Chiropractors/Sternum Pain

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Expert: - 12/12/2008


Question
A few years ago I fell out of a tree and sort of bent in half. The rest of the
summer my sternum hurt whenever I bent over, pulled up- basically anything
with upper body strength. I'm 15 years old and now it's hurting again. I'm in a
weights class and it hurts while bench pressing. It also hurts when I exhale
forcefully. Should I get this checked?

Answer
chest pain, sternum pain,

Hello Keelin,

First of all, you list your age on this website question as 15 years old; please discuss this complaint, and this information with your parents or guardians.  Please do not take offense to this, but I cannot even treat you in my office if your guardian does not okay it.

Next:
I am sorry to hear that you have had years of pain.

Years of pain.

Yes, you should have this checked.

Your local Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) could be a good place.  Your family Doctor of Medicine (MD)could be a good place.  Some licensed health  professional should take a look at you.  A proper evaluation is needed for 'a few years of pain'.

You may have injured your sternum or ribs (bone), cartilage, joints in the chest where ribs meet sternum, muscles attaching to the chest wall, many different things.  

Yes, you should get it checked.  Xrays will probably be taken, and perhaps a chest specialist such as a Pulmonary MD would be good to see for this exam.

I wish I could be of more help.  But to be straight to your point:
Yes, get this checked.

If you need to re-contact me, please do so: ALLEXPERTS.com
( http://allexperts.com/ep/965-100794/Chiropractors/Victor-Dolan-DC-DACBSP.htm )

Thanks for the question, Good Luck, and I wish you-
Good Health, Naturally,

Dr. Victor Dolan, DC
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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan | 718-981-9755 | www.drvictordolan.net | www.statenislandchiropractor.com | Nutrition, Sciatica, Headache, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Workers Compensation, Auto Accident Claims, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, Muscle Spasm

Experience

Palmer College Graduate 1983; Thirty years in practice in my hometown of Staten Island, New York. Expert in Neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints. Utilizing techniques such as Chiropractic via Palmer Package, Diversified, Thompson, SOT, Activator, Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Nutritional Guidance. I am also a Certified Nutritionist.

Organizations
Pi Kappa Chi Alumni Association President; PKX Alumni Brother of the Year; Knights of Columbus Masons; Ancient Order of Hibernians

Publications
American Public Health Association (2003) - Oral Presentation

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 – Award for Chiropractic Excellence 1998; Chief of Chiropractic - Doctors Hospital - New York 1997; SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Award for Most Popular Series (1996/1997/1998); 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 (1987/1988); American Public Health Association (2003); American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians Symposium Presentation - Adolescent Athletic Injury (2004)

Past/Present Clients
Doctors Hospital of Staten Island - Chief of Chiropractic (1997-2001); Curtis High School Football (1988 to present)- New York City PSAL Football CHAMPION (2007)

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