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Sarah wrote at 2008-01-03 00:10:04
I suffered from an SI joint problem which involved a pelvic rotation and an pelvic upslip that shortened my right leg 2 inches...very painful!



This pain was ongoing for 6 years.

I tried a procedure called prolotherapy. I could not believe that anything would ever make me better so I waited to see what would happen...it's been 1 year and 6 months of success so far. My leg lengths are even and stay that way! Amazing.



I still have some problems with the front of my pelvis (Left side) where the ilio phoas (not sure on the spelling) muscle is. I never had the injections in that area just the back where the SI joint is but I think I'm going to ask my dr.    



The best advise that I can give if you try this procedure, as with any procedure, find out how long the Dr. has been practicing Prolotherapy. Experience is the key here. The injections need to be accurate. If you can, find someone that does it on a daily basis.

Kathy with a k wrote at 2011-03-05 19:58:06
I have had similar problems and went to see a chriopractor for it and got my SI joint adjusted it worked.  Some people are anti thing other than western medicine so they

wouldn't think of possibly trying an alternative.  I had good results and believe strongly that western medicine doesnt have all the answers.  Chinese medicine has been around longer than our western and works fine. Trust yourself and what you need to do.  Others will stir you away but use your wisdom. Peace be with you!!!

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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

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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

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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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