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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Stiff neck | 2/12/2012 |
| Q: I have had this stiffness on the left side of my neck for a couple of months. It was recently ... A: Stiff neck, wryneck, torticollis, staten island stiff neck, acute spastic torticollis, staten island ... | |
| spina bifida occulta + spinal curve | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old female, i have recently visited my chiropractor after experiencing severe pain in ... A: Staten Island Scoliosis, Spinal Curvature, United Kingdom Chiropractic, Hello Rosh, I am sorry ... | |
| scoliosis | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old female from India. I have been a yoga enthusiast for years but I recently ... A: scoliosis, staten island chiropractic, staten island scoliosis, spinal curvature, scoliosis ... | |
| popping sound/pain under right armpit when i breathe? | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: I'm 16, i was snowboarding about a week ago. i don't remember falling hard, and i didn't hit ... A: Staten Island Chiropractor, snowboarding, chest pain, Staten Island Sports Injury, pain, fractured ... | |
| chest pain for 1 year | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: A year ago after a period of increased activity (son broke leg I was lifting wheelchair in and out ... A: Staten Island Chiropractor, chest pain, long term chronic pain, lifting injury, muscle spasm, heavy ... | |
| Is this sciatica? | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I've had this pain in my lower right back/hip, that goes down my thigh, my knee, and sometimes my ... A: Low Back Pain, Hip Pain, Leg Pain, Posterior Thigh Pain, Staten Island Chiropractor, EMG, ... | |
| Staten Island Chiropractic | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: In the cmolpictaed world we live in, it's good to find simple solutions. A: Chiropractic, nutrition, pain relief, health maintenance, disease prevention, staten island ... | |
| neck pain/MRI | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I have had years of neck muscle pain -- from extremely tight muscles throughout the back of the ... A: neck pain, neck MRI, foward neck posture, bad posture, staten island chiropractor dr. victor dolan, ... | |
| Staten Island Auto Accident | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I am just home after hours in the emergency room at the hospital. I am sore. I had an auto accident ... A: Staten Island Auto Accident, Sore, Staten Island Neck Pain, hospital care, emergency department, ... | |
| referred pain | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: Is it common to have referred pain from the lower back going to the lower abdomen/groin area, on ... A: referred pain, radiating pain, radiculopathy, staten island chiropractor, pinched nerve, muscle ... | |
| hand numbness | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I repeatedly wake up during the night with my right hand numb. It goes from light to severe burning ... A: CTS, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Repetitive Stress, Staten Island Carpal Tunnel, Radiculopathy, pinched ... | |
| SCJ dislocation | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I am on Ortho Dr #3, who after the internet pages & CT comparison (R/L) agrees with me I have had a ... A: SCJ dislocation, Sternal-Clavicular Joint Dislocation, AC Joint, Acromio-Clavicular joint, Staten ... | |
| collar bone bulb | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: about two years ago you talked with Victor about his dislocated collar bone and the bulb end sticks ... A: clavicle, collar bone, AC joint, SC joint, Staten Island Chiropractor dr. victor dolan, ... | |
| Back pain | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I have had back pain off & on since last November. For the last 3-4 weeks it has become worse. ... A: back pain, staten island back pain, chiropractor, cancer, staten island chiropractor, dr. victor ... | |
| numb thumb | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I wasa told that it could be caused by my type 2 dieabets the Dr said not to ,use it but it is hard ... A: numb thumb, staten island chiropractor, dr. victor dolan, thumb, pinched nerve, numbness, pain, ... | |
| numb thumb | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I wasa told that it could be caused by my type 2 dieabets the Dr said not to ,use it but it is hard ... A: numb, numb thumb, staten island chiropractor, dr. victor dolan, thumb, stten island pinched nerve ... | |
| Lower Back MRI | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions. What is considered the lower back? Like, where does it start and ... A: staten island chiropractor, dr. victor dolan, MRI, back pain, facet degeneration, Hello , ... | |
| Lower Back MRI | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions. What is considered the lower back? Like, where does it start and ... A: lower back, abdominal aorta, staten island chiropractor dr. victor dolan, low back MRI, lumbar ... | |
| Forward Neck Syndrome | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: Lately, I have had lower back pain. I made an appointment with a local Chiropractor. On my first ... A: Forward head syndrome, cervical curve, Staten Island Chiropractor, low back pain, spinal curvatures, ... | |
| LTV and Epidural | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: If an epidural was administered wrong and you have lumbosacral transitional vertebrae back problems ... A: LumboSacral Transitional Vertebrae, Epidural Steroid Injection, Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. ... | |
| chiropractic manipulation | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I have TMJ/Myofascial Pain Syndrome. I have sought treatment from a chiropractor twice, thus far. ... A: Happy 4th of July Weekend !!! Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear of your pain. Let's ... | |
| college choices for chiropractors | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: what are examples of colleges that have good chiropractic degrees? what college did you go to? what ... A: Staten Island Chiropractic, Chiropractic Degree, Doctor of Chiropractic, Staten Island Chiropractor, ... | |
| Burning sensation in tricep | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 32 year old female. I play softball and I injured my throwing arm 5 years ago. Everytime I ... A: sports injury, muscle injury, muscle spasm, Staten Island Sports Injury, tricep injury, scar tissue, ... | |
| Rib pain | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: i have this problem when I'm doing my push-ups recently , the back of my rib on my left side hurts . ... A: Rib pain, back pain, neck pain, exercise, staten island back pain, pinched nerve, Staten Island ... | |
| numb fingers, neck and shoulder pain | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: Back in January, during a period of great stress which included a bad virus, I started getting dizzy ... A: Dizzy, stress, chiropractic, Staten Island Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic, TMJ, neck pain, ... | |
| Severe pain in my left shoulder | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: Around November of last year (around the same time I got my flu shot) I began experiencing sharp, ... A: left shoulder pain, pinched nerve, pain, Staten Island Pinched Nerve, nerves heal, nerve support, ... | |
| Dizziness with neck adjustments | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I am experiencing dizziness, forgetfulness, and fatigue after neck adjustments. After a car accident ... A: Staten Island Auto Accident, Staten Island Whiplash, TBI, Dizziness, Vertigo, Hello Mari, I ... | |
| Severe pain in my left shoulder | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Around November of last year (around the same time I got my flu shot) I began experiencing sharp, ... A: Sorry to hear of your pain and complaints. Let me 'cut to the chase', answer your questions ... | |
| Constant dizziness, headache when talking | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: i am suffering from constant dizziness, upper back pain & shoulder & neck pain & headache when i ... A: Headache, Dizziness, Chiropractic Lesion = Vertebral Subluxation Complex, Staten Island Headache, ... | |
| cracking back | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: i recently pulled something in my back and have been recovering for the last 2 months. it's getting ... A: cracking back, adjustment, staten island chiropractor, back pain, torso rotation, swing arms, staten ... | |
| back pain and knee pain | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: Victor Dolan I have seen you answer questions before and have used your answers to help with back ... A: back pain, neck pain, staten island neck pain, staten island back pain, pinched nerve, weight loss, ... | |
| Slipping Ribs | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I am 52 and have degenerative disk disorder in my neck and am in the beginning stages of ... A: slipped ribs, degenerative disc, degenerative disk, staten island degenerative disc, staten island ... | |
| join pain | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a butt joint pain when I stand up from sitting position, especially if I sit on the floor ... A: butt pain, buttock pain, low back pain, back pain, weight gain, staten island back pain, staten ... | |
| Upper chest pain... | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have been working out for a while now, and had always done dips with just my body weight between 2 ... A: sports injury, staten island sports injury, chest pain, sternum, staten island chiropractor, ... | |
| rotator cuff bone spur | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: injury occurred when reaching between two bucket seats to bring a heavy item to the front of the ... A: Rotator Cuff, rotator cuff weakness, Staten Island Rotator Cuff, rotator cuff tear, rotator cuff ... | |
| spine pops a lot | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm a recon marine and have spent some time overseas in the war on terror. Every morning when I ... A: back pain, snap, crackle, pop, audible, staten island back pain, body noise, staten island ... | |
| Right scapula discomfort, feels like it's protruding. | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: It's not painful however it is uncomfortable, I have some noise when i move my right shoulder. I ... A: sports injury, staten island sports injury, shoulder, staten island shoulder injury, scapula, ... | |
| Questions for school project | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Dolan, We are a group of students from Victoria Junior College in Singapore. We are currently ... A: workers compensation, staten island workers compensation, workers compensation injury, staten island ... | |
| possible broken sternum | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I was in a car accident a year and a half ago and have been having pains in my chest.. I can't move ... A: pain, broken sternum, staten island pain, possible broken sternum, chest pain, motor vehicle ... | |
| Pinched Nerve in neck | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I believe I have a pinched nerve in my neck almost 2wks ago I was awaken but this pain on the left ... A: pinched nerve, staten island pinched nerve, pain, staten island pain, neck pain, staten island neck ... | |
| ProAdjuster | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: What are the pros and cons of being treated by a chiropractor who uses this equipment? A: Perhaps other Doctors on this AllExpert Board could give you a better answer. I am not very ... | |
| elbow | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I had an operation in november 2009 to have the nerve realised and decompression on the unlar nerve ... A: extremity adjustment, chiropractic extremity adjustment, sports chiropractic, inflammation, kinetic ... | |
| oblique plane | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: why is the golf swing considered as a movement in the oblique plane? A: golf chiropractic, sports chiropractic, chiropractic and sports performance, staten island golf, ... | |
| Back | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: How and what is the best way to make your torso longer? A: You Ask; ".....How and what is the best way to make your torso longer?........". Hmmmmmmm tough ... | |
| Neck Pain | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend has been suffering from what his chiropractor diagnosed as a 'pinched nerve' in his ... A: Neck Pain, Staten Island Neck Pain, Chiropractic, Staten Island Chiropractic, pinched nerve, Staten ... | |
| Spinal defect age | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 56 years young male with degenerative subluxation at C3 on C4 and C4 on C5,Endplate ... A: osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, degenerative disc disease, DJD, DDD, arthritis, ... | |
| Clicking sound in neck/throat | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: Good evening. In June i was involved in a car accident and approximately an hour later I began to ... A: I am sorry to hear of your car accident and resultant injuries. This is certainly an unusual ... | |
| Disc Herniations | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I was in a car accident, resulting in lower back and neck pain. An MRI showed have "noncompressive ... A: Motor Vehicle Accident, Automobile accident, car crash, auto accident, car accident, staten island ... | |
| neck gringing and pain. | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a 40 year old female with severe back pain. I had a car accident in 1995 in which i was the ... A: neck pain, motor vehicle accident, fibromyalgia, staten island auto accident, staten island motor ... | |
| back pain | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: While helping my husband move a refrigerator, I experienced excruciating pain and felt a loud ... A: back pain, staten island back pain, excruciating pain, compression fracture, subluxation, staten ... | |
| toe | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: my baby was born 3 weeks ago and her pinky toe looks a bit crooked it sticks out a little and over ... A: Congratulations on your new baby. Thank you for your question. Your mid-wife, ob-gyn, maybe even ... | |
| Numbness in one patch on leg | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: So pleased to have found this great site. For two weeks I have had a 4x7 patch of superficial ... A: leg numbness Hello Bethany, I am sorry to hear of your patch of numbness. But, Thank You for the ... | |
| Lower back/hip ache | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I have an odd pain- feels more like an itch or an irritation and feels like its inside my hip. On ... A: Thank you for your description of your experience with 'free health care', or nationalized ... | |
| Lower back/hip ache | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an odd pain- feels more like an itch or an irritation and feels like its inside my hip. On ... A: low back pain, hip pain, chiropractic, staten island low back pain, staten island hip pain, staten ... | |
| Lower Back Pain | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: Im 16 years old and I play soccer. About 2 years ago I fell really hard on my back from me jumping ... A: low back pain, sports injury, staten island low back pain, staten island sports injury, staten ... | |
| Rotated Pelvis | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a history of injuries in the last 8 years, which I believe to be related to a rotated pelvis. ... A: European Osteopaths, England Chiropractors, Staten Island Chiropractor, Sports Injury Expert, Staten ... | |
| upper back pain, spine issue | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: Severe pain and loss of range of motion sent me to a chiropractor. The pain was/is between my ... A: Staten Island Chiropractor, range of motion, scoliosis Hello Blair, I am sorry to hear of your ... | |
| Should I be a Chiropractor? | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I desperately want to be a chiropractor, but I'm not good at all in math. I barely passed algebra in ... A: What a great Question!, What a Great Career!, Chiropractic helps people become healthier NATURALLY, ... | |
| Lower Back Pain - L5 | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Been diagnosed with a totally dried up disc. Pain is very bad through out the day as I sit. Only ... A: I am sorry to hear of your pain, of your condition. What has your Doctor of Chiropractic told you? ... | |
| neck/back/chest pain | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I appreciate you taking the time to read this, i am serving our country in afghanistan and cannot ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complaint- neck/back/chest pain. Pain can RADIATE. Pain can start in ... | |
| chiropractor and chiari | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: You say that MDs and DOs will generally point blame to the chiropractor....my question is If I ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complicated condition. I am very surprised that your Doctor did not ... | |
| cerviogenic headaches | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I have all the symptoms of a cerviogenic headache (dull ache not sharp, just on one side of head, ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complaints. Some background information I distribute in my Staten Island ... | |
| long term treatment of severe upper trapezius strain | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: Wife has been on disability for more than a year after suffering severe upper trapezius strain on ... A: Active Release Technique, A.R.T., A.R.T. Chiropractic, Staten Island Active Release, Graston, ... | |
| pain during manipulation | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a fall where my spine arched inward and I felt a crack about waist level. My ... A: I am sorry to hear of your injury and pain. You do not tell me much about your complaint / ... | |
| Back issues | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: Please help me, I have been diagnosed with degenerative disc and facet disease and nerve damage in ... A: diagnosed with degenerative disc and facet disease and nerve damage in the L5-S1 area , degenerative ... | |
| Spinal Stenosis | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: i suffer from spinal stenosis. have had 5 surgeries on my lower back L5/S1 discectomy's, fusions, ... A: Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Discectomy, HNP, Herniated Disc, Herniated nucleus pulposis, Spinal Block, ... | |
| chiropractic quest | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: exspirienchad surgery L5-L4 decompress nerve. Before I had foot drop,pain and burning leg and ... A: spinal surgery, spinal surgical decompression, foot drop, herniated disc, hnp, pain numbness, same ... | |
| inquiry | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I must have over trained on the punching bag because my right mid ribs feel like there is a spear ... A: over trained, repetitive stress, overtraining, sprain / strain , bruise, contusion, trauma, injury, ... | |
| Slip disc | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have been operated for L4-L5 in 2003. no relief. have sciatica in both the legs. also me recent ... A: slip disc, slip disk, slipped disc, staten island slipped disc, herniated disc, herniated disk, HNP, ... | |
| cervicogenic headache | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I asked another Chiropracter here this question and he couldn't answer, which I don't understand, I ... A: headaches, staten island headache, cervicogenic headache, NSAIDS, nsaid side effects, nsaid ... | |
| Treatment for anterolisthesis | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Please can you tel me is there treatment for Grade 1 anterolisthesis of L5 on S1.The L5/S1 disk ... A: I am sorry to hear of your pain. I am sorry to hear of your condition. Some people have ... | |
| DDD of Cervical Spine | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have fairly significant DDD of my Cervical Spine. I spent 24 years in the Army. Throughout those ... A: This came through as a question, so I have to answer this in this manner. Good Luck, ... | |
| sore hamstring | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: what would be as a chiropractic doctor the recommended type of treatment for a sore hamstring? not ... A: hamstring injury, sore hamstring, tight hamstring, muscle imbalance, sports injury, sports ... | |
| DDD of Cervical Spine | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have fairly significant DDD of my Cervical Spine. I spent 24 years in the Army. Throughout those ... A: DDD, DJD, OA, OsteoArthritis, Degenerative Joint Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease, Staten Island ... | |
| Right arm heaviness and Nausea | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have been experiencing right arm numbness and heaviness for about one month now, it comes and ... A: right arm numbness, nausea, pinched nerves, Staten Island Pinched Nerve, Hello Lina, I am sorry ... | |
| crooked neck | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: so i have had something wrong with my neck it hurts about 3 days a week i noticed that my head is ... A: crooked neck, neck pain, acute spastic torticollis, wryneck, pinched nerve, muscle spasm, ... | |
| MRI of the Lumbar Spine w/o contrast interpretation | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: My husband has been experiencing severe lower back pain for approx. 3 months. He went to his gp who ... A: low back pain, staten island low back pain, back pain, sacralization, annullar tear, spinal ... | |
| Lower back/left side pain | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I am active person (26) and play a lot of basketball in my spare time. I have had an on-going aching ... A: ACBSP, DACBSP, ammerican chiropractic board of sport physicians, staten island chiropractor, USA ... | |
| shoulder/back pain | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: in 2007, while sleeping, I was awoken to a loud cracking noise and severe pain in my spine between ... A: back pain, Vertebral Subluxation complex, 'crick in the back', pain between the shoulders, staten ... | |
| Right Should Weak, Left Hamstring Sore | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm a powerlifter. In September, I did a bench competition and did well. I missed my third lift, ... A: Muscle imbalance, muscle weakness, muscle pain?, shoulder injury, neck injury Hello Deb, I am ... | |
| Back Pain and forward flexion | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I apparently have a bulging disk that causes lumbar radicularopathy (L5-S1). Why does forward ... A: Back Pain, Staten Island Chiropractic, Staten Island Back Pain, Back Pain with forward flexion, ... | |
| Muscular Pain | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have had a dull ache/soreness that feels muscular in my pectoralis muscle on my left side for ... A: Muscular soreness Hello Sarah, I am sorry to hear of your pain. "....I have had a dull ... | |
| Back | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I live in western Canada where we can get pretty severe winters. At least once a year I will take a ... A: Back Pain, Staten Island Back Pain, Staten Island Chiropractic, delayed onset muscle soreness ... | |
| stiff neck pain | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have had this stiff neck pain for about 2 weeks. I hurts to move my head particularly when I am ... A: stiff neck, staten island stiff neck, staten island chiropractic: Hello Sanjay, I am sorry to ... | |
| Shingles and Chiropractors | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: My husband has been suffering severely from pain around back and left side under rib area....he had ... A: I am very sorry to hear of your Husband's pain and complicated history. You certainly present a ... | |
| Will I require back surgery | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been having back pain on and off in sciatic nerve region for the past 10 years however, for ... A: I am sorry to hear of your pain and condition. You state: "....I have been having back pain on and ... | |
| ongoing pain after adjustments | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I have had x-rays and been told by an orthopedic doctor that I have a tilted pelvis which causes a ... A: Chiropractic, Chiropractor, Doctor of Chiropractic, Chiropractic Specialties, Adjustment, ... | |
| neck and spine | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: These are the impressions of my mri, please advise on what I should do to fix the problems: Any ... A: cervical curve, disc bulge, disc herniation, HNP, Herniated Nucleus Pulposis, IVD HNP, ... | |
| Car Accident | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: On 12/24 as I was sitting at a red light I took my seat belt off to take something out of my pocket ... A: car accident, whiplash, staten island auto accident, staten island whiplash, vertebral subluxation ... | |
| terrible neck and back pain | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I've had the worst neck and upper shoulder/back pain for the past 2 days. I've always cracked my ... A: terrible neck and back pain, vertebral subluxation, herniated disc, cervical brachial neuritis, ... | |
| Ribhead subluxation | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have had this condition for 3 years now. I have been told by chiropractors that this is what I ... A: subluxation, ribhead subluxation, vertebral subluxation, staten island vertebral subluxation, staten ... | |
| My Back | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a runner, but my back is keeping me from achieving my full potential. What do you recommend I ... A: Back Pain, Back Problem, Low Back Pain, Athletic Potential, Performance Improvement, Staten Island ... | |
| pain in the left leg and rerely left hand due to disk bulging | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: i am 23 years old man. 3 weeks back i had a lower back pain. and it used to come when i bend frwrd. ... A: low back pain, bulging disc, staten island low back pain, sciatica, staten island chiropractic ... | |
| Potential neck Herniation | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I Got a Hernia in my neck from a chiropractor in 2007 on the right side of the neck and down my arm ... A: I am sorry to hear of your condition and pain. "....I Got a Hernia in my neck from a chiropractor ... | |
| Bulging L4/L5, 6 years after surgery. | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I am currently living in Georgia (the country) and I'm a bit frustrated because I can't seem to get ... A: national healthcare, socialized healthcare, cauda equina syndrome, 'pulled muscle', MRI, Herniated ... | |
| Rib Cartilage | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Almost 12 mths ago I was injured playing Rugby, I had an elbow hit my chest with great force. I ... A: I do not think that you are asking another question, but with additional info I think I will ... | |
| Rib Cartilage | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Almost 12 mths ago I was injured playing Rugby, I had an elbow hit my chest with great force. I ... A: kinesiotaping, kinesiotape, kinesio tape, Staten Island kinesio tape, subluxation, Hello Larry ... | |
| Pain in Left Upper Abdomen | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: On January 25, 2008, I was sitting in a chair when I got a severe pain in my upper left abdomen. It ... A: "....I have a copy of the MRI from my fall in 2007, and it states T-12 to L-1, and noted small ... | |
| Degenerative Disc Disease | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: Two months ago I was diagnosed with DDD in the L5S1 disc. I am thirty years old, healthy and fit. ... A: degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease, DDD, DJD, Staten Island Degenerative Disc ... | |
| first rib out | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: About a week ago I started to have horrible muscle spasms in my left shoulder and the pain radiated ... A: first rib out, first rib subluxation, whiplash, cervical acceleration deceleration injury, staten ... | |
| Pain in Left Upper Abdomen | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: On January 25, 2008, I was sitting in a chair when I got a severe pain in my upper left abdomen. It ... A: I am sorry to hear of your injury of January 25, 2008, and that you are still hurting- over 1.6 ... | |
| whiplash or something else | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I hit my forehead really hard on the doorframe of my van and injured my neck. A chiropractor friend ... A: neck pain, Xray, whiplash, severe pain, Staten Island Neck Pain, pain medication, swollen, tingling, ... | |
| neck crackle | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old and when i tilt her head back or when she tilts it back there is a little ... A: joint noise, neck crackle, crepitus, staten island chiropractic Hello Jade, First, right away ... | |
| back pain | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I am 35 years old I had an mri close to a year ago. The results of the exam was degenerating discs ... A: back pain, staten island back pain, kyphosis, MRI, degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint ... | |
| Re: Grinding sound in back between shoulder blades | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Nolan, I asked you about a soft grinding sound between my shoulder blads in my back. I just wanted ... A: No trauma, no change in routine. "....The noise seems to be less in the morning or after long ... | |
| Grinding sound in back between shoulder blades | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I am 24 years old, healthy as far as I know, and exercise somewhat regularly (I run and walk a lot ... A: Staten Island Chiropractor, Staten Island Chiropractic, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Joint Noises, Joint ... | |
| RE: | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Chiropractors-965/2009/9/Elbow-1.htm Victor, Thanks for the great ... A: I do hope the previous advice helped out a bit. I am glad you went to the orthopedic and had an ... | |
| CHIROPRACTORS IN INDIA | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: ARE THERE ANY LICENSED CHIROPRACTORS IN INDIA, I HAVE JUST COME FROM AUSTRALIA FOR A YEAR TO INDIA ... A: Good luck on your adventure in India! As you know, Australia and it's close neighbor- New Zealand ... | |
| Information | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I was told my MRI show that I have DDD(Degenerative Disc Disease)the doctor said I had it for quite ... A: Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative Joint Disease, OsteoArthritis, OsteoArthritic degeneration, ... | |
| l5 disk bulge | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I am suffering from Scitica pain. From the Date of 15-May-2009. from MRI scan it has been found that ... A: Disk Bulge, Disk Herniation, Low Back Pain, Disc Bulge, Disc Herniation, Staten Island Disc Bulge, ... | |
| Tilted pelvis | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: About 6 weeks ago, I went to chiropractor who adjusted my SI joint by means of a side manipulation. ... A: low back pain, tilted pelvis, sacro-iliac joint, SI joint, Lumbar spine, herniated disc, left calf - ... | |
| Tense/Cracking back muscles | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm 32 years old and for about as long as I can remember, I've had issues with my shoulder muscles ... A: As discussed, I will talk about 'building health'. While I am trained to think bio-mechanically ... | |
| Tense/Cracking back muscles | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm 32 years old and for about as long as I can remember, I've had issues with my shoulder muscles ... A: I am sorry to hear about your 'tense, cracking back', sorry to hear you have not slept well for 4 ... | |
| Rib pops out in back | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have had upper back issues for a year and finally went to a chiropractor. He said my rib is out in ... A: Back pain, subluxated rib, misaligned rib, luxated rib, staten island back pain, staten island ... | |
| back pain | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I am having severe back pain around my left shoulder blade in one aream I've seen my pcp who thinks ... A: Back pain, severe back pain, shoulder blade pain, Staten Island Back Pain, pain medications, ... | |
| Back Pain | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: In August of 2007, I was body surfing at the beach and I caught a wave wrong. My arms were ... A: back pain, herniated disc, staten island back pain, staten island herniated disc, HNP, pinched ... | |
| Drop Foot | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I am 36 years and 4 days old(still getting used to the 36 bit :-) ) I had a full ceramic hip ... A: Drop foot, Dropped foot, Foot Drop, nerve palsy, nerve weakness, pinched nerve, exercise, Hello ... | |
| Drop Foot | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I am 36 years and 4 days old(still getting used to the 36 bit :-) ) I had a full ceramic hip ... A: drop foot, staten island drop foot, dropped foot Hello Susanne, Thank you for your kind words ... | |
| Drop Foot | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I am 36 years and 4 days old(still getting used to the 36 bit :-) ) I had a full ceramic hip ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complicated, painful story. "....I am 36 years and 4 days old(still ... | |
| neck & left arm pain with numbness | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm 23 yrs old and I've been suffering from bad arm pain with numbness and tingling feeling that ... A: I hope the above (prior) information helps you. You seem to be heading in the correct direction. I ... | |
| Numbness in left leg and foot | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Since I haven't gotten any answers anywhere else I thought I'd ask here. This started 2 weeks ago. ... A: I am sorry to hear of your condition. You have been to your regular family MD, and a neurologist ... | |
| neck & left arm pain with numbness | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm 23 yrs old and I've been suffering from bad arm pain with numbness and tingling feeling that ... A: neck pain, left arm pain, 'pinched nerve', cervical-brachial neuritis, cervical herniated disc, ... | |
| Back injury | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: A few days ago, I tripped backwards and landed on a six-inch-tall metal rod. My back then made a ... A: I am sorry to hear that you have been injured. To cut right to the chase: "....I was wondering if ... | |
| Hip Pain | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have pain that usually starts from sitting in certain positions, standing for long periods of time ... A: I am sorry to hear of your progressively worsening hip pain. You do not mention your age, any ... | |
| Disc prolapse | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I've got two prolapsed discs, one hitting my sciatic nerve, which is slowly improving, a bit like a ... A: I am sorry to hear of your disc problems and sciatica. You do not mention your treatment plan, and ... | |
| Elbow | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Recently, I've developed weird noises in my right elbow when bending. With my hands stretched out ... A: I am sorry to hear of your (developing, progressing) elbow problems. First, let me say this most ... | |
| acute pain in my leg & lower back | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Dr. I'm a 38 yr old male & have been active in sports all my life- about 3 months ago I awoke w/ a ... A: low back pain, sports athlete, sciatica, pain medication, touching toes, staten island low back ... | |
| Chiropractor and back pain | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: As stated by my present chiropractor I do not have a pinched nerve. This pain started after I went ... A: chiropractic and back pain , pinched nerve , vertebral subluxation complex , chiropractic v. ... | |
| back pain | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: the pain is getting much worse also it feels like it is causing pain in my arches of my feet. it is ... A: Staten Island Chiropractic, Good Health Naturally, Staten Island Pain, Hello Brant, I am sorry ... | |
| intense leg and foot pain due to lordosis? | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if this is your area of expertise, but I don't know who else to ask. First of all, I ... A: lordosis, back pain, leg pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, fibromyalgia, pain killers, pain ... | |
| stiff neck | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Dolan. I've written you more than once before and appreciate your expertise. In Jan. I had a ... A: stiff neck, acute spastic torticollis, wryneck, whiplash, staten island stiff neck, staten island ... | |
| neck pain and headaches | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I am writing to gt some advice on what to do in regards to my neck pain and headaches. I am 30 yr ... A: neck pain and headaches, pregnancy and chiropractic, Staten Island Chiropractic and pregnancy, ... | |
| collar bone bulbs | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Victor, I believe I have an anterior collar bone impingement/dislocation...My right-side clavicle ... A: collar bone bulbs , staten island kinesiotape Hello Roger, I am sorry to hear of your ... | |
| leg numbness | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: the back of my left calf is completly numb and its been that way for 2 days. i have no idea whats ... A: leg numbness, pinched nerve, staten island pinched nerve, herniated disc, staten island numbness, ... | |
| arm pain | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: For the past year I have been experiencing severe pain in my bicep as well as cramping in my tricep. ... A: arm pain, sports related injury, sports performance, Staten Island Sports injury, neck pinched nerve ... | |
| Chiropractic care during pregnancy.... | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Dolan, I had my first visit to a chiropractor today at 31 weeks pregnant. I know without x-rays ... A: Chiropractic during pregnancy, staten island pregnancy, chiropractic during pregnancy, Hello ... | |
| hurt while stretching, help! | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I was stretching and all of a sudden I have this pain on my left side, my shoulderblade, collarbone ... A: P.R.I.C.E. protocol, stretching injury, staten island sports injury, Hello Sandra, I am ... | |
| Cervical Spine Straightening Answer | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently read your response regarding the subject "Cervical Spine Straightening" causes. The ... A: Cervical Spine Straightening, Military neck, reduced cervical lordosis, cervical kyphosis, reversed ... | |
| Knee Pain | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a 43 year old female who suffers from arthritis in both knees. Recently, I began bike riding ... A: I am sorry to hear of your knee pain, swelling, clicking, cramps. Want me to 'cut to the chase'? - ... | |
| Spina Bifida Occulta | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I just turned 27 yrs old and have had back pain since I was around age 15. My back hurts all the ... A: Spina Bifida Occulta, staten island spina bifida, back pain, low back pain, staten island back pain, ... | |
| bicep tear | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I hurt my shoulder about 2 weeks ago moving some heavy stuff around and on friday i was at work ... A: possible bicep tear, sports injury, workers compensation, staten island workers compensation, ... | |
| Neck, Shoulder, Pec, Bicep and Elbow Pain | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I am currently suffering from pain that radiates down the right side of my neck (from just under the ... A: Neck pain, shoulder pain, staten island neck pain, staten island shoulder pain, staten island ... | |
| Back surgery | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a 39 years old and in March was diagnosed with small herniations at L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 with ... A: I return from a short break, and find you in my Email! RSD/CRPS , as you know is a tricky, ... | |
| Pain in thigh and leg | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I know this will sound crazy. I am a 71 year old female. I had a fall in February. About 10 days ... A: aspirin side effects, national healthcare, herniated disc, Pain in thigh and leg Hello ... | |
| Back surgery | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a 39 years old and in March was diagnosed with small herniations at L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 with ... A: I am very sorry to hear of your situation. To have your problems and pain at any time in life is ... | |
| Oblique plane | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I am currently busy with my 1st semester, 1st year in exercise science... I understand the ... A: I congratulate you on your quest and education! While I treat golf INJURY in my office, I would be ... | |
| Shoulder pain | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently fell down some stairs and hurt my shoulder in the process. I tried to stop my fall and ... A: shoulder exam, shoulder injury, rotator cuff, impingement syndrome, staten island chiropractic ... | |
| footdrop | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm a marathon runner in 2000 I was operated on the left leg due to footdrop,since the operation ... A: Congratulations on being a marathon runner! I am sorry to hear of your groin pain. You were ... | |
| mri reports | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I apologize in advance, this is probably not your specific area, but you may have an answer. i have ... A: I would recommend you ask this of another AllExperts.com member- perhaps our radiologist colleagues ... | |
| Cervical herniated disc c5-c6-vision problems | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a cervical herniated disc at c5-c6 with some cord flattening. I have seen neurosurgeons who ... A: I am sorry to hear of your condition. I am glad that you are giving conservative treatment- such as ... | |
| advice surgery needed or not treatment | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: slip disc L3-4 shows dehydration with diffuse disc bulge 1-2 mms L5 S1 shows dehydration with ... A: I am sorry to hear of your condition. Is surgery needed? I have no idea. Decisions on surgery are ... | |
| slip&fall-neck, should, lower back | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: On 1/3/07 I slipped on a wet, ceramic tile floor and was unconscious (no floor signage). Had CAT of ... A: slip and fall, injury, trauma, unconscious, CT scan, Staten Island Slip and Fall, MRI Bone spur, ... | |
| deep massage and chiropractic | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Dolan, I had a disc herniation at C6 and 7 in January. My neck muscles haven't been the same. I ... A: disc herniation, massage, chiropractic, radiculopathy, staten island disc herniation, pinched nerve, ... | |
| numbness/tingling in extremities | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a 32 year old female. I began experiencing numbness/tingling in my arms/hands/legs/feet about ... A: Pinched nerve, staten island pinched nerve, cervical-brachial radiculitis, vertebral subluxation, ... | |
| muscle spasms and now variose like viens | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: for over a year I have suffered from and been treated with corisone shots for muscle spasms in my ... A: muscle spasms, cortisone shots, varicose veins, Hello Lin, I am sorry to hear of your ... | |
| Right costal cartilage | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: so I couldn’t almost breathe. One morning when I woke up I knew I had pain so refrained from even ... A: This is much more of a Thoracic Surgeons question, or perhaps an orthopedic question. That said, I ... | |
| ABR | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Have you encountered ABR? (http://www.blyum.com/) Have you treated any patients with CerebralPalsy? A: http://www.blyum.com/ "ABR is the method of structural correction of musculoskeletal deformities. ... | |
| numbness/tingling in extremities | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a 32 year old female. I began experiencing numbness/tingling in my arms/hands/legs/feet about ... A: pinched nerve in neck, pinched nerve in back, Staten Island Pinched Nerve, Hello Vanessa, I ... | |
| Hip injury from accident in Iraq | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I served in the United States Marine Corps in Iraq from 2004-2005 as a machine-gunner on convoy ... A: hip injury, back pain, persistent pain, negative findings Hello Michael, First, I am sorry ... | |
| Winging Scapula | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: My situation started when I tore my right upper bicep tendon at work when I was torqing a bolt on a ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complicated and deteriorating condition. First of all, I would refer ... | |
| lumbar lordosis | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: few months back i got mri done because i am having pain in my left leg.mri indicated of infection ... A: Low Back Pain, Lumbar Pain, Lumbalgia, Lumbar Osteophyte, Lumbar Bone Spur, Lumbar VSC, Lumbar ... | |
| Meaning of D.C. | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: What does D.C. mean? Doctorate of Chiropractic (LIKE A PhD?) or is the holder a Medical Doctor? A: D.C. , Doctorate of Chiropractic , Staten Island Chiropractor , Staten Island Doctor of Chiropractic ... | |
| pressure in forehead and around the eyes | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: For the last 6 years I have pressure in forehead and around my eyes. I don't feel any pain or ... A: headache, staten island headache, sinus, staten island sinus Hello Yogesh Datta, I am sorry to ... | |
| lower back pain- muscle 'knot?' | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Dolan, For the past two years I have had a pain in my lower back, to the right side (not along ... A: muscle knot, cramp, sprain - strain, staten island muscle knot Hello Roberta, I am sorry to ... | |
| follow up..re: bicep muscle injury | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Victor Dolan, thank you for responding. The arm situation has been 5 weeks of pain and I do not ... A: pinched nerve, cervical brachial neuritis, cervical brachial radiculitis, nerve irritation, staten ... | |
| Bicep muscle injury | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I noticed when I worked on a pectoral fly machine that my fright arm bicep moves over to the right ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complaint. It sounds like your bicep 'moves' laterally- left or right, ... | |
| Bicep muscle injury | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I noticed when I worked on a pectoral fly machine that my fright arm bicep moves over to the right ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complaint. It sounds like your bicep 'moves' laterally- left or right, ... | |
| Bicep muscle injury | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I noticed when I worked on a pectoral fly machine that my fright arm bicep moves over to the right ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complaint. It sounds like your bicep 'moves' laterally- left or right, ... | |
| Bicep muscle injury | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I noticed when I worked on a pectoral fly machine that my fright arm bicep moves over to the right ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complaint. It sounds like your bicep 'moves' laterally- left or right, ... | |
| Bicep muscle | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I noticed when I worked on a pectoral fly machine that my fright arm bicep moves over to the right ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complaint. It sounds like your bicep 'moves' laterally- left or right, ... | |
| spine injury | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Could you please give me your opinion on what might be causing these symtoms and what rehabilitation ... A: I am sorry to hear of your spine injury. I will start from the bottom (end) of your question, and ... | |
| spinal stenosis | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I am 55 and have beenrecently diagnosed with spinal stenosis,scoliosis, and deg.disc disease. I have ... A: spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and degenerative disc disease Hello June, Sorry to hear of your ... | |
| Lumps on Neck and Scalp | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I work in an office where sometimes I sit in front of a computer all day. Lately I have been having ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complaints. Let me cut to the chase: ".....Should I consult my Dr? What ... | |
| Neck/Shoulder | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: ok , recently a family member of mine tried to commit suicide by hanging himself. With lots of ... A: I am sorry to hear of your situation. 'Numb' arm, loss of strength, loss of movement,- could a ... | |
| Please help | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I need help. two years ago I awoke one morning with severe tension in my neck. I thought it would ... A: I am sorry to hear of your condition. Please, do not 'shoot the messenger', but the message is- go ... | |
| Neck pain | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have had neck pain ever since I had my thyroid surgery 2 mo. ago. I have recovered from the ... A: Staten Island Neck Pain, Staten Island Chiropractor, Staten Island Manipulation Under Anesthesia, ... | |
| Vertigo | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I've written you before about a herniated c6,7 disc occuring 1/5/09 and that I've received good ... A: Vertigo Hello Joni, I am sorry to hear of your Vertigo. ".....I've written you before about a ... | |
| Strange pain near spine | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: Dolan, I am hoping you can provide some insight as to a strange pain I have recently developed on ... A: Vertebral Subluxation Complex, altered sensation, Hello Janelle, I am sorry to hear of your ... | |
| pulled muscle | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I think I maybe pulled a tricep muscle by overuse of one crutch with my right arm. My symptoms ... A: Staten Island Vertebral Subluxation Complex, Chiropractic Staten Island Expert Hello Cindy, ... | |
| pulled muscle | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I think I maybe pulled a tricep muscle by overuse of one crutch with my right arm. My symptoms ... A: Staten Island Pinched Nerve Hello Cindy, Thank you for your return question. I am glad to ... | |
| pulled muscle | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I think I maybe pulled a tricep muscle by overuse of one crutch with my right arm. My symptoms ... A: Staten Island Crutch Palsy, Staten Island Pinched Nerve Hello Cindy, I am sorry to hear of ... | |
| Scoliosis/Rib Cage Pain | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I developed scoliosis which was visible at age 14. At that time, I had a corset brace with a bar ... A: Staten Island Scoliosis, Scoliosis/Rib cage pain, Hello Sandra, I am sorry to hear of your ... | |
| cervical spinal stenosis | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: Could cervical spinal stenosis elicit a symptom similar to a TIA - a moment of confusion and slurred ... A: I am sorry to hear of your husband's complaints. "....Could cervical spinal stenosis elicit a ... | |
| numbness/nerve-tingle from left shoulder to fingertips | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I've recently started having almost constant numbness/tingling all down my left arm - especially ... A: Staten Island Pinched Nerve, numbness, radiculitis, muscle knots, Hello Jess, I am sorry ... | |
| Ankle Pain | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: My ankle is popping every time i move it and it is extremely painful. what is wrong with it and is ... A: Staten Island Ankle Pain Hello Cassi, I am sorry to hear of your pain. ".....My ankle is ... | |
| Left hip tear and Low Back pain | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: "Hello, on March 24, 2009 I was in labor and having my daughter 6 weeks early, I had an epidural ... A: Staten Island Low Back Pain, Hello Melissa, I am sorry to hear of your pain, sorry to hear ... | |
| Knee pain | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: For the last four weeks, I began having knee pains. I especially feel the pain when I straighten my ... A: Staten Island Knee Pain , Staten Island Chiropractic Hello Abe, Thank you for getting back to ... | |
| Chronic Vertigo | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I just finished reading a letter from another person who had chronic vertigo and was told that the ... A: staten island vertigo, staten island dizziness, proprioception Hello Cathy, I am sorry to ... | |
| Knee pain | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: For the last four weeks, I began having knee pains. I especially feel the pain when I straighten my ... A: Staten Island Knee Pain, Staten Island Sports Injury, Staten Island Arthritis Hello Abe, I am ... | |
| 2yr old child with a seizure disorder | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: My 227 month old daughter has had a seizure disorder since last two months. EEG shows it to be ... A: Staten Island Chiropractor Hello Panna, I am sorry to hear of your daughter's problems. She ... | |
| frozen shoulder | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I am a 53 yr. old Nanny who threw a football (for 20 min.)did not hear popping sound or experience ... A: Staten Island Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Staten Island Frozen Shoulder, Staten Island Adhesive ... | |
| back and neck injuries | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: In August 2001 I jumped off a 70' high bridge into the Columbia river while on vacation in ... A: Sorry to hear of your complaints. I am sorry to hear of your pain. ".....In August 2001 I jumped ... | |
| My husband is complaining of back pain | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Dolan, My husband has been complaining of back problems. He went to see a Dr and all that he did ... A: staten island back pain, staten island nutrition, staten island diet, Hello Michele M., I am ... | |
| Shoulder pain | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have had ongoing (3 years or so)shoulder pain (mainly felt on my outer upper arm)of my left arm. I ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complaints. I will 'cut to the chase'. "....Could these two problems be ... | |
| thanks for your answer | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: i recently asked you a question regarding the lucency in my ct scan of the neck. thank you for your ... A: "....HISTORY/INDICATION: injury with history of fracture, neck pain.....", this phrase does not ... | |
| chronic neck &spine pain &new injury | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I had a chair collapse under me @ work. I tried to stand & reach 2 the right when I felt it going. ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complaint/ pain/ condition. Thank you for all of your information. You ... | |
| abdominal/back pain | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 24 year old marathon runner. I was recently diagnosed with psoas tendinitis. I'm somewhat ... A: staten island back pain, staten island psoas pain, performance improvement Hello Jennifer, ... | |
| patella femoral pain | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I am 18 years old and have had left knee pain for the last two years and two months. I went from ... A: I am sorry to hear of your condition. You state you are 18y/o - this is helpful= you are young. ... | |
| disc prolapse and taekwondo | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: my daughter has just recovered from disc prolapse. is it advisable to again join her taekwondo ... A: I am sorry to hear of your daughter's condition. First- in person, 'hands on' examination, ... | |
| pain at base of left side of neck | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: My MRI showed a herniated disc C6-7 in Jan. I've been doing well receiving trigger point therapy, ... A: Joni, Hello Again, Thanks for the followup. "....Why do I have such muscle involvement? ....", ... | |
| ct scan reading | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: i was recently in a bad car wreck and had 3 fractured ribs, 1 collapsed lung, 1 fractured clavical ... A: Staten Island Volunteer Ambulance , Staten Island Auto Accident Hello Chris, Sorry to hear of ... | |
| pain at base of left side of neck | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My MRI showed a herniated disc C6-7 in Jan. I've been doing well receiving trigger point therapy, ... A: staten island herniated disk, staten island neck pain, Hello Joni, I am sorry to hear of your ... | |
| Pain on scalp (child) | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: .. My son is 10-years-old. He suffers from cluster tension headaches and does see a chiropractor ... A: It came across to me as a question, so I have to write an answer. Good Luck. It sounds like just a ... | |
| disk bulge | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: i was involved in an auto accident. i postponed treatment for three weeks because i wanted the pain ... A: disk bulge, disk herniation, staten island disk bulge, staten island disk herniation, staten island ... | |
| Back pain | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I have frequent back spasm for past 10 years.My age is 30 and after the MRI of my back there is ... A: Back Pain, back spasm, lumbar degeneration, loss of lumbar lordosis, staten island back pain, ... | |
| 3 month childs erbs palsy treatment | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is suffering from right hand palsy since birth .can this treatment be successfully ... A: staten island erbs palsy, Hello Sharmila Mahendran, I am sorry to hear of your child's palsy. ... | |
| Extreme Pack Pain Prior to Bowel Movement | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: For years I have been experiencing severe back pain at least once a week or more prior to having a ... A: Staten Island Pain Patient Hello Kimberlyn, I am sorry to hear of your pain. Now we have to get ... | |
| TENS | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: My wife has been suffering from a lower back pain for many years. It is getting worse to the point ... A: Low back pain, nonsurgical spinal decompression, TENS, spinal mua, spinal manipulation under ... | |
| Left arm pain | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have had pain in my left arm for a couple of weeks now. It almost feels like i need to crack ... A: arm pain Hello Pamela, I am sorry to hear of your left arm pain. Your description/ question is ... | |
| Acute Upper Back/Shoulder Pain | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: 1 week ago my 18 year old son developed shoulder pain following exercise. He went to the immediate ... A: "My son had an MRI yesterday on his shoulder and it showed only inflammation. Orthopedic doctor is ... | |
| hip pain | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been suffering from nighttime hip pain for the past several months. I only have the pain when ... A: I am sorry to hear of your pain. Don't you want to know what is causing this pain? Bed too soft? ... | |
| muscle weakness - triceps/shoulder | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Approx 4 months ago, I woke with a painful shoulder (left) as if I had been lay in a bad position, ... A: muscle weakness - triceps/shoulder , shoulder pain , staten island muscle weakness Hello Stuart, ... | |
| pain in low back | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: sir , one day i gets up on my bed i feel lot of pain on my back. my x-ray report loss of normal ... A: low back pain, staten island lower back pain, staten island vertebral subluxation Hello Malik, ... | |
| Acute Upper Back/Shoulder Pain | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: 1 week ago my 18 year old son developed shoulder pain following exercise. He went to the immediate ... A: "pinched nerve", sprain/strain, herniated disc Hello Terri, I am sorry to hear your son has ... | |
| Spinal stiffness and pain during hyperextensions | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female and I have been practicing yoga since a year and a half. I have difficulty ... A: Staten Island Yoga, Staten Island Sports Chiropractic Hello Priya, Sorry to hear of your ... | |
| Prolonger Neck/Back pain after loud pop | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: About 3 weeks ago I woke from sleeping and went to move my neck, suddenly there was a very loud pop ... A: Staten Island Neck Pain, Hello Wayne, I am sorry to hear of your neck pain. Will this pain ... | |
| my both legs in agony | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: ..i cannot walk and kills me to put feet to floor so im craling along..they hurt so much im always ... A: Sorry to hear of your leg pain. Your description/ question is very short; if my answer does not ... | |
| rib and upper back pain | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Dolan, I will make this as brief and to the point as possible. My son has been suffering with rib ... A: back pain, rib pain, 'chipping' rib Hello Theresa, Sorry to hear of your son's complaint. You ... | |
| rib injury from drop table treatment | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been receiving treatment from a resected chiropractor for sciatic pain. On my fourth visit ... A: Rib injury Hello Randy, Sorry to hear of your pain, possible rib problem. "....resected ... | |
| Chronic Neck/Back/Jaw Pain | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I was in a car accident in 1997 in which I received whiplash related injuries to my neck & back, and ... A: Sorry to hear of your pain. Sorry to hear of your accidents. Thank you for trying the Doctor of ... | |
| Help! | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a tall thin 39yr old female. (5'11 130lbs). 3yrs ago I hurt my back lifting up and playing ... A: I have not forgotten you, I have a few Emails out looking for a Chiropractor in the Louisville ... | |
| Help! | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a tall thin 39yr old female. (5'11 130lbs). 3yrs ago I hurt my back lifting up and playing ... A: low back pain Hello Debi, Sorry to hear of your repeated complaints regarding your lower back. ... | |
| Pelvis or back problem | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: Basically On sunday I went to pick up a bag of groceries and I got a sudden sharp pain in my very ... A: Pelvis or back problem Hello Mark, I am sorry to hear of your pain, your condition. This ... | |
| Disc herniation and degeneration | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a 38 year old girl. My problems: neck pain since 1996. has been getting better the past 3 ... A: Disc herniation and degeneration Hello Joanna, I am sorry to hear of your problems. You ... | |
| neck pain numbness | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: i need to know if this is all related migraine turns into neck pain,stiffness always left side ... A: neck pain numbness Hello Crizz, Sorry to hear of your complaints. Migraine (headaches), neck ... | |
| Neck pain and tingling | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old female and for over two years whenever I lie down on my right side and sometimes ... A: Neck pain and tingling Hello Brooke, Sorry to hear of your problem. "I get this horrible ... | |
| Lumbar Lordosis | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: My report say: 1. Normal Lumbar Lordosis is lost. 2. Early degenerative changes with osteophyte ... A: "Kindly advice what is all these and treatement I should follow.".... I shall try, but I have a very ... | |
| neck pain | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: THIS IS THE 3RD DAY AND ITS NOT GETTING BETTER. WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED? IT JUST STARTED AS I WAS ... A: neck pain Hello Viky, Sorry to hear of your severe pain. "HAVING A SEVERE PAIN FROM THE MIDDLE ... | |
| Worried about the extant of injury | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Eight years ago I hit the top of my head on a solid beam. and have experienced numbness and ... A: Sorry to hear of your condition. "However my primary concern, the reason for me wrighting is often ... | |
| neck fullness | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I woke up with a neck tightness/crick about a month ago. It then progressed to fullness and swelling ... A: Sorry to hear of your complaint/ condition. "I woke up with a neck tightness/crick about a month ... | |
| lower back Pain | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I have had lower back pain that has become pretty consistent. I had an MRI done in 2007. I was told ... A: I am sorry to hear of your pain, dysfunction and condition. Lower back pain is a very common ... | |
| head weights | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Have been seeing a chiropractor 2-3 times a week for 3-4 months. Neck X-rays indicate no improvement ... A: head weights Hello Carole, Sorry to hear of your pain. Sorry to hear of your condition. I hope ... | |
| Herniated Disc/Lower Back Pain | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: 5ft9 74kg and I play Professional Soccer in Scotland but I am heading out to play soccer in USA the ... A: Herniated Disc/Lower Back Pain Hello Craig Black, Sorry to hear of your injury. It is good that ... | |
| elbow pain | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I need advice here and hope you may help. I have chronic pain (tennis elbow) from my right elbow ... A: Tennis Elbow , Lateral Epicondylitis Hello Feng, Sorry to hear of your pain in the lateral ... | |
| disc problem in neck | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I will type what my impression from my MRI is: Potentially significant disc pathology on the right ... A: Sorry to hear of your pain, sorry to hear of your significant cervical spine pathology. ".....C-5-6 ... | |
| Back pain | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a 33 y/o male. I hurt my back and am unsure as to what exactly it is. I fear it may be a ... A: Back Pain , Low Back Pain , Herniated Disk , Staten Island Back pain , Hello Mark, Sorry to ... | |
| trampoline accident | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: i participate in trampolining in school and i recently injured myself. i was doing a backwards ... A: Sorry to hear that you hurt yourself. "....strangely neither my neck nor my back seemed to hurt im ... | |
| Accidentally Cracked Neck | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 17 year old girl. I was in class one day and I actually turned my head sideways and on the ... A: Accidentally Cracked Neck Hello Desiree, I am sorry to hear of your pain and concerns. Believe ... | |
| Elbow pain and clicking while pronating forearm | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I had a work injury years ago when my forearm flexed at 90 degree was suddenly over pronated with a ... A: JOINT CLICKING , Elbow pain and clicking while pronating forearm , Hello Alex, I am sorry to ... | |
| BACK PROBLEM & EXERCISE | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I,ve been told i have an L4/L5 L5/S1 nerve impingment through an MRI scan. My question is it wise to ... A: Welcome back. "Should i cease running/cycling for the moment then ?", you can do activities that ... | |
| psoas muscle | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have had chronic back pain for the past three years following a car accident. I was just ... A: Sorry to hear of your pain. Sorry to hear that you were ".... just discharged from yet another ... | |
| Neck Curves the Wrong Way | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been going to the same chiropractor since November. He took x-rays of my neck and back and it ... A: Sorry to hear of your condition. Restoring spinal curvature is a controversial issue in ... | |
| back muscle soar? | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I am 28 years old and have never had any back problems. A few months ago, an area on my back began ... A: back pain, staten island back pain, Hello Connie, Sorry to hear of your back pain. ".....I ... | |
| slip disc,compression | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: this is sania khan,im 24 and delivered a child at April 21 2008 through LSCS operation,now im ... A: sciatica, Staten Island Sciatica, back pain, herniated disc Hello Ania Khan, Sorry to hear of ... | |
| Pinched sciatic nerve | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: About three months ago I pinched my sciatic nerve while getting into a car. I was throwing up every ... A: pinched sciatic nerve , Staten Island Sciatica, Hello Lisa, I am sorry to hear of your initial ... | |
| Rib Pain - Contusion | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My 16 year old son who is in great physical shape at 6'1", 190 lbs had a ATV accident 2 wks ago. He ... A: contusion , curtis high school football Hello Malinda Heller, Sorry to hear of your son's ... | |
| lower back pain and burning in buttocks | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: For the past 11 weeks; I have been having some pain in my lower back and left hip. I began having ... A: Lower back pain and burning in buttocks , Staten Island Back Pain , Hello Connie, I am sorry ... | |
| chest pain | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: i have a problem with my chest, about 2 weeks ago i felt a pop in my chest after weight was pressed ... A: chest pain Hello Leigh, Sorry to hear of your chest pain. When a health professional mentions/ ... | |
| Stomach | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Victor,I am not sure if this is a chiro question but I cant find an expert to answer this. I am 50, ... A: This is not really a Chiropractic question, but as long as you hold me harmless, and we just have a ... | |
| numbness in my heel | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: from one year , i had a MRI scan .my doctors say i have Sciatica ,herniated (L4-L5-s1) disc with ... A: "....now i can walk without any pain !! and day by day my numbness be less gradually ....", this ... | |
| Loss of neck curve | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have had problems with my neck, shoulders and back for over 10 years now. I was recently in a car ... A: Loss of neck curve , spinal curves , reversed curve , neck pain , spinal degeneration , staten ... | |
| reoccurring dislocated rib | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: About 1 1/2 weeks ago I went to the chiropractor for back pain on my left side radiating to under my ... A: staten island kinesiotape , kinesio tape Hello Sarah, I am sorry to hear of your pain. I am ... | |
| shoulder pain | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I am having a dull aching pain in my left medial shoulder that also at times seems to go down my ... A: shoulder pain , Staten Island Shoulder Pain , Hello Michelle from Nebraska, I am sorry to ... | |
| BACK PROBLEM & EXERCISE | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I,ve been told i have an L4/L5 L5/S1 nerve impingment through an MRI scan. My question is it wise to ... A: BACK PROBLEM & EXERCISE , MRI , nerve impingment Hello Adrian, Sorry to hear of your problem. ... | |
| rib and back pain | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Doctor, 1 yr ago I fell and hit full force (the bicycle handlebars) on my right lower rib area. ... A: Sorry to hear of your pain. Sorry to hear your sad story of doctor after doctor, Xray after MRI, ... | |
| rib pain | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have been seeing a chiropractor for almost a year now for headaches and neck pain. A month ago my ... A: Sorry to hear of your pain. Sorry to hear of your whole situation. I am also sorry it has taken me ... | |
| hip pain | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I saw a hip specialist 1 month ago and xrays revealed that I have arthritis in my right hip and in ... A: Sorry to hear of your hip pain. And I am sorry it took so long to reply- bad computer problems have ... | |
| joints popping | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm concerned about the popping of my joints. When my move my neck it pops really loud, sometimes ... A: joints popping Hello Geneva, Sorry to hear of your pain, of your concern. If your popping ... | |
| Nerve degeneration. | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem with my right arm. I had consulted a doctor and he told me that it is some kind of ... A: staten island nerve degeneration Hello Suhan, Sorry to hear of your problem. Sounds like your ... | |
| numbness in my heel | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: from one year , i had a MRI scan .my doctors say i have Sciatica ,herniated (L4-L5-s1) disc with ... A: Sorry to hear of your condition, sorry to hear of your pain. 'Sciatica' is only 1/2 of a diagnosis. ... | |
| neurological symptoms | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: Seven years ago I was prescribed Levaquin for a non-existent UTI. Immediately I began to experience ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complaints. It sounds like you are doing all that you can : "....I went ... | |
| Middel Deltoid Pain | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: For a long time now I have a shoulder pain, Its on my left shoulder, and it feels like its beneath ... A: shoulder pain Hello Jonathan Davis, Sorry to hear of your shoulder pain, your middle deltoid ... | |
| morning neck pain, stiffness, and severe headache | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have suffered from fairly severe tension in my upper back, shoulders and neck (maybe partly ... A: neck pain, neck stiffness, staten island headache, Hello Chelsea, Sorry to hear of your morning ... | |
| Twitching & cramp in leg | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Can you please help me. I have had the above for several years now and it's getting worse. I cannot ... A: leg cramps , buttock pain , staten island leg pain Hello Lorraine Whelan, Sorry to hear of your ... | |
| numb/stinging back | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: About two months ago the skin on the left side of my back started to become numb. Just under my ... A: back pain , back numbness , staten island back pain , swollen nerves , Hello Hannah, Sorry to ... | |
| back pain | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I injured one of my ribs a few years ago (the costal cartilage on the tip of my 10th rib in the ... A: staten island back pain , back pain , rib pain , costal cartilage fracture / separation , staten ... | |
| Rib Cage out of alignment | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: On my right side of chest my rib cage comes out farther than the left. It's very noticeable and at ... A: scoliosis, rib malalignment, subluxation, Hello Adrienne, Sorry to hear of your health ... | |
| Posterocentral Disc bulges at C4-C5, TO L5-S1levels. | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, Hi, This is Vishal from India - Mumbai, I have back pain problem form ... A: Staten Island Herniated Disc , Posterocentral Disc bulges at C4-C5, TO L5-S1 levels, Hello ... | |
| neck harness | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have had acupuncture and chiropractic work but I am not getting the relief I need. I study vocal ... A: neck pain Hello Heather, I am sorry to hear of your problem. With everything we do in life, ... | |
| Protruding Hip | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I am seventeed and have recently realized that my right hip is slightly more protruding than my ... A: First, you are seventeen years old; of course I recommend you discuss this problem, and my answer ... | |
| Low back pain | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I am 28 years old and have been experiencing low back pain since the 3rd trimester of my last ... A: Rochelle Uren, Hello Rochelle. Sorry to hear of your ongoing problem. Since you do not want to ... | |
| Bad Sciatica and low back pain | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm 30 yrs old and have had back pain since 13 off/on. 4 years ago I went to the ER for severe back ... A: Staten Island Herniated Disk , Disk protrusion , Disk bulge , Sciatica , Hello Rachael, Sorry ... | |
| Pain that runs down the leg | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: My father has been having trouble with his sciatica nerve being pinched by the herniated disk ... A: Sorry to hear of your Dad's condition. This is the type of problem that the Doctor of Chiropractic ... | |
| brace for sleep? | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I've been dealing with a neck problem for thirty years. I've made regular use of massage therapy ... A: Yes, you are correct (or at least I think so,,,,). You are already at rest, sleeping. Good ... | |
| FALLING NERVE PAIN? | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO I FELL AT WALMART ON A SPEED BUMP OF ALL THINGS I HIT PRETTY HARD MY RIGHT SIDE ... A: I just submitted this answer, I am still on the computer, and I see you have read the answer ... | |
| brace for sleep? | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I've been dealing with a neck problem for thirty years. I've made regular use of massage therapy ... A: Sorry to hear of your chronic neck problems. I am not favorably predisposed towards bracing or ... | |
| Contortion | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I there I'm a beginner Contortionist and I've been told it's normal to have your back crack but no ... A: I am still on the computer and see you have picked up your answer. I hope it is helpful. Good Luck ... | |
| Ribs | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a right handed pitcher at the collegiate level and recently everytime I pitch it seems like my ... A: Staten Island Kinesiotape , A.R.T. , Chiropractic and Performance Hello Brad, Sorry to hear of ... | |
| "popping sound" | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: What causes the "popping" sound people experience during an adjustment? Does a "pop" indicate an ... A: Sorry to hear of your >popping< and concerns. I just answered a very similar question!,,,,,, Is ... | |
| Back Pain/Ache | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 22 year old female with a constant dull ache in my lower back. I have recently been having to ... A: Staten Island Back Pain , back ache , low back pain , NSAIDS , Hello Claire, Sorry to hear of ... | |
| MRi info suggestions | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I took awhile for me to decide whom to ask my questions too. In advance, thank you for your time. I ... A: disk protrusion, disk herniation Hello Dustin, Sorry to hear of your pain and condition. I have ... | |
| Shoulder Manipulation | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Last Feb 2008, I had my 4th out of 5 surgeries on my right shoulder. It was a manipulation surgery. ... A: new york manipulation under anesthesia, staten island manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder ... | |
| crunching nad poping sound from back of head | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: i am rahul 23 m from india. from past 4 years i am facing this problem that when ever i rotate my ... A: staten island neck pain , crunching sounds , poping sounds , Hello Rahul Bansal, Sorry to hear ... | |
| Headache | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I was in a rear end collision on Monday Nov 10, 2008. There was no injuries so I did not go to the ... A: staten island auto accident, staten island motor vehicle accident, headache, whiplash, OTC meds, ... | |
| broken sterium | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: what can be done by doctor,really bad pain A: fractured sternum , Hello Mitch, Sorry to hear of your "....broken sterium....". I think we have ... | |
| Questions about my sons chiropractor | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: My son has what some call and extra vertebrae. He is 14 years old. The last three major growth ... A: Sorry to hear of your son's problems and need for care. Sorry to hear of the discrepancy between ... | |
| Tingling in leg/feet / aching muscles | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Leg and feet tingle, aching shoulders and back I'm 6'1'' 170lbs, 45 yoa and have no medical ... A: peripheral neuropathy , postural neuropathy , Hello Mike, Congratulations on the new car. ... | |
| Lower back pain | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I am 26 years old, My occupation is to continuously work on computer (sitting)At times I have ... A: staten island slipped disk , herniated disk , HNP , bulging disk , Hello Adnan, Sorry to hear of ... | |
| Neck Crepitus, neck cruching | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Hey Victor, i am currently 31y/o and a avid athlete, primarily to anerobic, functional weight ... A: staten island fitness, Staten Island Athletic performance , avid athlete , neck crepitus , neck ... | |
| chest paine | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: backeand neack,for two days then the cheast paine coming better but still in my backe and schoulder. ... A: chest pain , neck pain , shoulder pain , back pain , Hello Amel, Sorry to hear of your pain. ... | |
| electric sensations | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago I did a massive amount of moving around containers of differing weights. I've ... A: 'electric sensations' , pinched nerve , costo-chondritis , rib sprain-strain , Hello Kay ... | |
| Heavy load snap unconscious from excruciating pain mid back immobility canot walk wo assist | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: AP Heart normal No lung lesion Mediastinum hila diaphragm costophrenic angles normal No rib ... A: ".....Back ribs cartilage damaged?...." , I guess you are hurting, but I am having problems ... | |
| follow up low back pain limbus at L4 | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I am 32 years old. When I was 27 I took a bad fall down some concrete steps and most of the impact ... A: low back pain , Limbus Bone L4 ,,,,, Herniated disc Hello Shauney, Your comments came through as ... | |
| Bent Ribs | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: Dolan, Thank you for your reply. The MD did not take any Xrays of my ribs. It was a regular ... A: This came through to me as a followup question. Good Luck Thursday. Doctors are funny creatures. ... | |
| lower back pain/limbus at l4 | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have chronic lower back pain and have had on and off for 3 years. In July 2008 I had a MRI because ... A: lower back pain, Hello Shauney, Sorry to hear of your Limbus bone. You have had pain for three ... | |
| Right lower ribs trauma | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: Dolan, Three years ago, the right side of my ribs got hit with a metal door. At the beginning, I ... A: back pain , rib pain , Hello Mia, Sorry to hear that THREE years after an injury you are still ... | |
| Back Pain | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: Last year I was taken to the ER with severe pain in the mid to upper section of my back. X-rays of ... A: staten island back pain , staten island scoliosis , NSAIDS , Hello Lena, Sorry to hear of your ... | |
| neck, chest, shoulder, bicep pain | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: my name is Andrea. I am a (104 lb.) 5'3" female with a small frame. Medical past: when I was ... A: Neck pain; chest, shoulder, arm pain, reversed cervical curve, Hello Andrea, Sorry to hear of ... | |
| severe upper back and upper chest pains and some in the sides | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I my name is Dave im 25 years old. Recently i started to have upper back and upper chest pains. ... A: back pain , chest pain , neck pain , trauma , fall off ladder , Hello David, Sorry to hear you ... | |
| Rheumatiod Authritis | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: What in generally can a Chiroprator do for me reagrding joint pain. I am on Rituxan and have ... A: First, let me apologize for the time it has taken to answer you. My computer at home is Dead,,, my ... | |
| sacral transitional vertebra | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Is a person who has a sacral transitional vertebra more likely to have low back trouble than a ... A: sacral transitional vertebrae , low back pain , sciatica , herniated disc , Hello Joe, Thank you ... | |
| Cracked Sternum | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: My mother was in a care accident today, and was diagnosed with a cracked sternum. She was given her ... A: Staten Island Auto Accident , car accident , cracked sternum, pain, alternative treatment, ... | |
| neck pain | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have been having neck pain (somewhere around C-6,7 maybe) with crepitus, almost everyday for the ... A: staten island neck pain , crepitus , reading posture , C6- C7 , pain meds , Hello Lisa, ... | |
| pain in right butt | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: i had 2 ruptured disk surgeries lower back and a little higher on 2nd one. now i have numbness on ... A: back pain , pain in right butt , failed back syndrome , failed back surgery , numbness , pain ... | |
| Leg Pain (over 1 year) | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been experiencing leg pain for over a year now- the pain is in both legs (it comes and goes) ... A: Q) is it safe to receive massage therapy? A) Yes, I think LICENSED massage therapy (LMT) is a ... | |
| Leg Pain (over 1 year) | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been experiencing leg pain for over a year now- the pain is in both legs (it comes and goes) ... A: leg pain , bilateral leg pain , posterior leg pain , also in arms, occ in head, Xrays clear, MRI - ... | |
| cervical question | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My husband has been having severe neck pain and pain shooting down his arm for the past 6 weeks. We ... A: cervical stenosis , neck pain , arm pain , Hello Amy, Sorry to hear of your husband's condition. ... | |
| Grinding noise with labored breathing when twisting upper body | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Two days ago i noticed a loud grinding noise with labored breathing in the left area of my chest and ... A: labored breathing , grinding noise , chest/ rib area pain , 'one or maybe 2 ribs seem to JUT out a ... | |
| Why so sore all the time? | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: Victor I am 50,no health issues.I get a yearly checkup and apart from a slightly elevated blood ... A: exercise , working out , goals , soreness , adaptation , Hello Bud, Congratulations on working ... | |
| mri lumbar spine | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: i was dignosed with tuberculosis in psoas muscle,now the reports says- there is a complete ... A: MRI Lumbar Spine Hello Charu, Thank you for your question. I hope you are feeling better now. I ... | |
| middle back pain | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Have been having a pain on my left side at my rib and at times i feel it down the left side on my ... A: Mid back pain , pulled muscle , sp/strain , Hello Debbie, Sorry to hear of your pain. Sorry to ... | |
| Constant pain in neck and shoulders | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: Dolan: I am a 35 year old female who has lived with chronic neck and shoulder pain for the last ... A: neck pain, shoulder pain, cervical spondylosis, disc protrusion, spinal stenosis, Hello Janet, ... | |
| Back popping. | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I'll start off by saying I did go to a chiropractor for over a year. My lowest disk is slowly ... A: Back pain , muscle knots , trigger points , Hello Thomas, First, let me say I am sorry it took so ... | |
| Sever Back pain after lifting | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I was lifting some car parts yesterday and while lifting i heard and felt something rip in my lower ... A: back pain , low back pain , pain in the leg , sciatica , sprain-strain , herniated disc , HNP ... | |
| shoulder injury | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I had a shoulder injury in 7/07. it was treated at first with PT, then an MRI was taken and the ... A: Staten Island Workers Compensation practice , New York Workers Compensation , Shoulder Injury , Neck ... | |
| Protruded disk | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I was rear ended by a tractor trailer. I am 25 yrs old, MRI findings are that I have protruded disk ... A: auto accident , disc protrusion , back pain , Hello Amy, First, let me apologize,,, my home ... | |
| pain in my right buttock and back of leg and knee | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: are ;there excercises to relieve ;this or natural remedies such as vitamins A: Back pain, buttock pain, back of leg pain, sciatica, herniated disc, Hello Nikki, First let me ... | |
| Disk Lesions | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: My spine has Severe disk Lesions on T11 and T12 and also L4 L5? bulging disks. I was wondering if ... A: Sorry to hear of your injury. Sorry to hear of your situation. First, on the health question, do ... | |
| workers compensation | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: I hurt myself at work. URGENT. Can you explain New York Workers Compensation to me? I have never ... A: New York Workers Compensation , New York Work Comp , Staten Island Workers Compensation Practice , ... | |
| back pops/cracks | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: . I'm just wondering why the bones in my back pop/cracks whenever I take a deep breath. There is no ... A: A common question- 'pop/ cracks' in joints; good or bad? The >pop< or >crack< that we feel, hear in ... | |
| pain after fall | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: i slipped on a walkway that was covered in ice. I am 6ft 4" so i have a long way to fall!, my 2 feet ... A: back pain, slip and fall, dizzy, vision blurred, Hello Declan, Sorry to hear that you slipped, ... | |
| RE : Urgent help needed | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I attach extract from the report from my GP I am 28 years old. I have been informed the insurers ... A: Staten Island Workers Compensation, Staten Island Herniated Disc Hello Andrew, Sorry to hear of ... | |
| response | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: Dr.Dolan, Thanks for your response. I got the results from my tests. Chest, lung,rhoratic, and ... A: Staten Island Chiropractic , Chiropractic lesion and Medical lesion , Hello Christine, Thank you ... | |
| lower right, upper buttox back pain | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: For the past 2 1/2 years I have had pain in the right side of my lower back, upper butt region. ... A: Low Back Pain , SacroIliac Joint , SI joint , imbalance , Hello Nathaniel, Sorry to hear of your ... | |
| pars defect | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Nolan, In February of this year, I was involved in a car accident and as a result have low back ... A: low back pain, pars defect, anterolisthesis, spondylolisthesis, pars interarticularis, ... | |
| Sternum Pain | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: A few years ago I fell out of a tree and sort of bent in half. The rest of the summer my sternum ... A: chest pain, sternum pain, Hello Keelin, First of all, you list your age on this website question ... | |
| groin pain | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: for 3 weeks now i have had pain in my left groin, it seemed to start with a twangy pain in the ... A: Sorry to hear of your continued groin pain. I am glad to hear you are being thoroughly MEDICALLY ... | |
| long thoracic nerve injury | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Having been diagnosed with a long thoracic nerve injury, that has caused paralysis to the serratus ... A: pinched nerve , nerve injury , long thoracic nerve injury , serratus anticus , winged scapula , no ... | |
| rib/back pain | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I am a 33yr female, x smoker and I have had rib (left top, mid, and bottom) pain along with severe ... A: pinched nerve , back pain , neck pain , shoulder pain , neck pain radiating into head (left ear) , ... | |
| lower back pain | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: i recently injured my lower back picking up an item at work. i am a mover. the injury is in the ... A: Workers Compensation, Hurt at work, Lower Back Pain, back pain, neck pain, low back pain, sciatica, ... | |
| Lower back pain accompanied by stiffness | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I fell down about 5 or 6 stairs about a week ago. I bounced down each one and landed on my buttock. ... A: low back pain , herniated disc , trauma , hunched over , antalgic posture , antalgic gait , (+) ... | |
| 3 years with pain in shoulder blade | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I have been having a pain in the bottom corner of my right shoulderblade for nearly 3 years now. It ... A: Sorry to hear of your condition. To me, this sounds like a 'pinched nerve'. Have you had Xrays, ... | |
| Balance Ball Chairs | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I spend many hours a day sitting at work. Shoulders, back and legs hurt because of so much sitting. ... A: Sorry to hear your shoulders, back and legs hurt from so much sitting. First thing: ANY prolonged ... | |
| shoulder pain | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: About 4 weeks ago my boyfriend woke up with sharp pain in his shoulder. He did not remember injuring ... A: Sorry to hear of your boyfriends shoulder pain. I am also sorry to give you an answer you do not ... | |
| Herniated disc | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I had an MRI 2 months ago and I have a herniated disc in the l4 and then I have a bulgin disc in the ... A: Bulging Disc , Herniated Disc , HNP , low back pain , sciatica , slipped disc , Hello Mohannad, ... | |
| help!!!! severe pain in leg!! | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Help! for the past week I have had severe numbness, pain, and heat coming from my right leg- from ... A: pinched nerve, numb, pain, heat, excruciating pain, week long duration, Hello Debbie, Sorry to ... | |
| hallucination | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I recently went to my chiropractor for a typical adjustment. Within 5 minutes of leaving, I started ... A: Sorry to of your complaints. Chiropractic is safe, effective, cost effective for ... | |
| Side/Rib Pain | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm 32 and had a baby 20 months ago. Ever since the arrival of the baby, i have been having severe ... A: pinched nerve, rib pain, side pain, rib subluxation, costochondritis, intercostal neuritis, Hello ... | |
| Neck discomfort after adjustment | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I visited a chiropractor for some back pain, and some mild sensations in my left arm. He told me ... A: neck pain, neck discomfort, head feels heavy, instrument adjustment, Hello Tracey, Sorry to hear ... | |
| Leg and Foot Asleep - Now losing strength in leg | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: About 3 weeks ago I began having a tingly sensation in my left leg on the thigh. The sensation was ... A: "pinched nerve", lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, meralgia paresthetica, Hello Anthony, I am ... | |
| Numb right thumb | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: that the tip of my right thumb was numb, no other fingers. I was just wondering if I should be ... A: Sciatica, thumb numb, swollen thumb, GERD, Hello again Chris, Thank you for re-contacting me. You ... | |
| Numb right thumb | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: that the tip of my right thumb was numb, no other fingers. I was just wondering if I should be ... A: numbness, Hello Chris, Sorry to hear of your complaint. I will try to do a good job as Dr. Durnin ... | |
| side pain | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: i am 35 years old. for the past couple of weeks i have been experiencing extreme side / rib pain ... A: side pain, rib pain, Hello Jason, Sorry to hear of your rib pain, side pain. I assume from your ... | |
| Sore back/left side rib cage | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: just recently I've started working out, I went to the gym Tuesday and did crunches, sit ups, push ... A: Back pain, flank pain, Staten Island Exercise, Staten Island Sports Medicine, Staten Island Sports ... | |
| Severe shoulder and right arm pain | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: About 3 months back I started having severe pain in my right shoulder, stretching to the entire arm ... A: neck pain, shoulder pain, chest pain, arm pain, radiating pain, spinal stenosis, loss of the normal ... | |
| six months of symptoms | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Back in May my left eye crossed just briefly. I saw a neuro opthomolgist,she found nothing. Then ... A: Sorry to hear of your six months of symptoms. Sorry to hear of apparently failed treatment ... | |
| foot surgery | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I was going to a Chiropractor and deep massage therapist and they have help me with my gait and ... A: back pain, gait, limp, massage, bunion, foot reconstruction, Hello Kim, Sorry to hear of your 4 ... | |
| Left Shoulder Sprain...? | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I am a 28 year old Male Athletic Build and I work out avidly. About 5 weeks ago I was working out ... A: Sprain, Strain, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Shoulder Sprain, Staten Island Sports Chiropractic, Staten ... | |
| Neck pain | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I have been suffering from back pain since mid-July 2008. It radiates down my right arm and index ... A: Neck Pain, pins and needles, herniated disc, ruptured disc, slipped disc, pinched nerve, traction, ... | |
| Severe Cervical Spinal Stenosis | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know any and all possible symptoms can be displayed becos of what has been diagnosed ... A: cervical spianl stenosis Hello Ardy, Sorry to hear of your spinal stenosis. This is a complicated ... | |
| Chiropractic pelvic drop and spinabifida occulta | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Please give your opinion of chiropractic adjustment using a dropping bench(pelvis)where spinabifida ... A: Some of these questions I would refer you to a Lawyer in your locale, with chiropractic expert also ... | |
| Chiari Malformation | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: i have Type 1 Chiari and suffer with Severe Pain both muscular and neuropath pain. I need to know ... A: Type 1 Chiari malformation, pain, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, Dr. Michael Johnson, ... | |
| nunbiness from the my knee to my feet | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: i have been having this feeling for a year in a half, from my knee to my feet i have numbiness with ... A: pain, numbness, Hello Valencia, Sorry to hear that you are in pain and weak and numb. Thirty-one ... | |
| Extreme Pain | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have had neck and back pain on the upper left side for 6 months. Due to a pinched nerve I was ... A: neck pain, back pain, six months of pain, numbness, 'pinched nerve', pregnant, spinal injury, ... | |
| back injury caused arthritis? | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I injured my back three years ago and have had back pain since. I'm currently receiving ... A: staten island back pain, back pain, staten island chiropractic, dull pain fingers and toes, THREE ... | |
| back pain (between ribs??) | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Female, 50's. I slept on my right side lastnight. When I woke up I had a slight pain in my mid back ... A: back pain, mid back, rib pain, kidney pain, lung pain, gall bladder pain, positional pain, Hello ... | |
| Back Pain | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I have been sleeping on a boxspring for a month and now my back right above my but and on my spine ... A: staten island back pain, back pain, spine is hurting, boxspring, Hello Audrey, Sorry to hear of ... | |
| cervical headache | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: neck, shoulder and upper back pain. It started after i was assaulted quite badly on a night out and ... A: headache, neck pain, shoulder pain, upper back pain, headache from the neck, cervical headache, ... | |
| Chiropractic pelvic drop and spinabifida occulta | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: Please give your opinion of chiropractic adjustment using a dropping bench(pelvis)where spinabifida ... A: spina bifida occulta , back pain , spondylolyis , spondylolisthesis , thompson technique Hello ... | |
| My Upper Spine Hurts | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I am a backyard mixed martial arts fighter and I was recently slammed on my back by a good ... A: back pain, hurts when breathing, Hello Mike, Sorry to hear of your injury. Perhaps you should ... | |
| hand shocks during exercise | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: when I do hand punches with my right hand I get sudden electric shocks in my finger and hand- up to ... A: staten island boxing, hand pain, hand shocks, exercise, punching, hand punches, wrist pain, Hello ... | |
| Neck pain and nervousness | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I am having some strange symptoms. I was target shooting 2 days ago. Upon shooting my third shot, I ... A: Neck Pain , nervousness , anxiety , concentration , brain fog , Hello Ron, Sorry to hear of your ... | |
| lower side back pain | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: 1 day ago my saint Bernard jump off our truck and landed on me. i fell flat on my back and couldn't ... A: back pain, low back pain, injury, trauma, stabbing pain, Hello Alexandra Friesen, Sorry to hear ... | |
| Chest pain | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I was in a car accident 5 years ago and the seatbelt going across my chest did some damage on my ... A: Motor Vehicle Accident, Car Accident, car crash, auto accident, seat belt damage, seat belt ... | |
| Possible Triceps Injury | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I am currently recovering from a broken ankle, and did not lift weights during the first four weeks ... A: Pinched nerve, sprain, strain, muscle tear, muscle strain, nerve palsy, crutch palsy, Hello there ... | |
| neck and back pain | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a car accident where we struck the car in front of us and then we were struck from ... A: car accident, auto accident, car crash, motor vehicle accident, MVA, back pain, neck pain, radiating ... | |
| Need some sort of idea......PLEASE!!!! | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: This past summer I started experiencing some pain on my right side. I have put off going to the ... A: Sorry to hear of your pain. You have a pain. You have a pain for several months. The pain comes ... | |
| neck twitch | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: Every time I blink my eyes, a nerve or muscle twitches in my neck. It is on my left side. This has ... A: neck pain, neck muscle twitch, neurological link, Hello Maureen, Glad to hear you are not in pain, ... | |
| Cortisone injection | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Several weeks ago I was suffering with slight pain in my right burrock and upper leg. The Doctor ... A: back pain, sciatic pain, buttock pain, numbness, walker, severe pain, cortisone injection, ... | |
| Ligament & Tendon Health | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I understand that ligaments and tendons lose elasticity as part of the aging process, and that the ... A: I do not think you are asking a followup question, but thank you for a response and continuing the ... | |
| husbands pain, is there anything we can do? | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: my husband has been complaining of a pain in his back. he's always called it a pinched nerve. ... A: Pinched nerve, pain in the back, pain in the neck, tingling, numbness, massage, median nerve, ulnar ... | |
| shoulder paralysis following cervical fusion | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: ..thank your for answering my question. Five months ago I had an anterior cervical fusion (4/5 and ... A: failed back syndrome, failed back surgery, paralysis due to surgery, cervical fusion failure, ... | |
| Chronic Thoracic Pain | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: im a 27 year old male who has been experiencing chronic low and mid back pain for the last 2 years ... A: Back pain, MRI, ruptured disc, herniated disc, low back pain, midback pain, Hello Reuben, Sorry to ... | |
| Ligament & Tendon Health | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I understand that ligaments and tendons lose elasticity as part of the aging process, and that the ... A: Yes, as we age, as we accumulate insult, injury, trauma and years, we lose flexibility and ... | |
| Neck Pain and Migraine | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I am a patient of Migraine since my childhood. Now I am 33. Since last two years I am suffering from ... A: neck pain, headache, migraine headache, Hello Rohit, Sorry to hear of your long term condition. ... | |
| back pain and popping sensation | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend, who is working out of town, has had back pain. He describes it has a feeling of his ... A: back pain, pinched nerve, repetitive stress injury, Hello Cathy, Sorry to hear of your boyfriends ... | |
| transitional vertebrae | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a 67 y.o. male, with partial lumbarization of S1, and it is causing me more difficulties as the ... A: lumbarization S1, back pain, Hello Peter, Sorry to hear of your pain/ dysfunction/ condition. ... | |
| Proving an old inury | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I am a 39 year old Army Veteran. While on active duty in 88 I was struck and pinned against the ... A: 'old injury', 1988, 1989, back pain, numbness, tingling, 10 years of care, Hello Matthew, Sorry to ... | |
| chest, back, rib pain | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: First of all thank you for taking the time to read and respond to my question. I am 24 years old, ... A: heart attack, chest pain, back pain, Hello Devin, Sorry to hear of your chest pain, heart attack ... | |
| broken rib catlidge | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: i got hit on my ribs when i was about 10 years old. i am 22 now and my ribs haven't healed yet. ... A: pain, chronic pain, ribs, rib cartilage, broken cartilage, kinesio tape, kinesiotaping support, ... | |
| Limb tingling | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I have had on-and-off mild to moderate tingling in my hands and feet for the past three years. At ... A: mild to moderate tingling in my hands and feet for the past three years , Hello Nicola, Sorry to ... | |
| Meniere's Disease | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Can a Chiropractor help the ringing and feeling of being underwater in the ears caused from ... A: Your concern with Meniere's,- I am sorry if you, a family member or friend have this condition. It ... | |
| re: Activator use | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I crushed my rib cage on Left side fracturing 4 ribs on L, shattering the 5&6 rib and fracturing 2 ... A: Sorry to hear of your condition. Sorry to hear of your reaction to treatment. Chiropractic can ... | |
| IS THERE ANY INSURANCE COVERS DRX 9000? | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: 6 years ago when i was about 26 years old, i experienced some back pain, which was diagnosed as ... A: staten island spinal decompression, low back pain, herniated disc, back pain, pain medication, ... | |
| Neck discomfort/tightness | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon. In the past couple of weeks I have started experiencing neck "discomfort" and I say ... A: neck discomfort, neck pain, headache, base of neck, Hello Jackie, Sorry to hear of the ... | |
| A lot of pain | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if someone could help me as to figure out what is going on with me right now. I ... A: sciatica, herniated disc, pain, medications, Hello Dara, Sorry to hear of your pain. Sorry to ... | |
| spine | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have an Orion plate and screws there now. My questions is...I began having terrible lower back ... A: herniated disc, low back pain, neck fusion, spinal curvature, disc degeneration, bulging disc, ... | |
| Middle Back Pain & Swelling | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: A few days ago I started experiencing pain in my middle left back when breathing. I thought it might ... A: Sorry to hear of your aches and pains. "...Does any of this make sense?...", yes, from a purely ... | |
| leg/groin pain | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Pain started in left glute, then seemed to hit left groin/inside left leg area, and radiate between ... A: sciatica, herniated disc, bulging disc, pinched nerve, groin pain, buttock pain, no particular ... | |
| right rib cage pain | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a flight attendant. We had hit severe turbulence inflight. I was in my jumpseat straped in ... A: pain, rib pain, sprain, strain, Hello Alyson, Sorry to hear of your rib pain. Sometimes you ... | |
| Neck popping causes electric shock | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Hoping you can help me. I have an issue, mostly occurring when I have a violent sneeze, where my ... A: neck pain, herniated disc, pinched nerve, vertebral subluxation, neurological red light, Hello ... | |
| long thoracic nerve damage | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: In early June of 2008 I had cervical discectmies at C5/6, and 6/7 with fusion. One week later i was ... A: long thoracic nerve damage, 'baffled' MD and PT, arm seems dead, cervical discectomies at C5/6, and ... | |
| disc problem | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I am 33 yrs old female. I suffering from left leg pain past 8 months.Then I undergone MRI ... A: Disc, Disk, Disc problem, herniated disc, back pain, left leg pain, sciatica, disc protrusion, ... | |
| Cracking Joints & Circulation | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm 14 and I whenever I squat down for over a minute my legs get tingly and start to turn a deep ... A: cracking joints, circulation, tingly, legs turn red, uncomfortable, lose vision, numb, family ... | |
| minimal posterocentral bulge L5-S1 | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: i would like to ask you about my situation i have been long time suffering from legs pain through my ... A: herniated disc, disc bulge, disc herniation, slipped disc, degenerative disc, bilateral sciatica, ... | |
| rib fracture & migraine | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I fractured my rib about 6 months ago, when it feels better, I carry a 50lb 5yr old child and ... A: kinesio tape support, pain, rib fracture, intercostal muscles, fracture- sprain- strain, migraines, ... | |
| back problem | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I am a 51 year old female. I am currently going to chiropractor since 9/5/08. I was diagnosed for ... A: back pain, low back pain, back problem, muscle spasm, degeneration of the disc, subluxation, ... | |
| knee swelling for three months now... ='( | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: my name is omar and i am from an eastern country philippines. i would just like to ask what step ... A: Kinesio, kinsesio tape, Staten Island Kinesio, P.R.I.C.E., knee pain, swelling, knee swelling, ... | |
| Cervical problems ... | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Thru e-X-rays I have been told I have antherolisthesis at C4, complete loss of the cervical ... A: antherolisthesis C4, complete loss of the cervical lordosis, acquired postural cervical ... | |
| broken rib catlidge | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: i got hit on my ribs when i was about 10 years old. i am 22 now and my ribs haven't healed yet. ... A: pain, chronic pain, ribs, rib cartilage, Hello Maria, Sorry to hear of your pain. Sorry to hear ... | |
| Scoliosis and pectus excavatum | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I am 26-years-old with a severe case of pectus excavatum (sucken chest) and associated scoliosis. ... A: scoliosis, pectus excavatum, curved spine, mitral valve prolapse, hip misalignment, Hello Kara, ... | |
| Pain between shoulder blades | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: Lately i have had pain between my shoulder blades. I have been looking for exercises on the ... A: whiplash, MVA, Motor Vehicle Accident, car crash, pain, pain between the shoulder blades, sore neck, ... | |
| lower back pain and numbness | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 51 year old female. I have severe back pain in the lower left area and my left lower leg and ... A: I guess we are both on the computer at the same time !!! Again, sorry for your condition. Glad to ... | |
| oral tingling | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I have been experiencing undiagnosed perioral tingling for about 5 years and it frightens me. It ... A: facial pain, facial tingling, peri-oral tingling, numbness, DDD, degenerative disc disease, ... | |
| lower back pain and numbness | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 51 year old female. I have severe back pain in the lower left area and my left lower leg and ... A: low back pain, pinched nerve, herniated disc, 3600mgs ibuprofen, pain, sciatica, numbness, low back ... | |
| Swollen Neck Lymph & Pain | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My husband has had this severe neck pain pain & swelling for almost 2 years now. the left side ... A: neck pain, neck swelling, lymph gland swelling, headache, MRI (-), fatigues, digestive problems, ... | |
| pain under left rib cage | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My son has had a pain under his left rib cage and back every time he lays down, his condition is ... A: rib cage pain, pain, rib cage, MRI, lumbar spine, compression fracture, degenerative lumbar spine, ... | |
| Cervical problems ... | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Thru e-X-rays I have been told I have antherolisthesis at C4, complete loss of the cervical ... A: Anterolisthesis, loss of normal cervical lordosis, IVD c5/6, Bone Spurs, 7- 8th visit. Hello Trudy, ... | |
| pain following back surgery | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I had a microdiscectomy and decompression 10 weeks ago following a protruding L5/S1 disc and 8 ... A: I certainly wish you well. I am sorry I misread the time lengths! Ten weeks is NOT a long time ... | |
| Elbow Pain | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been dealing with elbow pain for a very long time. I broke my elbow when I was 2, and I have ... A: elbow pain, elbow dislocation, rotator cuff tear, fractured humerus, tendonitis, out of place, ... | |
| pain following back surgery | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I had a microdiscectomy and decompression 10 weeks ago following a protruding L5/S1 disc and 8 ... A: post op pain, microdiscectomy, surgical decompression, L5/S1 disc protrusion, herniated disc, HNP, ... | |
| DDD... what are my options | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I am a 20 yr old female and have been having lower back pain for about 5 years now. It started when ... A: Degenerative Disc Disease, DDD, DJD, Degenerative Joint Disease, OA, Osteoarthritis, Cervical, ... | |
| Lower Lumber pain | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a 25 y/o male I have had groin/testicular pain(Dull Aching) along with back pain for about 2 ... A: back pain, lower lumbar, severed nerves, steroids, pain pills, cortisone, nothing seems to work, ... | |
| leg cramps /spasm in shins and calfs | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: Please help I can't stand the constant pain cramps and never knowing when I will have a spasm. I ... A: cirrhosis, hepatitis, pain, cramps, spasm, medications, herniated discs, Hello Shirley, Sorry to ... | |
| back sprain and frequent popping | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: About 2 1/2 months ago I strained my lower back during my dance class. A simple move that turned ... A: 23 years old, dancer, back pain, lower back pain, injury, reinjury, spasm, sprain, strain, pinched ... | |
| Severe back pain. | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm 15 years old and I've been having severe back pains ever since I was 13. I was at the doctor ... A: rib hump, scoliosis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, back pain, ... | |
| knees! | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I live on Staten Island and I am happy to find you on this website. I know you are an 'expert', I ... A: kinesio, kinesio tape, kinesio taping, Staten Island Kinesio, Staten Island Kinesiotaping, Staten ... | |
| knees! | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I live on Staten Island and I am happy to find you on this website. I know you are an 'expert', I ... A: kinesio tape, taping, staten island kinesio taping, kinesio, staten island chiropractic, staten ... | |
| I need help | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: My name is Grace I'm 18 with DDD, Moderate Stenosis, and 3 herniated disc(L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1) and ... A: 18y/o with DDD, degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis; moderate ... | |
| Back of Head HEADACHES | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I started having a pounding headaches one morning as I was talking to a student at my desk. Once I ... A: headaches, pounding headaches, hangover headaches, headache radiation, narrowing C5-C6, MRI, pinched ... | |
| low back,belly | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: Victor Not sure it this is a chiro question hope you can help. I am in pretty good shape and only a ... A: Low Back , Belly , abdomen , structural integrity intestines , Hello Bud, Congratulations on ... | |
| Sciatica & hip replacement lumbar pain and popping | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I had a total hip replaced at age 37 and now I'm 41 I am an electrician by trade and my work is very ... A: sciatica, lumbar pain, back pain, hip replacement, lumbar pain and popping, asymmetrical, Hello ... | |
| Back pain | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I have severe back pain all over my back. Its usually in my middle part of the back. If i breathe ... A: Back pain, low back pain, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, subluxation, vertebral subluxation ... | |
| rib pain | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: While i was doing a seated military press. I moved my body to make an adjustment in posture while ... A: Sorry to hear of your pain. Congratulations on working out to keep fit and stay healthy. It is ... | |
| Cervical spine straightening | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: Does this condition trigger distal tingling/numbness/redness/sensations of fingers/toes and may ... A: You say Doctors of Chiropractic are not readily available in your country. You do not say what ... | |
| TMJ or hearing loss | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: on 7/25/2008 I woke up to a loud ringing & roaring in my ear and a feeling of pressure or fullness ... A: TMJ, hearing loss, hearing abnormalities, ringing, vertigo, no signes of infection, antibiotics ... | |
| Cervical spine straightening | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: Does this condition trigger distal tingling/numbness/redness/sensations of fingers/toes and may ... A: Cervical spine straightening, tingling, numbness, redness, sensations, occipital headache, C-spine, ... | |
| leg weakness & foot drop | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: i am 45 y/old, I get this feeling of leg weakness and foot drop with a slight numbness about 10 mins ... A: Yes, all of these lower body changes can be do to nerve impingement. Think of spinal injury: If you ... | |
| leg weakness & foot drop | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: i am 45 y/old, I get this feeling of leg weakness and foot drop with a slight numbness about 10 mins ... A: Yes. Bowel and bladder control, control of the lower limb is under control of your lumbar spine. ... | |
| leg weakness & foot drop | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: i am 45 y/old, I get this feeling of leg weakness and foot drop with a slight numbness about 10 mins ... A: epidural, epidural steroid injection, foot drop, MRI, nerve impingement, nerve irritation, vertebral ... | |
| Constant Neck Creaking(Cracking) | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: About 5 weeks ago my neck started cracking continuously when I turn it to the right. I feel the ... A: neck creaking, neck cracking, TMJ, Hello John, Sorry to hear of your aches and pains. You seem ... | |
| neck and upper back | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: My name is Alan, I'm 20, over the past few months I've been having some mild to severe neck pain on ... A: neck pain, pinched nerve, stiff neck, herniated disc, muscle spasm, MRI, Xray, neuritis, ... | |
| granddaughter | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: My 15 year old granddaughter has a hump at the top of her back, right a the back of the neck. I have ... A: cushings disease, kyphosis, humpback, cervical curve, thoracic curve, Hello Mollie, If you and ... | |
| severe back ,hip,leg pain | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: victor. i have a herniated disk in my lower back. it showed on mri a few years back. dr's aren't ... A: Herniated disc, back pain, back stiff, leg pain, diabetes, neuropathy, vitamin D, medication ... | |
| Frozen Shoulder | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Dolan, I fell on outstretched arms Jan 08. Had Supraspinatus RC repair on May 23. My Surgeon ... A: frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis, rotator cuff tendinitis, rotator cuff surgery, Hello Penny, ... | |
| Left foot numbness | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I was given a spinal block for my C-section last week. Since then there has been some ... A: foot numbness, foot pain, nerve damage, nerve irritation, nerve fibrosis, scar tissue, Hello ... | |
| Lower Back/Coccyx Pain | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: for nearly 3 months now i have been getting a constant pain in my lower back at the upper bum crack ... A: Low Back Pain, coccyx pain, herniated disc, pinched nerve Hello Aadam, Sorry to hear of the pain ... | |
| Cracking or popping sound and feel from joints | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: For years there often have been a cracking or popping sound from my joints when I move, especially ... A: joint pain, joint noise Hello Katherine, Let me put you at ease right away: Joint noises do not ... | |
| ankle injury | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I fell down from two foot height and landed unevenly on a concrete surface I injured my ankle three ... A: foot pain, ankle pain, subluxation, Hello again Baba, Sounds like you have done ALMOST everything ... | |
| neck injury | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: i got injured at work in feb of 2008.i was pushed up against a door by a student. i teach special ... A: neck pain, pinched nerves, herniated disc, whiplash, neck injury, muscle relaxants, Hello Linda, ... | |
| Muscle tension/knots | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: While running a few weeks ago I felt a "twinge" like hitting my funny bone in my left arm. Since ... A: Muscle tension/ knots , kinks, spasm, pinched nerve, herniated disc, twinge, tingling hands, Hello ... | |
| Twisted Spine | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: A few months ago in March I started noticing some tenderness and tightness in my upper right ... A: twisted spine, vertebral subluxation complex, " He said after two weeks of treatment I should - ... | |
| Pinched Nerve? | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: About a year ago, I woke up in the morning with a terrible pain in my left shoulder, got ... A: Pinched Nerve , shoulder pain , numbness , 'achiness' , nerve damage , degenerative joint disease , ... | |
| Femoral Hernia | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm being referred for laproscopic surgery for a femoral hernia. It is my understanding that there ... A: I would refer your question to a plastic surgeon, a cosmetic surgeon, or the surgeon doing your ... | |
| mattress | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering how do you tell when your mattress is needing to be replaced? We have a queen ... A: It is not an old wives tale: Firm bedding is better. For the low back and the mid back, firm is ... | |
| whiplash type injury | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I was in a low impact car accident 6 months ago, the car hit my stationary car from the rear and it ... A: Whiplash, cervical sprain strain, cervical acceleration deceleration injury, muscle spasm, stroke, ... | |
| back pain | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I was in a head on collision with a tree, iwas in the passenger seat with my seat belt on.My friend ... A: auto accident, motor vehicle accident, head on collision, head injury, neck injury, back injury, CT ... | |
| Face Pain | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have been suffering from facial pain, below the eye and over the bridge of the nose for over a ... A: Face Pain, Upper spine, neck pain, Hello Joe, My computer has been down, sorry so long to ... | |
| Lower Back pain | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: Hey! Well I have had back problems for a while, since I have played sports my whole life. About two ... A: Back Pain, back problems for a while, lifting injury, low back pain, herniated disc, sciatica, back ... | |
| Dance Disaster! | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: Im 16 years old and i have recently started back to dancing after an injury about 2 and a half years ... A: First of all, at 16 years old I am not comfortable 'speaking' to you without a parent or guardian. ... | |
| Drooping shoulder | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: On 2/20/08 I was shoved into a shelf at work and hurt my arm and shoulder. At first it appeared that ... A: drooping shoulder, shoulder injury, workers compensation injury, MRI, CT scan, muscle atrophy, ... | |
| Headache | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Im a 27year old female. About 4 months ago I had a consultation with a chiropractor who took around ... A: Headache, neck pain, scoliosis, heel lift, Xrays. Hello Aisling, Sorry to hear of your condition. ... | |
| shoulder | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: i dislocated my collar bone 2 years ago (grade 2) which ment i needed a ac joint reconstruction. i ... A: Sorry to hear of your shoulder problems. As a Doctor of Chiropractic in Staten Island (New York), ... | |
| Herniated Disk C5/C6 Need Advice | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm 25, fell on my left shoulder about a month and a half ago.. Experienced pain in my left ... A: Sorry , for some reason I cannot view your file online, maybe my computer? First- on the permanency ... | |
| specific method relating to stents directly behind area that needs chiropractic care. | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I had a laminectomy in '74 and found an excellant chiropractor to heal me up in 1988 in ... A: Glad to hear of your prior success with Chiropractic. Sorry to hear of your vascular problems. If ... | |
| back and sciatica pain | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: 3 years ago i receiced a back injury while bending over to lay my 2 year old on the couch. for a few ... A: Sorry to hear of your condition. Back pain, Sciatic pain. Who should you see? Without question, a ... | |
| Regaining curve in neck | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: Based on xrays from my chiropractors over the years, I understand I have a straight neck rather than ... A: Sorry to hear of your problem, sorry to hear of lack of progress. There are certain exercises, ... | |
| Back pain | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: Sir I am a computer programer(age 33) having low back pain recently. It all started for lifting a ... A: Sorry to hear of your low back pain. Low back pain- many things go through my thought process: Low ... | |
| Back pain | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: For quite sometime I have had upper back pain. It seems to center just under the edge of my right ... A: sorry to hear of your back pain. Back pain?, and you ask 'Should I consider chiropractic ... | |
| followup since our last correspondense | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: Dolan. It has been a a couple more months since I last spoke with you. If you can recall I was ... A: sorry to hear that you have not progressed in the right direction. Your back pain, your complaints ... | |
| SCHMORL NODES | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has had chronic back pain for over a year now. She is 14 years old, very active, not ... A: Sorry to hear of your daughter's problems. "...Chronic back pain...over a year...very ... | |
| back pain | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a fit 27 year old woman. 5'3, 110 lbs, I eat right, work out, but struggle with chronic back ... A: Sorry you have not had success in treating your back pain. Low back pain, herniated disc, sciatica, ... | |
| scoliosis | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: My 11 year old niece was born with Left Erb's Palsy. Her Left arm was limp for the first 2 years of ... A: Erb's Palsy, scoliosis, cerebral palsy Hello Cindie, Sorry to hear of your niece's problems. ... | |
| On job related injuries | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I had five shelves of wine fell on me.I had surgery on my rotor cuff and left knee.Now I am on ... A: Sorry to hear of your work accident and related injuries. Workers Compensation Insurance is ... | |
| Long Head Bicep Tear | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: About a month ago I tore the Long Head of my biceps Tendon. The question I need answered is whether ... A: This question is best answered by an orthopedic surgeon, but I'll give my two cents. Torn tendon ... | |
| Severe low / mid back / leg pain/burning | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: OK...long story...Eight years ago I stood up from the table, turned to the right to grab something ... A: Sorry to hear of your health and situation. On the health aspect: Compression Fractures ? ... | |
| herniated disc and chiropractic | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I see a chiropractor on a reg. basis once a month. For about 3 or 4 months my back has been causing ... A: Sorry to hear of your back pain and repeated surgeries. Your condition, unfortunately, is not that ... | |
| spine problems | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: Dolan, I have some strange symptoms! I get this pressure in the middle of my spine. When the ... A: Yes, strange symptoms; back pain, shaking, belching causing a remission of pain. Your Doctor of ... | |
| undiagnosed lower back pain | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I have had lower back pain for the last nine years and I am now really struggling and finding it ... A: Low Back Pain, chronic sprain/ strain, vertebral subluxation complex, herniated disc, degenerative ... | |
| pain and numbness | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I have had CTS for a number of years, I have mild bulging disc I'm not sure where they are at but ... A: pain and numbness, CTS, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, bulging disc, pinched nerve, neck pain, shoulder ... | |
| neck | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: the side of my neck hurts and when i hold my head up my sholder hurt and throat what will happen A: Neck pain, Shoulder pain, Herniated disc, pinched nerve, sore throat, wryneck, torticollis, ... | |
| multiple injuries, posterior knee pain | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I apologize in advance for the length of this message, but knowing a little bit of history might ... A: My home computer is down, so I am answering between patients at the office, sorry it took a while to ... | |
| migrains, & tears between c2-c6 &F2 buldging discs. | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I have been in pain for 4 years, my neurologists, put me on verapamil to try to prevent the ... A: Migraine headaches, tight neck, neck pain, MRI, CT scan, Herniated disc, bulging disc, headache. ... | |
| pain left arm, numb fingertips | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: Friday I started experiencing pain in my left biceps like a "Charlie Horse" in the calf. Thinking ... A: pain in left arm, numbness, numb fingertips, neck arthritis, neck pain, osteoarthritis, degenerative ... | |
| work on neck for headaches | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old male. I am thinking of going to a chiropractor for dull headaches I've been ... A: Headaches, neck caused ? Hello Mike, You have headaches, I agree you need to get to the cause of ... | |
| lower back pain & depo provera | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I am 32 yrs old and I recently injured my back in a fall and after seeking medical attention was ... A: Sorry to hear of your low back pain and degenerative spine with arthritis. First some information ... | |
| multiple injuries, posterior knee pain | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I apologize in advance for the length of this message, but knowing a little bit of history might ... A: My home computer is out, I am answering you from work, between patients, sorry it has taken time to ... | |
| Crooked Chiropractor????? To use or not to use... | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I am a 27 years young female with no kids and very active. I am a professional dog groomer, work ... A: Do not let anyone over-rule your gut feelings. If you are not comfortable with this Doctor, go see ... | |
| Tingling in Arms, shoulder, neck and fingers | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I have been treated twice now for chest pain and tingling in my left arm/neck/shoulder and hand by a ... A: Numbness, Tingling, arm/neck/shoulder pain/numbness, chest pain, muscles compressing nerves, MRI, ... | |
| crushed vertebra | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: On January 2nd, 2008 my husband and I were in a motorcycle accident. My husband suffered pulled ... A: Crushed vertebrae, compression fracture, tingling, numbness, pinched nerve, MRI, neurosurgeon, ... | |
| crushed vertebra | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: On January 2nd, 2008 my husband and I were in a motorcycle accident. My husband suffered pulled ... A: January 2, 2008 Motor Vehicle Accident, 'crushed' (fractured) vertebrae, How important to get ... | |
| neck crepitus | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Understanding the disclaimer of not being able to give a true diagnosis without being seen, I have ... A: Neck crepitus, neck pain, noises in the neck, bone density. Hello Jackie Martin, I'll start with ... | |
| pinched nerve? | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: im 20 years old,im overweight, but i workout everyday. 30 minutes of cardio and lifting weights. Ok ... A: pinched nerve, low back pain, sciatica, herniated disc, tingling. Hello Larry, Sorry to hear of ... | |
| Spinal Decompression | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Dolan, I am 60 years old and hurt my back in the lumbar region lifting something incorrectly ... A: I rarely recommend braces. Braces, supports, aids, 'crutches', are useful when the patient needs ... | |
| Spinal Decompression | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Dolan, I am 60 years old and hurt my back in the lumbar region lifting something incorrectly ... A: The previous discussion spoke on improvements in technology changing, improving treatment ... | |
| Spinal Decompression | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Dolan, I am 60 years old and hurt my back in the lumbar region lifting something incorrectly ... A: Sorry to hear of your condition, and of your failed treatment regimen. Spinal Decompression, Low ... | |
| numbness in my left foot | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: i have numbness in my left foot now for 4 weeks aprox, its from my bunion, and into my toes, i have ... A: sorry to hear of your numbness. Numbness. You say it is from your bunion. You know it is from ... | |
| gag reflex | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: Ive had a very sensitive gag reflex since I was very young. I am now 29 yrs old and it has bascially ... A: sorry to hear of the over active gag reflex. People often look for a magic bullet. One simple, ... | |
| "whorl" in back | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: Dolan, I am very concerned about my husband, Greg. He has what is referred to as a "whorl" in his ... A: Chronic low back pain , muscle knot , "whorl" . Sorry to hear of the pain. So you have tried ... | |
| much more pain after adjustment | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I have always been in great health - I am not overweight and exercise regularly. I was diagnosed ... A: Sorry for your pain, sorry the adjustments did not help. "diagnosed with 2 disk bulges in L4/L5 and ... | |
| neck pain | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I had gone to a chiropractor 2 days ago, my complaint was mid back and chest pain. I have an ... A: Neck pain, herniated disc, headache, occipital neuralgia, fusion. This Staten Island Chiropractor ... | |
| chronic rib pain from 3 yr. old fracture | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: When I was 8 months pregnant, 3 years ago I suffered an injury to multiple ribs rolling over in bed ... A: You have certainly done a lot of research on your own. Yes, actually all that concentrated extra ... | |
| knee swelling | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: i have this problem with my left knee i was playing soccer and as i ran to go for the ball i put y ... A: Glad to hear you are physically active and playing soccer instead of exercising your thumb playing ... | |
| after back surgery chronic leg pain | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: i had two discs in my back that were herinated and they shaved them down. Now i have servere pain ... A: After surgery, chronic leg pain Will the pain always be there or will it go away? Prudence, these ... | |
| Injured back/ribs | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I injuried my back 2 weeks ago while doing weights, i was doing traps on the smithmachine just ... A: God Job on the exercise! Keep it up for a lifetime of improved health! Sorry to hear of the ... | |
| Herniated disk | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I recently was diagnosed with a herniated disk in the L4-L5 area. This was most likely caused at ... A: Again- good luck with the herniated disc. Yes, the DRX 9000 is one type of nonsurgical spinal ... | |
| Herniated disk | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I recently was diagnosed with a herniated disk in the L4-L5 area. This was most likely caused at ... A: Herniated disc, free fragment. Sorry to hear of your injury and resulting dysfunction. Yes, you ... | |
| burning pain inbetween scapulas | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: In 1996 I had spinal fusion with herringbone rod placement from C-7 to L-2. After about 2 years ... A: Burning Pain Between Scapulas. Hello Stacey, sorry to hear of your surgery and complications. For ... | |
| hiatial hernia adjustment during pregnancy | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: My chiropractor says that I have a hiatal hernia. I am presently 29 weeks pregnant & he did the ... A: Congratulations on your baby coming soon! I hope the pregnancy is going well, and NOT causing you ... | |
| auto accident, herniated discs, workers compensation | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: Dolan, I am also from New York City, like you. I am happy to have stumbled upon this website, ... A: Sorry to hear of your auto accident injury. But coming from New York City, you know our traffic is ... | |
| Lower back pain | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: Last night out of nowhere, I started getting this back pain in the lower right side of my back and I ... A: Hope you are feeling better- even before you get this answer! "...Out of nowhere...back pain...", ... | |
| rib dislocation due to sternal rotation | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: Dolan: I will try to make this short but my daughter who is now 19 had heart surgery at 6 months ... A: Sorry to hear of your young daughter's problems. Yes, it would be terrible to think at this age ... | |
| ear ringing after chiropractic visit | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I have had a tight muscle between my shoulder blade and spine for 2 weeks. I went to my regular ... A: Sorry to hear of your ear ringing. You went to your 'regular chiropractor', so I guess you go ... | |
| neck crepitus | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I went to a chiropractor two months ago for mid back pain. She manipulated my neck. I now have ... A: how are you, have we spoken before? Neck pain, neck noise: The chiropractic adjustment given by ... | |
| numbness in ribs | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: about a week ago I had a MRI done after my chiropractors advice,it was found that I had two ... A: good luck in resolving your problem. lumbar spine MRI, lower right rib numb, bump on right back. ... | |
| neck | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I ve have been in 2 high impact car accidnets and 1 low impact accident, I have fallen a couple of ... A: You do not mention your age, and how long ago the MVA's, and prior testing/ DX available. What ... | |
| Si joint instabilities and twisted cocyxx | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: Dolan. I apologized for just returning to you. I was expecting an email to my address and did not ... A: "Water return", is just the water inlet, where the pool filter returns the water back into the pool. ... | |
| Si joint instabilities and twisted cocyxx | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: Dolan. I apologized for just returning to you. I was expecting an email to my address and did not ... A: I think from this answer it does sound like you are making progress. Yes, I really like the pool, ... | |
| Popping sternum and severe pain behind should blade after surfing | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I am a long term surfer and am also an IT consultant. I've had a pain behind my right should blade ... A: Congratulations on the active(surf) lifestyle. "Popping sternum and severe pain behind should blade ... | |
| neck pain | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: whenever I move my neck to the right, my neck hurts quite a bit. Furthermore my neck always cracks, ... A: Sorry to hear of your 'cracking' neck and neck pain. First and foremost, I hope you have gone to ... | |
| Si joint instabilities and twisted cocyxx | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Dolan. I apologized for just returning to you. I was expecting an email to my address and did not ... A: hope my first answer helped a little, now on to this more 'fleshed out' question.... You have many ... | |
| Pain/popping in buttocks | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: my name is Dara. I have had several MRI's, seen several different doctors, all to no avail and have ... A: Sorry to hear of your health problems. Subject: pain/popping in buttocks. Chiropractic takes in ... | |
| Long term knee pain | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: For the past 4-6 months my right knee has been hurting. The pain is coming from a little above the ... A: "....little above the kneecap, right on the top of my knee...." Hello, sorry to hear you are not ... | |
| neck crepitus and nausea | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Two months ago I went to a chiropractor for mid back pain. My neck now pops, cracks and gravels ... A: Could she get rid of the terrible noise? Probably, over time, but not immediately or quickly. The ... | |
| pinched nerve versus muscle spasm | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Dove into swimming pool age 17, hit teeth on bottom, snapped neck back. Felt electric shock down ... A: Yes, Disc degeneration is usually a progressive problem. That being said, I have patients into ... | |
| neck crepitus and nausea | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: Two months ago I went to a chiropractor for mid back pain. My neck now pops, cracks and gravels ... A: Hope this helps. Sounds like you have gone to two different Doctors of Chiropractic. Your ... | |
| pinched nerve versus muscle spasm | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: Dove into swimming pool age 17, hit teeth on bottom, snapped neck back. Felt electric shock down ... A: pinched nerve versus muscle spasm, numbness tingling, lidoderm patch Hello, sorry to hear of your ... | |
| ribs | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I failed to give you my area for a referral. Northwest Indiana, in the Munster area. A: took me some time to find a name I knew,,, I would talk to/ try Dr. Jeff Demko DC, in Chesterton, ... | |
| rib injury (repeatedly) | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: For the past 15 yrs I have popped ribs loose from the cartilage in my back. It first happened when ... A: A physical manipulative treatment in conjunction with physiotherapy should bring down pain and ... | |
| rib injury (repeatedly) | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: For the past 15 yrs I have popped ribs loose from the cartilage in my back. It first happened when ... A: "popped ribs loose from cartilage in the back" Hi, sorry to hear of your chronic recurring ... | |
| Mandible Nerve Neuropraxia | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I am 14 weeks post wizdom tooth extraction and unfortunately have had some massive complications ... A: Hey, thanks for the followup. You added info seems to say things are slowly progressing in the ... | |
| Mandible Nerve Neuropraxia | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I am 14 weeks post wizdom tooth extraction and unfortunately have had some massive complications ... A: sorry to hear of your pain. Don't you just love it when a doctor (of any kind, dentist, medical ... | |
| Pain and tingling | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I have been suffering from following symptoms for the last 2 months. Shooting pain and tingling ... A: Suresh, Sorry to hear of your pain and discomfort. You mention 'pain and tingling'. You mention ... | |
| si joint instability with twisted cocyxx | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I am currently in the care of a chiropractor for SI joint pain, sciatica and just found out that I ... A: Sorry to hear of your protracted pain. I am not totally clear on your question. Twisted Coccyx. ... | |
| braincells | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I know your not an expert on brains but do you know how many brain cells die per second without ... A: Yes, I am not a brain cell expert. I do not know how many brain cells die per second without ... | |
| MEDIAL ELBOW CLICK | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: MY RIGHT ELBOW CLICKS AT AROUND 90 DEGREES. IT BEEN SAID THAT MY ULNAR NERVE SUBLUXATES FOR WHATEVER ... A: Well, if the orthos do not want to operate, perhaps they can recommend a physical therapist to help. ... | |
| MEDIAL ELBOW CLICK | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: MY RIGHT ELBOW CLICKS AT AROUND 90 DEGREES. IT BEEN SAID THAT MY ULNAR NERVE SUBLUXATES FOR ... A: Sorry to hear of any health problem in anyone, particularly a young man of 17. First of all, how ... | |
| reversal of the normal forward neck curve | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering what my options are with this condition in your opinion. ( reversal of the normal ... A: sorry to hear of your pain. That is the most important consideration- pain. Chiropractic should ... | |
| surgery or not | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: MRI on my spine and w/o contrast: Here are the results: L5-S1- there is mild loss of disc height ... A: sorry to hear of your damaged discs. First, Let me confess my 'conflict of interest' or my 'bias'. ... | |
| Why do injuries hurt more if you see someone get hurt? | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I've spent the last two weeks recovering from a slipped disc with sciatica, I've been watching DVDs ... A: sorry to hear of your 'slipped disc' and foot problem. You seem to have two problems 'Why do we ... | |
| Pleurisy and exercise? | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: : A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with pleurisy after an x-ray in the emergency room, and ... A: sorry to hear of your chronic pleurisy. Pleurisy, the disease/ condition/ diagnosis of pleurisy is ... | |
| Playing sports with spina bifida occulta | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: My son is 13 and was just recently diagnosed with spina bifida occulta. The Xray was taken after we ... A: welcome to allexperts.com! To me your question has two parts... and I may surprise you. Your son ... | |
| Clicking Ribs | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm nearly 16 years old and my ribs click just under the heart on the right side, lastnight it was ... A: sorry to hear of your ribs hurting. "Pain" anywhere is not normal. 'pain' is a reaction to some ... | |
| On/Off again tingling mid back pain/ 17 month old son not sleeping through night | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I am a 30 year-old mother of a 17 month old. I was fairly active before my pregnancy and I also ... A: I did check out both websites, either Doctor looks good to me, it does not look like you could make ... | |
| On/Off again tingling mid back pain/ 17 month old son not sleeping through night | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I am a 30 year-old mother of a 17 month old. I was fairly active before my pregnancy and I also ... A: congratulations on your baby and congratulations on taking action to improve your health. First, ... | |
| sternal asymmetry | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a 34 year old female and have seen a chiropractor every 3-4 months for the past 2 years to help ... A: "Sternal Asymmetry"; I am familiar with the sternal asymmetries of 'Pectus Excavatum' and/or ... | |
Chiropractors
Answers by Expert:
- Robert A. Arnone, DC
- Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP
- Dr. Myron Brown
- Dr. Paul Newhart
- Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C.
- David Kulla, DC
- Gerald Anzalone, D.C.
- Dr. Timothy K. Durnin
- Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac.
- Timothy A. Peck, DC
- J.R. Strecker, B.S., D.C.
- Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP
- Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
- Dr. Nekessa Remy
- Keith E. Biggs, DC
- John Quackenbush DC
Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Health, fitness, exercise, nutrition, chiropractic, manipulation under anesthesia, sciatica, headache, neck pain, back pain, herniated disc, NY workers compensation injury, NY auto accident claims, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, muscle spasm; these are all along the issues, conditions, area's that I would feel qualified to comment upon. Received recognition in "PREVENTION" magazine, First Chief of Chiropractic in a NYS Hospital (1997) with citations and proclamations from the NYS Governor, NYS Senate, NYS assembly, NYC Council.
Experience
Palmer College Graduate 1983, Twenty -five years in practice at the same location in my hometown of Staten Island, NY. Working with neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints for 25 years. Techniques primarily utilized: Chiropractic via Palmer Package, diversified, thompson, SOT, Activator, Manipulation Under Anesthesia; Nutrition.
Organizations
Pi Kappa Chi Chiropractic Professional Fraternity- pledge president 1980, student chapter Vice President 1981, PCC PKX student President 1982, Pi Kappa Chi Alumni Association President 1985- 1996, PKX alumni Brother of the Year 1984, 1985, 1986 ; Knights of Columbus, Masons, Ancient Order of Hibernians
Publications
Selected to make Oral Presentation, American Public Health Association (2003)
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science (cum laude) Wagner College 1979
Doctorate of Chiropractic (cum laude) Palmer Chiropractic 1983
Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, New Jersey (38MC00634000) & New York (X3567)
Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - A.C.A./New York Chiropractic College (1986)
Diplomat, American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians (1996)
Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management (1998)
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Certified Emergency Medical Technician - New York State and National Registry
Certified Manipulation Under Anesthesia (1998)
Certified Clinical Nutritionist - International & American Assoc. of Clinical Nutrition (1999)
Awards and Honors
Prevention Magazine/ Alliance for Chiropractic Progress - (one of six nationally) –
Award for Chiropractic Excellence 1998
First Chief of Chiropractic in a Hospital in New York State 1997
SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Viewers Choice
Award for Most Popular Series (1996, 1997, and 1998)
Volunteer Heart Resuscition Unit - Commendation for Meritorious Service (1994)
SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Best Health Series
(1994)
Staten Island Richmond Lions - Melvin Jones Fellowship Award (1993)
Pi Kappa Chi - Alumni Fraternity Brother of the Year (1987 and 1988)
Selected to make Oral Presentation, American Public Health Association (2003)
American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians Symposium presentation - Adolescent
Athletic Injury, Prevention and Rehabilitation (2004)
Past/Present Clients
Doctors Hospital of Staten Island; Chief of Chiropractic (1997-2001);
1050 Targee Street, S.I.,N.Y. 10304
Curtis High School Football (1988 to present) Current NYC PSAL Football CHAMPION 2007
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