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Hi, i am 29 i have very severe shoulder pain, in the scapular up into the neck and surrounds the pain does not subside with rest, or hot and cold compress, or anti inflammatory what so ever. please advise i have recently been though needle aspiration biopsies with suspicions of breast and thyroid cancers. breasts to be followed up every 6 months. the thyroid nodule was un determined.
needless to say my mind is working over time now. ever since i had the aspirations I've been having problems. Confused and Frustrated with no answers.
Caron,
First, get a thorough musculoskeletal exam by a chiropractor to determine if your pain has any mechanical basis, or if it is possibly soft tissue related, e.g. myofascitis. If it is, and you are safe to treat, you may find some relief. If not, then the DC may refer you back to your PCP or a different specialist (such as a physiatrist or interventional pain management specialist) for further evaluation. The musculoskeltal examination, if thorough, should be able to determine if your neck is causing referred pain into the scapula, or if you have a shoulder tear, or if your pain may be from internal organ disease.
'Sorry you're in such a bad way. I hope you get some help and relief.
Dr. G
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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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