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Is it possible for a chiropractor to fix?
Sharon,
"Rotator Cuff" what?? Tear? Degeneration? Irritation? Which Cuff tendon, the supraspinatus or infraspinatus? Basically, if the tendon (usually it's the supraspinatus that is most affected) is not torn, than a chiropractor can address the problem by performing manual and mechanically assisted (e.g. graston technique) soft tissue mobilization, scapular stabilization exercises, doing joint manipulation to the spine that supports the shoulder, and tossing in other such therapies as low level laser or ultrasound, for example. If your rotator cuff issue is deemed amenable to manual therapy from a doctor of chiropractic, then you should expect to be treated about 2 to 3 times per week for about a four week period, with reassessment at the end of 3-4 weeks. If there's improvment, great. If not, then your treatment is not likely to be helpful. If that's the case, you'd need to find a different approach, either with different methods by the same doctor, or a different doctor using different methods. If you rotator cuff (again, often it's the supraspinatus tendon) is torn, then your condition may requrire surgical intervention. If so, you can see the chiropractor after the surgery for all of the above methods.
'Best,
Dr. G
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Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP
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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.
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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)
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Doctor of Chiropractic Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
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