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I have had this condition for 3 years now. I have been told by chiropractors that this is what I have, yet I have no permanent relief from this. I know there are strengthening exercises to prevent future recurrence, but I don't know specifically what those exercises are. I sit at a desk from 7:30am to 6pm due to my job. Will back or rib supports help? Please help!
Nathan,
Sitting at a desk all day long is torture to your spine. You must regularly and frequently get out of the chair, even if it's for a few seconds. Kneel on your chair. Stand next to your desk and stretch and move. Hit the gym. Look in a mirror and note all the muscles you don't see facing the mirror: calves, hamstrings, buttock, lower back muscles, lat's, scapular muscles, and neck extensor muscles. These are the ones you need to condition. If you hire a personal trainer for a few weeks, that will get you pointed in the right direction. You should focus on three sets of about 15 reps using dumbbells, floor "functional" exercises, and machines. An example of functional exercises would included a 1-leg dead lift or a lunge. Back extensions on a physio-ball is an example of a floor exercise that involves some balance. You can see more functional exercises on www.coreessentials.biz; I've seen stubborn "rib subluxations" go away with serious back/shoulder blade conditioning.
Good luck,
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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