Chiropractors/Cracking Joints & Circulation

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Expert: - 9/21/2008


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I'm 14 and I whenever I squat down for over a minute my legs get tingly and start to turn a deep red. When I stand up my knees crack at least 3 times and I can feel the snaps. Its not excruciatingly painful, but its fairly uncomfortable, and people ask me about it. When I am fully vertical, I get a rush from my head flowing to my feet and a dark screen washes over my vision for a few seconds then fades. It is worse if I sit on top of my feet; they get pins and needles when I stand up and sometimes its so bad they are completely numb, so that when I dig my nails into my skin I can't even feel it. These symptoms also occur when I cross one leg over the other knee. I don't know what it is or what to do about it, it seemed benign but both my aunts have had knee surgeries, but not my mom, and my grandmother had septicemia when she was younger in her leg that permanently damaged her circulation in said leg, but I don't think that has any correlation with me. I am currently taking Vitamin C and my mom suggests I start taking calcium. This has been happening since I can remember. Should I see a doctor? Is it serious?

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cracking joints, circulation, tingly, legs turn red, uncomfortable, lose vision, numb, family history,

Hello Hayley,

Sorry to hear of your complaints.  

At 14 years old you should be at your healthiest.  

Should you see a doctor?  Yes.

Is it serious? I cannot tell from your description.

You have complaints.  You should investigate/ evaluate those complaints.  Start with your family MD (medical doctor)or DC (Doctor of Chiropractic).  Be patient, proper evaluation , proper testing takes time.

Good Luck, and I wish you good health naturally,

Dr. Victor Dolan, DC
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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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