Chiropractors/hip and leg pain

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Expert: Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. - 10/26/2009


Question
hi there i suffer from over pronation and i play football and i love my exercise just as last cple of weeks im getting tight calfs and the achilles on both feet also pain on my right hip only ever seems to be the right side of the body wheather it be my hip or knee ive had the same orthotic insoles as last cple of years i cant understand why its got so bad recently.

Answer

The boy's from Liverpo
Hi Aidan: How old are you.? I'm thinking Middle or High School. You have flat feet. That means your thigh & leg are internally rotating. This puts stress on your Foot, Ankle, Knee & Hip AND Low Back.  You need to strengthen your EXTERNAL rotators. Those Orthotics you have are shot by now. Just like running shoes are only good for 500 miles, you buy new ones. Budget yourself for a new pair at least once a year They need to be made by prescription by a Professional. Your Achilles tendons, when someone looks at you from the back, should be PERPENDICULAR to the floor. I'm sure yours bows out. You need an Orthotic to compensate for that. Hook up with a good Sports Podiatrist. Or, a Chiropractor with experience in this area. Make sure your sport shoes are designed for hyperpronation. New Balance and Nike make these. Additionally, I suggest you get together with a good SPORTS oriented personal trainer to address your issue of internal rotation of your lower extremities. Do this test. put 2 scales next to each other on the floor. Stand on each one of them at the same time. Your weight should be the same on each side. If you weigh 140lbs. You should be 70lbs. on each side. If you are off by more than 5-10 lbs. You need an adjustment to get your hips aligned. Good luck. Hope this helps. Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS. Jupiter,Florida. www.DrGrassi.com

Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI.

Expertise

Medical questions as they relate to the Diagnosis & Treatment of Orthopedic; Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal pain and injury. As a Board Qualified Chiropractic Orthopedist & Court Expert Forensic Witness of 23 yrs., I am qualified to answer questions as they relate to treatment & mamagement of personal injury. I can answer questions about Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA). I enjoy treating Sports and Performing Artist injuries. In addition to my Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine, I have a Master's, MS. Degree in Biomechanical Trauma and hold Certificates from the National & Florida Boards of Chiropractic Examiner's. Fellow of The American College of Forensic Examiner's. I Research, Publish & Lecture. I founded www.Physicians4Musicians.com www.DrGrassi.com

Experience

23 yrs.Clinical Practice,Jupiter,Florida.USA.Editorial Review Board's; "The Forensic Examiner".www.ACFEI.com & www.SpineUniverse.com

Organizations
American Board of Forensic Medicine,American College of Forensic Examiners.Florida Chiropractic Society. Rotary Club International (Paul Harris Fellow).

Publications
Editorial Review Boards: The Forensic Examiner www.ACFEI.com & www.SpineUniverse.com Master's Thesis "Manipulation Under Anesthesia".

Education/Credentials
University of Miami,BS. Biology/Chemistry/Nuclear Medicine (1979).National Chiropractic College. Chicago,Ill. BS,Human Biology,DC,Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (1984).Lynn University,Boca Raton,Fl. Master's Degree,MS. Biomechanical Trauma,(Summa Cum Laude) (1996).Board Qualified: Chiropractic Orthopedics,(1996).Certified,Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) & Sports Medicine.

Awards and Honors
Univ. of Miami, Dean's List, President's Honor Roll.Graduated Summa Cum Laude,Lynn University,Boca Raton,Fl.Master's Degree, MS., Bio-Mechanical Trauma.

Past/Present Clients
Private Clinical Practice Patient's, Expert Consultant for Attornies and Insurance Companies.

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