Car accidents are unfortunate but extremely common occurrences, and even minor fender benders at low speeds can result in traumatic injuries such as whiplash. If you’ve ever been in a car crash, you may experience certain levels of strain in your neck muscles and the soft tissue surrounding that area. The strained feeling of that area following a car crash is known as whiplash, and this type of injury can limit the range of motion in your neck significantly. When a vehicle is hit from the side or the rear during a collision, the force of the crash can result in a sharp jerking movement of your head and neck. Even if you don’t feel like it’s a major issue, it’s essential to not ignore any whiplash-related injuries and visit a medical provider, who may recommend that you see a chiropractor for treatment. Timely and effective therapeutic care is the best defense against lasting whiplash symptoms. Whiplash symptoms may be instant, or take days or even weeks before you feel anything. This is why you should always visit a medical provider following a car crash and also get chiropractic care for your whiplash symptoms.

Symptoms Of Whiplash

The symptoms of whiplash may be felt instantaneously after the accident occurs, but may also take several days or weeks before they appear. Some common whiplash symptoms include:

• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Upper back pain
• Loss of mobility in the neck and/or shoulders

Whiplash is a term commonly used to describe neck injuries resulting from sudden, violent impact. During a traumatic collision, your head is violently thrown backwards to the side, and your vertebrae, ligaments, and muscles may all be damaged from the force of the sudden jerking motion. 

Why Your Headrest Is Important

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and consumer reports show that there have been significant leaps and bounds made in the efficacy of headrests to help prevent whiplash-related injuries in a car crash. However, nearly half of all cars manufactured before 2006 had headrests that were rated poorly by the IIHS for preventing whiplash. Many people may not be aware of this fact, but your car’s headrest plays a significant role in protecting you from whiplash. To decrease your risk of whiplash in case of an accident, you should make sure to follow these rules with your headrest:

• Make sure your headrest reaches at least as high as the top of your ears
• Your headrest shouldn’t be more than four inches (10cms) away from where the back of your head is

Whiplash Isn’t Just Caused By Car Crashes

While car accidents are probably the most common cause of whiplash injuries, they aren’t the sole culprit; other blunt force and quick traumatic collisions such as being aggressively tackled playing football, falling down stairs, or slamming into a wall can also result in a nasty case of whiplash. Luckily, the majority of whiplash injuries aren’t too serious and will heal fully as time goes on with the appropriate care.

A Healthy Neck Protects Against Whiplash

Chiropractic care is one of the most effective treatments for whiplash as chiropractors can perform adjustments to realign your spine and relax tension in your muscles. Call Jimenez Chiropractic to schedule an appointment with an experienced chiropractor today!

What can IV therapy do for me?

There are many benefits that IV therapy can offer depending on your specific goals, so let’s look into a few.

Improved immune system health

In today’s world having your immune system in top shape is a must! Additions to IV therapy like vitamin C and glutathione work to detoxify your body and improve its natural defenses. In addition, the rehydrating benefits of IV therapy help to restore energy and invigorate your body’s ability to fight any cold that might come your way.

Weight loss

Due to lifestyle or even just getting older you may be having trouble shedding some extra weight. Some additions to IV therapy like vitamin B12 and other B-complex vitamins can increase your energy and boost metabolic functions. Give your metabolism the extra push it needs to get you to your weight loss goals.

Improved skin health

Lifestyle, diet and aging can diminish your natural glow. IV therapy is a great addition to your beauty routine. The vitamins and antioxidants in IV therapy can help to eliminate free radicals and fight signs of aging, all while getting you well hydrated, to get your glow back. 

Energy boosting

We all have those days where we just feel worn out. IV therapy is a great way to get your energy levels up without the use of caffeine or energy drinks. The hydrating effects work to energize your cells, and additions like vitamin B12 work to give you that extra boost of energy that will have you ready to take on your day.

Accelerated recovery time

Did you have a big night out? Feeling tired with a headache and nausea at work or while running errands can have you ready to call in sick and stay in bed. Don’t worry, IV therapy can help you! IV fluids work to rehydrate your body, while electrolytes work to keep you hydrated. Other additions can help to replenish lost vitamins and nutrients, and give you an extra boost of energy to get you feeling like yourself again. 

Why choose IV Therapy over oral supplements?

When you swallow a vitamin supplement it has to battle your digestive system to enter the bloodstream, meaning you lose much of its effectiveness along the way. When you choose IV therapy nearly all of the vitamins and nutrients are absorbed into the body, whereas with oral ingestion you only absorb about 7-20%. Also many oral supplements can cause an upset stomach, by using IV therapy you are bypassing the stomach so you can avoid annoying side effects like upset stomach. Yet another added bonus is that with IV therapy you know exactly what you are putting into your body and how much will be absorbed, meaning you can ensure you are getting exactly what you need.

At Jimenez Chiropractic & Med Spa our passion is helping you look and feel great. Contact us today to book your appointment and see for yourself how great you feel after your first IV treatment.

Why are chiropractic treatments important for athletes?

Athletes put far more strain on their bodies than average people, and are often asked to push their bodies to the limit and beyond for the sports they love. That’s why addressing issues as they arise, or even before, is crucial to continuing to perform at your best. Let’s look at some ways that chiropractic treatments can help athletes.

Improved range of motion:

This is one of the biggest benefits of regular chiropractic treatments. Hard training regiments and intense physical activities can lead to issues with spinal alignment as well as movement. This is why athletes can easily find themselves left with pain and stiffness in their joints. Spinal alignment can often be the root cause of the issues, causing reduced range of motion, and thereby a reduction in overall performance. Getting the proper chiropractic care can not only help to undo the damage already done, but also prevent injuries from occurring. This is all while helping you to achieve pain free movement.

Reduction of pain:

Being active and active in sports, while generally good for your health, can also lead to back pain, particularly in the lower back. This can make doing the things you love difficult or even unbearable. An experienced chiropractor knows how to work with you to promote proper alignment of your spine, which will lead to increased movement and reduction of pain. Chiropractors may also recommend other treatments to ease all types of back pain in both the short and long term.

Reduced recovery time:

In sports you are often assigned a designated position, meaning every time you play you are put in similar situations that result is similar movements. This puts strain on your muscles, tendons, joints and skeletal structure, and can lead to injuries. An experienced sports chiropractor will know what to look for based on your sport, and know the treatment that will work for you. Using a range of techniques and tools you can expect increased range of motion, improved muscle tone and blood flow as well as a reduction in pain and inflammation. All of these things will lead to reduced recovery time after an injury, or even just standard recovery between practices and games.

If you are an athlete, ultimately you are looking to maintain your strength, range of motion, and recover quickly from any injuries that may arise. Having regular treatments from a chiropractor can assist you with all of these goals without the use of invasive treatments or prescription drugs. If you haven’t tried chiropractic treatments before to treat your sports injuries, then contact us today at Jimenez Chiropractic & Med Spa. You might be amazed by how much better you feel and how much your performance improves when your body is properly aligned and pain free. Spend more time playing the sport you love and less time in doctors’ offices with the help of a chiropractor.

Botox May Increase Skin Elasticity

According to a Canadian study published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery by Dr. David Ellis of the University of Toronto and dermatologist Dr. James Bonaparte of the University of Ottawa, the drug may increase skin elasticity for the three to four months that it stays active. Basically, the initial concept of Botox was to paralyze the muscle so that your face is unable to form the wrinkle anymore since it can’t move. Now, studies are suggesting that Botox may actually be remodeling the skin to remove the wrinkle. Dermatologists noticed that even deep wrinkles that Botox didn’t erase became less severe while it was active, and are working on measuring the effect scientifically. 

In the study cited above, Bonaparte and Ellis used a device that measures how much skin rebounds to its previous position, called a Cutometer. Our skin becomes less elastic as we age and recoils about 30 percent less at age 70 than it did at age 20. Flaccid skin makes the skin more prone to wrinkle and also makes us appear older. Bonaparte and Ellis discovered that when the effects of Botox were at their peak, the drug could increase elasticity by 30 percent, peaking at two months and then warning before dropping off at around four months. 

How Botox Prevents Wrinkles From Forming

While research is still in the early stages and Bonaparte’s earlier work has been disputed, the current study mentioned above ruled out the argument that elasticity could be the result of swelling due to injection injury, since the skin will draw in more water and become more elastic for a week or two as it heals from injury. However, Bonaparte’s recent studies shows that injury would cause a different pattern of resistance to the suction compared to Botox. If Botox does add elasticity to skin, it may also help prevent wrinkles from forming and potentially be recommended as a proactive approach to aging. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 6.6 million Americans underwent treatment with Botox or a similar injection last year. 

Contact Us Today

As we learn more about the potential benefits of Botox beyond corrective cosmetic uses, Botox and Botox-like procedures may be effective as a proactive approach to aging. Jimenez Chiropractic-Med Spa is a top med spa and chiropractic clinic in Miami. Call Jimenez Chiropractic-Med Spa to schedule an appointment for your aesthetic or chiropractic needs today.

WHAT’S ULTRASLIM?

 To aid in your weight loss, ULTRASLIM is the only medical device cleared by the FDA for immediate fat loss, non-invasive facelift, and skin rejuvenation using the photonic energy of light. Without dieting or any other effort, ULTRASLIM has an excellent record where patients lost an average of 1580cc of fat (3.5 inches combined waist, hips, and thighs) in just 32 minutes during just one visit! there are no side effects, complications, or adverse events. With ULTRASLIM, patients lose the fat permanently through a natural bodily function known as “lipolysis,” where the content of the fat cells are excreted primarily in a patient’s flushed waste.

HOW THE ULTRASLIM PROCEDURE IS PERFORMED:

One of our experienced medical assistants will take before and after pictures of the patient, plus gets the body weight and measurements. The patient lies down comfortably while the machine performs its miracle treatment!

WE OFFER MANY OTHER SERVICES:

Dr. Jimenez offers a tremendous variety of chiropractic, health, beauty, nutritional and skin rejuvenation services.

ADJUSTMENTS – Dr. Jimenez gives professional evaluation, plus safe and effective adjustments.

WEIGHT LOSS – In addition to ULTRASLIM is ULTRASMOOTH, a weight loss procedure which is FDA approved, giving painless, very favorable, proven results in two weeks.

Our Med-Spa offers medical weight loss to help you with your goals, implementing the most current and safe, medical-based research. 

METABOLISM BOOST THERAPY – IV therapy dispenses “metabolism boost therapy” to give your body the boost you need to meet your goals. You would receive a combination of vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants. This is a miraculous jumpstart to help in meeting your New Year’s goals!

MEDICAL – Dr. Jimenez offers chiropractic and injury treatments: Adjustments for pain and stiffness, certain types of headaches, sciatica, injuries such as whiplash, scoliosis, leg pain and nerve disorders; sports injuries such as tennis elbow, strained muscles and sprains; bursitis and tendinitis which involve inflammation, repetitive strain disorder such as carpal tunnel, fibromyalgia and arthritis.

SPA:

• Massage therapy
• POLY LED skin treatments
• Infrared sauna
• Mesotherapy
• LAPO – lipo cavitation body contouring and lymphatic drainage.
• HydraFacial
• Fibroblast plasma pen
• Skin rejuvenation
• Laser skin resurfacing
• Radio frequency face treatment
• Laser hair removal
• Gentile IPL
• Microneedle treatments
• Biomat

EVEN MORE IS OFFERED!

• Physical therapy and rehabilitation.
• Acupuncture
• Botox and cosmetic fillers
• Hyaluronic pen
• Deep anti-inflammatory cold laser.
• Kinesio taping and rock tape
• Diagnostic studies
• Acoustic shockwave therapy
• Tattoo removal
• Vascular reduction

CONTACT Dr. Jimenez Chiropractic Med-Spa to achieve your 2022 touchdown and enjoy the ULTRASLIM treatment. Kick off your New Year’s weight loss resolution at our Med-Spa!! Plus use any combination of care which we offer to help you be your best YOU!