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Question
I am hoping you can help me. I was assaulted 4 days ago. As a result of
being grabbed from behind and having my hair yanked back while being
slapped to the ground I have swelling around C3/4. The x-ray is fine except
for the 'loss of normal cervical lordosis.
Is it possible that this is a result of the assault or is it more likely from a fall
down stairs about 9 yrs ago which resulted in a slight fracture of C4?
I look forward to your response, and thank you :)
Dear Britt,
Yes it is possible that the assault could have resulted in the loss of lordosis, but more likely the fall you had previously was the main problem. The mechanism of having your head pulled backward by the hair may feel very violent, but probably does not have enough force to change the curve in the neck...however, if you were being pushed forward in the back while this occurred, then a shearing effect can occur in the spine which has been shown in clinical research to cause loss of lordosis. (like a rear-impact care crash)
Either way though the loss is there and the magnitude should be determined. If the loss of the curve is less than 10% this is not that big of a deal. However, if the loss of the curve is more than 25% then this issue should be addressed. The best thing I could suggest is that you try to find a chiropractic physician in Australia who has completed training in structural remodeling of the spine. I know that there are chiropractors in Australia who have been trained and certified in this technique. To find one go to www.idealspine.com and click on the "find a chiropractor" tab o the left side of the main page...it will take you to a map of the US...and will have other countries listed as well fro you to search.
Hope this helps Britt.
Respectfully,
Dr. Shawn Leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.net
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Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
Expertise
I can answer questions on general chiropractic care, sports injury, whiplash and auto crash, mild traumatic brain injury, structural and functional rehabilitation of the spine, nutrition for inflammation and repair, fitness training, nutrition for sports performance and other general health and nutrition related inquiries. I currently lecture on automobile trauma, occupant kinematics, and forensic risk analysis to local EMS, Fire and Police, as well as nutrition and sports injury to community groups. Rest assured all answers are generated from my clinical experience, and scientific research.
Experience
I have accumulated over 1100 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic procedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and I have advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. Feel free to check out my website for course listings: www.suncoasthealthcare.net
Organizations
International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Chiropractic Biophysics, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Education/Credentials
B.A. (Psychology)The University of Cincinnati
B.S. (Human Biology)Cleveland Chiropractic College
D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) Cleveland Chiropractic College
C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma)The International Chiropractic Association
C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
*CCST and CCSP 120 hour certification courses are not recognized by the Florida Chiropractic Board due to the fact that they are not 300 hour diplomate level courses*
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