Paso, Texas
The lumbar spine is the lower back that starts below the last thoracic vertebra T12 and ends at the top of the…
Supplement Smart for Spine Health
Smart supplementation and proper nutrition are among the biggest factors and play a large role in an individual's…
Facet Joint Syndrome Chiropractor
Facet joint syndrome, also called facet joint sprain, is a common cause of back pain. The joint/s in our bodies…
Manipulation and Immunity: WHO & WFC Immediately Response
Chiropractic and Immunity: An Immediate Scientific Mini-Meta Analysis review and Mandate by the World Federation of…
Strong Spine and The Immune System
Today we’re dealing with various forms of stress and viruses that can compromise our immune systems. Chiropractic…
Degenerative Discs and Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is a treatment option for degenerative disc disease (DDD). Degenerative disc/s is a condition…
Groceries to Promote Bone Boost for Spine Health
The foods we eat can help prevent spinal fractures, osteoporosis, and other bone issues. Most of us struggle to get…
Take Care of Your Back and Spine
Everyone needs to take care of their back/spine because it is what holds us up as long as we keep it straight and…
Spinal Cord Injury Treatments and Therapies
Spinal cord injury/s are separated into two phases: There is primary injury and secondary injury. The primary…
SCI-Spinal Cord Injury Chiropractic Treatment El Paso, Texas
Spinal Cord Injuries Are Not Only Caused by Trauma
When people think of spinal cord injury/s or SCI's, traumatic…
Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs) and The Spine
How RMDs affect the spine
Most repetitive motion injuries, or RMDs, affect the arms and hands. However, they can…
Gifts For Back and Neck Pain El Paso, Texas
Back pain during the holidays takes the joy out of everything. All the activities, events, and shopping can worsen…
Degenerative Disc Disease Can Cause Nerve Pain in the Feet
Q: Dr. Jimenez, I have a question about degenerative disc disease, and that is, can it cause nerve pain in the…
Home Treatment for Neck Pain
Healing takes place at home.
Q: I was recently diagnosed with a bulging disc at C5-C6, is there anything I can…
Osteoporosis and Increasing Bone Fractures El Paso, TX.
Bone fracture rates have been on the rise in the last few years and a study predicts that they are going to…
Flatback Syndrome and Back Pain
A Normal Spinal Column & Flatback Syndrome
Looking at someone straight on the spine should be straight.…
Change of Weather Worsening Back Pain El Paso, TX.
There are those that can predict approaching storms, and weather change based on the way, their joints behave.…
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)
Before and after spine surgery the surgeon and medical staff prepare you for recovery. The recovery process can…
Subluxation Chiropractor
Subluxation describes what happens when the spinal joints get shifted out of alignment. This can be caused by:…
6 Spinal Disorders That Respond Well to Chiropractic
Chiropractic can help with a wide variety of health conditions, particularly those involving the spine. Your…
Chiropractic Keeps Spinal Joints Healthy
Healthy joints have obvious benefits, including aiding in movement, keeping you flexible, and allowing you to stay…
The 4 Stages of Degenerative Disc Disease & How Chiropractic Can Help
Degenerative disc disease is a condition where the degradation of your spinal discs leads to pain and discomfort.…
Know How To Properly Carry A Backpack El Paso, TX.
Backpacks are invaluable in today’s world – allowing us to carry everything we need wherever we go. But as great as…
Advanced Evaluation of Complex Sciatica
Etiology of Sciatic Nerve Pain
Sciatica, or sciatic nerve pain, is a collection of symptoms caused by the…
3 Spinal Abnormalities That Chiropractic Can Help El Paso, TX.
Spinal manipulations for spinal curvature disorders have been shown to be very effective. Chiropractic helps…
What Are Dermatomes and Myotomes? El Paso, Texas
The spinal cord and brain make up the central nervous system while the spinal nerves (branching to the spinal!-->…
3 Health Benefits Walking Provides To Your Spine El Paso, Tx.
You hear a lot of people talk about the benefits of walking, but may not know how it applies to you. If you have!-->…
How the Shoes You Wear Can Wreck Your Spine | El Paso, Tx.
If you’ve been experiencing lower back pain and can’t seem to pinpoint the cause, try looking down – at your feet.!-->…
3 Tips To Alleviate Back Pain While Driving | El Paso, Tx.
When you spend a lot of time behind the wheel, whether you are going on a long trip or your job requires you to!-->…
Exercise and Disease Progression in Multiple Sclerosis
Can exercise slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic,!-->…
Benefits of Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis
Are you struggling with your symptoms of MS on a regular basis? Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease where the!-->…
The Lumbar Spine: What Chiropractic Patients Need to Know
The lumbar spine, or lower back, takes a lot of stress and strain throughout the day. The spine provides!-->…
Anatomy 101 – The Thoracic Spine: What to Know | El Paso, TX.
Back pain can be debilitating. A patient can find they have trouble moving or engaging in regular activities like!-->…
Spinal Infection Diagnostic Imaging Approach | El Paso, TX.
Pyogenic Spinal Infection
aka Spondylodiscitis and vertebral osteomyelitis overall are relatively infrequent!-->!-->!-->…
Impacted Femoral Neck Fractures
Hip fractures are characterized as any type of break in the upper region of the femur or thigh bone. The variety!-->…
Femoral Neck Stress Fractures
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint composed of the head of the thigh bone, or femur, which acts as the ball and!-->…
Osteitis Pubis Treatment
Pain along the pelvis and groin region is known as osteitis pubis. Osteitis pubis develops through the!-->…
Piriformis Syndrome Management
Sciatica is a collection of symptoms in the low back, which radiate down one or both legs. Sciatica is generally!-->…
Understanding Trochanteric Bursitis
The hips are some of the most flexible structures in the human body, providing the necessary amount of strength!-->…
4 Case Studies That Support Going Upright in the Workplace
Working Upright
If you are considering going upright in your workplace or workspace, you are not alone.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…