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About Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP
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I can answer any question regarding chiropractic treatment and chiropractors. Mostly, I can help the unknowing public understand what is safe and valid, what treatment is reasonable and evidence-based, and what kinds of chiropractors to stay away from. I have an advanced specialty degree in Chiropractic Sports Medicine and can address any questions regarding sports injuries. I have experience in treating elite and Olympic athletes as well as weekend-warriors.
Experience
Experience:
- 18 years in practice; Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: World Olympians Associan and International Sports Chiropractic Association Healthcare Team;
International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma;
USA Gymnastics Healthcare team;
International Powerlifting Association Medical Staff;
- 300 hour chiropractic sports medicine diplomate degree (DACBSP);
International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSSD)
- Healthcare Consultant: Century, Ty-Wood Corp. Holliston, MA (2005-2007)
- Team Chiropractor: Boston Bulldogs USL D-3 & Boston Renegades USL W-1 League (1999-2004)
- Independent Examiner: Scope Medical and The Physician's Network
- Professional/Clinical Monitor: Affiliated Monitors, Inc.
- Board of Directors: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce (Massachusetts)2000-2006
- American Chiropractic Association
- Massachusetts Chiropractic Society
Publications:
- "The Impact of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy on Chronic Recurrent Lateral Ankle Sprain Syndrome in Two Young Athletes" J. of Chiro Med , Fall 2004
- "Work Related Injury;" The Hanover Report, June, 1993
- "Long Lasting Analgesic Effect of Oxymorphonazine in Rats;" Agonists and Antagonists III, n.7675, 1985
Education/Credentials:
- BS Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic: Northwestern College of Chiropractic,
- Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Back and Neck Injury/Chronic Pain > Chiropractors > Left Leg and foot numb
Expert: Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP - 10/21/2009
Question
Hello - I was reading a previous post to Dr. Leatherman from a person named Alexandra, and I have the same symptoms. A few weeks ago while I was in the shower shaving I realized that my left leg and top of my left foot felt numb. I didn’t think too much of it because I had just been sitting on my leg while on the computer. The numbness mostly went away during the day, but it came back and I noticed it again a few days later while I was shaving. It has been about 3 weeks now and the numbness is still there (comes and goes – but I really notice it while shaving). I am 28 years old, healthy and very active. I have made an appointment to see my doctor, but unfortunately cannot go until November 11 as I just started a new job. Do you know what this could be??
Answer
Karen,
I can give you a laundry list of conditions that cause numbness, everything from lumbar disc herniation, multiple sclerosis, to the late effects of an old injury or surgery. It cannot be diagnosed without more data, including past medical history, more detailed history of your body positons that cause the numbness, and also including some physical examination data. Maybe if you provide more info I might be able to home in on it.
Dr. G
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