Chiropractors/loss of biceps

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Expert: - 7/29/2008


Question
I have just had damage to my left biceps. I have lost 1/3 of my biceps. I am not sure what this will mean. I am very active in the outdoors, archery and photography are 2 of my main hobbies. Just wondering what you might could tell me since I am at a loss here. I have not gotten far enough along to start any rehab. My loss was on the top of the biceps close to the shoulder.

Thanks,

David

Answer
David,

I’m not sure what your question is… muscle atrophy (wasting) occurs over time following injury or loss of nerve supply, not suddenly, and one’s prognosis depends upon a number of factors (i.e., the extent of injury, and patient responsiveness and compliance appropriate rehabilitation).

You should probably be under the care of an orthopedic specialist, who could better address your concerns based upon your individual case.  

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Gerald Anzalone, D.C.

Expertise

I can answer questions about musculoskeletal-based, evidence-based chiropractic practice.

Experience

13 years of chiropractic practice; currently practicing in an integrative medicine clinic.

Organizations
West Hartford Group, a think-tank that has put forth a model of chiropractic care that is consistent with that of the World Federation of Chiropractic and the Chiropractic Strategic Planning Conference. This model is of the chiropractic physician as the spinal health care expert within the health care system, i.e. society’s non-surgical spine specialist.

Publications
Chiropractic Products magazine

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts, Fordham University, 1991. Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College, 1997.

Awards and Honors
Fordham University: Scripps Howard Journalism Award. New York Chiropractic College: Clinic Award. University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine: University Award for participation as student president of the Integrative Medicine Program.

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