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I have an issue that has been ongoing for several years now and I have been through all types of treatments including chiropractic,PT,orthopedist,pain management etc and yet the issue is unresolved.Basically it is an ache in the vacinity of the si joint on the left side. I am 57 years old and have been running for many years but except for 2-3 sessions of 15-20 minutes on the treadmill per week I have stopped running due to this injury. I do mostly interval work on the stationery bike now which has no ill effect.
I am doing a significant amount of core strengthening such as planks and side planks as well as a lot of stretching in the hip region. I had an si joint injection, 2 other injections based on mri showing some disc bulging, facet joint nerve treatment(radiofrequency, hip injection because a hip mri showed some hip labrum wear and possibly slight impingement. Any advice?
Michael,
You've had a lot of treatment. When you say "chiropractic," what did that consist of? Have you had this: www.grastontechnique.com? Do you have a leg length discrepancy? Are you doing abdominal crunches (if so, stop)? Has the chiorpractor done any soft tissue therapy? Any lumbar distraction methods? Give me some more information.
Dr. G'
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21 Years in practice: I can answer any question regarding chiropractic and sports medicine treatment. Mostly, I can help the unknowing public understand what is safe, valid, reasonable and evidence-based, and what kinds of unscrupulous chiropractors and fraudulent methods to stay away from. I have an advanced specialty degree in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. I have experience treating elite and Olympic athletes.
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Experience:
- 21 years in practice;
- Pan American Games, 2011: Official Medical Staff for the Pan Am Games.
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: World Olympians Associan and International Sports Chiropractic Association Healthcare Team;
- International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma;
- Official Provider: Jamaican Track and Field team for Penn Relays (2009-2011)
- Experience with USA Gymnastics Healthcare team and 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
- "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
- BS Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic: Northwestern College of Chiropractic,
- Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
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