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About Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP
Expertise
Health, fitness, exercise, nutrition, chiropractic, manipulation under anesthesia, sciatica, headache, neck pain, back pain, herniated disc, NY workers compensation injury, NY auto accident claims, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, muscle spasm; these are all along the issues, conditions, area's that I would feel qualified to comment upon. Received recognition in "PREVENTION" magazine, First Chief of Chiropractic in a NYS Hospital (1997) with citations and proclamations from the NYS Governor, NYS Senate, NYS assembly, NYC Council.
Experience
Palmer College Graduate 1983, Twenty -five years in practice at the same location in my hometown of Staten Island, NY. Working with neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints for 25 years. Techniques primarily utilized: Chiropractic via Palmer Package, diversified, thompson, SOT, Activator, Manipulation Under Anesthesia; Nutrition.
Publications
Selected to make Oral Presentation, American Public Health Association (2003)
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science (cum laude) Wagner College 1979
Doctorate of Chiropractic (cum laude) Palmer Chiropractic 1983
Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, New Jersey (38MC00634000) & New York (X3567)
Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - A.C.A./New York Chiropractic College (1986)
Diplomat, American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians (1996)
Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management (1998)
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Certified Emergency Medical Technician - New York State and National Registry
Certified Manipulation Under Anesthesia (1998)
Certified Clinical Nutritionist - International & American Assoc. of Clinical Nutrition (1999)
Awards and Honors
Prevention Magazine/ Alliance for Chiropractic Progress - (one of six nationally) –
Award for Chiropractic Excellence 1998
First Chief of Chiropractic in a Hospital in New York State 1997
SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Viewers Choice
Award for Most Popular Series (1996, 1997, and 1998)
Volunteer Heart Resuscition Unit - Commendation for Meritorious Service (1994)
SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Best Health Series
(1994)
Staten Island Richmond Lions - Melvin Jones Fellowship Award (1993)
Pi Kappa Chi - Alumni Fraternity Brother of the Year (1987 and 1988)
Selected to make Oral Presentation, American Public Health Association (2003)
American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians Symposium presentation - Adolescent
Athletic Injury, Prevention and Rehabilitation (2004)
Past/Present Clients
Doctors Hospital of Staten Island; Chief of Chiropractic (1997-2001);
1050 Targee Street, S.I.,N.Y. 10304
Curtis High School Football (1988 to present) Current NYC PSAL Football CHAMPION 2007
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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Back and Neck Injury/Chronic Pain > Chiropractors > re: Activator use
Expert: Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP
Date: 10/4/2008
Subject: re: Activator use
Question
I crushed my rib cage on Left side fracturing 4 ribs on L, shattering the 5&6 rib and fracturing 2 ribs on right. My chiropractor has used the Activator in some areas of the chest on me, after he does this treatment, I get swelling and lumps where he used the Activator, and also blocks of pain for up to 2-3 days following treatment. My question, is this Normal to experience? Should I not allow this treatment anymore. It's very concerning to me when my chiro can not answer these questions for me. Sometimes the pain from the Activator is so bad it can have me in tears. It did work very well for me on the knee area to straighten the length of my legs. I've had 3 surgeries on ribs trying to reduce constant pain, last surgery was a nerve autograph{transplant} using the sciatica nerve from both legs. Unfortunately surgery did not work. I have extensive nerve and muscle damage in the chest area as a result of injury. I'm scared this Activator could be causing me more harm than help. My injury is very rare, most don't survive this type of injury and I don't need or want problems later due to the use of the Activator. I have alot of scare tissue in chest area due to fall, injury, and surgeries. Could using the Activator in these areas be cause of swelling and lumps left after use every time? Any recommendations or comments welcomed. I won't allow Activator use anymore, but my Dr. can't seem to resist.
Answer
Hello Lynn,
Sorry to hear of your condition.
Sorry to hear of your reaction to treatment.
Chiropractic can sometimes cause soreness--- the kind you get after exercise, or a new workout routine.
Chiropractic may rarely cause mild or minimal and short-lived discomfort,,,, not really pain.
If you have felt pain a few times after the same chiropractic routine, tell your doctor. Your Doctor of Chiropractic has many treatment options available. A painful technique can be modified, or another technique applied. If your doctor does not listen to you. Go get another doctor.
Gentler techniques exist. Support through bracing or taping could be helpful. I utilize kinesiotaping in my office. This should be dicussed with your doctor. Kinesiotaping is very successful for conservative treatment and support in my Staten Island Chiropractic office.
You sound very inflammed. Besides the chiropractic manipulations and supportive kinesiotaping procedures and adjunctive physiotherapy; anti-inflammatory nutrition should be helpful. Proteolytic enzymes, omega 3 essential fatty acids could be helpful to you.
Your doctor's techniques hurt you?, Talk to the doctor. The doctor does not alter techniques?, then you alter doctors--- go to someone else.
Live an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and support your healing with appropriate nutrients.
Thank you for your question. If further is necessary, do not hesitate to re- contact me here at AllExperts.com
( http://allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=4&expID=100794&catID=965 ).
I wish you good luck and Good Health Naturally! Your Staten Island Chiropractor friend signing off,
Dr. Victor Dolan, DC
http://drvictordolan.chiroweb.com (email newsletter)
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