Chiropractors/Leg pain

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Expert: Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman - 9/10/2006


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Just recently I have left lower leg pain when I flex to the right or bend down to the floor. Also, painful when I try to sit on a lower seat like the toilet and get up as well. Otherwise, I can walk and stand for hours and even jog. I don't know what could be causing this problem now? I am a healthy 59 year old female.  

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Dear Ms. Hafner,

I would like to get some more information. The leg has different anatomical compartments and areas of distinctive anatomy that are more easily differentiated by location, symptoms, etc...  Please allow me to ask a few more questions of you.

Where specifically is the pain in your leg?  In the calf, on the front side, inner/outer leg?  Aslo can you describe the pain, how does it feel to you?  Also, any history of cardiovascular compromise or high blood pressure.  Do you smoke at all?  Have you participated in any different activity/sport/etc.. in the last week or so before you noticed the pain in your leg?

I just want to get a little better background on what may be the cause of your recent problem, and other things that may contribute to it.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman

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I can answer questions on general chiropractic care, sports injury, whiplash and auto crash, mild traumatic brain injury, structural and functional rehabilitation of the spine, nutrition for inflammation and repair, fitness training, nutrition for sports performance and other general health and nutrition related inquiries. I currently lecture on automobile trauma, occupant kinematics, and forensic risk analysis to local EMS, Fire and Police, as well as nutrition and sports injury to community groups. Rest assured all answers are generated from my clinical experience, and scientific research.

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I have accumulated over 1100 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic procedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and I have advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. Feel free to check out my website for course listings: www.suncoasthealthcare.net

Organizations
International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Chiropractic Biophysics, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

Education/Credentials
B.A. (Psychology)The University of Cincinnati B.S. (Human Biology)Cleveland Chiropractic College D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) Cleveland Chiropractic College C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma)The International Chiropractic Association C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. *CCST and CCSP 120 hour certification courses are not recognized by the Florida Chiropractic Board due to the fact that they are not 300 hour diplomate level courses*

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