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Expert: - 5/18/2008


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I ve have been in 2 high impact car accidnets and 1 low impact accident, I have fallen a couple of times, poor sleeping posture, among other things..    anyhoo I am constantly cracking my neck,and i have a strange tendency to look to the right and a lot of back pain, but i think thats because i have a heavy back pack.

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Hello Megan.  You do not mention your age, and how long ago the MVA's, and prior testing/ DX available.

What doctors have you seen?  MRI's? Diagnoses, treatments?

The older you are, the more complicated healing is.  Herniated Discs- HNPs?, Osteoarthritis (degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease) , prior treatment regimen?  Hopefully after each accident/ injury you were seen and treated by your family Doctor of Chiropractic.   If not your family DC, then at least seen by your MD and treated by the local physical therapist.  Of course, as a Doctor of Chiropractic, I am biased towards Chiropractic Treatment for Spinal Complaints.  This Staten Island Chiropractor sees a lot of automobile accident injuries- we are overcrowded with too much traffic!

Each injury compounds the previous injury.  Age and degeneration take place over time.  The younger you are, the easier it is to recover.  The sooner you get to the spine specialist; your family Doctor of Chiropractic, the better.  Adjustment, if indicated, will lessen the mis-alignments in the spinal joints and slow the progression of degeneration.  Nutrition such as glucosamine, chondroitin to repair joints, b-complex for nerves, proteolytic enzymes as anti-inflammatories; all of these will help.


Sleep on your back or side with a cervical orthopedic support pillow.
practice proper postures and movement patterns.

I would recommend- your local family Doctor of Chiropractic, x-rays, MRI, nutrition as above, a regimen of care to restore proper alignment and movement to the joints and hopefully slow deterioration.

I hope this helps, good luck.

Wishing you- Good Health, Naturally!

Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP
http://www.DocDolan.net  

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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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