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Expert: - 5/21/2008


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I have had a tight muscle between my shoulder blade and spine for 2 weeks.  I went to my regular chiropractor just yesterday.  My muscle is much, much better!  But now I have this ringing in my ears that just won't stop.  I am a little concerned that my neck manipulation was too aggressive.  Or was it just because I waited so long to be seen?  What do you think?

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Hello Theresa,

Sorry to hear of your ear ringing.

You went to your 'regular chiropractor', so I guess you go regularly to this Doctor.  Was the adjustment any different from adjustments in the past?  Are you sure this treatment caused this symptom?

To comfort you about your complaint, it is probably transitory.  Over time the ringing should diminish.  One of the sick jokes in chiropractic school is that ".... Chiropractors sometimes make mistakes, some of our patients get sore and complain to everyone;  Medical Doctors bury their mistakes and no one is left to complain ...".

Have you been taking a lot of medication for the pain- some medications cause tinnitus (ear ringing)?

Chiropractic works neurologically.  The adjustment affects nerves, and ultimately the brain.  Perhaps your treatment did make you 'sore', and in this instance I actually mean- exceeded your metabolic capacity- gave too much stimulation to your Central Nervous System (CNS).  Did you get adjusted Bilaterally?, meaning did you get adjusted on both sides, and where multiple places adjusted?  This could be more then your body and CNS was ready for.  For a more detailed explanation visit http://www.LifeChangingCare.com  for a neurologic chiropractic treatment approach and explanation.  

Certainly, the next time you visit your regular Doctor of Chiropractic, let him/ her know of this.  Perhaps adjusting unilaterally, or a different technique could be used.  I do think your symptom is temporary, and it would also probably respond to another adjustment- perhaps with a different technique. In Staten Island chiropractic has DC's who practice from a neurological perspective, a nutritional perspective, and/or from an orthopedic type of perspective.

I hope this discussion helps.  As always, this article is for information, education and discussion purposes only.  Proper evaluation, DX, TX, RX, PX can only be given by a treating health professional.

Wishing you Good Health, Naturally!

Victor Dolan, DC
http://www.DocDolan.net
http://www.GoodHealthNaturally.info  

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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan | 718-981-9755 | www.drvictordolan.net | www.statenislandchiropractor.com | Nutrition, Sciatica, Headache, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Workers Compensation, Auto Accident Claims, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, Muscle Spasm

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Palmer College Graduate 1983; Thirty years in practice in my hometown of Staten Island, New York. Expert in Neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints. Utilizing techniques such as Chiropractic via Palmer Package, Diversified, Thompson, SOT, Activator, Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Nutritional Guidance. I am also a Certified Nutritionist.

Organizations
Pi Kappa Chi Alumni Association President; PKX Alumni Brother of the Year; Knights of Columbus Masons; Ancient Order of Hibernians

Publications
American Public Health Association (2003) - Oral Presentation

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 – Award for Chiropractic Excellence 1998; Chief of Chiropractic - Doctors Hospital - New York 1997; SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Award for Most Popular Series (1996/1997/1998); 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 (1987/1988); American Public Health Association (2003); American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians Symposium Presentation - Adolescent Athletic Injury (2004)

Past/Present Clients
Doctors Hospital of Staten Island - Chief of Chiropractic (1997-2001); Curtis High School Football (1988 to present)- New York City PSAL Football CHAMPION (2007)

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