Chronic Pain

Management and Treatment Options for Pain

Injury Medical Chiropractic Pain Management Clinic El Paso, TX

About Dr. Alex Jimenez

Welcome to our clinic, led by Dr. Alex Jimenez, a dedicated chiropractor in El Paso, TX. We invite you to explore our blog for insights on health, nutrition, and injury-related topics. For any questions or care needs, contact our office at 915-850-0900 or Dr. Jimenez directly at 915-540-8444.

Pain Management Specialists

Pain management specialists are medical or osteopathic physicians who focus on treating pain caused by diseases, disorders, or injuries. Often trained as anesthesiologists or physiatrists, these professionals, also known as interventional pain management specialists, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including primary care physicians, radiologists, psychiatrists, oncologists, nurses, chiropractors, physical therapists, and alternative medicine practitioners.

Education and Training

After completing medical school and a one-year internship, pain specialists undergo residency training in fields like anesthesiology, physical medicine, or neurology, followed by a one-year fellowship in advanced pain management techniques. These professionals pursue ongoing education to stay current in their field.

Goals of Pain Management

The primary aim of pain management is to reduce the frequency and intensity of acute or chronic pain, with the ultimate goal of alleviating it entirely. Treatment plans are designed to restore well-being, enhance daily functioning, and support activities such as returning to work or school, while reducing reliance on medications. Multidisciplinary approaches incorporate various therapies to achieve these functional goals.

Types of Pain and Treatment

Pain specialists address both acute and chronic pain:

  • Acute Pain: Sharp and severe, often signaling an immediate issue, such as touching a hot surface or slamming a finger in a door.
  • Chronic Pain: Persistent for six months or longer, ranging from mild to severe, such as spinal arthritis (spondylosis).

Conditions treated include:

  • Degenerative diseases
  • Facet joint pain
  • Sciatica
  • Cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Vertebral compression fractures
  • Whiplash

What to Expect During a Visit

A visit to our clinic mirrors standard medical appointments but focuses on identifying and managing pain. The process includes:

  • A physical and neurological examination
  • A review of medical and pain history

The specialist may ask questions such as:

  1. On a scale of 0 to 10 (10 being the worst), how severe is your pain?
  2. When did the pain begin?
  3. What were you doing when it started?
  4. Does the pain radiate to other areas?
  5. Is the pain constant or intermittent?
  6. Does the pain worsen at specific times?
  7. What relieves or worsens the pain?
  8. What treatments have you tried, and were they effective?
  9. Do you take over-the-counter medications, vitamins, or supplements?
  10. Are you on any prescription medications?

A body diagram may be used to pinpoint the location, spread, and type of pain.

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Accurate diagnosis is critical to developing an effective treatment plan. Misdiagnosis can worsen conditions or cause new injuries. Diagnostic tools may include:

  • X-rays
  • CT scans
  • MRIs

These imaging studies help identify the pain’s source, especially for spinal conditions that may also affect the arms, legs, or feet. Treatment often involves collaboration with specialists such as primary care physicians, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, nurses, chiropractors, physical therapists, and alternative medicine practitioners.

Our Commitment

At Injury Medical Chiropractic Pain Management Clinic, we prioritize what works best for you. Our natural, research-based wellness programs leverage the body’s ability to heal and improve without relying on harmful chemicals, controversial hormone therapies, invasive surgeries, or addictive medications. Our mission is to help you achieve a fulfilling life with more energy, a positive outlook, better sleep, reduced pain, and optimal body weight, while empowering you with the knowledge to maintain this lifestyle.

Dr. Jimenez is committed to delivering the highest standard of care for every patient.



Resources

According to the Global Burden of Disease 2010, low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting approximately 80% of people at some point in their lives. Most back pain is mechanical in nature, meaning it is not caused by organic diseases. Our clinic uses evidence-based, natural approaches to manage and alleviate such conditions effectively.

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Welcome to El Paso's Premier Wellness and Injury Care Clinic & Wellness Blog, where Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, FNP-C, a board-certified Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Chiropractor (DC), presents insights on how our team is dedicated to holistic healing and personalized care. Our practice aligns with evidence-based treatment protocols inspired by integrative medicine principles, similar to those found on this site and our family practice-based chiromed.com site, focusing on restoring health naturally for patients of all ages.

Our areas of chiropractic practice include  Wellness & Nutrition, Chronic Pain, Personal Injury, Auto Accident Care, Work Injuries, Back Injury, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Migraine Headaches, Sports Injuries, Severe Sciatica, Scoliosis, Complex Herniated Discs, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Complex Injuries, Stress Management, Functional Medicine Treatments, and in-scope care protocols.

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We provide and present clinical collaboration with specialists from various disciplines. Each specialist is governed by their professional scope of practice and their jurisdiction of licensure. We use functional health & wellness protocols to treat and support care for the injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

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Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, APRN, FNP-BC*, CCST, IFMCP, CFMP, ATN

email: coach@elpasofunctionalmedicine.com

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 Texas & Multistate 
Texas RN License # 1191402 
ANCC FNP-BC: Board Certified Nurse Practitioner*
Compact Status: Multi-State License: Authorized to Practice in 40 States*

Graduate with Honors: ICHS: MSN-FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner Program)
Degree Granted. Master's in Family Practice MSN Diploma (Cum Laude)

 

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