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I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND I DIDN'T FEEL PAIN UNTIL AFTER EVERYTHING WAS OVER WITH AND I WENT WORK.MY RIGHT ARM,LOWER BACK AND LEGS HURT.DO I NEED TO BE SEE BY A DOCTOR?
Karen,
If you just had the car crash, like within the last two days, then simply give it another few days. If you still have pain, then see a doctor. The best thing you can do is keep a good positive attitude, understand that you're hurt but are healing. It takes time. Manual therapy such as massage, mobilization, and manipulation can be helpful. Adequate rest, some light aerobic exercise such as cycling or cross-trainer, and clean diet also is helpful. If you are vitamin-D deficient, or if you already do not spend time in the sun, then take vitamin-D at a dose of about 5,000 IU's per day. That's not a lot. Be patient. Injuries from car crashes can be stubborn and take a while to heal. Exercise is important. Try some analgesic lotions such as Bio-Freeze or Cryoderm (many chiropractors and PT's carry this).
'Hope this was helpful,
Dr. G
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Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP
Expertise
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.
Experience
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)
Education/Credentials
Doctor of Chiropractic Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
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