AboutDr. Timothy K. Durnin Expertise Anything Chiropractic related, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Hematology, Physical Therapy, Orthopedics Herniated or Slipped disc problems, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spinal Injuries, Arthritis, Nutritional Advice, Diet and exercise, Supplement Knowledge, Orthotics, Laser Therapy, Pinched Nerves, Imaging Interpretation,(X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound, CT ect), any and all Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders.
Expert Witness for 16 yrs, dealing with Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workman's Compensation, Medicare and HIPPA issues.
Active in clinical practice for 16+ yrs, I am a second generation Chiropractor, my father practiced for over 50 yrs in private practice and as a Diplomat in Radiology (DACBR) Currently on staff at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital, active in private practice with several disciplines including Pediatrics, Orthopedic Surgery, Family Practice, IME's and Internal Medicine M.D.'s.
Experience I own or am actively involved with 24 multidisciplinary clinics in the Chicago area employing M.D.'s, Orthopedic Surgeons, Pediatrics and Family Practice. My home practice is a continuation of my fathers which has existed for more than 55 yrs.
Education/Credentials B.S./D.C. National College of Chiropractic 1991
Board Certified AMA impairment ratings.
Presidential Cabinet Member NUHS.
Phi Theta Kappa National honorary fraternity
Awards and Honors Phi Theta Kappa/Who's Who in America
Chiropractor of the year award 2001
Question i had a adjustment to my neck 3 tears ago for 3 days i had a pain like a jolt of lightning up the left side of my head i went to emergency room 3 times in 1 week a ct scan was normal,since then i have had a wierd headache numbness,and i feel that nerve pain constantly everyday up left side of head.my head falls asleep when iwake up during the night.my head buzzez,ifeel like my brain won't tell my body to get up, iv'e been in bed with insomnia for 3 years i have to take medicine to get 5 hours of sleep only to wake up again with same symtoms. iv'e been to several doctors but still hav'nt been diognosted my orthopedic sergeon thinks i had a mild stroke he has recently told me can't do surgery on my neck 2 disk need replaced,fusion caged etc.he says since i have been having stroke symtoms its ot of his league.he has to move one of the main arteries over to get to the disk and he thinks i could have a stroke. do you know of anything like this ever happening after a chiropractor did a ajustmentto a patients neck? Lifeless please help me with some answers. i need your expertise,thank you kindly.
Answer Hi Mary,
If you had a TIA or stroke it is fairly easy to diagnose. I doubt the manipulation caused that since research has shown only a couple out of millions per year. I suggest you get cervical traction and see how that works. It is done with a towel behind the neck while pulling unloading the facets giving much pain relief. If you have further issues, return to the Neurologist for further testing.
