Chiropractors/numbness in leg

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Expert: Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman - 4/30/2009


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I fell off my horse 2 days ago and the way i landed i hurt my knee and there was a loud crack which came from my hip. 2 days later my hip seems fine and now i am left with numbness in whole of leg and a slight tingling.  my left knee does not seem as sore now either.  do you think this is serious or do i just need a few days rest?  any help would be grateful.

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Dear Paula,

A continual loss of sensation over the entire leg needs to be checked out.  This could be the result of nerve root compression in the low back or peripheral nerve injury in the leg...this should be examined.

Always better safe than sorry in these cases...a functional and neurological examination of the leg and low back should be able to either pinpoint the problem or put your fears to rest.

I would suggest that you either pick an orthopedist or a chiropractic physician to perform this exam...they are more highly trained in musculoskeletal injuries and should be able to make a diagnosis.  Good luck!!

Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
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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.

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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

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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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