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I was told by the doctor I saw that I had a lumbar annular tear. I am devastated as I am a very active guy. I play sports and love weightlifting. I've been reading that in order to diagnose this condition, you need a MRI done. They only did X-rays on me. I only have pain in my lower back when I sit (at work, while driving). Standing up and walking is fine, I can even run or sprint. Bending over is problematic, only if I do it the incorrect way. I can jump but it feels weird when I land. I feel my legs strong still and lately I have been having a sort of pulsating pain on the side of my hips and tingling on my right foot, and sometimes my left; never the two at the same time. I'm very frustrated at this because I want to get back to my normal active life. So my questions are: is it OK to look for a Chiropractor for a second opinion and treatment. Will I ever go back to myself lifting heavy weights (Olympic weightlifting) or play sport. Please help!
Carlos,
Lots of people get annular tears in their discs. It's what discs can do when they degenerate. You can recover from this and go back to weight training. Do not be devastated by it. Find a good chiropractor and PT and get the treatment you need to get recovered and back in the gym. Resources include: www.acbsp.com www.FAKTR.com www.westhartfordgroup.com
I hope this was helpful.
Dr. G"
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Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP
Expertise
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.
Experience
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)
Education/Credentials
Doctor of Chiropractic Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
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