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Expert: - 10/1/2008


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I am a 24 yr old male. About a year ago my chest would feel tight and by arching my back and stretching I could crack my sternum which would cease the tightness. After a while of doing this it started causing a little pain right after cracking but would go away soon after. It was almost like a sore feeling.

Eventually the pain got worse, and when I started to work out again it caused too much pain to continue with any chest work. I went to the Doctors and they said it was costochondritis. I got chest x-rays which came back negative.

It has been 3 months now and the pain has not gotten any better. I have not cracked it for a month but my sternum on the left side is constantly tight and if I move abruptly I will get a severe shot of pain and it will ache.

I'm assuming the cracking of my chest may have caused some trauma causing the costo. Have you ever heard of this problem and is there any work I can get done to help heal? I also feel popping and get pain in my back as well, could I have dislocated a rib from cracking?

Thank you!

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These conditions are quite common and only require finding a Chiropractor to utilize therapeutic ultrasound to speed the healing of the avascular tissue of the injured area at the sterno-costo articulatation. you will need glucosamine sulfate with msm to ensure proper healing, this is vital for your success.

The second issue is easily resolved with spinal manipulatory avascular tissue ans heals very slow and will require additional supplements to speed things up such as glucosamine sulfate and
MSM.  

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Anything Chiropractic related, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Hematology, Physical Therapy, Orthopedics Herniated or Slipped disc problems, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spinal Injuries, Arthritis, Nutritional Advice, Diet and exercise, Supplement Knowledge, Orthotics, Laser Therapy, Pinched Nerves, Imaging Interpretation,(X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound, CT ect), any and all Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders. Expert Witness for 19 yrs, dealing with Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workman's Compensation, Medicare and HIPPA issues. Active in clinical practice for 16+ yrs, I am a second generation Chiropractor, my father practiced for over 50 yrs in private practice and as a Diplomat in Radiology (DACBR) Currently on staff at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital, active in private practice with several disciplines including Pediatrics, Orthopedic Surgery, Family Practice, IME's and Internal Medicine M.D.'s.

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I own or am actively involved with 24 multidisciplinary clinics in the Chicago area employing M.D.'s, Orthopedic Surgeons, Pediatrics and Family Practice. My home practice is a continuation of my fathers which has existed for more than 55 yrs.

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AASP, ACA, ICS, AASP, AOPA, CPA, BBB, FCER, PADI

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B.S./D.C. National College of Chiropractic 1991 Board Certified AMA impairment ratings. Presidential Cabinet Member NUHS. Phi Theta Kappa National honorary fraternity

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Phi Theta Kappa/Who's Who in America Chiropractor of the year award 2001

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Many Chicago Bulls players

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