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Question
My low back has been absolutely killing me and I would love to go see a
Chiropractor. The only thing is, back in November (2007) I was hit by a car
as a pedestrian. I went to the ER, they did exrays, nothing was fractured and
sent me home with pain meds. What I learned however, was I had an old
fracture of the spinous process of C2. I had no idea. My only is guess is I
had a head-on crash back in 1983 (but I'm sure had I fractured my neck the
doctors would of seen it). My only other guess is I got bashed really hard on
the top of my head with a car door in 1994. I never had it checked out even
though I really should. My question, can I receive chiropratic treatment with
an old neck fracture? Thank you in advance.
Shay,
Yes, you can see a chiropractor with an old spinous process fracture of C2. It is not a barrier to obtaining care. There are many ways to provide treatment without directly contacting the C2 spinous process, and C2 contact may not have any effect whatsoever on the fracture site. It's nowhere near your spinal cord and the old fracture site is, at this point, filled in with fibrous scar tissue.
'Regards,
Dr. G
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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.
Experience
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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