You are here:
- Home
- Health/Fitness
- Back and Neck Injury/Chronic Pain
- Chiropractors
Chiropractors/Questions Answered by Expert Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| leg numbness | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Dr Grassi, My left front leg from my hip bone to my shin, around to my buttock and down to my left ... A: It would be prudent to go to your GP,MD. He will get Lab work: >#1. CBC w/diff,SMAC,UA & ... | |
| SI joint Adjustment | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: If you get an SI adjustment and don't need one, can that permanently damage your SI joint? It has ... A: I suggest you go back to the Chiropractor and give him a chance at an explanation. I was not there ... | |
| SI Joint Pain | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I went to a chiropractor 3 months ago due to sciatica pain I was experiencing in my right calf and ... A: Without Trauma. It's unlikely your Disc got worse. Bulging Disc's are considered normal variants ... | |
| SI Joint Pain | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I went to a chiropractor 3 months ago due to sciatica pain I was experiencing in my right calf and ... A: I thought you already had an MRI an it showed a Bulging Disc. An injection in an SI joint that does ... | |
| Back Pain | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I am having back pain around the place where my spine and my rib cage on my back converge. I believe ... A: Yes. That was the developmental thing I was referring to. The Spinous Processes on your Vertebrates ... | |
| SI Joint Pain | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I went to a chiropractor 3 months ago due to sciatica pain I was experiencing in my right calf and ... A: Have you had an EMG or Nerve Test yet.? Either a Neurologist or Physiatrist do these. How is all ... | |
| Back Pain | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I am having back pain around the place where my spine and my rib cage on my back converge. I believe ... A: I think you mean T9. That's the Thoracic Spine. That's where the Kidneys are. Ask your Dr to order ... | |
| Herniated Disk | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Grassi, My Mom (a young age 74) has been in pain for nearly 6 months-mainly showing up as sciatic ... A: GOOD POINT.! What a difference. We are referring to NON-SURGICAL with the 9000.Just make sure they ... | |
| Herniated Disk | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Grassi, My Mom (a young age 74) has been in pain for nearly 6 months-mainly showing up as sciatic ... A: IDDD=Intra Discal Disc Decompression. Remember my suggestion about hanging upside down at home IF ... | |
| hip and leg pain | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: A: How old are you.? I'm thinking Middle or High School. You have flat feet. That means your thigh & ... | |
| Herniated Disk | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Grassi, My Mom (a young age 74) has been in pain for nearly 6 months-mainly showing up as sciatic ... A: Has your Mom had an EMG Nerve Test by a Neurologist,MD.? If not, she needs to get one. The MRI shows ... | |
| Neck injury? | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Last week I had some tension in my neck and back and was making stretching movements to relieve it. ... A: Wow.! Well, I an very surprised the Ortho did not order an MRI yet. Did he even take Xrays.? Any ... | |
| L5 hurniated disk | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: is a hurniated disk something a chiropractor can usually treat? A: A resounding YES.! That's part of what we live for. Of course unless, it is so herniated that you ... | |
| T12 compressed fracture of 30% | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Can I develop scoliosis from this type of injury? I've been in a Jewitt brace for 7 weeks now and my ... A: I'm glad I could be of help. If you ever catch that Roach get him bronzed. My sister hates them too. ... | |
| T12 compressed fracture of 30% | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Can I develop scoliosis from this type of injury? I've been in a Jewitt brace for 7 weeks now and my ... A: how are ya.? Yes, you will get "a little curve" not enough to call a Scoliosis. The vertebrae went ... | |
| sternum cracking, and tender rib. | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: For about three years or so my third rib has been raised or swollen. When palpated there is a ... A: How are you.? Is it the 3rd. Rib from the top or the bottom.? You have Costocondritis or Tietzies ... | |
| Pinched nerve | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can help me. I am 30 years old and a very active woman, who is in good health. ... A: That is my Nieces' name too!. You STRAIN a muscle/tendon. You SPRAIN a joint. Most of the time it is ... | |
| Pain radiating to head,arm & shoulder blade | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I was in a Car Accident recently. I went to the ER. They took only X-Rays. Told me I had a ... A: Sorry to hear of your situation. A Whiplash is Cervical acceleration deceleration injury. or CAD. ... | |
| Pinched nerve | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can help me. I am 30 years old and a very active woman, who is in good health. ... A: Hey Nicole, Dr Ron again: Unequivocally YES.! If you can put it in, you can put it out too. There ... | |
| Pinched nerve | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can help me. I am 30 years old and a very active woman, who is in good health. ... A: The SI/Sacrum is included in the MRI of Lumbar Spine. Get the EMG. The MRI is a picture of anatomy. ... | |
| Pinched nerve | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can help me. I am 30 years old and a very active woman, who is in good health. ... A: The only way to differentially diagnose a true Radiculopathy (radiating nerve pain) is to go to a ... | |
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
Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI.
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Medical questions as they relate to the Diagnosis & Treatment of Orthopedic; Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal pain and injury. As a Board Qualified Chiropractic Orthopedist & Court Expert Forensic Witness of 23 yrs., I am qualified to answer questions as they relate to treatment & mamagement of personal injury. I can answer questions about Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA). I enjoy treating Sports and Performing Artist injuries. In addition to my Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine, I have a Master's, MS. Degree in Biomechanical Trauma and hold Certificates from the National & Florida Boards of Chiropractic Examiner's. Fellow of The American College of Forensic Examiner's. I Research, Publish & Lecture. I founded www.Physicians4Musicians.com www.DrGrassi.com
Experience
23 yrs.Clinical Practice,Jupiter,Florida.USA.Editorial Review Board's; "The Forensic Examiner".www.ACFEI.com & www.SpineUniverse.com
Organizations
American Board of Forensic Medicine,American College of Forensic Examiners.Florida Chiropractic Society. Rotary Club International (Paul Harris Fellow).
Publications
Editorial Review Boards: The Forensic Examiner www.ACFEI.com & www.SpineUniverse.com Master's Thesis "Manipulation Under Anesthesia".
Education/Credentials
University of Miami,BS. Biology/Chemistry/Nuclear Medicine (1979).National Chiropractic College. Chicago,Ill. BS,Human Biology,DC,Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (1984).Lynn University,Boca Raton,Fl. Master's Degree,MS. Biomechanical Trauma,(Summa Cum Laude) (1996).Board Qualified: Chiropractic Orthopedics,(1996).Certified,Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) & Sports Medicine.
Awards and Honors
Univ. of Miami, Dean's List, President's Honor Roll.Graduated Summa Cum Laude,Lynn University,Boca Raton,Fl.Master's Degree, MS., Bio-Mechanical Trauma.
Past/Present Clients
Private Clinical Practice Patient's, Expert Consultant for Attornies and Insurance Companies.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.