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Dr. Alex Jimenez El Paso Chiropractor and his Team of Back Specialists work with Athletes to achieve their body’s maximum performance by participating in numerous training regimens consisting of strenuous exercises and physical activity and making sure they meet all of their body’s nutritional requirements.
Through proper fitness and nutrition, many individuals can condition themselves to excel in their specific sport. Our training programs are designed for athletes that look to gain a competitive edge in their sport.
We provide sport-specific services to help increase an athlete’s performance through mobility, strength, and endurance. Occasionally, however, the excess workouts can lead many to suffer injuries or develop underlying conditions.
Dr. Alex Jimenez’s chronicle of articles displays in detail the many forms of complications affecting these professionals while focusing on the possible solutions and treatments to follow to achieve athlete’s overall well-being.
Mom’s High-Fructose Diet Causes Health Problems For Children
Mothers who eat a diet high in fructose-containing sugars while pregnant or breastfeeding are more likely to have a…
8 Quick Ways to Slash Heart, Cancer, and Diabetes Risk
"Eat a healthy diet" and "exercise for at least 30 minutes three times a week" are the two top suggestions from…
Tai Chi: Harnessing The Power Of Body & Mind To Battle Back Pain
Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Alexander Jimenez looks into Tai Chi for back pain.
Q&A with Tai Chi Specialist…
Balancing the Body: Post-Workout Nutrition
Any fitness enthusiast will tell you that what you eat and drink before, during and after a workout plays a key…
Injury Risk May Rise When Kids Play Just One Sport
Focusing too much on playing one favorite sport probably isn't a good idea for kids under 12, researchers report.…
Toddlers Eat More French Fries Than Veggies
American toddlers are more likely to eat french fries than green vegetables on any given day, according to a new…
Yoga and Meditation Can Help Beat Depression
The calming poses and meditation of yoga may be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to beating depression,…
How to Start New Healthy Habits and Reduce Your Stress Level
When it comes to stress, people who live busy lives are often caught in a vicious cycle. Your responsibilities and…
Latissimus Dorsi: Exercises & Stretches For Your “Lats”
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez examines the "lats," along with exercises and stretches.
The…
Sports Injuries: Stress Fractures to the Ribs
Stress fractures to the ribs occur in rowers, golfers, canoeists, lacrosse players, and baseball pitchers. They are…
Soy Protein May Ease Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Upping the intake of soy protein may help fight inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), say Penn State researchers whose…
Yoga Improves Lives Of Those With Ulcerative Colitis
Weekly yoga sessions may be associated with a better quality of life for patients with ulcerative colitis, a…
Caffeine Just 1 Factor in Energy Drink Risks
Drinking 32 ounces of energy drink is associated with potentially harmful changes in blood pressure and heart…
Improve Your Golf Game With Chiropractic
Choosing to receive treatment from a chiropractor won’t stop your slice or improve your putting, but it might…
Working Out On an Empty Stomach: Does It Burn Off the Most Fat?
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez examines working out on an empty stomach.
For a thing that should be…
Walking Increases Blood Supply to the Brain
Just put one foot in front of the other and you'll boost your brain at the same time.
That's the conclusion of a…
Raising Awareness Of Opioid Use In Older Adults & The Elderly
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez focuses on the rise in opioid use among older adults.
SpineUniverse…
The Impact of Exercise on Brain Health
Can a new exercise regimen boost your brain health if you're over 50?
Possibly, suggests a new research review that…
Diet Products Can Make You Fat
When you're on a diet, you may gravitate to the "diet" food section at the supermarket, but beware: Diet foods can…
Common Nutrient in Food Tied to Risky Blood Clotting
A nutrient in meat and eggs may conspire with gut bacteria to make the blood more prone to clotting, a small study…
Fattest US Cities: Did Your Hometown Make New Ranking?
Seattle, take a bow. Jackson, hit the gym. A new study ranking the nation’s 100 fattest cities has found…
Why Am I Hungry? Bizarre Things Stoking Your Hunger
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez & Athletic Fitness Trainer Daniel Alvarado take a look at why people…
8 Healthy Foods That Don’t Deserve Their Bad Reputations
It’s hard to overcome a bad reputation — even for food! But some edibles once deemed to be health hazards have been…
Exercise Center
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez looks at exercise and fitness from a chiropractic perspective.
The…
Lifestyle Factors Can Increase the Risk of Developing Cancer
Cancer isn't inevitable, but many Americans don't know that several lifestyle factors affect their risk of…
Cycling to Work Brings Big Health Benefits
People who cycle to work have a substantially lower risk of developing cancer or heart disease or dying…
When Should You Choose Organic?
For many people, eating healthy means eating organic whenever possible. But choosing only organic foods can take…
Running Can Be Socially Contagious: Study
The requirement to have a work that is daily may be something which advances person-to-person, study that is fresh…
Student-Athletes & Injuries
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez discusses student-athletes and injuries.
Most injuries to…
Yoga For You & Back Pain
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez looks at yoga for back pain.
Yoga increases strength and flexibility,…
Physical Education is Much More than Simple Fitness
Rules requiring regular physical education for young teens stem from "good science," researchers say.
Frequent…
Physical Activity is the Best Method to Post-Stroke Recovery
People who were active and exercised regularly before their stroke were less likely to face disability after the…
Exercise Increases Survival Rates of Heart Attacks
Maybe this will be the news that finally jolts you off the couch and into an exercise program. A new study suggests…
Prone Shoulder Arcs: Better Posture
El Paso TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez looks at some exercises that are help posture.
Prone Shoudler Arcs Can…
Alleviate Joint Inflammation With Chiropractic Therapy
El Paso TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez looks at how chiropractic treatment can help with joint inflammation.…
Are Body Fat Warnings Overblown?
One in three Americans is overweight and another third are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8 A.M.
Life is busy. It can feel impossible to move toward your dreams. If you have a full-time job and kids, it’s even…
Forget Brain Games They Won’t Make You Smarter
If you think that you can improve your brain by playing brain-training games, save your time and money, say…
Water Bottles: More Germy Than Toilet Seats?
You may be doing your body good by taking that morning run or working up a sweat at the gym. But when you also work…
3 Causes Of “Tight” Upper Traps
Why is it that all of our patients seem to have "tight" and "overactive" upper trapezius.
A deep ache and…