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I have a reoccurring problem with both my neck and ankle. One day I am fine, the next I will wake up with a severe stiff neck, unable to move my head at all. In addition to sudden, severe neck pain, I also have ankle pain. One day I am fine, the next I am unable to bear weight on my ankle. This has occurred 2X this year, both times the pain is pretty bad. I know it sounds crazy but, any idea what could be wrong??
Dear Dave,
There is really no clear cut connection between the ankle pain and the neck pain. Anatomically they are connected by the kinetic chain of movement and the myofascial slings of the body, but a direct cause and effect relationship is not really there. That being said dysfunction in the lower portions of the body can effect the function of the upper aspects of the body, but that would need to be determined with a functional examination of both areas.
The most likely scenario is that you have dysfunction in both areas that is separate and distinct from one another, and will likely need to be addressed separately. I encourage you to actually address the issue and schedule a functional examination of the neck and ankle. This should include specific orthopedic tests to stress the tissue in each location, active range of motion, resistance of the muscular system, and gait analysis (how you walk). A chiropractic physician with an emphasis in sports injury is a good choice because they will have advanced knowledge of the walking cycle and lower limb kinetic chain as well as a sound knowledge of spinal kinematics.
Good Luck Dave.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.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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