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Dr. Leatherman,
I am a 49 y/o male in top physical condition. I am a muscular weight lifter with very low body fat. 4 weeks ago I awoke with severe pain and spasms in my mid upper back (TI to c5 region0. It has not abated despite numerous chiropractic visits.I have had an MRI and I appear to have mild bulging disks from c5 to c8 (in each disk). The MRI doesn't show TI but it is sore to touch. I have partial paralysis in my right Pectoral and tricep and they are atrophying rapidly. Frankly I am frightened. An internet search contains frightening anecdotal stories from bloggers but no promising prognosis on any site. Any thoughts? Any hope?
Dear David,
Short and quick answer...I would suggest that you seek out the care of a local chiropractor who has an intervertebral disk decompression machine in the office. When you look for this online/phone book/advertisements etc...you need to make sure that the doctor has the capability to treat the neck with this device, not just the low back.
The technique was specifically designed to rehydrate disc tissue while reducing the pressure and irritation on the disc. Most patients do really well with the protocols and recover fully. Make sure that you schedule a consultation with the doctor first before picking one to be completely informed on the treatment.
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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