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I went to the Chiropractor yesterday and he told me that the reverse curve in my neck could cause a number of problems in my health. I have panic disorder which he said could be caused by my neck. He also told me that my Tachycardia and acid reflux could also be caused by it. Naturally my main concern is that he told me that people with a reverse curve like I have don't live past the age of 65 I am 30 now. I am writing b/c I would like a second opinion on what I was told. I don't have insurance and know that it can be costly going to the Chiropractor 2 or 3 times a week. Thanks
Brandy,
What that chiropractor told you is utter garbage! I would ask that he write it down on paper, then you can do the following: 1) have him show you any credible research to prove those statements, and then 2) send those statements to your state licensing board! His stating such falsehoods in the hopes of procuring extended treatment based on scaring you is a violation of his duty to not harm the public. I am terribly sorry you encountered this and am embarrassed to have this huckster in my profession.
Go find another chiropractor - find a good one.
Best regards,
Dr. G
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| Comment | So Dr. G could you please give me adive on what I should do about the curve in my neck? And please tell me what I can do myself to make it better. | ||
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21 Years in practice: I can answer any question regarding chiropractic and sports medicine treatment. Mostly, I can help the unknowing public understand what is safe, valid, reasonable and evidence-based, and what kinds of unscrupulous chiropractors and fraudulent methods to stay away from. I have an advanced specialty degree in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. I have experience treating elite and Olympic athletes.
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Experience:
- 21 years in practice;
- Pan American Games, 2011: Official Medical Staff for the Pan Am Games.
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: World Olympians Associan and International Sports Chiropractic Association Healthcare Team;
- International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma;
- Official Provider: Jamaican Track and Field team for Penn Relays (2009-2011)
- Experience with USA Gymnastics Healthcare team and International Powerlifting Association Medical Staff;
- 300 hour chiropractic sports medicine diplomate degree (DACBSP); International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSSD)
- Healthcare Consultant: Century, Ty-Wood Corp. Holliston, MA (2005-2007)
- Team Chiropractor: Boston Bulldogs USL D-3 & Boston Renegades USL W-1 League (1999-2004)
- Independent Examiner: Scope Medical and The Physician's Network
- Professional/Clinical Monitor: Affiliated Monitors, Inc.
- Board of Directors: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce (Massachusetts)2000-2006
- "The Impact of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy on Chronic Recurrent Lateral Ankle Sprain Syndrome in Two Young Athletes" J. of Chiro Med , Fall 2004
- "Work Related Injury;" The Hanover Report, June, 1993
- "Long Lasting Analgesic Effect of Oxymorphonazine in Rats;" Agonists and Antagonists III, n.7675, 1985
- BS Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic: Northwestern College of Chiropractic,
- Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
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Doctor of Chiropractic Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
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