Dr. Alex Jimenez DC , Injury Medical & Chiropractic Clinic

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  Treating Severe Pain, Sciatica, Neck & Back Pain, Whiplash, Headaches, Joint Injuries, Sports Injuries, Degenerative Arthritis. Advanced therapies focused on mobility recovery, structural conditioning, health, nutrition, wellness, and optimal fitness. Our chiropractors, nutritionists, doctors, nurse practitioners and clinical staff are ready to help you. We focus with functional medicine treatment care plans that bring true care and health to our patients. We offer injury care, sports wellness, nutritional treatment protocols that bring optional health to you.

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  Dr. Alexander D. Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST

  Chief Clinical Director

  Specializing in Severe Pain: Sciatica, Neck-Back Pain, Whiplash, Headaches, Knee Injuries, Sports Injuries, Dizziness, Poor Sleep, Arthritis. We use advanced, proven therapies focused on optimal mobility, health, fitness, and structural conditioning. We use Patient-Focused Diet Plans | Specialized Chiropractic Techniques | Mobility-Agility Training | Cross-Fit Protocols | Functional Medicine Protocols* | Wellness Nutrition and the "PUSHasRx System" to treat patients suffering from various injuries and health problems. ( Licensed: Texas & New Mexico )* Message from: Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST, CIFM, IFMCP, ATN ( Biography and my promise to you ) Hello-Bienvenido's, My name is Dr. Alex Jimenez, and I am a Chiropractic Doctor specializing in advanced therapies focused on total joint health, strength training, and complete fitness conditioning. We use patient-focused diet plans, Advanced Chiropractic Techniques, Agility Training, Cross-Fit, and the PUSH System to treat patients suffering from various injuries and health problems. Our goal, too, is to help your body heal itself naturally. When your body is truly healthy, you will effortlessly arrive at your fitness level and proper weight. We want to help educate you on living a new and improved lifestyle. Our doctors have spent over 25+ years researching and testing methods with thousands of patients. We strive to create fitness and better the body through researched methods and complete programs. My goal, too, is to help the body heal itself naturally. When your body is truly healthy and balanced, you will move pain-free and ultimately arrive effortlessly at optimal fitness levels and proper weight. We want to help educate you on living a new and improved lifestyle. Our doctors have spent over 25 years researching and testing methods with thousands of patients. We strive to create fitness and better body health through researched methods and complete programs. These programs are natural and use the body's ability to achieve improvement goals, rather than introducing harmful chemicals, controversial hormone replacement, surgery, or addictive drugs. We were hoping you could live a fulfilled life with more energy, a positive attitude, better sleep, less pain, proper body weight, and education on maintaining this way of life. The focus on spinal and skeletal adjustments makes doctors of chiropractic unique in their approach to treating patients with spinal complaints. However, this hallmark chiropractic adjustment is not the only procedure a chiropractor may employ in managing a patient's care. I am proud to bring my patients various treatment options beyond a typical chiropractic center's scope of responsibility. With the advances in physical therapies and modalities, we bring El Paso options that better aid in the rehabilitation process. Tissue healing is a beautiful process that begins the moment an injury occurs. How the damage is managed determines the outcome concerning healing. We must implement immediate procedures as soon as possible to gain optimal recovery. The old day of letting it rest until it gets better is not the only option. Letting it rest may be irresponsible, considering what we now know. Implementing active and movement-based treatments has clearly shown increased and improved outcomes in many instances. As doctors focus on the greater good, we must assess each patient individually and apply the appropriate protocols. It is also essential to denote that El Paso has fine doctors in many specialties of healing and repair. The direct relationship with the specialists in these disciplines clearly allows us to bring our patients the highest quality of care. My promise to my patients is stated for all to read here. With God's help, I will do whatever it takes to assist you in your recovery. I, too, will draw upon all the specialists in this town to find you the required collaborative care with the disorders being tended to. Warm Regards to you. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST, CIFM, IFMCP, ATN Licensed: Texas & New Mexico * Scope of Practice Governed By Each Licensing Board & State Scope of Practice *

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  Kenna Lee Vaughn

  Senior Health Coach

  My passion is for people. When they thrive- I thrive. I strive to make a positive and memorable impact on each person’s life I come into. My passion for people and health began at a young age. Starting with competitive sports as a child and into high school, I was truly amazed at what the human body was capable of. In 2010, at the age of 13, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. From here, my passion for the healthcare world blossomed. I became very familiar with doctors, blood work, and patient care. In turn, I got to learn more about not only my body but how much work truly goes into maintaining the body’s fragile systems and how precise our hormone levels have to be. When it came time to decide on a major and what college to go to, I proudly chose Grand Canyon University. The strong ethics they have and prestigious healthcare majors were right up my alley! I graduated from Grand Canyon University in 3.5 years with a bachelors of science in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Health Education. After graduation, I continued to get my Exercise Physiologist Certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). As previously mentioned, I am truly fascinated by how amazing the human body is. One thing I love specifically about it is the ability it has to heal itself. With the proper supplementation, diet, and knowledge, the body can make incredible changes. This is where Functional Medicine comes in. Functional medicine is treating the body and the cause of an issue the individual is having at the root cause, not just covering up the symptoms. When a patient comes in, we start with a very detailed history. This history typically takes about 45 minutes to complete but allows us to gain a new perspective on what is occurring in the body. After this is completed, it is assessed at a one-on-one appointment with Dr. Jimenez, myself (Kenna Vaughn, Senior Health Coach) and the patient. At this appointment, we will decide what labs to run to give us a better direction and understanding of the levels that are currently in the body. The labs we use give us extensive results and information. The importance of these labs is patient health, so we use over 12 different companies to ensure we are getting the best quality of results per patient. Every plan we create is individualized and personalized per patient. We understand that the human body is not a one plan fixes all. What works best for one person will not work best for the next. One of my favorite parts of creating these personalized plans and working with patients is the nutraceutical and coaching aspect. The nutraceuticals we use are free of wheat, gluten, corn, yeast, soy, animal or dairy products, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, or artificial preservatives. The certain nutraceuticals we recommended per patient depends on their blood work and the specific health goals we have created together as a team. Part of being a team means having people to keep you accountable. As a health coach, I personally stick by the patient’s side every step of the way. Technology today really helps us take our patients to the next level. The clinic has an app, “Dr. J Today” that allows me to view the daily food and supplement intake of our patients. In addition to this, it pairs with a smartwatch that tracks activity and steps. Not only does it pair with a watch, but it pairs with a scale as well. This scale does not measure just weight, but water weight, body fat change, lean mass change, BMI and BMR. Having all of these components together truly allows me to have an inside view on progress and keep individuals motivated. I also have the ability to instant message patients through the app to answer any quick questions they have outside of their weekly video chat check-ins, also performed through the app. Lastly, a critical part of the body that is often overlooked is the feet. In the office, a scan of each patient’s feet is taken and carefully assessed. From here, I am able to tell the pressure they are putting on their feet and the differences they have in their arches. This allows a comprehensive alignment of their ankles, knees, hips, and spine. The body is a chain reaction and all works together. If the feet are causing problems, added stress and strain is being put on the body. I have the ability to order custom 3-D printed orthotics to help get patients back on the right foot!

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  Ana Paola Rodriguez Arciniega

  Clinical Nutritionist

  I am a nutritionist with a strong research background and experience in the nutritional management of metabolic diseases such as diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Through my nutritional career, I have been able to provide help through personalized diets and nutritional education to people with food allergies, gestational diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and patients in need of enteral or parenteral nutrition. My objective is to pursue the improvement of my community´s health through the application of nutritional education. NUTRITIONAL PRIVATE PRACTICE Star Médica/2015- present. Provide dietetic guidance through nutritional assessment, biochemical, dietetic, and body composition monitoring. Actively with pediatricians, internal medicine physicians, and gastric surgeons we try to improve the patient’s health by providing a patient-centered integral treatment. • Create personalized menu plans for patients with food allergies (mostly kids) and work for hand in hand with their parents by providing current information about adequate products for this kind of diet therapy. • Provide nutritional and dietetic information for newly diagnosed diabetic patients. • Perioperative nutrition management for patients of elective gastric surgery. • Nutritional management of overweight and obesity. • Management of FODMAP´s for patients with chronic colitis or inflammatory bowel disease. CLINICAL RESEARCH (Master´s degree) National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán/2014-2016 During my two years of graduate school, I was able to assist and participate in multiple topics of investigation in the department of Nutritional Biochemistry and Animal Nutrition. • The identification through ELISA of adiponectin isoforms in the blood plasma of patients with different BMI´s. • Quantification of Trimethylamine in different species of edible fish in Mexico, for the later introduction in the diet therapy of patients with a colostomy. CLINICAL RESEARCH National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán/2012-1013 As a research intern in the Animal Nutrition department, I was in charge of the correct application of laboratory procedures as described by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, analyzing laboratory results, reading and transcribing current information for its subsequent inclusion in published articles. • Analysis of lipid content and profile of Mexican fish species with the objective of knowing which fish could be used in the diet therapy of CKD. • Application of sensory test of different fish recipes for the inclusion in the diet therapy of patients with CKD. HOSPITAL NUTRITIONIST Mexican Institute of Social Security/ 2018-Present Assess through SGA hospitalized patients to determine nutritional risk, prescribe, and/or follow medical orders with the referral of nutritional therapy. Supervision of foodservice and safety of food preparation. • Plan, prepare, and manage enteral nutrition therapy. • Supervision of milk bank procedures and stock to prevent milk shortages. • Dietetic consult, nutritional assessment, and providing menu plans to outpatients. • Provide nutritional education to hospitalized patients and family members. • Supervision of the ensembled food trays for hospitalized patients. COLLEGE PROFESSOR Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez/2016-2019 Taught classes filled with current and relevant information, mainly referencing guidelines and articles of ESPEN, ASPEN, AHA, WHO and IOM. The topics that I was in charge of teaching were: Nutritional assessment and diagnosis (laboratory and practice), Laboratory of Diet and nutritional calculus (through life stages) and Clinical nutritional practice (adults and the elderly). As well as contributing with different classes/topics in the Certificate of Nutritional Treatment of Kidney disease. • Assessment of the nutritional status of the patient with kidney disease. • Protein-energy wasting in the CKD (chronic kidney disease) patient. • Medical-Nutritional treatment of acute kidney illness. • Antioxidants and their use in CKD. • Participated in the Nutrition Student Conference 2017 with the topic presentation of The ABCD in the Nutritional Assessment of Cancer Patients

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  Truide Torres

  Executive Director / Patient Liason

  Presenting Truide Torres Jimenez. Clinic Director: Injury Medical Clinic PA & Patient Relations Advocate & WAY More) Focused on patient care and medical-legal Issues, Trudie is ready and prepared to help all patients in need. "I will find a way to help you. No matter what!" Truide has been working for the past 20 years in claims resolutions. She works hand in hand with patients and is available to resolve dispute resolutions. She also works as the patient liaison for clinical and legal matters. Truide Torres Jimenez (Brief Bio & Her Personal Message) Driven by the passion of doing what is in the best interest of the patient, I wake up every morning with the drive to help those in need. The claims process for health care is full of pits, valleys, and difficult obstacles designed to strike fear in those in need. My duty is to do what is within the confines of the law, “whatever it takes” to get those involved to pay attention to those who need help. That is what I am honored to do for our patients. My Purpose: In finding my purpose, I find the bigger “Why” behind my business. This is essential in the challenges I have seen in these times. Each day, I search for God’s message in my purpose which I pray takes me to another level. At the end of the day, I too do not want to work for the sake of working. As humans and God-fearing individuals, we like to know we’re in alignment with what we feel we are called to do. So getting with my purpose and my “why” has always so important to me. I love people and I want to help them, especially when they are in need. My Commitment As defined, commitment is “the state or quality of being dedicated to cause activity, etc” Without commitment, it is difficult, if not impossible to push through challenges to reach our goals. My commitment is to serve my fellow person in their clinical needs and find the right solution for them. My Dedication: “The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose is what I strive daily for every day”. I have always told my children, that once you have a purpose, you commit to it and you see it through. I too try to live my life by those words. Yes, its work, and there is no substitute other than to dig in and get it done. There is no substitute for practice and preparation. Our success with our patients has always been dependent on the level of effort we as a team has been able to mutually focus on with our independent and prioritized tasks. I commit to being dedicated to our God-directed purpose. Perseverance I believe that to persevere, you must show continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failures, or oppositions. With our patients and those we assist, we face many challenges and at times need and pray for the ability to push through and pick ourselves up when down. I can only imagine how my clients feel. For that reason, I push harder to help them. Simply put, each challenge we as a team overcomes, the closer we can help our patients and those in need. We stay the course and overcome the fear and struggles our patients have and help them clinically persevere. Personally, I have seen great injustices transpire on those that do NOT have a voice in today’s world. Whether, a language barrier or just not knowing the rules. My job is to find out how I can help. If I personally can not help, I will find the right sources to open the possibilities. I get the job done. As a wife and mother of 2 children, 2 dogs, and 3 cats. My passion is for God, Family, and the mission of serving my fellow man. Call me if you need help with clinical matters: Office 915-850-0900 / Cell: 915-252-6149 Truide Torres – Jimenez Patient Advocate: Injury Medical Clinic PA

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  Daniel Alvarado

  Exercise Physiologist

  Daniel Alvarado is the owner and the top trainer at PUSHasRx® CrossFit Fitness Facility. Since becoming a Trainer Daniel has kept up to date on many continuing educational classes, ensuring that his clients receive the most comprehensive and advanced training. Working directly with the Doctors, he develops and collaborates on care plans that are patient specific. No patient ever gets the same clinical protocol. His expert clinical kinesiology experience spans over 2 decades. He has trained injured patients and NCAA National Champion Athletes. His technical ability to create programs that are clinically sound and second to none. He too has used his physical therapy and recovery experience to take broken top tier athletes into strict recovery protocols assisting them to achieve highly competitive national championships. He certainly will not admit it but, he is a top national champion trainer. Daniel, also develops youth programs that are sport specific to aid young athletes achieve great success. His mastery of clinical recovery is applied applied to all patients and top tier athletes alike. All patient programs are specifically designed with patient focused recovery priorities. He is happily married to beautiful Victoria Alvarado has one child. He enjoys strength training, movies, singing, conducting, writing poetry and being a CrossFit champion. Just a way cool dude. We think you will agree.

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  Dennise Acosta

  Head Office Manager

  Dennise has been at Injury Medical & Chiropractic Clinic for four years. Known as the master multi-tasker. Dennise, handles patient care from the moment you walk in the door. She is akin to the air traffic controller. She will assist you in matter requiring clinical preparation and effective inter-office communication. She unifies all department and clinical providers making sure all important information reaches all clinicians in a timely manner. She also loves to work out, stay in shape, watch movies and help people.

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  Sandra Martinez

  Head Clinical Therapist

  Sandra has been working at Injury Medical & Chiropractic Clinic for over 5 years. As the head Licensed Massage Therapist, she manages and directs critical aspect of clinical care. The patients love her ability to make you laugh while removing those pesky trigger points causing pain. She is able to relax and bring comfort to all she touches. There just simply is no patient that escapes her talented touch. Trained in advance myofascial techniques, she is an integral part of patient recovery. You will never see anything but a kind smile and resolute persona ready to correct your condition and aid in your recovery. She definitely enjoys helping people, has 1 dog and loves movies. She loves flowers too.

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  Alejandra

  Billing Agent

  Alejandra works in accounts & billing. She is the radar of the bunch. Nothing appears to escape her mind. Highly intelligent and appears not to need a computer for recall of facts. She provides information retrieval for patients and clinical staff. She has been at Injury Medical & Chiropractic Clinic for three years and ready for any task at hand. She performs interoffice communications with attorneys and medical director of ancillary offices. She loves her family and places know how to prioritize well.

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  Mike Contreras

  Personal Trainer

  Big Mike was born and raised in El Paso and is an excellent personal trainer and CrossFit coach. Mike works hand in hand with each patient’s clinical care plan in order to achieve optimal outcomes. A trusted clinical representative of the PUSHasRx System along with his advance protocols. Mike not only trains the injured and recovering. Mike is a sincere human that has great talent of brining out the best in every individual he works with. He will never admit it, but we will share with you a secret. He with his God given talents trains the greatest athletes and champions in El Paso. Many champions in our community know of his commitment. As a youth, he also played football (wide receiver), basketball, and track at Bel Air High School. Educated in Clinical Human Kinesiology at UTEP and loves playing football and basketball with his little nephews in his free time. Mike has three sisters and one brother, most of which live nearby in El Paso. When he’s not watching the Cowboys or Spurs play, he’s usually lifting, sleeping or watching movies. We are blessed to have this soul on our team.

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  Alexander Isaiah Jimenez

  Collegiate Athletic Consultant & NCAA Wrestling Champion

  Alexander Isaiah Jimenez leads the power and agility education programs for the high school athletes. While still studying for his medical degree he provides physical performance testing in order to collaborate with clinicians. He is gifted in creating physical performance programs no matter what the clinical presentation is. As national fitness champion and collegiate wrestler, he too understands what performing at high levels entails. He too has had to recover from debilitating injuries only to return better then before an win national titles. He understand how the recovery process is different for clients, patients and extreme athletes. We are blessed to have his counsel.

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  Ethan Padilla

  Personal Trainer & Strength Coach

  Ethan was born and raised in El Paso and is one of our most outgoing and friendly coaches. Ethan earned his nickname “rampage Ethan” from his years at El Dorado High School, where he played inside linebacker. He has placed twice in the Strongman Competition and also recently competed in the Desert Games with his fellow PUSH Athletes as a team and placed 4th overall! Ethan is currently pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology at UTEP. His focus on clients is obvious to all. Ethan is able to manage very large groups of individuals like no other. His awareness of the dangers while exercising is his greatest concern. When he’s not coaching or studying for class, he likes to spend time with his family (who are here in El Paso) or with his weimaraner puppy. Fun fact: Ethan loves any food with sprinkles (especially donuts with sprinkles) and is a diehard Seattle Seahawks fan.

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  Andres

  Recovery & Nutrition

  Andres has been at PUSHasRx for two years. He brought his company Recovery and became the official juicer. Andy will fix you right up. Andres, will make sure that your nutritional recovery programs fits within your standards. Also, there is great care in making sure the nutritional requirement are clinically met. Patients and high performance athletes depend on high performance nutritions. Upon your completion of the physical medicine portion of therapy you will be offered specialized organic recovery drinks and supplementation to help aid in your recovery. You will be confident that from your pushing to recovery, you will be taken care of.

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  Iylene Avalos

  PUSHasRx Trainer

  ylene has been working with us for over 4 years. In her spare time she enjoys working out and running. She has 2 dogs and loves movies. Iylene is extremely aware of body mechanics and mindfully watches rehabilitation movements. She is always standing ready to assist and respond to client needs. Her commanding voice is always clear to all, no matter what floor you are on. Iylene is always ready and willing to answer any question you may have regarding fitness and recovery.

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  Rick Cano

  Personal Trainier Level V

  Most early-rising PUSHasRx members know Rick well as a fantastic coach who focuses strongly on form and will always make you laugh. He was born and raised in El Paso and loves to train his athletes and coach CrossFit. Rick is a very diligent, kind and considerate trainer. He is always mindful of client techniques and aware of client goals. When he’s not coaching, Rick loves to work on cars, especially his ’69 Chevelle (his next car will hopefully be a ’69 Charger). He not only became a certified Automotive Mechanic at 17, but while working on his certification at EPCC, he won 1st place in a bench competition when he was 16 (approx. 56 reps at 155#). His favorite movements are clean & jerks and snatches. He loves oreos (eats them every night), loves watching the CrossFit games, and loves his three bulldogs. He spent one year full-time personal training before he started coaching CrossFit two years ago. He is CrossFit Level 1 Certified and hopes to get his Level 2 Certification soon. Rick has competed in several competitions, including WOD for Toys in 2014, where his team placed 1st.

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  Astrid Ornelas

  Blogger/Research/Curator

  Astrid has been at Injury Medical & Chiropractic Clinic for about three years. Astrid has taken her love for writing to an new level. She is a gifted and talented copywriter able to create amazing storylines. She creates content for patient consumption. She is able to bring words to life in a way that perplexes even the elite authors of the day. She loves nutrition and the healing power of clean eating. A naturalist at heart you will never see her eating processed foods that would be contra to clean living. She enjoys movies and creating storylines for Anime.

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  Adam

  Videographer & Graphics Specialist

  Adam has been at Injury Medical & Chiropractic Clinic for about a year. He enjoys designing and various forms of art. A story teller by trade he can see things people don’t see until his masterpieces are revealed. Adam is a director of many medias using the top graphics, audio and video medias to tell the story of our patient. Modest to the core, you would never know what he is about to create. We are blessed to have his talents telling the world about Chiropractic using any and all medias available.

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  We Welcome You 👊🏻. Purpose & Passions: I am a Doctor of Chiropractic specializing in progressive cutting-edge therapies and functional rehabilitation procedures focused on clinical physiology, total health, functional strength training and complete conditioning. We focus on restoring normal body functions after neck, back, spinal and soft tissue injuries. We use Specialized Chiropractic Techniques, Balanced Diet Plans, Agility Training programs, Cross-Fit techniques, the PUSH-Rx Rehabilitation System and a highly specialized program for our Veterans. We've been blessed to use our methods with thousand of El Pasoans over the last 27 years. This has allowed us to improve health and restore true fitness through researched non-surgical methods and wellness programs. These programs are natural and use the body's own ability to achieve goals of improvement, rather than introducing harmful chemicals, controversial hormone replacement, surgery, or addictive drugs. We want you to live a life that is fulfilled with more energy, positive attitude, better sleep, less pain, proper body weight and informed on how to maintain this way of life. As an extension to dynamic rehabilitation, we too offer our patients, disabled veterans, athletes, young and elder a diverse portfolio of strength equipment, high performance exercises and advanced agility options. We are very proud to have teamed up with the cities premier therapist and trainers in order to provide high level competitive athletes the option to push themselves to their highest abilities within our facility. Come learn how to improve your health for yourself and your loved ones. With a bit of work, we can achieve optimal health together, no matter the age or disability. Its all about: LIVING, LOVING & MATTERING! 🍎 God Bless 2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: (LOCATION#1) CENTRAL ELPASO: 6440 Gateway East, Suite B (LOCATION#2) EAST SIDE ELPASO: 11860 Vista Del Sol, Suite 128 PHONE: 915-850-0900 ✔️

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  Advanced Healing and Repair Treatments

  The focus on spinal and skeletal adjustments is what makes doctors of chiropractic unique in their approach to treating patients with spinal complaints. This hallmark chiropractic adjustment, however, is not the only procedure a chiropractor may employ in managing a patient's care. I am very proud to bring my patients a variety of treatment options beyond the typical scope of responsibility. With the advances in physical therapies and modalities, we bring El Paso option that better aid in the rehabilitation process. Tissue healing is a beautiful process that begins the moment an injury occurs. How injuries are managed, determine the outcome regarding healing. It is critical we implement immediate procedures as soon as we can to gain optimal recovery. The old day of letting it rest until it gets better is not an option. Letting it rest may even be an irresponsible approach considering what we now know. The implementation of active and movement based treatments have clearly shown increased and improved outcomes in many instances. As doctors focused on the greater good for a patient, we must assess each patient individually and apply the appropriate protocols. It is also essential to denote that El Paso has excellent doctors in many specialties of healing and repair. The direct relationship we have with a specialist in these disciplines is clearly what allows us to bring the highest quality of care to our patients. My promise to my patients is explicit. I will do whatever it takes to assist you in your recovery. I too will draw upon all the specialist in this town to find you the collaborative care that is required with the disorders being tended to.

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  Sports Injury Therapies

  Sports Injury Medical & Chiropractic Clinic is a progressive joint-focused, and specialist-integrated clinic focused on advanced techniques. They have a holistic, interdisciplinary approach focusing on the concept of 'Motion is life'. They work with their patients to find the correct multidisciplinary treatment approach. We treat many different injuries: ★ Soft tissue injuries; ★ Trauma-related injuries; ★ Work and Auto Accidents. ★ Sports injuries Integrating with leaders of many disciplines offers us many approaches to getting patients better. Mobility & flexibility the human body retains a natural level to ensure all of its structures are functioning correctly. The bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues work together to allow a range of movement and maintaining proper fitness, and balanced nutrition can help keep the body functioning correctly. Great mobility means to be able to execute functional changes with no restrictions in the range of motion (ROM). A flexible person can have core strength, balance, or coordination but not be able to perform the same functional movements as the person with high mobility. Remember that flexibility is a component of mobility, but extreme flexibility is not required to complete functional movements. According to Dr. Alex Jimenez’s compilation of articles about mobility and flexibility, individuals who don’t stretch their body often can experience shortened or stiffened muscles which decrease their ability to move effectively.

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  Full Service Rehabilitation Center (PUSH-as-Rx)

  PUSH-as-RX (PUSH as Prescribed) is a unique and dynamic evolution of health and fitness. Our programs are made with a clear scientific approach that advances exercise physiology to a higher level. The PUSH System as it is called has been formulated to assist the elite athlete in reaching the highest performance levels. With a focus on human performance and physiology, we design programs specific to athlete needs. The techniques used are also tailored explicitly for injured individuals. The PUSH System assists the patient and athlete alike to achieve the best therapeutic results. The PUSH-as-Rx ®™ System is a sport specific athletic program designed by a strength-agility coach and physiology doctor with a combined 40 years of experience working with extreme athletes. At its core, the program is the multidisciplinary study of reactive agility, body mechanics and extreme motion dynamics. Through continuous and detailed assessments of the athletes in motion and while under directly supervised stress loads, a clear quantitative picture of body dynamics emerges. Exposure to the biomechanical vulnerabilities is presented to our team. Immediately, we adjust our methods for our athletes to optimize performance. This highly adaptive system with frequent dynamic adjustments has helped many of our athletes come back faster, stronger, and ready post-injury while safely minimizing recovery times. Results demonstrate evident improved agility, speed, decreased reaction time with much enhanced postural-torque mechanics. PUSH-as-Rx ®™ offers specific extreme performance enhancements to our athletes no matter the age.

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  Massage Therapy

  Massage. Chiropractors may massage the soft tissues to improve circulation, reduce swelling and inflammation associated with the back pain, and encourage quicker healing. See Massage Therapy for Lower Back Pain.Most healthcare providers are recognizing massage therapy as a legitimate aid for lower back pain and an effective adjunct to lower back treatments. Fifty-four percent of healthcare providers say they will encourage their patients to pursue massage therapy in addition to medical treatment.

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  Additional Therapies

  Graston Technique Sports Medicine Spinal Decompression Soft Tissue Massage Spinal a Bio-mechanic analysis Certified KinesioTaping Practitioner Myofascial Release Physical Medicine Therapy Active Rehabilitation Nutritional Counseling Pregnancy-associated pain

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  Spine Care

  Would You Visit a Chiropractor for Back Pain? If you have persistent neck or back pain, you might be considering chiropractic manipulation, or realigning the spine by pressing on its joints; a therapy often touted to relieve such chronic discomfort. Chiropractic care is one of the most popular forms of complementary medicine. In 2012, one in 12 U.S. adults visited the chiropractor, according to an analysis of federal survey data published in January. And each year chiropractors (along with some osteopathic physicians and physical therapists) perform several million adjustments. We focus on skeletal and muscular problems—especially low back, neck, and shoulder pain, and related headaches. Studies suggest that spinal manipulations (“adjustments”) can help diminish such pain. “The bad news is that for chronic, persistent back pain, even the best therapies result in only mild to moderate relief,” says Roger Chou, M.D., a professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University who studies back pain. “The key is finding the treatment that works for you and seeing a therapist who cares about function—not just pain relief—and who will help you get back to the activities that matter most in your life.” When it comes to neck pain, a study of 181 people published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that getting regular chiropractic care (about once per week for 12 weeks) could lessen discomfort better than acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Some research also suggests that chiropractic manipulation might work as well as medication for migraine headaches. “For a chronic backache or neck pain that is not accompanied by symptoms requiring medical attention—such as urinary or intestinal problems or weakness, numbness, or tingling in an arm or leg—considering chiropractic manipulation seems reasonable,” says Consumer Reports’ chief medical adviser, Marvin M. Lipman, M.D. But it isn’t risk-free. “It can cause temporary headaches and, rarely, serious problems such as worsening the pain of a slipped disk,” he notes. What You Should Know, If You Go All states require chiropractors to earn a four-year doctor of chiropractic (D.C.) degree from a program accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE). Chiropractors are also required to pass an exam administered by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners to get licensed. Treatments are often covered by insurance, including Medicare Part B, which pays 80 percent of the cost after your deductible. Back pain is one of the most common symptoms reported among the general population. While a majority of cases resolve on their own, some instances of back pain may be due to further injury or an aggravated condition. If the symptoms are persistent, it might be time to seek medical attention immediately. Chiropractic care focuses on musculoskeletal injuries and actions, helping to restore the original health of the spine.

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  Auto Injury Recovery Programs

  Automobile Accidents Millions of automobile accidents occur every year in the United States alone, many of which often result in undesired property damages and injuries to those individuals involved. While a majority of these incidents are assumed to be minor in severity, even the most common type of auto collision can cause injury or may develop into an underlying condition, such as whiplash. In most cases, automobile accidents result in injuries or conditions which may not manifest symptoms until several days, weeks and even months from the crash. Therefore, it’s essential to seek immediate medical attention from a qualified healthcare professional to determine the individual’s grade of injury. Health Care for Auto Injuries Dr. Jimenez discusses injuries caused by trauma from an accident, including the symptoms affecting the body and treatment options. Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can not only lead to injuries but too can be full of confusion and frustrations. It is crucial to have a qualified provider specializing in these matters assess entirely the circumstances surrounding an injury. blog picture of law book with words personal injury chiropractic & auto accidents. The Importance of Visiting A Doctor Aside from reducing the risk of further complications, there are several other reasons why it’s important to seek immediate medical attention from a car accident specialist. Healthcare professionals who specialize in car accident injuries can help adequately diagnose an individual’s injuries or conditions. According to the findings, these capable healthcare professionals can effectively plan the next course of treatment. Dr. Alex Jimenez, a chiropractor, has experience working alongside some of the most highly regarded automobile injury lawyers in the region, helping the victims of personal injury cases establish the proper documentation for their injuries or conditions to follow up with the most suitable legal and medical interventions. Dr. Jimenez is a well-respected premiere healthcare provider who offers chiropractic adjustments and manual manipulations, as well as other chiropractic methods and techniques, to treat individual’s who’ve been involved in an automobile accident. When you’ve been diagnosed with an injury or condition after several symptoms have manifested in the form of back pain or neck pain due to a car wreck, Dr. Alex Jimenez can provide immediate and effective care to help people recover. Together with numerous personal injury attorneys in the area, victims of automobile accidents can gain the compensation they deserve.

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  Personal Injury Recovery & Rehabilitation

  Personal Injury/Car Accidents & Chiropractic Chiropractic care is a practical, alternative treatment option for a variety of injuries or conditions surrounding the spine and its many structures and it can be used to relieve symptoms induced by whiplash as well as treat injuries to the extremities. When an individual has suffered an injury as a result of an automobile accident, a personal injury chiropractor can positively influence the proper progress of their rehabilitation, helping the individual obtain the fair compensation they need and deserve for their auto injuries. An experienced and well-trained personal injury chiropractor can provide quality treatment as well as support patients throughout their injury claim procedures. There are many qualified providers in the El Paso, Texas area. However, several important factors should be individually considered before choosing a personal injury chiropractor to make sure you’re selecting the most appropriate health care provider for your specific type of injuries and claims. Choosing a Personal Injury Chiropractor Foremost, when seeking medical care from a specialized chiropractor after suffering an auto injury, it’s crucial to verify whether the professional has had previous experience with automobile accident and personal injury claims. It may also be important if the personal injury chiropractor the individual has considered getting treatment from has attended post graduate training in accident injury evaluation and treatment which can guarantee a much more effective diagnosis and care from them. An added extra to consider is whether the health care provider can do depositions and testify in court. If the situation comes up, it may be a difficult situation if the doctor one chooses is not willing to help in this step of the legal process. Also, you can do some research or directly ask the chiropractor if they’ve testified in court or previously given depositions for their patients before. Learn the names of several personal injury attorneys the doctor has worked with and call them about their relationship with said healthcare professional you’ve chosen to receive treatment with. A detailed review of the chiropractor’s services can often greatly help an individual select the most appropriate provider according to their demands. Likewise, be mindful of doctors who point you to a personal injury attorney who is found in a distant location. If your attorney is 180 miles away, maintaining contact and knowledge of local providers, defense attorneys and courts can widely differ from what a local attorney may provide you with. Multiple Attorney Affiliation When learning the names of attorneys who’ve worked with your chiropractor, did you notice if they worked closely with multiple attorneys? Some of the best chiropractors are able to maintain a list of attorneys they know can deliver quality results to their patients in a car accident and personal injury cases. A doctor that has connections with more than one attorney offers a broader variety of experienced personal injury claim professionals to choose from, whom can then better accommodate you to solve your specific case after an automobile accident. Proper Medical Protocols and Care While it’s common knowledge to receive the initial intake and examination of an individual’s injuries before starting any form of treatment with a healthcare professional, many personal injury chiropractors follow a specific protocol for cases involving car accident claims, mainly involving detailed intake information on the mechanism of injury, biomechanics and past medical history. A chiropractor who provides a multipage auto accident injury questionnaire filled with meaningful questions is best to be able to provide the most appropriate and most detailed information regarding your situation to follow through with proper treatment. A comprehensive intake examination can often be a bit time to consume, but a chiropractor who provides this in-depth questionnaire displays a definite interest in your case, ensuring that they have taken the time to know what happened to you and how it directly affected you.

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  Spinal Hygiene and Posture Restoration

  Maintaining Proper Posture Many healthcare professionals convey the importance of good posture for overall health. Medical specialist can recognize improper postures caused by poor habits that have been carried out for an extended period of time, an issue which is visible in many adults today. However, only several individuals are aware of how essential and truly necessary good posture can be to maintain overall wellness. blog picture of dr alex jimenez reaching out with blue scrubsWhat is Posture? Posture is the position in which people hold their bodies while standing, sitting, or lying down. A proper posture is medically defined as the correct alignment of the body where each structure is supported with the precise amount of muscle tension against gravity. If people couldn’t control posture and the muscles that uphold the body, we would simply fall to the ground. Generally, maintaining a normal posture isn’t consciously achieved, but rather, specific groups of muscles are in charge of managing this for us and we don’t even need to think about it. Various muscles, such as the hamstrings and the large back muscles, are fundamental towards maintaining proper posture. While the ligaments function to help hold the skeleton together, when the essential postural muscles of the body are functioning accordingly, they can effectively prevent the forces of gravity from pushing people over forward. Postural muscles also function to maintain an individual’s posture and balance during movement. blog picture of young business lady grabbing her neck in pain Why is Proper Posture Important? Good posture is essential, it helps people stand, walk, sit, and lie in positions where the least amount of strain will be placed on the surrounding supporting muscles, ligaments and other tissues during movement and weight-bearing activities. Correct posture: Helps maintain bones and joints in their natural alignment in order for muscles to be utilized properly, decreasing the abnormal degeneration of joints and other tissues which could lead to joint pain and osteoarthritis. Reduces the amounts of stress placed against the ligaments that hold the spinal joints together, minimizing the risk of injury. Gives muscles the ability to function efficiently, allowing the body to use less energy, preventing muscle fatigue. Helps prevent muscle strain, overuse disorders, and even back and muscular pain. To maintain proper posture, it’s required to have enough muscle flexibility and strength, normal mobility in the spine and other body regions, as well as powerful postural muscles that are balanced on both sides of the body. Additionally, it’s important for individuals to recognize the postural habits they practice at home and in the workplace, to implement methods to correct them, if necessary. Consequences of Poor Posture Improper posture can place excessive amounts of strain on the muscles in charge of maintaining posture which can occasionally even cause them to relax when held in specific positions for extended periods of time. For instance, you can generally see this in people who bend forward at the waist in the workplace. In this case, the individual’s postural muscles are more prone to injury and back pain. Various factors can contribute to poor posture, most commonly: stress; obesity; pregnancy; weak postural muscles; abnormally tight muscles; and high-heeled shoes. Furthermore, decreased flexibility, a poor work environment, incorrect working posture, and unhealthy sitting and standing habits can also contribute to improper body positioning or posture. Can Posture be Corrected? Simply stated, yes, posture can be corrected. However, keep in mind that some chronic postural complications may generally take longer to correct than temporary or brief issues, since often, joints and other tissues of the body will adapt to the individual’s posture. Awareness of your own posture and knowing what posture is correct can help you consciously correct yourself. With constant practice and correction, a proper and suitable posture for standing, sitting, and lying down can gradually replace a person’s initially poor posture. This, in turn, will help the individual move towards an improved and healthier body position. A chiropractor can assist you with proper posture, utilizing chiropractic care treatments, such as spinal adjustments and manipulations, including the use of exercises to strengthen core postural muscles. The doctor of chiropractic can also help you understand which are the best postures during specific activities, helping reduce to reduce the risk of injury. How to Sit Correctly for Good Posture Keep feet on the floor or on a footrest, if they don’t reach the floor. Avoid crossing your legs. Your ankles should be in front of your knees. Keep a small gap between the back of your knees and the front of your seat. The knees should be at or below the level of the hips. Cont... See Post..

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  Functional Healthcare and Wellness

  Functional Medicine Functional Medicine El Paso Chiropractor Why Do We Need Functional Medicine? Our society is experiencing a sharp increase in the number of people who suffer from complex, chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. The system of medicine practiced by most physicians is oriented toward acute care, the diagnosis and treatment of trauma or illness that is of short duration and in need of urgent care, such as appendicitis or a broken leg. Physicians apply specific, prescribed treatments such as drugs or surgery that aim to treat the immediate problem or symptom. Unfortunately, the acute-care approach to medicine lacks the proper methodology and tools for preventing and treating complex, chronic disease. In most cases it does not take into account the unique genetic makeup of each individual or factors such as environmental exposures to toxins and the aspects of today’s lifestyle that have a direct influence on the rise in chronic disease in modern Western society. There’s a huge gap between research and the way doctors practice. The gap between emerging research in basic sciences and integration into medical practice is enormous—as long as 50 years—particularly in the area of complex, chronic illness. Most physicians are not adequately trained to assess the underlying causes of complex, chronic disease and to apply strategies such as nutrition, diet, and exercise to both treat and prevent these illnesses in their patients. How is Functional Medicine Different? Functional medicine involves understanding the origins, prevention, and treatment of complex, chronic disease. Hallmarks of a functional medicine approach include: Patient-centered care. The focus of functional medicine is on patient-centered care, promoting health as a positive vitality, beyond just the absence of disease. By listening to the patient and learning his or her story, the practitioner brings the patient into the discovery process and tailors treatments that address the individual’s unique needs. An integrative, science-based healthcare approach. Functional medicine practitioners look “upstream” to consider the complex web of interactions in the patient’s history, physiology, and lifestyle that can lead to illness. The unique genetic makeup of each patient is considered, along with both internal (mind, body, and spirit) and external (physical and social environment) factors that affect total functioning. Integrating best medical practices. Functional medicine combines traditional Western medical methods with what is sometimes considered “alternative” or “integrative” medicine, creating a focus on prevention through nutrition, diet, and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of drugs and/or botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets, detoxification programs, or stress-management techniques. Functional medicine is more than just a different approach to health care; it is an entirely different philosophy about how we both provide and consume healthcare. I can honestly say that in my practice, I don’t treat diseases, but instead, I treat patients; some of whom have conditions, and some do not. I focus on normalizing the underlying physiology and restoring healthy function through nutrition and lifestyle changes. People often have significant symptoms, and they feel sick, but they don’t meet the technical requirements for a particular diagnosis. In many offices, this means that they don’t get any treatment at all, but for my patients, this is just the beginning. I work with my patients to discover the dysfunctional patterns that lead to their symptoms, and then develop strategies to correct these patterns and restore optimal health. The functional medicine approach to the treatment of chronic disease is one that is based not on one agent or modality as the curative or palliative solution. It is holistically centered on the principle that restoration of proper cellular metabolism, through reducing cumulative toxic load and oxidative stress to the body, will allow normalization of mitochondrial respiration, cellular energy production, and ultimately to a reduction of the signs and symptoms of chronic disease. While many nutritionally-oriented doctors realize that standard nutritional support protocols alone are quite beneficial for cases of mild to moderate chronic disease, more severe cases often require a more comprehensive functional approach. This functional medicine philosophy and approach was initially developed for clinical use in chronic fatigue patients with excellent results, and because of the commonality observed in many chronic conditions, it has been used over the years in other disorders with great success, including fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and auto-immune conditions.

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  Functional Medicine Practice

  Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. It is an evolution in the practice of medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century. By shifting the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach, functional medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. Functional medicine practitioners spend time with their patients, listening to their histories and looking at the interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease. In this way, functional medicine supports the unique expression of health and vitality for each. The Functional Medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors and leverages that data to direct personalized treatment plans that lead to improved patient outcomes. By addressing the cause, rather than symptoms, practitioners become oriented to identifying the complexity of the disease. They may find one condition has many different causes and, likewise, one reason may result in many different situations. As a result, Functional Medicine treatment targets the specific manifestations of disease in each.

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