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I am 23 in pretty good health, but through working and traveling I have some lower back pain. I went to an evaluation at the chiropractor and don't have anything serious, but my lower spine has a 47% curve instead of the desired 60%. She has recommended 3 visits a week for 3 months and 2 visits a week for 2 months after that. This seems like an awful lot for me, and my shedule and finances would make that very difficult. If I go fewer time a week, is that going to seriously impair the results, or will it just take longer to get to the same point?
I've never had any adjustments, just wanted to get another doctor's advice.
Dear Chris,
Thank you for bouncing this experience off me. The chiropractor you consulted should be ashamed of him or herself for making this ridiculous treatment recommendation. It is no wonder that chiropractors are viewed by the public with skepticism. I would advise you to seek another chiropractor's opinion on how to deal with your back pain. A reasonable initial trial of care (e.g. for two or three weeks), along with some self-help tips and exercise recommendations may be all you need to get your problem under control.
'Regards,
Dr. Gillman
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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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