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Subject	Date Asked
Left sided chest pain for 1 year	1/18/2012
Q: A year ago after a period of increased activity (my son broke his leg and I was lifting his ... A: I highly suggest you see a chiropractor and have your neck and upperback examined for a subluxation ...
Chronic Neck and Back Pain	12/1/2011
Q: I'm a 28 year old Female who was in a motor vehicle accident in 2003, I was diagnosed with a C1 ... A: Amy, I will reply between lines. But I still suggest you get to a chiropractor who employs spinal ...
Meralgia paresthetica	10/17/2011
Q: I am 29, pregnant and I have been suffering from meralgia paresthetica on my right thigh since I ... A: Laura, I cannot provide you with any statistics concerning your symptoms. I can tell you that there ...
Neck bubbling/facial numbness	10/5/2011
Q: Two Months ago i started to hear bubbles bursting behind my ears and in my neck.It happens only when ... A: Terry, I think it is very important to keep your appointment with the specialist. I would do every ...
head pressure	9/30/2011
Q: I had a skateboarding accident about two and a half days ago. I fell off pretty hard and landed on ... A: Rhoan, You immediately need to have a CT Scan or at least an MRI of your skull and brain for ...
CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS	9/23/2011
Q: My father Is Severely suffering from cervical spondylosis(MRI proved it). Report says mild reduction ... A: Surgery may be your father's only hope and I cannot just write a response and say don't have ...
pain at deltoid	9/22/2011
Q: i have a pain at the deltoit in my left shoulder.it is sharp and if i put on my shirt the pain is ... A: Ben, Sounds to me like a rotator cuff syndrome but your doctor should not over look a possible ...
Chronic Tension Headaches or more?	9/13/2011
Q: Quackenbush, I am 18 years of age and have recently been suffering with headaches. I have had these ... A: Andreas, I would like you to know I still feel that you should seek Chiropractic care as the whole ...
arm	9/13/2011
Q: six days ago I pinched a nerve in my lower back and have been experiencing the sciatic nerve pain ... A: Linda, I really can't give you an exact definitive answer on this one but if your breathing is ...
Chronic Tension Headaches or more?	9/11/2011
Q: Quackenbush, I am 18 years of age and have recently been suffering with headaches. I have had these ... A: Andreas, If you presented to me with these symptoms I would immediately order an MRI of your head ...
Disc Narrowing	9/6/2011
Q: A few years ago, my doctor told me that I might have scoliosis after I went in for a check-up. I was ... A: Mimi, First and foremost you will more than likely be able to get pregnant and carry to term and ...
Lower Back Pain for a Long time!	9/6/2011
Q: I wondered if you could help me. Since 2007 I have been suffering from lower back pain. I was ... A: Ross, Given your parameters you describe you were on the right track seeing a Chiropractor. If money ...
back pain	8/25/2011
Q: I have recently had a mri lumbar spine after a year of being put on Antipsychotic medication because ... A: Michelle, My answers are in caps!!! Mild spondylotic changes involving L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels with ...
arm pain	8/22/2011
Q: six days ago I pinched a nerve in my lower back and have been experiencing the sciatic nerve pain ... A: Linda, I am sorry to hear of your situation. First and foremost I am assuming that you are asking ...
ear pain	7/28/2011
Q: my mother has been to see two doctors as she has a constant pain in her ear that is not getting ... A: This is a very tough question to answer and I really don't think I can give you a definitive answer ...
Costochondritis	7/21/2011
Q: I am a healthy 21 year old female, 110 lb., 5’3”. Exactly a month ago I did some heavy breathing ... A: Michaela, It sounds as if you might have been too aggressive with your breathing exercises and yes ...
arm and leg weakness due to straight neck?	7/17/2011
Q: I'm mainly writing for peace of mind. Here's a brief history of a trying year before I ask my ... A: Sheryl, To be quick yes the straightening of your neck can contribute to most of the symptoms you ...
back pain	7/12/2011
Q: I have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I had severe hip pain sleeping on my inner-spring ... A: Annie, This is very difficult to answer because there is no one bed fits all solution.The problem ...
Headache and neck pain	6/10/2011
Q: I have persistent neck pain and headache for 3 weeks. I am conscious of it when I get up in the ... A: Abhay, considering a symptomatic issues that you are describing it is apparent that you are more ...
Neck/deltoid pain	6/4/2011
Q: I am in reasonably good shape. 40 years old. I first noticed the pain in my shoulder in the middle ... A: Steve, I highly suggest you go to your doctor since you are already contemplating this idea. I ...
Kick Boxing after Cervical Radiculopathy	5/26/2011
Q: I suffered from cervical radiculopathy in the month of Feb.11 (23 Feb) and was put on bed rest and ... A: Hey thx for the great review. I definitely think you can go ahead and exercise and do all of the ...
Kick Boxing after Cervical Radiculopathy	5/23/2011
Q: I suffered from cervical radiculopathy in the month of Feb.11 (23 Feb) and was put on bed rest and ... A: Nilopal, Well the safe answer is to never kick box again!! Even though I know you do not want to ...
lower back cartigue	5/22/2011
Q: please can you help me. im suffering from constant pain in my back and have been since i gave birth ... A: Lisa, I am sorry to hear of your predicament. There is a few that need to be ruled out out. First ...
About restoring the neck curve.	4/28/2011
Q: My name is Andrea who stay in Singapore. 25 years old. My chiroprators in Singapore dianogoses me ... A: Andrea, I really can't predict if your dizziness will abate with chiropractic care. However the way ...
About restoring the neck curve.	4/14/2011
Q: My name is Andrea who stay in Singapore. 25 years old. My chiroprators in Singapore dianogoses me ... A: Andrea, Go with the CBP and adjustments. I think the traction they have is logical. Also ask about ...
About restoring the neck curve.	4/12/2011
Q: My name is Andrea who stay in Singapore. 25 years old. My chiroprators in Singapore dianogoses me ... A: Andrea, I need to ask a few questions: Are you still in pain? if yes where is the pain and how is ...
Hip & Neck & Shoulder Pain	3/31/2011
Q: I have a couple of seperate issues. I have a tightness in my neck and shoulders all day long. It can ... A: Zac, Yes you should see a Chiropractor for both of your health concerns. The first thing you should ...
shoulder/neck pain	3/28/2011
Q: I have been told by a chiropractor that I have a weak neck and my muscles in my shoulders go into ... A: Lesley, The symptoms you describe are textbook cervical myositis.It is quite possible that you have ...
Sciatica/Piriformis Syndrome	3/22/2011
Q: I am being treated for sciatica. Many of the issues I was having when I first went to the ... A: Carol, You may in fact be correct. I would discuss this with your chiropractor and let her know ...
neck	3/18/2011
Q: I laid down in bed and turned my head somehow as I laid and heard a noise, like a crackle almost. ... A: Janet, Some people say "time heals all wounds" and this may be true but as a health practitioner I ...
muscle weakness	3/17/2011
Q: I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this, so if it's not, can you tell me where I should ... A: Nick, The only thing you can do w/o seeing a doctor is wait and see. I do not recommend that at all. ...
Ribs	3/12/2011
Q: my name is Joe. Recently, I was doing some Teakwondo for a video. I never got punched or kicked ... A: Joe, Seems like you have vovered all the bases here. You actually could have cracked ribs instead ...
Cervicogenic headaches	3/4/2011
Q: I wondered 2 things about Cervicogenic headaches. If facial movement or barely touching a small ... A: James, Very good question and very perplexing. I have to admit movement of your upper lip and ...
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: Candy, I would like to answer your questions by commenting between them separately: 1. How do you ...
Complications resulting from a recent surgery	2/19/2011
Q: I just had surgery,(6 days ago)on my left arm to help with carpal tunnel,tendonitis,and tennis ... A: Greg, There is the distinct possibility that you may have nerve damage from your surgery. I am not ...
NECK PAIN	2/12/2011
Q: I TOOK MY 14 YR OLD TO THE CHIROPRACTOR AND THE XRAY SHOWED SHE HAS MINIMAL CURVATURE IN HER NECK. ... A: Veronica, It is difficult to answer your question as you never explained what symptoms your ...
hip	2/4/2011
Q: about 2 weeks ago I was turning around and my hip popped LOUD and I loss the use of my r leg for a ... A: Paula Lee, You can start with the NP but it is my opinion that you should have xrays and Mri studies ...
pain everywhere	1/30/2011
Q: I have paresthetica meralgia, carpal like symptoms and numb hands literally walking me up all night. ... A: Joyce, I would like to answer by answering in Capital letters between sentences. I hope this helps ...
hip	1/30/2011
Q: about 2 weeks ago I was turning around and my hip popped LOUD and I loss the use of my r leg for a ... A: Paula, I will need to know more about your ER visit what was done xrays, MRI, Bllodwork? Not quite ...
past patient	1/25/2011
Q: I was just wondering if you are the same Dr that treated me at Arrowhead Health on Bell Road in ... A: Denise, I did work at Arrowhead. I can see you in anthem out of my home office. Call my wife Lana ...
elbow	1/19/2011
Q: i am now 43 year old male. my right elbow is in alot of pain by the way i am left handed so i use ... A: JII, You absolutely need a one on one examination. Isuggest xrays right away. This a clinical ...
Severe Mid to upper back pain	1/2/2011
Q: I was diagnosed with 3 broken ribs and a severely torn muscle and now after 4 weeks I am getting ... A: William, You are a mess right now. I do not think you are a chiropractic candidate at this point. ...
Back pain	12/31/2010
Q: I recently started to get a pain in my upper left mid back bottom of shoulder blade, dull ache I ... A: Semma, That sounds like good news. How did you find out it was just a muscle spasm. Who did you see, ...
herniated disc	12/27/2010
Q: Quackenbush, My father who is 50 years old and is a computer engineer, has back pain at the C6 – T1 ... A: Yvette, Let me answer your questions as follows: Dear Dr. Quackenbush, My father who is 50 years ...
Toe pain at night, leg pain worse at night.	12/27/2010
Q: I am 34 year old mother of 3. I was diagnosed with diabetes 5 years ago and lupus 4 years ago. I am ... A: Reda, You should immediately report this to your primary care physcian! You may have a condition ...
lower back pain	12/21/2010
Q: I have severe pain that starts in the middle of my lower back and goes down into the middle of my ... A: Lisa, Why not get an examination by a doctor of Chiropractic. Sounds like you are a text book ...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	12/19/2010
Q: I fell down some stairs exactly a year ago. Ever since then I've been suffering from Chronic ... A: Crissy, There is one facet when it comes to CFS as well as Fibromyalgia and that is traumatic ...
right hip and low back pain	12/3/2010
Q: I am a 42 yr old female. I have right hip and low back pain.The pain initially started in my groin ... A: Jennifer, First and foremost I definitely think you should seek a chiropractic consultation. More ...
Lower back pain	11/28/2010
Q: I had my MRI done a month ago and I don't understand all that medical jargon. Could someone please ... A: I will try to explain what your mri means. My response is in caps. L4/5 shows mild broad central ...
massage techniques for slipped disc in neck	11/25/2010
Q: Do you know exactly how and what/technique massage you should be using to cure a slipped ... A: Ron, Any massage technique that helps decrease disc compression while enhancing the natural ...
Pain in neck, shoulder and head	11/11/2010
Q: I had a surgery for wrist ganglion in march 2009. since then i am having pain in my lower part of ... A: First and foremost you need to get a second opinion as to the efficacy of your hand surgery. You ...
right flank pain	11/7/2010
Q: My name is Chancy, I'm male, 29 years old. About 10 days ago, I had a pain in the right flank area ... A: Chancy, One way to rule out the gall stone is to have the ultrasound done! It's not that invasive ...
Concerned	11/4/2010
Q: I am concerned. I have seen my doctor about waking up and not being able to use my legs well because ... A: Kim, If your PCP is not concerned get a second opinion from another PCP. Also you could go to a ...
left knee severe injury	11/4/2010
Q: In 1988 I had a severe injury to my left knee 6 surgery 3 of witch were acl Reconstructions now in ... A: Thomas, The short answer is yes this could be the major contributing factor as to why you are ...
rib/back pain	10/28/2010
Q: I am 53, basically healthy and active female that has been seeing the same chiropractor for ... A: Sandra, Could you supply me with more info on the rib pain? Where is the rib pain? Does it stay in ...
Chronic Arm Pain	10/19/2010
Q: For 11 months I have been experiencing intense arm pain, starting in the wrist and now to the ... A: Christale, Sounds like you were off to a good start. It is absolutely true that you can have good ...
displaced fracture 1st rib	10/13/2010
Q: I discovered yesterday that some 22 years ago I fractured my right clavicle (medial end), 1st rib ... A: Paul, My step son actually broke his transverse process in a ATV accident. Upon Hearing this I ...
Chronic Neck Pain	10/12/2010
Q: My question concerns my Dad. He is 66 and has over 15 surgeries in the last 30 yrs, mainly on his ... A: Megan, Actually chiropractic was discovered by DD Palmer over a hundred years ago by adjusting ...
scapula instabiliity	10/9/2010
Q: slight scolosis about 9 degrees in a one big mild c the curve turns into the right shoulder spina ... A: J, From your description I suspect the problem comes from the nerves that exit your upper thoracic ...
Pain in sacrum	10/5/2010
Q: I am 55 and have scoliosis. Previously I have not had pain from this problem. Six months ago I ... A: Kel, First and foremost stay away from that machine! But there are a hundred exercises that can ...
Myofascial Pain Syndrome	9/30/2010
Q: I fell at work 31 days ago. Since then I have had a chronic headache and pain in between my shoulder ... A: Chris, I am not licensed to dispense medication and therefore I cannot tell you to take medication ...
Neck pain	9/25/2010
Q: So it all started about a month ago give a few days. I slept in a different bed then I usually do ... A: Krista, I would encourage you to get a more thorough examination and work up of your neck pain. I ...
genu recurvatum	9/23/2010
Q: i was rejected in medical test in armed forces due to genu recurvatum, can you please physical ... A: Ganesh, A true Genu Recurvatum is almost always a permanent condition and there are no exercises ...
Chiropractors	9/14/2010
Q: I started to suffer from lower back pain a few years ago but only when walking slowly with my 85 yr ... A: Christine, If you suffered damage to Just the Hamstrings they should be getting progressively ...
chronic neck pain after an adjustment	9/11/2010
Q: I went to the chiropractor yesterday and after viewing my xrays he adjusted my neck even though I ... A: Jill, Anything is possible in this senario. Can you tell me some more information concerning your ...
pins and needles	9/10/2010
Q: In early Aug. I began seeing a chiropractor for VERY slight pins in needles I noticed ocassionally ... A: Claire if your mri came back normal then you more than likely do not have any disc problems. I would ...
consultancy	9/8/2010
Q: I had harsh pains on my back bone when I did an x-rays I found the following - Straightening of the ... A: AH Here are my comments in capitol letters: - Straightening of the lumbar spine is noted ...
Chiropractors	9/4/2010
Q: Had treatment for lower back pain & migraines, things improved until treatment was started on my ... A: Christine, Please describe the treatment you received from the chiropractor on all visits. Please ...
1 year old spine	8/23/2010
Q: My 1 yr old baby girl was born with pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency (brain damage)and she is just ... A: Rosa, Would you please send me more information about the pregnancy, how you felt during the nine ...
Rib subluxation	7/29/2010
Q: I used to work a job where I engaged in heavy repetitive lifting.I notices in my mid back area a ... A: Rick, It is very hard to see a rib subluxation and Medical Doctors are not trained to look for them ...
Rib Cage Pain	7/26/2010
Q: I have an unusual question that I can't find any help on yet. My rib cage on both sides all around ... A: Denise, It is my opinion that you have more than one thing going on with your health. Both ...
undiagnosed	7/20/2010
Q: a few years ago i did some weird neck/head/arm stretch. i felt weird warm flushes throughout my body ... A: Tina, Things are just not that simple. I suggest you find a chiropractor who has Spinal ...
undiagnosed	7/20/2010
Q: a few years ago i did some weird neck/head/arm stretch. i felt weird warm flushes throughout my body ... A: Tina, I would call back and ask if the doctor could look at the MRI specifically at C1. That is ...
coccyx pain	7/17/2010
Q: i suffered a fracture of the sacral area, i am still in constant pain around the coccyx area, i have ... A: Michelle, A subluxated or mis-aligned Coccyx can definitely be bothersome and could be the root ...
spine	7/17/2010
Q: I have spondgylosis in the neck and lower spone aswell as ddd in lower spine, I have had some ... A: Tulip, It seems that you have a very serious condition with your spine,skeletal and muscular ...
I need serious help understanding MRI Report of Lumbar Spine	7/14/2010
Q: I had an MRI of the Lumbar Spine June 30, 2010. I just received a copy of the report and I dont ... A: Ksha , Anything is possible with the human body and health. The problems you have in the lower back ...
I need serious help understanding MRI Report of Lumbar Spine	7/13/2010
Q: I had an MRI of the Lumbar Spine June 30, 2010. I just received a copy of the report and I dont ... A: Ksha, Below I have changed the findings from doctor speak to patient understanding Findings: No ...
spine	7/11/2010
Q: I have spondgylosis in the neck and lower spone aswell as ddd in lower spine, I have had some ... A: Tulip' I would suggest you look into Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA). This is where you will ...
back issues	7/8/2010
Q: "im 15 years and i have just been told by the physio that i have no curve at my lower back also i ... A: Suzy, Are there any Chiropractors in England? I am not able to tell you yes your symptoms are ...
Shoulder pain, INR,Fever, Pass out	7/4/2010
Q: I am 44., on wairfern for 5 years because of TVT and PE., last week Inr was 4.4; Have been had ... A: Anna, It is my opinion you have two different conditions and you should seek medical ...
Jaw displacement	7/2/2010
Q: I would love some advice on how how serious my condition is and where to go. I think I'm suffering ... A: Marcus, Your condition is a serious one to say the least! I have seen several cases where the jaw ...
subluxation degeneration	7/1/2010
Q: I have been going to the chiropracter for about two years now, this being the third chiropractor, ... A: Sergio, I think one of the best devices is called the posture pump and you need to know they make ...
pinched nerve	6/30/2010
Q: While I was pregnant a year ago I put too much strain on my back resulting in a muscle spasm they ... A: Rachel, I am sorry to hear of your predicamant. It is a serious one at that! From the symptoms you ...
back issues	6/27/2010
Q: "im 15 years and i have just been told by the physio that i have no curve at my lower back also i ... A: Suzy, i would try to find a chiropractor in England for sure. If you do not feel relief then you ...
wrist pain	6/22/2010
Q: I have severe pain in my left wrist.As I rotate my arm counter-clockwise something feels as if it is ... A: Nigel, It seems that you have a bio mechanical problem that is affecting your wrist and the two ...
neck popping	6/22/2010
Q: I had a posterior fossa decompression surgery on 10-16-08 for a chiari malformation. I've had ... A: Elizabeth, I would suggest a set of regular films, MRI and a cineradiography which are xrays of ...
back pain & headache/migraine	6/16/2010
Q: I've had back pain since '03 due to the fall and hurt myself on the blow up jumping and going ... A: I would never tell you not to go to a Neurologist. Basically he will run a gambit of tests that ...
back pain & headache/migraine	6/16/2010
Q: I've had back pain since '03 due to the fall and hurt myself on the blow up jumping and going ... A: AmberLee, First and foremost it is excellent that your MRIs are negative! That means you have no ...
undiagnosed	6/11/2010
Q: a few years ago i did some weird neck/head/arm stretch. i felt weird warm flushes throughout my body ... A: Tina, You more than likely have a Subluxation of your C1 vertebra that may be causing all of or ...
back issues	6/8/2010
Q: "im 15 years and i have just been told by the physio that i have no curve at my lower back also i ... A: Suzy, I certainly hope you can get to a chiropractor in the country where you live. I think it ...
leg pain	5/24/2010
Q: I have been having an aching pain in buttocks/leg/down to feet--mostly back of both legs. It ... A: Amber, You would do well to see a chiropractor for this condition. What you are describing is a ...
Info about what is going on in the brain	5/21/2010
Q: Someone in my family has just been in a head on collision and are now in a coma. I want to know more ... A: I am very sorry to hear of your family members predicament. I would need more information to answer ...
Meralgia Paresthetica for over 10 years	4/20/2010
Q: , I'm sure I've had MP for over the past 10 years. I'm 36 years old now and seem to remember when I ... A: Of particular interest to me is the fact that when you try to stretch the tight hip flexors your ...
Chronic headaches and neck/back pain	4/19/2010
Q: I was wondering if you could suggest perhaps if I am doing the right thing or if I should try see a ... A: Megan, I would get a second chiropractic opinion. Try to find a chiropractic neurologist who ...
Neck injury from a falling object	3/30/2010
Q: About a year and a half ago a big object fell on my head. I have had a session of neck injections as ... A: Rick, You didn't really send me any information on xray or MRI results? What is your diagnosis? Did ...
Back rib pain	3/23/2010
Q: I went to the MDs a few weeks back and c/o right lower rib pain in the back..she did an Xray and it ... A: Tara, Just so you know the "Normal" means there are no tumors, fractures, or dislocations! That's a ...
Dizziness	3/17/2010
Q: I was rear-ended two times within a year and a half. I never went to the emergency room. For almost ... A: Lauren, It is possible to have dizziness from pinched nerves. Please et checked by a chiropractor. ...
SI Joint Issues and Chiropractic Care	3/17/2010
Q: I have been dealing with constant low back pain for a little more than a year now. After being sick ... A: Jess, Glad you are doing somewhat better. I still opine that 3 visits is just a drop in the bucket ...
Pinched Nerve in the Neck	3/16/2010
Q: I was diagnosed with a pinch nerve in the neck caused by "bone spurs from degenerative arthritis"... ... A: Barbra, i would like you to know that going to a pain clinic may be a necessary evil but I do admit ...
Dizziness	3/16/2010
Q: I was rear-ended two times within a year and a half. I never went to the emergency room. For almost ... A: Lauren, It may be that your chiropractor does not possess the skills you require for your ...
SI Joint Issues and Chiropractic Care	3/16/2010
Q: I have been dealing with constant low back pain for a little more than a year now. After being sick ... A: Jess, The flare up you speak of is quite common with the first few adjustments. Please discuss this ...
Dizziness	3/14/2010
Q: I was rear-ended two times within a year and a half. I never went to the emergency room. For almost ... A: Lauren, I am sorry to learn of your situation. You did not mention Chiropractic so I am assuming ...
lower back pain	3/5/2010
Q: what does this mean, At L5-S1 there is a small to moderate sized broad based right paremedian to ... A: Bradley, Here is the explanation: At L5-S1 there is a small to moderate sized broad based right ...
rib subluxation?	3/3/2010
Q: I would like to describe my situation and hope to get an advise from you. Being 32 weeks pregnant, I ... A: Ella, I am very sorry to hear of your situation. Right now you are secreting a hormone called ...
Neck Slip Disc	2/28/2010
Q: , I have had a slip disc of the neck which is giving me partial numbness in my right hand ... A: I would suggest that you find a chiropractor who employs Spinal Decompression. This is a specialty ...
cervicogenic headaches	2/27/2010
Q: I asked another Chiropracter here this question and he couldn't answer, which I don't understand, I ... A: Lee, The symptom pattern in cervicogenic headaches have come about more than likely due to the ...
Terrible Muscle Tension	2/26/2010
Q: How are you? I get terrible tense muscles in the head and behind the eyes. This last all day and its ... A: Peter, You more than likely have a subluxation of your C1/C2 vertebrae in the upper most part of ...
cervicogenic headaches	2/23/2010
Q: I asked another Chiropracter here this question and he couldn't answer, which I don't understand, I ... A: Lee, I would like to answer this question for you. The Cervicogenic headache is best described if ...
aching neck and shoulders	2/20/2010
Q: I have been going to the chiropractor 2X a week for the past 5 weeks because of chronic neck and ... A: Sharon, I apologize if you did not receive my previous answer..so if this is a duplicate answer ...
Neck Pain	2/19/2010
Q: I was diagnosed with mild degenerative disc disease via x-ray in April 2009. The last few months, I ... A: Michelle, If your DDD is mild you would benefit from Chiropractic care. I suggest you seek the ...
17 year old with pains at base of skull	2/19/2010
Q: I am 17 years old. For about 5 years now I have had pains at the base of my skull connecting to the ... A: Angela, I do believe that this is something that should be looked into. I really can't answer your ...
Headache at the base of head	2/18/2010
Q: Quackenbush, My name is Nicole and I talked with you earlier about my SI joint. I went to a ... A: Nicole, Hello again!! I would like to say good to hear from you but I feel for you. Nicole did you ...
very bad hip pain and tail bone	2/16/2010
Q: my name is Shannon.I was hit from behind and went off the highway into a tree in 2007.I am in pain ... A: Shannon, I am sorry to hear of your health issues. I can only assume you went to the ER or a GP ...
Hi!	2/12/2010
Q: My boyfriend has had some pretty awful pain for the past 5 years and refuses to go to the doctor or ... A: Sarah, Thank God for the women in the world!! I am glad you contacted me. It seems you have a very ...
CTS & chronic cervical radiculopathy	2/11/2010
Q: I suffered a nasty fall onto a concrete floor in 1997 and damaged my left (dominant) hand and wrist. ... A: Lesley, I am very sorry to hear of your health situation. I opine that you have pretty much ...
Chronic Back pain and bppv.	2/3/2010
Q: I have had chronic pain in my back for about 8-10 years and milder pain before that. It goes from my ... A: Jonathan, I am sorry to hear of your health issues. I am always asked if it is a bad thing to crack ...
Pinched elbow nerve	2/3/2010
Q: I've been working out 5-6 days a week now for almost 2 months. I started noticing my arms would ... A: Tyler, First and foremost if you are working out 5-6 days per week you are in risk of over ...
joint pain & reverse curving of the neck	1/30/2010
Q: first off I appreciate you being a part of this site.ok so I am 25 yr old female. I have reverse ... A: Dawn, Two years is a long time when your are talking about your health!!! I would go ahead and get ...
twisted back	1/28/2010
Q: i was at work 2 days ago in a Nursery when a child hit my back hard with his head, that night my ... A: Laura, From your description a "twisted back" means one or more of your vertebra in your neck ...
Pain!	1/27/2010
Q: A couple of weeks ago I woke up and my wrist hurt. Later I noticed muscle aches in my forearm to my ... A: Rest assured it is OK to be weary of left arm pain. However it is unlikely a heart problem. Get your ...
MRI Findings.	1/27/2010
Q: I am 28 and I have been dealing with Vitamin D defficency and Fibromyalgia for two years now. I ... A: Erin, It is my opinion that Fibromyalgia is a real disease and should be treated neurologically ...
joint pain & reverse curving of the neck	1/25/2010
Q: first off I appreciate you being a part of this site.ok so I am 25 yr old female. I have reverse ... A: Dawn, You do have a very serious situation at hand. The reversal of your cervical curve is quite ...
Sacralization	1/22/2010
Q: I have been to family Doctor, pain management specialist, and physical therapy, but I still have ... A: Sean, This is a tough situation to be in. Sacralization can mean several things and without seeing ...
herniated disc	1/17/2010
Q: My chiropractor said I have a herniated disc which I did at work on Thursday. He adjusted me and ... A: Seth, Every case is different especially when it comes to herniated discs. There are so many factors ...
Meralgia Paresthetica	1/12/2010
Q: I am a 40 year old physician (radiologist) that knows for sure that I have Meraglia Paresthetica in ... A: Ken, Isagenix is a nutritional company that bases it's weight release on detoxification try ...
Scoliosis / Irritable bowel syndrome	1/11/2010
Q: John, I'm a 5'6", 135 lbs., 44 yr old, very physically fit, mother of two adult children. I ... A: Pierrette, Considering your question I think you are definitely a candidate for a chiropractic work ...
Meralgia Paresthetica	1/10/2010
Q: I am a 40 year old physician (radiologist) that knows for sure that I have Meraglia Paresthetica in ... A: Ken, I am happy to make some suggestions in your case. First and foremost you definitely will need ...
treatment for curved neck and back pain	1/9/2010
Q: i m 25 years old and my shoulders are not leveled. There is also a curve in my neck due to which ... A: Kuldeep, First and foremost I am assuming the picture you sent is just a picture and not your true ...
Wrist Pain, Hand, Numb Fingers	1/5/2010
Q: I would really appreciate your opinion. For the last 5-7 months I have been dealing with 24/7 pain ... A: Brian, I am sorry to hear of your situation but the best thing you are doing is to go to the ...
SI joint Adjustment	1/2/2010
Q: Dr. Quackenbush, I do not have the results of the MRI on hand, just the films. I believe that it ... A: Nicole, I will return your call. I do not think this will get better on it's own given the ...
Ear, neck, shoulder pain....	1/1/2010
Q: What is the possible cause of the following symptoms & what type of doctor should I be seeing for ... A: Debbie, I would start with a Chiropractor. Most of what you describe is what Chiropractors deal ...
SI joint Adjustment	12/29/2009
Q: Can you explain to me the risks of an aggressive SI joint adjustment? Besides a severe ligament ... A: Nicole, Hello again. I am very glad that you went to www.lifechangingcare.com and found some ...
SI joint Adjustment	12/29/2009
Q: Can you explain to me the risks of an aggressive SI joint adjustment? Besides a severe ligament ... A: Nicole, I am very sorry to hear of your situation. As in all professions there are those who are ...
SI joint Adjustment	12/27/2009
Q: Can you explain to me the risks of an aggressive SI joint adjustment? Besides a severe ligament ... A: Nicole, I don't think that the SI Joint was damaged unless you let an 800 lb gorilla adjust you. I ...
skull ache	12/23/2009
Q: sir. i was suffering from a neck ache sinnce a week. had a x-ray done. da findings were of a muscle ... A: Akash, The only way to rule out any tumor 100% is to have an MRI of your head and neck. If in doubt ...
skull ache	12/22/2009
Q: sir. i was suffering from a neck ache sinnce a week. had a x-ray done. da findings were of a muscle ... A: Akash, From the description in your question it is possible that you have a subluxation in your ...
Possible Nerve Damage??	12/16/2009
Q: I've seen the doctor a couple of times, first i got muscle relaxers, and i finally got blood drawn ... A: Jady, I do not think you have simple case of nerve damage. The description you give seems that your ...
Manubrium Srenum Pain	12/13/2009
Q: I have terrible pain in in the manubrium sternum area with movement, deep breathing, and pressing on ... A: Sharon, The issue of your sternum could in fact be related to your fibromyalgia. It may not be just ...
sore wrists and shoulders	12/12/2009
Q: will a pinched nerve in my neck caused by jamming my neck in a fall cause a pain in both my wrists ... A: Bill, This is a yes and no type answer. If in fact you do have pinched nerves in your neck it can ...
Symptoms related to back and neck injuries	12/7/2009
Q: I am a 37 yr old female I've had a few injuries in my time(a fall skiing, a fall off a horse and a ... A: Jacqui, I am happy to hear of your good results with your chiropractor(s) and I hope you continue ...
MRI INTERPERTATION	11/25/2009
Q: I fell about 4 months ago and im in horrible pain I got my MRI results I just don't understand them ... A: Angela, I am very sorry to hear of your situation. I hope the following will help. As far as your ...
Effectiveness of Chiropractic Treatment (specific dx)	11/20/2009
Q: I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, osteo-arthritis, and lumbar spondylosis. I have significant ... A: Kelly, I think it is important that you understand that traditional medicine has little to offer ...
Chronic Neck Pain	11/13/2009
Q: Last year while working as a massage therapist I experienced a consistant shooting pain on the top ... A: Heather, It is possible that you have more than just the disc protrusion. However it seems to me ...
chronic low back pain	11/11/2009
Q: For over a year now I've been having low back pain. Mostly when I sit down for a long time. Over ... A: Rhonda, First and foremost I am sorry to hear of your loss. I do believe that a miscarriage is a ...
Lower Back Pain	11/8/2009
Q: I have been having lower back pain,and pain shooting through both legs sometimes. My MRI Report ... A: Able, You actually have more than one health issue. Obviously the facet swelling is a sigh that you ...
disc problems	11/5/2009
Q: I have had an mri about a year ago and it showed bulging discs on multiple locations and that i had ... A: First and foremost you have serious health issues with the combination of all three you should seek ...
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS	10/30/2009
Q: My daughter wrote: MS is based on inflammation in the body which is caused by the poor conductivity ... A: I would like to answer this question but it is not as simple as a yes or a no answer. I do believe ...
prolonged calf pain	10/17/2009
Q: For over a year now I have had a "knot" type pain in my right calf. It is tender to the touch. The ... A: Sue, I am sorry to hear you are suffering for so long with this calf pain. It seems you have had ...
Low back and Leg pain	10/14/2009
Q: Had a total Knee Replacement 10 1/2 years ago. In the last year the burning in that thigh has ... A: Chris, Sounds like you are in a very tough situation. First I don't think the knee replacement is ...
Median Nerve	10/11/2009
Q: Near my left shoulder blade I feel as though I have a pinched nerve. My left thumb, forefinger, and ... A: Jason, I feel you have hit the nail on the head! I agree with you it does appear that the symptoms ...
rib pain	10/10/2009
Q: I have be getting a sharp pain under the right side of the floating rib, went to a phsio guy and he ... A: Darren, Actually that is a yes and no answer. The orthopedic surgeon obviously specializes in ...
rib pain	10/9/2009
Q: I have be getting a sharp pain under the right side of the floating rib, went to a phsio guy and he ... A: Darren, Certain weight lifting postures can cause trouble with the ribs. You definitely need an x ...
pain in my arm bone	10/8/2009
Q: about 2 months ago while i was washing the dishes, a heavy crystal bowl fell down on my arm from a ... A: Ouch that must have hurt. You would need to rule out any "bone" brusing that may have occurred. The ...
Pain in right side under ribs	10/7/2009
Q: I am 22 years old. I noticed for the last week and a half my lymph nodes in the groin on the left ... A: Courtney, The way this question is posed it is my advice that you get medical attention right away. ...
right rib pain	10/6/2009
Q: After falling down 2 flights I am left with radiculapathy of the L4L5 chronic neck and back pain a ... A: Annette Obviously you have been through a very traumatic incident/accident and have suffered with ...
BACK PAIN	9/30/2009
Q: ABOUT A MONTH AGO I SUFFERED FROM MUSCLE SPASMS DOWN MY LEFT SIDE OF MY BACK,I NOW HAVE A VERY SORE ... A: You more than likely are suffering from a common ailment called Subluxation which means one or more ...
Nerve regeration/foot drop	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: This is avery complicated question and really my opinion can't be taken for medical advice because I ...
Leg	9/24/2009
Q: My name is Christina I'm 26yrs of age and for these past few weeks my left calf has been numb to the ... A: It's highly doubtful that your calf problem has come to fruition because of a stroke. You more than ...
Bulge on the back of my neck	9/24/2009
Q: Years ago I had a Chiropractor tell me that my neck was completely straight, that it was probably an ... A: Donna, Please realize that you are describing a very serious condition that needs immediate ...
Chronic aching	9/23/2009
Q: Is it possible at 34 years of age and without an injury to be suffering from severe arthritis? My ... A: First and foremost if you have arthritis it would show up on your x-rays. I understand that you have ...
military neck	9/20/2009
Q: I have a hypolordosis of the neck. I have been struggling with terrible neck and upper back pain, ... A: First Military neck is more prevalent than most people would believe so you are not the only one who ...

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