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An El Paso, TX. Doctor of Chiropractic has spent four years at an accredited chiropractic institution, receiving more than 4,200 hours of specialized clinical training.
The chiropractic curriculum at the National University of Health Sciences includes studies in anatomy, pathology, biomechanics, chiropractic principles, diagnosis, and adjustment techniques.
As primary care practitioners, chiropractors can develop and carry out a comprehensive treatment/management plan, recommend therapeutic exercise and other non-invasive therapies, and provide nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle counseling.
Chiropractors are health care professionals in Texas that can use the doctor title with its accompanying rights and responsibilities.
Regulatory boards are responsible for protecting the public, setting standards of practice, assuring the quality of care is maintained, evaluating and promoting competency, and handling disciplinary issues. Texas chiropractors are regulated and licensed by the Texas Board Of Chiropractic Examiners.
One of Texas’s largest primary health care professions, chiropractic is non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the neuro-musculoskeletal system.
Chiropractors practice a manual approach, providing diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system, and joints.
Chiropractors combine a variety of treatments. All are based on the specific needs of the patient. After going through a complete medical history and diagnosis, a chiropractor develops a comprehensive treatment plan. Included with the treatment, a chiropractor may recommend therapeutic exercise, physical therapy, massage therapy, and nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle training.
For many conditions, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care is frequently the primary treatment method. If other conditions exist, chiropractic treatment can complement/support medical treatment by relieving the neuromusculoskeletal facets associated with the condition.
Chiropractic treatment can also be used as symptomatic relief for patients with chronic conditions. Based on patient surveys, treating the neuromusculoskeletal components of various disorders, chiropractic treatment has shown to improve patients’ overall well-being.
Chiropractic is a regulated health profession recognized in all American states. More patients in Texas rely on chiropractic care every year to help them lead healthy, active, pain-free lives.
A doctor of chiropractic may be treating back pain, neck pain, headaches, or other aches and pains. Still, they need a complete understanding of a patient’s health history and current health to provide the best possible treatment.
Set aside 30 minutes for the initial visit to fill out medical history forms. Or the clinic may have medical forms that can be filled out online. Future visits usually last 15 minutes or less; however, the time required depends on the type of treatment required.
On the first visit, a chiropractor may ask the following:
Chiropractic treatment is widely recognized as one of the safest, drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for headaches, neck and back pain, stress, sports injuries, auto injuries, sciatica, work injuries. It has an excellent safety record. However, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects.
Most patients experience immediate relief following an adjustment; however, some may experience temporary pain, stiffness, or moderate swelling. Some patients may experience temporary dizziness, local numbness, or radiating pain. However, adverse effects associated with spinal adjustments are typically minor and do not last long.
Adjustments require precise movements applied by hand to the body’s joint/s. The adjustment loosens the joint, which restores proper movement and optimizes joint function.
Once adjusted, gas bubbles may escape; this can cause the popping sound associated with chiropractic adjustments.
Chiropractic adjustment techniques have been researched quite thoroughly. Complications do arise but are rare and side-effects, such as temporary soreness, which is quite minor. A chiropractor is well-trained to determine if the problem can be handled with chiropractic treatment or if a medical referral to another health care provider is required.
Chiropractic Treatment Can:
Ongoing chiropractic treatment along with preventative treatment helps to prevent injuries and maintain proper health.
Our clinical focus and personal goals help the body heal itself naturally, quickly, and effectively. At times, it may seem like a long path; nevertheless, it’s sure to be an exciting journey with our commitment. The commitment to health is never to lose our connection to each of our patients in this journey.
We want to help everybody live a new and improved life. Over the last 2 decades, while researching and testing methods with thousands of patients, we have learned what works effectively at decreasing pain while increasing human vitality.
We focus on what works for each patient. We strive to create fitness and better the body through researched methods and total wellness programs. These programs are natural and use the body’s own ability to achieve improvement goals, rather than introducing harmful chemicals, controversial hormone replacement, surgery, or addictive drugs.
Those who wish to avoid drugs or surgery will find chiropractic treatment a safe, natural approach to better health.
Natural and preventative medicine is the safest. However, some patients choose to combine pharmaceutical medication with chiropractic care, and it is completely understandable. Sometimes medications are required to help alleviate more serious symptoms. But it is important to remember that many medications come with side effects, both harmful and non-harmful. Therefore moderating their use is critical.
Most medications are designed to relieve symptoms and not cure the actual condition causing the symptoms. One’s health should begin with the prevention of the condition/disease and aim to promote the body’s ability to heal itself.
We experience life through our nervous system. Those who want to optimize their health, be all that they can be, and perform at their best.
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Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, RN*, CCST, IFMCP*, CIFM*, ATN*
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Licensed as a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in Texas & New Mexico*
Texas DC License # TX5807, New Mexico DC License # NM-DC2182
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN*) in Florida
Florida License RN License # RN9617241 (Control No. 3558029)
Compact Status: Multi-State License: Authorized to Practice in 40 States*
Presently Matriculated: ICHS: MSN* FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner Program)
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