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about a week ago i took a gyrokenisis class in which we the main focus on the
class was excercises to work on the articulation of the spine. Ever since there
has been a sharp pain on and around where my sternum is. I am a dancer and
take dance class everyday. It hurts most when I curve forward.
Dear Emily,
The most likely scenario is that you have strained either the attachment point of the muscles on the sternum (pec muscles or abdominal muscles) or you have a restriction in the movements of the rib/sternum joints and inflammation the costal cartilage (cartilage around those rib joints) and the joint capsule that surrounds the joint.
Both of these issues are minor problems, but can create significant pain. I would recommend that you do gentle stretching of the area, (pec and ab muscles) and utilize ice for pain and inflammation control - 15 to 20 minutes at a time. Over the course of 3-5 days the pain should diminish, however it may not completely disappear.
If the pain increases, then I would suggest that you go to a local chiropractor and have them examine the tissue and anatomy around the sternum. If the rib/sternal articulation is not appropriate in orientation of movement or function, then a mild manipulation of the area can normalize function and reduce pain. You may need 4-6 visits for the joint to move freely without further compromise, and the area can be quite painful to the touch, so prepare for that.
Good Luck Emily.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
www.sunc0asthealthcare.net
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Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
Expertise
I can answer questions on general chiropractic care, sports injury, whiplash and auto crash, mild traumatic brain injury, structural and functional rehabilitation of the spine, nutrition for inflammation and repair, fitness training, nutrition for sports performance and other general health and nutrition related inquiries. I currently lecture on automobile trauma, occupant kinematics, and forensic risk analysis to local EMS, Fire and Police, as well as nutrition and sports injury to community groups. Rest assured all answers are generated from my clinical experience, and scientific research.
Experience
I have accumulated over 1100 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic procedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and I have advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. Feel free to check out my website for course listings: www.suncoasthealthcare.net
Organizations
International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Chiropractic Biophysics, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Education/Credentials
B.A. (Psychology)The University of Cincinnati
B.S. (Human Biology)Cleveland Chiropractic College
D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) Cleveland Chiropractic College
C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma)The International Chiropractic Association
C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
*CCST and CCSP 120 hour certification courses are not recognized by the Florida Chiropractic Board due to the fact that they are not 300 hour diplomate level courses*
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