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Expert: Dr. Myron Brown - 1/23/2012


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Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my story.

A year ago after a period of increased activity (my son broke his leg and I was lifting his wheelchair in and out of car and I shovelled lots of snow off drive) I felt a pain in my left pec muscle when pressure was applied. Shrortly after this I was having painful muscle spasms every now and again in the same area for a month. I then eas carrying a heavy bag on my left should that kept falling on to my arm the spasms were more painful and frequent and two days later I experienced a feeling of heat and excruciating pain with swelling where armpit becomes my chest. I have been left with a constant dull ache getting worse with activity and relieved somewhat with rest. The pain feels as if it is in/between my 4 th and 5 th rib. I have had a mammogram ( normal) chest X-ray  (normal) and an echocardiogram ( normal) . Have you any idea what this injury coul be? Thanking you in advance"

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Dear Karen,
Let me begin by responding that I don't know why this apparently musculoskeletal injury has not improved more after such a long time.  It sounds as if your physician has already pursued the ordinary medical route as you indicate that various imaging has all come back negative yet you describe continuing pain and inflammation.  
A chiropractor could examine your spine to check for subluxated vertebra (misaligned spinal bone) that can interfere with proper nerve supply.  I have seen circumstances like you describe wherein an adjustment of subluxation in the neck area removes the interference (the brain uses the nerve system to communicate with all other body parts) allowing the healing process to begin.  If I were in your situation I would see a chiropractor as soon as possible to have this checked out.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown  

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As respected educator, I have played a leadership role at chiropractic colleges as a member of boards of trustees, served as Executive Vice President/Provost at a chiropractic college and led a chiropractic accrediting commission. I have done scholarly work includes presentations on the principles, practice and philosophy of chiropractic; original work on the history of the chiropractic profession; innovation in chiropractic instrumentation and international development of the chiropractic profession. These experiences include achieving peer-reviewed publications as well as evaluation of manuscripts for publication.

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President, Rock Hill Toastmasters Club Board of Directors, Council on Chiropractic Practice Chair, International Agency for Chiropractic Evaluation City of Rock Hill, No Room for Racism Committee Catawba Area Coalition for the Homeless

Publications
Mastoid Fossa Temperature Imbalances in the Presence of Interference Patterns: A Retrospective Analysis of 253 Cases, Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, July 2010, pages 1-13 Old Dad Chiro: His Thoughts, Words, and Deeds, Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - December 2009 (Vol. 16, Issue 1, Pages 57-75, DOI:10.1016/j.echu.2010.02.002) Chiropractic Analysis & Adjusting: A Precise, Unified Approach, The Sherman System (textbook), editor and co-author, Pearson Publishing, ISBN 0-536-56370-5 Boston, Massachusetts, 2008 “Thank God It’s Monday,” Straight From Sherman, Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, SC, spring 2008 “Sex Appeal or Substance: Where is the Greater Vision?” Vol. 22, No 5 The Chiropractic Journal, Chandler, Arizona, February and March 2008 “Overlooked! Back on Record, Martin P. Brown, MD, DC”, Chiropractic History, a peer-reviewed journal, Vol. 24, Number 2, winter, 2004 “Diamonds and Violins”, (Article) Vol. 19, No 1 the Chiropractic Journal, Chandler, Arizona October, 2004 “Frequently Asked Questions” (Audio CD), philosophy, Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations, Hellertown, Pennsylvania 2003 “The Thirty-Three Principles”, chapter, Philosophy Colloquium Manual, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa, January, 2001 “A Visit to Sweet Home”, (Article) The Archives and Journal of the Association for the History of Chiropractic, Vol. 17/Number 1, January, 1997. "A Visit to Sweet Home", (Video) Early life of D.D. Palmer, Association for Chiropractic History 1996; Iowa Public Television and Minnesota Public TV, 1895 Productions, River Jct., Iowa 1996. The Wyndham Document, Guidelines document, practice of chiropractic, Editorial Steering Committee, World Chiropractic Alliance, Chandler, Arizona 1993. "Fingerprints of Subluxation", (article) The Shiokawa School of Chiropractic, Tokyo, Japan, 1993. “Clear Expressions,” Editor, newsletter of the United Straight Chiropractors of Iowa, 1986-1990

Education/Credentials
Certificate, Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers (ACP); one year plus thesis. Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, SC Certificate, Education Methodology, University of South Carolina- Upstate, Spartanburg, South Carolina. Certificate: University of Tennessee Leadership Institute. Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa. Bachelor of Science, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa. Pedagogical internships: x-ray and technique, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa. A.A.S., Laboratory Technology, Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ. Graduate, South River High School, South River, New Jersey.

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Competent Leader, Toastmasters International Competent Communicator, Toastmasters International Honorary member, Asociación Quiropráctica Argentina “Director” (Hon.), Fundación Quiropráctica Argentina and Universidad Siglo XXI, for development of Diplomatura, a post-graduate curriculum. "Special Service Award,” Peruvian Chiropractic Alliance, recognizing the first chiropractic philosophy seminar presented in Peru. "Service as a Trustee,” Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic. “Regent of the Year,” Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, SC. “Fellow in the College of Straight Chiropractic,” Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations, Hellertown, PA. Listed in “Who’s Who”. “Service to the College,” Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, SC. "President’s Citation,” Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations “Founder and Past President” recognition, United Straight Chiropractors of Iowa. "Service to the Profession,” Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa. “Citation for Distinguished Service,” Straight Chiropractic Academic Standards Association, for advancement of chiropractic education. “Service to the Community,” West Liberty Chamber of Commerce. Listed in “Outstanding Young Men of America.” "Distinguished Service to the Profession,” Sherman College, Spartanburg, SC Honorary Member: Sherman College of Chiropractic Alumni Association.

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