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Question
what can be done to relieve the pain , or the numbness in the legs, what is the steps to getting well from this . i hurt and can't sleep at night. and does lifting and pullin on objects cause this problem?
Dear Peggy,
Chiropractic physicians have a few tools to specifically address your issues in combination with spinal adjustments. There are special techniques and devices that can be utilized to target the disk and the nerve root, aimed at the reduction of pressure and inflammation of those structures.
The key words to look for when researching possible chiropractic treatments in your area are: flexion/distraction technique, cox flexion tables, intervertebral disk decompression, and posture pump (expanding ellipsoid traction).
Lifting and pulling can make your condition worse, but only if the lifting and pulling places more stress on the affected disk material and nerve root. Realize that anything lifted will increase the compression of the disks in the spine due to gravity. Additionally, repetitive bending and rotation will make these problems worse as it fatigues the supporting musculature and will further weaken the involved disk fibers. I would recommend that you keep the pulling and lifting to a minimum.
Spinal stenosis means that the canal containing the spinal cord has been reduced in diameter either due to soft tissue encroachment of arthritic changes. Stenosis in the neuroforamen means that the exiting nerve root has been compressed or lack the room to move freely which results in inflammation and pain. If the stenosis is from a soft tissue structure, then it can be reduced, but it the stenosis has been caused by bony overgrowth (arthritic changes) then surgery is the only way to reduce it.
Hope this helps Peggy.
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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