Expertise Health, fitness, exercise, nutrition, chiropractic, manipulation under anesthesia, sciatica, headache, neck pain, back pain, herniated disc, NY workers compensation injury, NY auto accident claims, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, muscle spasm; these are all along the issues, conditions, area's that I would feel qualified to comment upon. Received recognition in "PREVENTION" magazine, First Chief of Chiropractic in a NYS Hospital (1997) with citations and proclamations from the NYS Governor, NYS Senate, NYS assembly, NYC Council.
Experience Palmer College Graduate 1983, Twenty -five years in practice at the same location in my hometown of Staten Island, NY. Working with neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints for 25 years. Techniques primarily utilized: Chiropractic via Palmer Package, diversified, thompson, SOT, Activator, Manipulation Under Anesthesia; Nutrition.
Publications Selected to make Oral Presentation, American Public Health Association (2003)
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/ Alliance for Chiropractic Progress - (one of six nationally) –
Award for Chiropractic Excellence 1998
First Chief of Chiropractic in a Hospital in New York State 1997
SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Viewers Choice
Award for Most Popular Series (1996, 1997, and 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 and 1988)
Selected to make Oral Presentation, American Public Health Association (2003)
American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians Symposium presentation - Adolescent
Athletic Injury, Prevention and Rehabilitation (2004)
Past/Present Clients Doctors Hospital of Staten Island; Chief of Chiropractic (1997-2001);
1050 Targee Street, S.I.,N.Y. 10304
Curtis High School Football (1988 to present) Current NYC PSAL Football CHAMPION 2007
Q: I am a 20 yr old female and have been having lower back pain for about 5 years now. It started when ... A: Degenerative Disc Disease, DDD, DJD, Degenerative Joint Disease, OA, Osteoarthritis, Cervical, ...
Q: I am a 25 y/o male I have had groin/testicular pain(Dull Aching) along with back pain for about 2 ... A: back pain, lower lumbar, severed nerves, steroids, pain pills, cortisone, nothing seems to work, ...
Q: I read in chiropractic journal about a facial manipulation that released trapped sinus fluids down ... A: Don, Here is a Doctor that will be able to help you in New Mexico. Let me know if you have any other ...
Q: Please help I can't stand the constant pain cramps and never knowing when I will have a spasm. I ... A: cirrhosis, hepatitis, pain, cramps, spasm, medications, herniated discs, Hello Shirley, Sorry to ...
Q: About 2 1/2 months ago I strained my lower back during my dance class. A simple move that turned ... A: 23 years old, dancer, back pain, lower back pain, injury, reinjury, spasm, sprain, strain, pinched ...
Q: I read in chiropractic journal about a facial manipulation that released trapped sinus fluids down ... A: Don, I apologize but I have never heard of any facial bone manipulations to release trapped sinus ...
Q: I am 28 years old and having some back pain and popping in my neck and back. I wake up each morning ... A: Camie, Chronic postural strain to the joints, combined with a loss of the normal curve in the ...
Q: I had a subluxated neck in april and its almost sep , he said now my neck is ok but the chiropractor ... A: Wellness programs are a good idea, if done prudently. I will typically see someone once a month; ...
Q: Plz help! 3 weeks ago I woke with a pain on left side of spine between shoulder blades T3 area. ... A: David, At best it's simply a temporary "neuropraxia," such as what happens when you sit ...
Q: Can spinal manipulation cause wrist pain?I went to a chiropractor three weeks ago with lower back ... A: Disclaimer: please do not take any of my advice without at least consulting with your doctor(s) ...
Q: I have gradually developed pains my Back my neck in the right side and in my left hand and left ... A: In the absence of a vascular problem (that is, a problem with the blood vessels of the leg), your ...
Q: I have been in pain for aprox.6 weeks, recently in the last week diagnosed via MRI with a neck bone ... A: David, The only reason to have surgery is if there is compression of the nerve such that you lose ...
Q: Newhart, The bottom three discs in my lumbar spine are bulged. The bottom disc is bulged ... A: Patrick, I completely understand your sport and your dilemma. You may want to try a practitioner of ...
Q: I went to see a doctor yesterday about pain on my right side. I've had this pain off and on for over ... A: You are basically correct that broken ribs mostly heal on their own without medical or surgical ...
Q: What is your email address? I have chest vibrations when I wake up in the morning. Do you know a ... A: Robert, My e-mail is: DrArnone@GetWellSTL.com I do not know anyone in Arizona at this time. I am ...
Q: I have gradually developed pains my Back my neck in the right side and in my left hand and left ... A: Calf pain may indicate a muscular type of pain, which may respond to soft tissue manipulation. A ...
Q: I'm 15 years old and I've been having severe back pains ever since I was 13. I was at the doctor ... A: rib hump, scoliosis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, back pain, ...
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Q: it's very appreciated. I'm a 27 y/o male, 175 lbs, 5'10", athletic for most of my life (baseball, ... A: First of all...great history, I feel like I really know your situation well. I have to admit that I ...
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Q: I have an undifferentiated auto immune disorder that they believe is attacking the autonomic nervous ... A: Vicki, When I asked about your DC manipulating your entire spine I meant (Neck/mid-back, and low ...
Q: i am 20 years old, and i have scoliosis. i notice one of my hips is higher than the other, based on ... A: Daniel, There is no evidence that a heel lift will improve or correct a scoliosis. My ...
Q: i am 20 years old, and i have scoliosis. i notice one of my hips is higher than the other, based on ... A: Disclaimer: please do not take any of my advice without at least consulting with your doctor(s) ...
Q: My name is Grace I'm 18 with DDD, Moderate Stenosis, and 3 herniated disc(L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1) and ... A: 18y/o with DDD, degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis; moderate ...
Q: I started having pounding headaches one morning as I was talking to a student at my desk. Once I ... A: It sounds as if there may be an alignment problem coupled with muscle tension. When you "pop" you ...
Q: I started having pounding headaches one morning as I was talking to a student at my desk. Once I ... A: Israel, There are over two hundred specific types of headaches, and virtually as many causes of ...
Q: I started having pounding headaches one morning as I was talking to a student at my desk. Once I ... A: Isreal, What you're experiencing is common. The fact that you can change the headache symptom by ...
Q: I started having a pounding headaches one morning as I was talking to a student at my desk. Once I ... A: headaches, pounding headaches, hangover headaches, headache radiation, narrowing C5-C6, MRI, pinched ...
Q: Victor Not sure it this is a chiro question hope you can help. I am in pretty good shape and only a ... A: Low Back , Belly , abdomen , structural integrity intestines , Hello Bud, Congratulations on ...
Q: When a person "POPS or Cracks" their back. What is happening exactly? Is the Annulus filled with air ... A: There is Nitrogen gas dissolved in solution in the joint space. When the back "cracks", the ...
Q: I have pain in my left side of pelvis while playing foot ball 2 years ago I consult doctor he had ... A: Vikram, Medication for sacro-iliac joint pain typically involves the use of anti-inflammatory ...
Q: I have a 10 year old son who constantly crack his neck and knuckles. Its so annoying...should I ... A: This is probably the easiest question ever. Cracking of the fingers is not problematic and will not ...
Q: I have had terrible pain under my right breast area for about 10 years. Nobody can seem to find a ... A: You may have a subluxated rib. Often coughing or sneezing can displace a rib and cause extreme or ...
Q: I have pain in my left side of pelvis while playing foot ball 2 years ago I consult doctor he had ... A: Vikram, I don't have enough clinical information to properly advise you on a specific course of ...
Q: I am a 26 years old male, my height is 6 feet and my weight is 200 lbs. I have a pain on my ribs ... A: Mustafa, Since medical pathology appears to have been ruled out by your cardiological work-up, it ...
Q: I recently fell on my head with my body weight twising my neck. This was now 3 weeks ago my doctor ... A: Neck injuries are not to be taken lightly, and I would recommend that you seek out the care of a ...
Q: I've been experiencing what I believe to be brachioradial pruritus for the last senveral months. ... A: Ed, You have a wonderful clinic in Watertown that will be able to help you, this is one of my "Best ...
Q: I have a 7 year old child that is being treated for cervical strain/sprain with e-stim. He is ... A: There is only one study I'm aware of that showed a small benefit when including e-stim along with ...
Q: I have 2 issues: 1)a straight neck which gives me occasional headaches. As a treatment, my chiro ... A: To try to straighten a neck is a bad idea. We, as chiropractors, are only "middle men"; your body ...
Q: im desperately in need of answers. i have always had a large chest a 38 DD but never any back ... A: It sounds as if there is a whiplash type injury. These can affect the muscles, causing the symptoms ...
