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I'm not sure what type of Dr. to see. Should I go to a Sport Injury Doc or whom? My injuries and pain are like Claudia's, but I have been dealing with this for 3 months now. I had a lump or knot in my bicep. It has now gone down. In some ways my arm feels like it is getting better, but in others it doesn't. It aches more overall, including my elbow and under my arm in arm pit area and down. I've taken Aleve for a good while now, and used muscle rub at night and used heating pad at various times. I'd like an MRI, but not sure what Doctor to see to check on this. What would you recommend? I'm not sleeping at night because of the pain. I am able to reach up, it seems to be more of the
outward movement like if you were to reach up to flip a collar down on your shirt. Does this sound like a tear?
Dear Cyndie,
Yes this does sound like a tear of the biceps muscle. The resolution time for something like this will vary, but it is normal for you to have pain in the area foe 4-six weeks. Depending on how bad the tear is and what your overall function needs to be will determine if you will want to repair the tear surgically, or just let it heal on its own with some minor rehab.
Most tears of the bicep do not require any surgery and many full thickness tears will not be surgically repair either because the other head of the bicep will compensate for the lost strength and function.
The only way to know to what extent you are injured is to get the MRI that you had mentioned. This is the definitive test. Now, it doesn't matter if you see a chiropractic physician or an orthopedist, but make sure that they have some training in sports injuries as they will be able to evaluate the injury better. Just make sure that you go to a doctor you trust and you can establish a good rapport with. You may want to ask family and friens for a referal to a doctor they have had a good experience with. Once the MRI has been read by the radiologist, then it will be appropriate to discuss physical therapy or surgical options.
If you need help finding a good sports injury certified chiropractic physican, write me back with your city location, and I will search for one in your area. Good luck Cyndie!
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.net
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Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
Expertise
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.
Experience
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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