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Chiropractors/Questions Answered by Expert Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP
| Subject | Date Asked |
| About sacrolitic pain and treatment | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: Sir, i have pain in my buttok side and lower thigh muscules and it radiate in the sacrum area, ... A: Atul, You simply need to go to a good chiropractor if all you have is sacroiliac pain and referral ... | |
| L5-S1 disc herniation | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: Could you share your personal opinion regarding the following problem please? I have attached a ... A: Your advisors are wrong about your sacrum or lordosis. You clearly have a disc bulge that is ... | |
| rib injury | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: Gillman, I am a climbing arborist and five weeks ago I wrestled too large a piece of wood over my ... A: Brian, There is no chance of manually relocating any dislocated or fractured rib or cartilage. ... | |
| rib injury | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: Gillman, I am a climbing arborist and five weeks ago I wrestled too large a piece of wood over my ... A: Brian, You stated, "the very edge of my rib cage. This lump is about five finger-widths down from ... | |
| tingling, right thumb and index finger | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I believe this might be due to C6 misalignment. Would massage therapy a contraindication for this ... A: Cinda, Tingling in thumb/index finger is about a C6 "NERVE" issue, not a misaligment issue. It ... | |
| Lumbar annular tear | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: I was told by the doctor I saw that I had a lumbar annular tear. I am devastated as I am a very ... A: Carlos, Lots of people get annular tears in their discs. It's what discs can do when they ... | |
| dizzyness and bulging discs | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: About 10 years ago I had an MRI which revealed bulging discs between C4 and C5. I have adjusted much ... A: Tara, Many folks have bulging discs in their spine and it is often not the cause of their problems. ... | |
| Torn cartalige in Rib | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, I am currently on my way to becoming a certified Yoga Instructor. I have 3 months to ... A: Okay. I saw the Scorpion pose and understand it. I would ask your chiropractor to reexamine you ... | |
| Torn cartalige in Rib | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, I am currently on my way to becoming a certified Yoga Instructor. I have 3 months to ... A: Michele, First of all, how are you sure you tore anything, and how do you know if it is cartilage ... | |
| Contortionist back problems? | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I am a beginner contortionist and have recently started to do backbends. A week ago I was ... A: Lauren, You greatly run the risk of fracturing a part of your lumbar vertebra called the pars ... | |
| parathesia around right shoulder | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: Maybe you can help figure out my problem. First of all I am 57 yrs young and quite active. Approx. ... A: Mark, The symptoms you're describing are common among a few conditions. I'll list them: Cervical ... | |
| Sacro iliac joint sublaxation | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: In 2002 I had a L5/S1 discectomy after struggling with sciatica for almost a year. My pain was ... A: David, Forget about the stuck SI joint. It is not the problem, but a finding on you that very ... | |
| Piriformis/cramps | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I've had tightness in my right glute for the past few weeks (the symptoms seem to match those of ... A: True piriformis syndrome is rare. The most common cause for the combination of back-butt-calf pain ... | |
| Left Leg Injury | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I was seeing a chiropractor for a left leg injury. While I was seeing this chiropractor I was giving ... A: There are lots of ways to adjust the pelvis, including being on your side or on your belly. On ... | |
| neck pain | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: .i have been having neck pain now from the start of this year (2011) and have been at 2 different ... A: Kevin, Bag the physios because the electric stimulation does not fix neck pain, and secondly they ... | |
| Back pain/tightness | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: i am a college runner and swimmer.i am currently swimming 5 days a week and running about once or ... A: Stim is a waste of your time since it does not change anything or fix anything. Heat can be ... | |
| sijd | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: si joint dynfuciton is this alot of crap? i have quite a few things wrong with my back with more ... A: Yes, actually you can have SI joint dysfunction, but it is a "presumptive diagnosis." It is proven ... | |
| Spinal stenosis | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: What are the best options for treating my spinal stenosis. I have seen a sports and rehab doctor and ... A: Robert, This is not an uncommon problem, and unfortunately if you have a lot of arthritic, ... | |
| Hip Injury | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I have been seeing a chiropractor for years. I see one monthly to maintain my alignment. I ... A: Suzanne, First off, the chiropractor must use due diligence in thoroughly examining and diagnosing ... | |
| tx for reverse curve in neck. | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I’ve read some other similar posts & your responses to them but alas! Still my brain persists. ... A: Jess, My response to you is the same as the response to others that encountered this pathetic ... | |
| Golf injurie | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I've read this question here from a guy who I believe has the same exact problem like me. He said: ... A: Hugo, Ask your chiropractor to strength test the serratus anterior, the pectoralis major (sternal ... | |
| Low Spine Disc Thickness | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I am a 39 year old male and recently went to a chiropractor who took x-rays which showed the disc ... A: Yes, it is possible that the degenerated disc is the source of your pain, and it is possible that it ... | |
| Chronic neck/upper back strain | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: Back in the fall of 2008 I was performing a stretching exercise that involved twisting my rib cage. ... A: You need to have a consultation with an interventional pain management specialist. These are MD's ... | |
| Back and Leg Issues | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I am a 45 year old male, I'm 6'3, 275 pounds. Constantly fighting to try to control or lose weight. ... A: Lee, Yes, you might find a lot of relief with a clinically astute and well skilled chirpractor. ... | |
| Numbness in lower left leg | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: Okay i am i 18 year old and for the last couple days my leg has been feeling very wired. It actually ... A: Okay. Here are your choices: Wait and see, and it might just resolve on its own. It's only ... | |
| bulging disc | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed in January with a mild bulge in my left cervical spine. I had bad pain from my neck ... A: J, Yes, it could very likely be the same bulged disc, but bulging on the other side. Also, if ... | |
| Spinal Curve measurements - Maximized Living | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, I happened upon this site while searching for information about Maximized Living. I ... A: Andrew, Your gut feeling on Maximized Living is genuine. There is good reason why they are banned ... | |
| Slipping rib | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: My 22 year old daughter has suffered with slipping ribs for several years now. She gets temporary ... A: Cheerleading?! Well, that explains a lot. This category of athlete, especially at the competitive ... | |
| Slipping rib | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: My 22 year old daughter has suffered with slipping ribs for several years now. She gets temporary ... A: If all the chiropractor does is "pop it back into place" via joint manipulation, then she is missing ... | |
| back curvature | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: My son wants to go to a Dr. and doesn't know which kind to go to. The top of his back seems a little ... A: Well, this is an easy answer: go to a chiropractor. He obviously isn't sick, so he does not need ... | |
| Non mechanical 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: What kind of doctor? A PCP? They are doctors of internal medicine and not musculoskeletal ... | |
| Rib looks popped out | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I am curently doing cross country righr now. I was wondering why me left bottom rib looks popped ... A: It sounds like you are straining your rib as you run, causing a muscular reaction (where it gets ... | |
| curvature of spine | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: Greetings from UK. I'm grateful for your valuable time. I'm a 'young' 71yrs. Trained as dancer from ... A: First of all, there is no true re-positioning of bones with manipulation. Manipulation will improve ... | |
| AC Joint pain | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: Quick background/history:- Age: 30 Years Bodytype: Athletic/ Ecto-mesomorph Profession: IT ... A: Amol, The crossfit shoulder exercise can strain your shoulder if you do it too far or too often. ... | |
| Neck bones misalignment | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: just last week i saw a chiropractor for the first time just because of some minor neck pain. My ... A: Isabella, Everyone's bones are misaligned to some degree. It's a flawed concept that the ... | |
| Loss of Cervical Curve in Neck | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have had sinus issues for the past 3 years. I seem to always get sick with viruses, sinus ... A: I'm sorry to say that this is not appropriate treatment. There is no evidence that you can get ... | |
| Back pain | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: Elderly active female experiencing severe low back pain, extends to outer hips , at times very ... A: Yes, if the x-rays showed a lot of degenerative changes to the joints and, more so, a lot of loss of ... | |
| Back pain - Injections or wait? | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: Background: 30 year old female, born with talipes in the right leg, tendon lengthened at 18 months, ... A: Lauren, This all depends on your symptoms and pain tolerance, as well as your neurologic exam ... | |
| 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, Find a reputable chiropractor in your area. Check lists such as: www.acbsp.com or ... | |
| Headache after chiro | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: For the third time in a row now I have had a slowly increasing headache after having my chiropractor ... A: Angie, If the neck pain is gone and your sleep is okay, then you are done. Still 3x/week? For ... | |
| spinal cancer | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: My mother-in-law, was up and about pretty much normal, 6 weeks ago, taking care of her self with the ... A: I'm sorry about your mom. Frankly, without knowing all the details about your mother's case with ... | |
| spinal cancer | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: My mother-in-law, was up and about pretty much normal, 6 weeks ago, taking care of her self with the ... A: Chuck, I am not clear about what you are describing here. Regardless, if you mother has cancer ... | |
| Sore, Stifness, and tingling after 3rd adfjustment | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I had my 2nd adjustment since my car wreck. After the first adjustment I felt relief in my neck and ... A: Amy, If you have a sprain/strain injury then the chiropractor has to really be careful about how ... | |
| buttocks pain & release of emotions | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I've been seeing a wonderful collaborative group in Chicago for the last week to help resolve ... A: Wendy, There is no viable reason to lay face down for so long that your eyes get bloodshot. I ... | |
| buttocks pain & release of emotions | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I've been seeing a wonderful collaborative group in Chicago for the last week to help resolve ... A: Wendy, There are numerous cases (unpublished) of people having emotional experiences with manual ... | |
| weight training | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering what your thoughts would be about weight training in relation to lower back ... A: Gary, Just stay away from squats. Try instead going to split squats. This will take some ... | |
| Chiropractor Pushed Too Hard on Back | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman I had been seeing chiropractic interns at a local college for the past 3 years for an ... A: Ken, Your middle back may simply be strained from the maneuver that the intern performed. This can ... | |
| dislocated stomach | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I just reposted because I dont see a reply button: My chiropractor told me he could fix my hiatal ... A: Kevin, I understand. You have a problem that is associated with whatever procedure the ... | |
| Should I get chiropractic care? | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm nineteen, with a history of headaches, knee and ankle pain, and fatigue. Today I went to one of ... A: First, it is true that the chiropractors that do these sort of things can come across like con ... | |
| Hip Pain | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Dr. I am a 40 year old female......I have a pain in my hip and hurts when I walk..... I have been ... A: First, consider a basic hip x-ray to rule out any arthritic problems (often inherited) as well as ... | |
| dislocated stomach | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I just reposted because I dont see a reply button: My chiropractor told me he could fix my hiatal ... A: Kevin, You would first have to evaluate what really is going on. You need to schedule a visit with ... | |
| AC Joint pain | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: Quick background/history:- Age: 30 Years Bodytype: Athletic/ Ecto-mesomorph Profession: IT ... A: Amol, First, your x-ray looks okay. No worries. I would guess at this point that you simply have ... | |
| Do I really need to fix this? (Reversed cervical curve) | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 22-year-old female who just went to a chiropractor for the first time today. I went in because ... A: Jess, Sadly, this is a commonly encountered issue in chiropractic: is a lack of cervical lordosis ... | |
| AC Joint pain | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Quick background/history:- Age: 30 Years Bodytype: Athletic/ Ecto-mesomorph Profession: IT ... A: First, stop doing upright rows with a bar. It puts undue strain on the shoulder by placing the ... | |
| adjustment ? | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: 2 months ago I was in the tub leaning back masterbating really hard (I'm not trying to be ... A: Richie, First, get the heck out of that "pro adjuster" office and find a chiropractor that will use ... | |
| Leg Weakness | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old female experiencing extreme muscle fatigue in my legs especially when I am ... A: First, as you might discover from previous postings about back pain, x-rays are not advised and are ... | |
| si joint manipulation put my back out of wack, | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: Since that day my lower back has been in rough shape. It is always tight and the muscles in lower ... A: Mark, That's too bad this happenned to you. There's no good explanation. I don't know if the ... | |
| 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: Okay. This makes it easy. You most likely have the residual effects of a joint strain. This is ... | |
| 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: CD, When you say you "injured" your throwing arm 5 years ago, what does that mean? Did you break a ... | |
| neck spasms, stiffness, jaw clicking, periodic vertigo | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I have been having this combination of symptoms: neck pain - spasms, stiffness, cracking, some ... A: These symptoms are commonly associated with a jaw joint, or temoromandibular joint (TMJ). If you ... | |
| Middle Back Pain | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I've been having chronic back pain/soreness around my middle back, thoracic area, bilaterally, for ... A: Sorry I'm late on this. I don't know how I missed it in my email. Anyway, your situation is very ... | |
| Arm pain numbness in thumb forefinger | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: Lately I have had increased pain in my bicep (underneath by armpit) whenever I lay on my stomach or ... A: Sorry for the delay on this. You must have just caught me before I set my "vacation/away" ... | |
| Scoliosis and neck curve | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm 22 years old and have had back pain since high school. I never maid a bid deal about it because ... A: Ricky, What I am going to tell you is based on current research and consensus on how do address ... | |
| Rotated Pelvis/Up Slide Hip, Petruding SI Disc | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I have been complaining for years about my hip and the pain in my lower back..but all my doctor's ... A: Pepper, First: tell your doctors to stop taking x-rays!!! Yes, your Lupus may be a culprit, ... | |
| Hip pain | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I had herniated two disc in my lower back( says a MRI )18 months ago shoveling snow which caused ... A: Jason, You need someone to do the "Prone Instability Test" on you. The PIT can be viewed on line ... | |
| Extreme lower back pain when back is arched | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: Gillman, Thank you for taking the time to read my question. My problem is that I just got back into ... A: Chelsea, This is a crappy exercise! Your seated, thus your butt, hip, and thigh muscles are not ... | |
| Separated Shoulder | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, My son injured his shoulder in a baseball game two weeks. He went to an orthopedic ... A: Separation implies a separation of the joint between the clavicle and a ridge of bone from the ... | |
| subluxation and loss of curve in neck | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I just went to my 1st chiro appointment and left terrified that I might be slowly dying. They took ... A: Beverly, You were in the office of a charlatan, not a doctor. Get out! There are some excellent ... | |
| Straight neck | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Gillman, I have been seeing a physiotherapist for a year off and on for a SI joint problem that has ... A: Keep in mind that the object of setting up a booth at a wellness fair is to acquire new patients... ... | |
| Localised pain in lumbar region (probably from gym work) | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I am 27 yrs old. I live a fairly active,healthy lifestyle and I usually lift weights and run.I ... A: Yeah. It sounds like you have a lumbar facet joint strain or you have a chronic irritation to the ... | |
| Can Beds REALLY Cause Long-Term Injury? | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: Gillman, My question is really that simple. Can beds cause long-term back injury? I've been ... A: Shawna, I have not seen any research on this topic. However, it is commonly experienced in ... | |
| Questions on Persistent LBP | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I have persistent Lower Back Pain that has been getting worse for the last 8 years. It started with ... A: Erica, Please read some of my other Q/A's on back pain (some fairly recent) where I discuss the ... | |
| pes anserine + graston technique | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I have had right medial knee pain that cannot be diagnosed for the past 9 months. My ART man tried ... A: Michelle, If you really have pes anserine bursitis, it would have shown on the MRI and one of your ... | |
| pes anserine + graston technique | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I have had right medial knee pain that cannot be diagnosed for the past 9 months. My ART man tried ... A: Michelle, If you really do have pes anserine bursitis and clearly do not have any other issue, ... | |
| Daughters spine | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I am taking my 15 year old daughter to a chiropractor for 20 degree curve in her spine. we have been ... A: Suzanne, A small degree change? Is it possible that she simply stood up a little bit better on ... | |
| Misaligned Rib | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: During the last week of December, I was recovering from a nasty cold and while having a particularly ... A: Okay. Here goes. This is the first problem: "The mechanized gun/ instrument leaves me in more ... | |
| 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: Your excellent description of symptoms clearly points to a diagnosis of nerve root impingement. The ... | |
| Spinal Decompression | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Gillman, My name is Russ. Several yrs ago i developed a compressed disc on the lower end of my ... A: You really need to get a general work up before considering spinal decompression therapy. There is ... | |
| Arm pain and numbness | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: and I am a swimmer. Two years ago i got this right arm pain, like in my tricep, at about the end of ... A: Yes, it sure does sound like thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). It also could be a shoulder girdle ... | |
| shoulder/gymnastics | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Scott, I'm a 21 year old guy who started gymnastics in winter of 2009. This past year in late ... A: First, what would possess you to take up gymnastics at age 19?? Anyway, regarding your shoulder, ... | |
| Bone Contusion? | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, In June, I first injured my foot while at a wedding dance. I rolled my foot and ankle ... A: If your bones get repetitively strained, then a "contusion" will show up on MRI. This will often be ... | |
| i have a big problem | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: . my name is susana... i had a accident back on 1/29/09 where lifting heavy objects at work i injure ... A: Susana, You need to find a chiropractor that can offer treatment different than what you've had so ... | |
| Hamstring (chronic) 22 years of age | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I first pulled my hamstring about a little over 2 1/2 yrs ago. I took a 2wk break from my activity & ... A: First off: no more static stretching of your hamstrings! If you're doing this, e.g. sticking your ... | |
| Hip problems | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: In 2008 I was in a bicycling accident and fractured my right hip. I had 3 screws inserted and now ... A: Lynn, Osteoporotic and young? Hmmm. Make sure also to have your vitamin-D levels checked. ... | |
| 2 Tears in back discs | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: G, I recently had an MRI indicating that I have 2 tears in my back disc, due to a weight training ... A: Sarai, Disc tears are complicated and nobody has a definite way to get them to heal. I would ... | |
| Hip problems | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: In 2008 I was in a bicycling accident and fractured my right hip. I had 3 screws inserted and now ... A: Lynn, You need to have this thoroughly examined. This includes hands-on physical examination to ... | |
| herniated disc | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: Gillman, My father who is 50 years old and is a computer engineer, has back pain at the C6 – T1 ... A: Yvette, These are the discs in the lowest few vertebra of the neck. If the discs are not toughing ... | |
| Other options? | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, It started out as shoulder/rotator pain about 7 years ago and went away for a long ... A: Cristy, Your shoulder blade pain and arm tingling likely was a sign of cervical spine nerve ... | |
| Toe injury & shoulder impingement | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: Gillman, I ' ve had for few years a clicking big toe with mild pain especially when I click it a ... A: Sherry, I'm not sure what you have wrong with your toe. Keep in mind that this in an internet ... | |
| SI manipulation in early early pregnancy | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I have been visiting my wonderful chiropractor for SI joint problems and tension management 3 times ... A: Chirpractic joint manipulation has traditionally been very safe for pregnant women. There is no ... | |
| Back pain with heaviness in arms and legs | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: About six weeks ago I felt a distinct double pop in my back between the shoulder blades. There was ... A: Chuck, It sounds like you had an acute strain with joint dysfunction of the joint complex in ... | |
| neck curve | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I went to the chiropractor for the first time on Wednesday 12/01/10. I have been having some ... A: Bri, The neck curve thing is a bunch of bunk. Forget about your neck curve measurements. It's not ... | |
| back pain | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I am 33 and an active nurse and mother of two. I have dealt with chronic intermittent back pain for ... A: Amy, Isn't it interesting that you are always "off" or out of whack in some way? Someone needs to ... | |
| injury | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I was sledding a week ago and when the sled hit the fence I sort of tipped forward and the top of my ... A: Amy, The "Heavy Head" symptom is very common after head and neck injuries. We see this especially ... | |
| injury | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I was sledding a week ago and when the sled hit the fence I sort of tipped forward and the top of my ... A: Amy, You could be injured mildly or moderately and there is no way to know unless you have a ... | |
| Low Back Pain from Misalaigned Floating Rib? | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I am highly active. I've spent a great deal of time running sprints and lifting weights. A few ... A: The floating rib story doesn't seem to fit. Yes, you might have a problem in the area of the ... | |
| correct spinal alignment | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: My 9 year old son has occasionally complained of back pain for several years. He is active and ... A: Jen, I don't know anything about a McTimoney. Dr. Miller is a good place to start. I cannot ... | |
| cerv neck slip in details | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Do you know exactly how and what/technique massage you should be using to cure a slipped ... A: Richie, Do not waste your time getting electrical stimulation to the neck. This procedure ... | |
| correct spinal alignment | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: My 9 year old son has occasionally complained of back pain for several years. He is active and ... A: Jen, Kids are quite prone to painful spine conditions. From what you describe, your son has back ... | |
| Activator | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Is there any difference in getting adjusted with an Activator vs the hands on method? You really ... A: Curtis, There is a big difference between getting Activator treatment verses hands-on joint ... | |
| Neck Problem (Chronic) | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: my name is Robert. I just started with 2 personal trainers 3 months ago. I go 3 times a week and ... A: Robert, Rule #1: Don't be diagnosed by a personal trainer. Your symptoms are classic for one of ... | |
| plantar fascitis | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I am suffering from plantar fascitis in the left foot. Using one of those diagnostic machines that ... A: The histology of plantar fascitis is that of irritated, degenerated, or disrupted tissue along the ... | |
| Knee Discomfort | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, I am concerned about my knee and would like to present to you my case. I would very ... A: Stan, This is a common symptom pattern. You may have what's called a "Plica" syndrome. Google ... | |
| Neck burning, strained feeling? | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: iam a firefighter and an avid weekend warrior. I do alot of crossfit/olympic weighlifting ... A: David, 'Sounds to me like repetitive strain to the neck (or accumulative strain). Sometimes the ... | |
| migraines and chiropractors | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I am writing on behalf of my wife. She has been a life long sufferer of migraine headaches and has ... A: William, There are some people, a "subset" of the migraine population, that seems to find temporary ... | |
| Racquetball Back Injury and Complications | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Alright, I'm going to try and lay this out as simply as possible. About me: I have always been an ... A: Teddy, Amazing! All that care and nobody hit a bullseye. Heel lifts can cause a lot of problems. ... | |
| Groin Strain | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: First a bit of background: I'm 22 and have played hockey all my life without any muscle strains. Feb ... A: Easy: www.grastontechnique.com and also "active release technique" or ART (or anyone's qualified ... | |
| 91 yr old mom w.stenosis | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My 91 year old mother has spinal stenosis with very severe pain. She wakes up crying every morning ... A: Sorry to hear about your mom. I've seen cases like these and they do not respond to chiropractic ... | |
| bone spur in spine | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I am in no pain but went to a chiropractor just for curiosity as I have osteoporosis. I was told I ... A: Susan, Report this immediately to your state's licensing board!!! This is akin to going to the ... | |
| dizziness/insomnia/T4/rib injury | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I had an injury to my mid/back (right side, between spine and shoulder blade) back while running ... A: Ted, I hope you consider the facet joint blocks if nothing else is helping. As for Graston ... | |
| How many visits are needed | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: The chiropractor I just started to see says I have Level III deterioration. Wants me to see him 4 ... A: I'm glad you asked... This chiropractor is a way off base. He has no justification for making such ... | |
| dizziness/insomnia/T4/rib injury | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I had an injury to my mid/back (right side, between spine and shoulder blade) back while running ... A: Well, your situation is a doozy...probably more complicated to truly address on the internet, but ... | |
| loss of curvature in the neck | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a 46 year old athletic female. I suffered from neck pain for several months until I could no ... A: Gina, Misalingment of the spine is NOT the reason people go to chiropractors. People go to ... | |
| loss of curvature in the neck | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a 46 year old athletic female. I suffered from neck pain for several months until I could no ... A: Gina, Get the heck out of that chiropractor's office. Full spine x-rays simply because you have a ... | |
| Finding a Goood Chiro | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Gillman, How can one find a good Chiro in their area? I do not know anyone that can make any ... A: Curtis, Yes, this is a big problem. It's hard to find really good chiropractors. There's a bunch ... | |
| Mixed Martial arts ribs injury - X-ray negative | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: fractures, or cracks , the Dr. just said take a week or so off from MMA classes let it heal up , he ... A: Rich, This sounds like a rib sprain. Be patient. It can take a long time to heal up. Try to ... | |
| excessive joint popping w/ no pain | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: Lately I am experiencing excessive noise in my neck, spine, shoulders during a golf swing. There is ... A: Michael, If there is no pain, then - from a purely medical point of view - there is no problem. ... | |
| Follow up question | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I believe I have developed what's called a "buffalo hump" where my neck meets my upper spine. I ... A: Nikki, "cervicodorsal" is just a description of the location of the hump, literally, at the ... | |
| "Buffalo hump" | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I believe I have developed what's called a "buffalo hump" where my neck meets my upper spine. I ... A: Nikki, Your hump, also called a Dowager's hump, is genetic. You inherited this. There is no known ... | |
| foot drop | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: My husband had total hip replacement the first of April 2010 and developed foot drop afterwards. He ... A: I would suggest that he have an EMG. Chiropractic can help in similar way that PT helps, by ... | |
| bulging disc | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: i have had back pain for 15+ years now.. finally my doctor retired, and my new doctor sent me for ... A: X-rays AND a CT scan? The current guidelines recommend against x-rays since they do not tell you ... | |
| Patch of numbness on leg, slight lower back pain | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: So pleased to have found this great site. For two weeks I have had a 4x7 patch of superficial ... A: Bethany, Your chiropractor should be able to assess you to rule out Meralgia Peresthetica (via a ... | |
| head and neck pain | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I vomited the other night severely. That night I developed a severe headache and still have it ... A: K, You likely strained (or sprained) the top of your neck and you are experiencing cervicogenic ... | |
| Frequency of Chiropractic visits | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I have some degenerating discs, one in my lower back, one in my neck, which both give me trouble ... A: Sue, The emedicine information is wrong. It is outdated and does not heed current research. ... | |
| Year's treatment for straightened neck and curvature of spine | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: X-rays show that my back is curved to the side and my neck is straight and protrudes forwards. My ... A: Kerry, There is no sufficient evidence that treatment will prove itself corrective. There is no ... | |
| Frequency of Chiropractic visits | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I have some degenerating discs, one in my lower back, one in my neck, which both give me trouble ... A: The only way to know if you are benefiting from the manipulative treatment is to discontinue ... | |
| rotated rib | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: About 6 yrs. ago I was told by a PT that I may have rotated a couple of ribs and I will have to deal ... A: Pat, First, not all providers have all the answers. Second, a PT is not a doctor and some PT's ... | |
| Sore Left Shoulder | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I had written you about two years ago and found you extremely helpful in identifying a herniated ... A: Ian, How old are you? Late 30's maybe? [just guessing] When shoulder pain doesn't go away, when ... | |
| spondylolisthesis | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I am in need of your expertise! I have had a spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 since I was about 12 (from ... A: What you are experiencing is not uncommon. If you were a gymnast, odds are you are quite flexible. ... | |
| We need help. | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: My husband has been going to a chiropractor for over a year. at first it was for low back pain, ... A: Susan, If it's all in his head, then he would respond to medicines such as gabapentin (Neurontin) ... | |
| We need help. | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: My husband has been going to a chiropractor for over a year. at first it was for low back pain, ... A: I'm very sorry to hear about your husband. In my professional opinion, he should have ended his ... | |
| hip popping | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Years ago, I fell on my right hip when I lost my balance while kicking a ball. Landed sideways on my ... A: Donna, You most likely strained the hip and pelvic joint system with that fall, and caused it to ... | |
| Lower Back Pain | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I am 15 years old, very active soccer player, playing 5 times a week usually. For the past 3 weeks I ... A: Amy, Unless you completely fractured the bone, x-ray is a waste of time! You must do an MRI of ... | |
| weird pain in the back | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: i am a 24 year old professional. i often experience a weird pain in my back just below the nape of ... A: Tripti, Massage is not enough to change the mechanics of the joints of your spine. Also, x-ray is ... | |
| thoracic rigidity in extension | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I am a 25-year-old female and I have a slight sway back posture that I am trying to correct. It has ... A: First, if your "hyperkyphosis" or exagerated thoracic curve might be congenital. In other words, it ... | |
| wrist pain | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: About my wrist which I e-mailed you about earlier,the problem is in my left wrist and when I rotate ... A: Nigel, If I understand your description correctly (I'm still not sure I completely understand ... | |
| Supraspinatus tendinopathy | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: A couple of days ago I received results of an MRI which diagnosed spuraspinatus tendinopathy of my ... A: Dee, If you truly do not have a heart condition - as in you had a treadmill stress test - then it ... | |
| S I nerve pain | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I have moderately severe arthritis in my L-S spine, and have had a fusion on L3-4. I currently have ... A: 'Sorry that you're having such difficulty. What you have is quite common. It sounds like your pain ... | |
| Can't find cause | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I am 52 and have been very active all my life with ballet and working out at at the gym 5 days a ... A: Kim, I am not completely clear about your info. You had the hysterectomy 3 years ago and have not ... | |
| Self-Help SI Joint | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Due to my current financial situation, I qualified for the Outreach Clinic that Palmer school of ... A: Michelle, SEVEN MONTHS in Palmer's Clinic with no relief?! Shame on them! First, understand that ... | |
| Teen excessive joint popping | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I have loud excessive cracking and popping in my knees, ankles, hips and other parts of my body. And ... A: This is all quite normal. It's just joint noise and it is common in young folks. Some have it ... | |
| Neck Pain | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, I have never been to a chiropractor so I am somewhat leary and want to do my research. ... A: Andy, The odds of you having a dissecting aneurysm is like the odds of you winning megabucks. I ... | |
| Neck Pain | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, I have never been to a chiropractor so I am somewhat leary and want to do my research. ... A: Andy, The research is now conclusive that your chances of having a stroke are the same whether you ... | |
| Chest Cartlidge Tear | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning, First of all thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Well, about a week ... A: James, These are very difficult conditions to deal with. I have not seen or read anything about ... | |
| neck and trap | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: i have a constant numbness and tingling in my right trap or at the bottom of the neck. the right ... A: Nicolas, I'm not sure what your physical therapy consisted of. You need to try a short course of ... | |
| Upper back ache | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and have had upper back ache for about 4-5 years. It is a ache which is relieved ... A: Matt, Find someone that does Graston Technique and give that a try. Go to ... | |
| Crooked Spine | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a sprained ankle for about a month, and during that time, I primarily walked crooked ... A: Jesus, Based on this new information, it is possible that by limping around on your bad ankle, you ... | |
| Crooked Spine | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a sprained ankle for about a month, and during that time, I primarily walked crooked ... A: Jesus, I could use a bit more information. Is your "middle of body from neck to waist" in pain? ... | |
| Othotics | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I need an unbiased opinion even though you are a chiropractor. I am seeing a chiropractor %26 ... A: John, I am a Diplomate in Chiropractic Sports Medicine and I do have notable experience in ... | |
| neck/upper arm pain, numb thumb | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: About two weeks ago I got what I thought was a crick in my neck all the sudden. Some pain in my ... A: Likely you have a cervical spine disc lesion such as a disc bulge or protrusion. Depending on your ... | |
| back pain | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: On Friday morning I woke up with severe pain in my left side of the back. The pain is associated ... A: Bill, It's now Sunday. See if you can get in to your chiropractor first thing Monday am. Drugs ... | |
| muscle pain | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Gillman I have been experiencing pain in my right pectoral muscle, but only when I flex it. There ... A: If you are relatively young and healthy, with no cardiovascular disease - or if you go to a gym and ... | |
| dizziness after treatment | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I was in a car accident recently. When my chiropractor treated me, I sometimes get an immediate ... A: Dawn, This is a common occurance. I don't know what "treatment" consists of. If you get an ... | |
| should I continue treatment with this chiropractor? | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I was in a minor auto accident mid-January, from which minor neck pain started. I was advised by my ... A: Cheryl, I cannot completely answer this without one piece of information: Is it the PT or the ... | |
| neck pain | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: i have used a chiropractor for many years and i LOVE THAT MAN! but i now live 2 hours away from his ... A: Lana, Yes, your neck joints and surrounding muscles will refer pain into the ear and into the head. ... | |
| Rib Head | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I twisted really hard to get a ball crosscourt and behind me in a game of tennis. I had a pain in ... A: Lilly, If you significantly sprained the rib joint, there is tissue damage. It takes time for this ... | |
| Neck Injury | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: About a year back, I was stretching my neck forward and to the right and caused some sort of damage. ... A: Avi, Go see Dr. Michael Minardo in NYC for consultation. If you are going to get neck joint ... | |
| snapping sound | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I wonder if i can pick your brains regarding my daughter Kelly she is 23 years old and weighs ... A: Ms. Delderfield, I would recommend MRI of the spine region. If she has not had work by a ... | |
| advanced disk degeneration | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: x-ray and mri shows advanced disk degeneration and moderate left hip arthritis. manifestaion is ... A: Kirk, Before you pay $5000 cash (up front) with the practitioner abandoning all clinical ... | |
| severe heel and foot pain | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: sir, i have severe heel pain and foot pain when walk after rest and morning when get up.i have pain ... A: Susmitha, You have symptoms consistent with plantar fasciitis. There is a lot of information on ... | |
| severe foot pain in the ball of my right foot | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I experience approx every two months this severe foot pain in the ball of my right foot. Sometimes ... A: Bobby, You could have anything from a bunion to a plantars wart to plantar fascitis to ... | |
| Frequency of Adjustments | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have had chiropractic adjustments over the years from the same chiropractor in Boston mainly on an ... A: I think you should get his treatment plan in writing as well as a copy of your initial intake form ... | |
| Sports Related Rib Injury | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend plays legitimate roller derby, an unscripted full-contact sport in which people are ... A: I understand that Roller Derby is making a come back! Your girlfriend likely does have a cracked ... | |
| thigh pain | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a healthy 33 year old female and going on almost 2 months now I have had this dull achy, ... A: It is likely referred pain. The most likely candidates are 1) a disc protrusion in the middle of ... | |
| SI Joint Dysfucntion & 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: Jessica, Not all disc issues get picked up on MRI, and not all radiologists describe the findings ... | |
| wrist issues | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I hurt my wrist when I wrestling, and at first it was a small pain i could handle. Now that my ... A: Nick, Okay. This points away from a TFCC tear. Good. See if you can find a certified sports ... | |
| wrist issues | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I hurt my wrist when I wrestling, and at first it was a small pain i could handle. Now that my ... A: Nick, Where, exactly, do you feel the pain? Is there any swelling? Pain when in a push up ... | |
| Back pain | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: My 15 year old daughter has mid back pain and feels spasms now and then. She is 5'1"and weighs close ... A: Marielle, You need to have your daughter checked for what's called "spondylolysis" or "acute pars ... | |
| shoulder and chest pain | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I would appreciate any feedback you can give me,and thank you for this service. I have pain in my ... A: Sue, You definitely want to see your primary care doctor (internal medicine) for a cardiac work-up. ... | |
| shoulder and chest pain | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I would appreciate any feedback you can give me,and thank you for this service. I have pain in my ... A: Sue, Pain that wakes you at night can be a sign of bone metastatic cancer. If your condition has ... | |
| Si hip dysfunction and spina bifida occulta | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: My 9 year old daughter complained of tailbone,heel and outside right ankle pain after a dance ... A: Kristin, I know this is a frustrating situation for you and your daughter. Given the information ... | |
| Unajustable ribs | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: From time to time over the last 8 years I have popped a rib, usually on the right side of my back. ... A: Ed, First: find a chiropractor on www.grastontechnique.com Get all the soft tissue in that rib ... | |
| Lower back and butt pain when standing striaght and bending | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I am having this lower back and butt pain when stand up straight and bend down. It happened after I ... A: Kotomi, From the information you provided me, it sounds like you simply have a mechanical lesion in ... | |
| L5 S1 L4 L5 | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Background, I am a 51 year old male, presently my condition is as such. Per a MRI, my L5 ... A: Jerry, Sorry to hear you're in such shape. Your degenerative spine is genetic, inherited. You can ... | |
| C7-T1 severe pain | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I was involved in a low speed head on collision. My dr said that, on top of muscle sprains all over, ... A: DP, Yeah. It's safe. Especially if you have your reflexes in tact. If your doctor found loss of ... | |
| shoulder problems | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Having shoulder pain tried physio, coritsone injection did not work. MRI showed extensive ... A: You had the tendinopathy for a long time. It doesn't happen overnight. But changes in an ergonomic ... | |
| neck popping | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Here is a clarification - more details on my original question. I saw the chiropractor 2x per week ... A: Carol, Your situation really is unusual. I would want to know if you have any segment instability ... | |
| Chiropractic and TMJ | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have clenched my teeth for years, and I've worn a nightguard since 1993 to help. Around 2005, I ... A: First, any massaging or digging into muscles, tendons, ligaments is considered "soft tissue ... | |
| Chiropractic and TMJ | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have clenched my teeth for years, and I've worn a nightguard since 1993 to help. Around 2005, I ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your situation. That was courageous of you to help that guy while risking ... | |
| back injury . please help! | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I injured my back in Nov. I am a nurse and a pt grabbed onto my shoulders and I twisted in a ... A: Amanda, Your pain picture seems odd, with a global region of pain (shoulder blade, oblique ... | |
| Knee and back pain | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Gillman, I have had seven visits with a chiropractor to treat my knee, inner thigh, and lower back ... A: Salina, As for "adjustments," I don't know exactly what you are receiving. Standard "adjustment" ... | |
| Bicep Tear | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I am 46 years old and a few years ago I fell backwards onto my right arm, fully extended. I never ... A: Joe, If in fact you really do have a complete biceps tear, there is nothing to do for it after a ... | |
| Torqued Pelvis | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I am 29 years old and for as long as I can remember have had problems with lower back pain. When I ... A: Sue, I am very familiar with the clinical literature on this topic. First, there is correlation ... | |
| Torqued Pelvis | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I am 29 years old and for as long as I can remember have had problems with lower back pain. When I ... A: Sue, You can try chiropractic pelvic manipulations as it likely will be different than what the PT ... | |
| lower back | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I am an active 52 year old woman, have seen a chiropractor for at least 20 years now, and go in ... A: Lucy, Odds are you need soft tissue work across your lower back, glut's and hips. If you are ... | |
| Alignment of pelvis and labral tear in hip. | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I am three weeks post acetabular labral repair. Prior to surgery my pelvis was tilted resulting in ... A: If you took 100 people and x-rayed their spines, you'd find disc and joint degeneration, scoliosis ... | |
| herniated disc | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a diagnosis "herniated disc" as of 3 dec.09 I was in lot of pain, bed ridden, in a hospital ... A: Mima, There is no such thing as putting a disc back in place by manual manipulation. Sorry. With ... | |
| spine twisted | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: Two days ago i had went to a chiropractor regarding some discomfort in my back because of a chair ... A: Jeremy, Your situation is not uncommon. Some folks have spines that are very stiff, and for a ... | |
| rotator cuff | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible for a chiropractor to fix? A: Sharon, "Rotator Cuff" what?? Tear? Degeneration? Irritation? Which Cuff tendon, the ... | |
| The T Bar... | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if a chiropractor normally pushes a t-bar into someones back (between my spine and ... A: Ozzie, No. It is not normal. The DC should have described what he was going to do, why he was ... | |
| Knee injury | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Some background information first: I'm 29 years old and have had an injury occur on my right knee ... A: Dan, There is no law that states you must have surgery... If you are able to do rehab' exercises, ... | |
| chiropractor or orthopaedic? | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a 25/F, former college athlete, and have never had back problems. About 2 weeks ago, I noticed ... A: Erin, This is exactly what chiropractors address. Research shows that new and acute back pain ... | |
| Spine Curvature | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a negative three degree curve in my C-Spine. It goes forward right at C5. IT has caused me to ... A: Neil, Please search previous answers of mine regarding cervical curves. Your course of care is not ... | |
| 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: Richie, Don't be concerned about the straigtening of the cervical curve. If you have pain that ... | |
| 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: Parisa, Stop self cracking! Your desire to do this means that there is something wrong. People ... | |
| Several herniated dics | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I was involved in a car accident in June 2009. I was stopped at a red light and someone on there ... A: Maria, I would ask them to consider changing some of your exercises. In many cases, a general gym ... | |
| Several herniated dics | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I was involved in a car accident in June 2009. I was stopped at a red light and someone on there ... A: Maria, I'm sorry to hear your having such difficulties. You are not alone. My first question for ... | |
| car accident | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND I DIDN'T FEEL PAIN UNTIL AFTER EVERYTHING WAS OVER WITH AND I WENT ... A: Karen, If you just had the car crash, like within the last two days, then simply give it another ... | |
| 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: Nathan, Sitting at a desk all day long is torture to your spine. You must regularly and frequently ... | |
| NUCCA treatment | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I have had migraine for over 30 years and have yet to find a successful treatment. I'm 63years old ... A: Betty, I would agree that Botox is a temporary solution, but it also could provide insight as to ... | |
| BACK INJURY | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the pain, popping and cracking of my back, shoulders, sternum, arms, ... A: Jeffrey, The painless joint popping and cracking is a normal phenominon, and there is little known ... | |
| muscle and nerve loss | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm 66 years old.Since 2 years I'm experiencing biceps muscle loss.Consquently I'm losing function ... A: K S, You need to see a neurologist. This may be from a severe problem in your neck that is ... | |
| Significance of MRI findings | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a very active (military) 27 year old male. I have sustained a left hip injury that initially ... A: Jamie, I would ask that your doctors do a prone instability test (PIT) on you. See: "Hicks, G. et ... | |
| Significance of MRI findings | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a very active (military) 27 year old male. I have sustained a left hip injury that initially ... A: Jamie, Odds are the L5 disc lesion is driving your symptoms and causing the "protective tensioning" ... | |
| SI joint | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, I had a bad chiropractic adjustment on August 27th of my left SI joint. I went to ... A: Michael J. Hubka, DC 2623 E. Foothill Blvd. #105 Pasadena, CA 91107 626-796-26391 California is a ... | |
| Over Adjusting? | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I've suffered with migraines for 10 years and just started getting chiropractic adjustments 4 months ... A: 3x/week for two months is a but much, but if the joint manipulation was not too forcefull, there is ... | |
| Back pain | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a son who just turned 18, playing football 5 days ago, was tackled and hurt his back. Same ... A: Arlene, Blacked out from what? Yes! Please take him to a doctor! At the least he needs a ... | |
| hip pain and plantar fasciitis | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: A year ago I developed plantar fasciitis in my right foot as well as pain in my right hip. I am a ... A: Dorothy, Ask your sports doctor: "Isn't everybody's hips a little off?" If the doctor believe he ... | |
| compression fracture | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I have an identified compression fracture in my upper back, fortunately it is non weight bearing. ... A: June, There is nothing that the chiropractor or any doctor can do to change the compression ... | |
| Vertebral Subluxation | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a pinched nerve resulting in numbness in my left hand (pinky, ring finger and top/outside ... A: Steve, We hypothesize that forward head carry is bad because it puts undue strain on the neck ... | |
| Another question | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I really appreciate all of your advice and asked my chiropractor to check for soft tissue damage and ... A: Low level laser simply increases the ATP (energy) of the cells that are being photo-irradiated. It ... | |
| Vertebral Subluxation | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a pinched nerve resulting in numbness in my left hand (pinky, ring finger and top/outside ... A: Steve: run as quickly as you can out of this office!! I would also suggest that you report this ... | |
| Another question | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I really appreciate all of your advice and asked my chiropractor to check for soft tissue damage and ... A: Nicole: Is your professor trained in Graston Technique? If not, then his opinion doesn't count. ... | |
| New Chiropractor | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, Is it possible to have tenderness in the joints, muscles, bones after a session? My ... A: Post treatment soreness from joint manipulation is very common and almost always benign and ... | |
| Uneven leg length | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I am 32 years old and for the past 2 years I have been suffering severe backaches have also noticed ... A: It is hard to know what is going on with you based on the small amount of information you provided. ... | |
| fracture? | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Four days ago I banged my forehead while reaching into my van. When I hit my head, I felt my neck ... A: Chel, You have classic symptoms of neck sprain/strain and mild concussion, very similar to ... | |
| calf tingling after an adjustment | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently got an SI joint adjustment (about 3 weeks ago). Following the adjustment, I have light ... A: Pam, It is possible that there is SI joint irritation and that you are experiencing "chemical" ... | |
| Runner with Butt Pain | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I am 32 and have been running for several years. Jogging became running. I did a marathon once and ... A: Samantha, I see this quite often. For many it is treatable and resolvable. Your story is quite ... | |
| rib pain | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I've had a nagging pain to the lower left side of my rib cage. The cause was that one night I was ... A: Ben, You may have a joint dysfunction where the rib meets the spine and/or adhesion formation deep ... | |
| Soft grinding noise in upper middle back? | 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: Liz, This is common when joints and their surrounding soft tissues are strained. It sounds to me ... | |
| Another question | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I wrote you a few weeks ago regarding a bad adjustment to my SI joint. I decided to go to a new ... A: Nicole, First off, you're not dying from anything so there's no rush. Don't worry. It's all up to ... | |
| Another question | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I wrote you a few weeks ago regarding a bad adjustment to my SI joint. I decided to go to a new ... A: Nicole, It's not about "alignment." It's about soft tissue lesions, e.g. scar tissue, adhesions, ... | |
| Treatment for damage to cranial nerves | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Hey Dr. Gillman, I'm in my first year of Chiropractic school and we are currently learning about ... A: Jared, We really do not treat damaged cranial nerves, and I hope your teachers aren't touting that ... | |
| Spondylolisthesis and laser treatment options | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: My mother has been diagnosed with grade 3 spondylosis in the cervical vertabrae and grade 2 ... A: Sorry that your mom has such troubles. If the chiropractic care has not proven effective in ... | |
| Left Leg and foot numb | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Leatherman from a person named Alexandra, and I have the same symptoms. A few weeks ago while I was ... A: Karen, No pain? No swelling? No loss of ability to walk on heels and toes? No tenderness to ... | |
| Left Leg and foot numb | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Leatherman from a person named Alexandra, and I have the same symptoms. A few weeks ago while I was ... A: Karen, I can give you a laundry list of conditions that cause numbness, everything from lumbar disc ... | |
| si joint | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have an issue that has been ongoing for several years now and I have been through all types of ... A: Michael, You've had a lot of treatment. When you say "chiropractic," what did that consist of? ... | |
| Facet Joint Arthritis | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have mild arthritis in my facet joints most prominent in L4-L5. Pain started in August of this ... A: Jenny, "Improved slightly after six weeks" is not really all that great when it's just lower back ... | |
| SI Joint Manipulation | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a thirty year old active woman. I would consider myself a healthy individual; one who eats ... A: Nicole, Chiropractors are trained to diagnose as are MD's. Clinically, our most frustrating ... | |
| SI Joint Manipulation | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a thirty year old active woman. I would consider myself a healthy individual; one who eats ... A: It is not uncommon to have back, thigh, and leg (sciatic) pain on one side and the MRI shows the ... | |
| SI Joint Manipulation | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a thirty year old active woman. I would consider myself a healthy individual; one who eats ... A: Nicole, Sorry you're having such troubles. My suspicion is that you have an irritated disc. ... | |
| bone spurs/chronic pain | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I've suffered with neck/upper back pain for nine years. Since I've not been diagnosed I've also not ... A: Karen, Your symptoms are not uncommon, and those with nerve-related referred pain into the upper ... | |
| Is chiropractic help or surgery better for treating cervical bone spurs? | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I would like to ask about cervical bone spurs and would appreciate your sound advice. Presumably a ... A: Joel, People with bulging discs and bone spurs (or both) can find relief in some cases with ... | |
| L2 Compression Fracture | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: My 16 yo son has moderate anterior wedging at L2. MRI and x-ray show a compression fracture without ... A: At 10 weeks the bone is healed. The bone will not change shape, but the fracture line may remodel a ... | |
| NECK PAIN!!! | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a paramedic and work for an ambulance company so I do a lot of lifting. I went to sleep the ... A: Stephen, Neck pain with not radicular pain into the scap' or arm/hand is a good sign. However, ... | |
| xyphoid process injury | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: my 12 year old son was diagnosed with a broken or dislocated xyphoid process injury by our family ... A: Jan, There are no exercises for the xiphoid short of taking deep breaths. Likely the calcium is a ... | |
| si joint? | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: 2 weeks ago I went to a chiropractor for extreme neck muscle tightness and intermittent ache on ... A: Rebecca, Ask your chiropractor to do a neurologic exam and make sure you have normal skin ... | |
| Meralgia Paresthetica issues. | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I am postop 4 lumbar laminectomies - L4 -L5 and L5-S1. I also have RSD of my left foot which had ... A: Betty, The only real shot at this conservatively is with soft tissue therapy around the inguinal ... | |
| losso f cervical lordosis | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: i am 32 years old and mother of 2 children. i have strong leg pain, neck shoulder hand pain and ... A: Nishi, Loss of cervical lordosis is common and not considered a disease. The spondylitic changes ... | |
| Chiropractic Care | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: My husband suffers from low back pain due to a disc bulge at L5-S1 which abuts the left S1 nerve ... A: Yes, a chiropractor can help. I would suggest one that uses a flexion/distraction table. If you ... | |
| I suffered a disc herniation | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Gillman my name is Paul. 7 years ago I suffered I chronic lumbar disc herniation when I was 22 years ... A: The "DOK" sound likely is coming from a tendon that is sliding over a bone in the inner hip. It ... | |
| neck adjustment | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I had phoned my chiropractor asking him if he could do anything about my vertigo. He said yes and I ... A: Laura, I have no idea what your chiropractor did. From the small description, it sounds like he ... | |
| Frequency of adjustments | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Can you please let me know a source or published reference regarding regarding frequency of ... A: Eileen, Dump your new chiropractor! Or, you should bet money that he cannot find legitimate proof ... | |
| Elbow pain during weightlifting | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 25 year old male and have done weight training moderately since high school. Most recently, my ... A: Luke, At 25, you likely don't have an arthritic elbow, so we're dealing with an elbow joint system ... | |
| scoliosis | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My question has two parts. First, a 16-year old male with a 40 degree curve in the lower back, ... A: Sue, First, there is no clear evidence as to what causes scoliosis in a healthy young person, ... | |
| change in retrolisthesis | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a retro L5 on S1 . Hypothetically can use of a drop table worsen ( cause to shift)this ... A: JP, There is no evidence that the retrolisthesis will worsen with any form of manual therapy. Yes, ... | |
| pain and popping in the hip | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have always had the ability to pop my hips, mostly just the right one, but it is always a loud pop ... A: Erin, This is a common problem that is most prevalent in young females. Google: snapping hip ... | |
| Facial Twitch... :( | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female, non-smoker, occasional drinker, good diet, ideal weight for my height, no ... A: I've never heard of chiropractors alleviating facial twitching, but it sure can't hurt to try. If ... | |
| xiphoid process injury and gerd | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Gillman, I'm writing regarding a recent visit to the chiropractor. My chiropractor tried to adjust ... A: Blaine, Sometimes accidents happen in manual medicine... If you said you had sharp pains then I'd ... | |
| postural disorders | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: Greetings! I have a topic in thesis regarding posture defects. I just want to make myself clear ... A: Shaine, Scoliosis is a term used to describe the side-to-side and rotational distortion the spine ... | |
| cervical vertibrae curvature | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: Gillman, Can trauma to an adult person's neck cause a reversal of the cervical vertebrae from ... A: Rudolph, The only way to know is to have had an x-ray of your neck prior to the fall. Otherwise, ... | |
| 3 times a week for 3 months??? | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a slight forward curvature of the neck and recently began experiencing some loss of use in my ... A: Sheila, 3x/week for three months is a bit much for any kind of manual therapy. After your first ... | |
| 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: Sandra, First, you obviously strained something in your neck. Ice/heat/rest/medicines and give it ... | |
| neck pain etc. | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: ive had ongoing neck pain for about year or even longer i havent really been keeping track. It all ... A: You didn't sign up for the several-thousand-dollar healthy lifestyle plan? But wouldn't you get the ... | |
| chiropractors | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: Why are you so against Gonstead chiropractic. i have been a patient for over ten years and have had ... A: James, It likely had nothing to do with Gonstead technique. How many Gonstead practitioners have ... | |
| 11 back pain, 6 months now | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has been complaining about back pain for about six months now. I initially took her to a ... A: I'm glad to hear that the MRI was normal. You should as what the "malformation" actually was. If ... | |
| Acromioclavicular joint injury | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: G: I have been lifting weights for more than 3 years. Recently I was diagnosed with an ... A: Robert, If you have an AC Joint problem, then dips may cause further irritation, especially if you ... | |
| Acromioclavicular joint injury | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: G: I have been lifting weights for more than 3 years. Recently I was diagnosed with an ... A: Robert, There is a chance you have been straining the AC joint for a while and the dips were the ... | |
| 11 back pain, 6 months now | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has been complaining about back pain for about six months now. I initially took her to a ... A: First, I am not clear about what the chiropractor conveyed to you. If you can get an actual ... | |
| Cartilage damage | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, I recently started doing some Zumba classes which is a lot of upper body rotating ... A: Lauren, Either the rib was fractured or the junction where the bony portion of the rib meets the ... | |
| Neck Scoliosis | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: What exercises can I do to reduce the scoliosis curve in my neck? I have a curve in my neck. My ... A: Linda, Doubtful that there is any exercise that can reduce the scoliosis in your neck. There are ... | |
| Herniated Disc/Pinched Nerve | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been suffering from pain in my right butt cheek and excruciating pain down the side of my ... A: Cindy, Shame on your family doctor! That was an ignorant statement. In fact, there is a good ... | |
| Popped rib head problem | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I've been to a chiropractor and he has popped my rib head back into place, but the rib head keeps ... A: I'm going to assume you are a teen, maybe 16 or so. Keep in mind that your level of competition has ... | |
| Multiple Lumps (very painful) | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: On any given day, there are at least 10 lumps/knots in my lower back, along my spine and the top of ... A: Leslie, Fatty tumors or lipomas are fleshy, thick, football-shaped lumps that sit under the skin. ... | |
| Rotated Pelvis | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I had a 2nd microdiscectomy (L4/L5) on May 11, 2009. The surgeries are 7 years apart. Approximately ... A: David, While I don't have all your health information and am lacking some data, it sounds to me ... | |
| Not filing insurance claims | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: So I went to the Chiropractor today to get my back adjusted cause it was hurting. I told him I had ... A: There is no proof that maintenance works to maintain anything. Sorry. Some patients feel that it ... | |
| Not filing insurance claims | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: So I went to the Chiropractor today to get my back adjusted cause it was hurting. I told him I had ... A: Lisa, Sadly, your chiropractor is correct in that some plans have it written in their contract that ... | |
| 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: Babar, The rib cartilage asymmetry likely has nothing to do with your pain. The fact that a hot ... | |
| Neck, shoulder problem | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Gillman, Im a 20 year old extremely fit and otherwise healthy male. I recently began having ... A: Micheal, The region that you feel symptoms can also come from irriation of deep cervical spine ... | |
| MRI | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: First of all let me thank you for reading my question. I was in a car accident in NOV08(rear ended) ... A: What you have is not uncommon following whiplash injuries, regardless of disc or MRI findings. It ... | |
| chest pain | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: it began about 7 months ago I first got it in the middle of my chest and then I pulled something in ... A: Kevin, You could have sprain/strained a rib joint and it has not healed properly. You must find a ... | |
| Rib head is out | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a paramedic and while lifting a heavy patient (290 lbs) from a bed to a floor, I twisted my ... A: Sophia, It is possible that you have a disc herniation. Doc's and PT's are often fooled into ... | |
| Herniated discs in neck, lightheadedness | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cervical herniated discs at c4-c5 and c5-c6 with cord compression. I have been ... A: 'Sorry you're having such difficulties with your doctors. I would recommend you email me off-list ... | |
| Spine-Issue? | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Gillman, I wanted to seek your opinion on something. I'm 25, in shape, active, all that good stuff. ... A: It sounds like your first chiropractor was correct in that you may have done something to the disc. ... | |
| Neck noise | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have Arnold Chiari malformaation with 5mm. Also, upon a recent neck xray said: No comparison. All ... A: Linda, Neck joints will make noise if they are irritated, degenerated, or in any state of ... | |
| Lumbar Spondylosis | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon and thank you for taking the time to answer my question(s). My fiance was told by his ... A: Spine sparing activities: not bending down to put on shoes first thing in the morning; lifting using ... | |
| Lumbar Spondylosis | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon and thank you for taking the time to answer my question(s). My fiance was told by his ... A: Lumbar spondylosis (Spondyl = spine; 'Osis = a bad condition of') is used to mean that there is some ... | |
| back pain | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: i am 14 and i have had terrible back pain for about 6 to 9 months. I have not been to see the doctor ... A: This is serious! Nobody, especially not a 14 year old, should have to suffer with daily back pain. ... | |
| numb feet | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: My mom (88)has had a numbness/tingly feeling on the bottom of her right foot for over a year. Now, ... A: Cindy, Yes, it could be from her spine. If she has arthritic bones, they will compromise the ... | |
| Payment up front?!? | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I saw a local chiropractor for treatment of neck and back pain. After x-rays and several treatments, ... A: Annette, This is fraudulent behavior! There is no logical clinical basis for that scheme. Please ... | |
| Deciding on a treatment program | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: Gillman, I am a health conscious, athletic, middle aged mom trying to decide whether or not I should ... A: Your concerns are quite justified. I've responded in several previous posts on this topic. It is ... | |
| upper shoulder above blade pain | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My friend and I have been walking 4 - 5 days per week for 40 - 45 minutes. I was wearing tennis ... A: Lauren, Understand that it is very hard to describe how-to's on the internet with typed text. ... | |
| Reversed Cervical Curve & Scoliosis | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: First for a bit of back ground info: I am a 21 year old Female with a fairly gentle life - played ... A: Deborah, First: stop getting xrays from the (uniformed) doctors! The scoliosis and neck curve is ... | |
| upper shoulder above blade pain | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: My friend and I have been walking 4 - 5 days per week for 40 - 45 minutes. I was wearing tennis ... A: Lauren, Your symptoms are from postural strain to the upper back or shoulder "girdle" region. ... | |
| Hiatel Hernia | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I was told that it was possible for a chiropractor to help bring down my hiatel hernia as it is ... A: Octavia, There is a technique where the doctor presses firmly under the front of the left ribs in ... | |
| Herniated discs in neck, lightheadedness | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 cervical herniated discs at c4-c5 and c5-c6 with cord compression. I have been ... A: Yes, in fact you can also have a Cranial Nerve-4 palsy (go ahead and google this one) that will ... | |
| SLIPPED RIB IN BACK AND TRAPPED NERVE | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: .. at first i did not know what to do and hoped it would go away but it got so bad i lost the power ... A: It is very unlikely that your problem is coming from the rib. You may think it's the rib because ... | |
| Musce Energy Technique, insability etc | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been going to a DC for 11 months, 4x per week except for Feb 09 when I went 7x per week. Yes, ... A: Keira, Holy Cow! DC-1 should be reported to the board! DC-2 sounds more rational. Instability is ... | |
| hip pain in 10 year old | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: My 10 year old daughter trains 30 hours a week doing Elite Gymnastics ,she ran to jump on ... A: Sue, My only real concern is that she is properly examined and diagnosed. It must be clearly ... | |
| My Shoulder is messed up help me please! | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Age: 16 Height: about 6:4 Weight: about 231 I am a very hard worker, will carry just about ... A: Fredrick, You may very well have a problem with your AC joint or one of the rotator cuff muscles, ... | |
| lower back,thigh pain | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: about a month ago my lower back started to really ache.I tend to think I did something while using ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding to your question. The answer is simple: go to a doctor that ... | |
| 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: Melissa, 'So sorry you went through such a terrible ordeal. It sounds like your muscle tore in the ... | |
| elbow pain/triceps | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I really want to know when I can get back to sport activate? I injured the right arm triceps more ... A: Wai, You need to get appropriate treatment! Find a chiropractor via www.grastontechnique.com ... | |
| Lower right Biceps tear | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Greetings, I am a active 37 year old married male and father of four that has weight trained for ... A: Gary, Sounds like you popped the tendon completely and the muscle has retracted to some degree. ... | |
| Back Pain | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I just wanted to respond and thank-you for your help with an earlier correspondence; I will attach ... A: Ian, So much for those "experts" that couldn't diagnose something that is text-book obvious... ... | |
| my atlas will not stay in | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I feel like I am running out of options. About 4 years ago I was drinking and for some stupid reason ... A: Austin, First, consider that the problem may not be your atlas being in place or out of place. ... | |
| plantar faciitis | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: is there any chiropractic treatments that help alleviate the pain associated with plantar faciitis? A: Yes! www.grastontechnique.com Though it is not just chiropractors doing it - it is a treatment ... | |
| Groin /back /buttock pain | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: for the past 7 weeks I have had severe back pain right groin pain, and pain on my buttock. I had 8 ... A: You probably have an irritated or protruded lumbar disc, likely the 3rd or 4th. I don't know what ... | |
| 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: Chris, This most likely is an artifact on the CT. The second option is that you cracked it a long ... | |
| shoulder injury | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Between December 6-10th I was starting a snowblower standing in front of it, pulled the starter rope ... A: Benjamin, Get an MRI! Otherwise everything is guesswork. If your chiropractor has any reason to ... | |
| cervical herniation C6, 7 | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I've written you before but am putting my history below anyway. Thank you. Hello. I am 44 a year ... A: Joni, I don't know what your current treatment frequency is. You stated you've gone to a chiro for ... | |
| Lower back pain after bending backwards | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I am not sure where to go or even if this is an issue. For a couple weeks I have found that even ... A: John, Bending backwards takes pressure off of lumbar discs. Bending forwards puts pressure on the ... | |
| cervical herniation C6, 7 | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I've written you before but am putting my history below anyway. Thank you. Hello. I am 44 a year ... A: Joni, Your MRI should have mentioned if you have stenosis or not. If there was no mention or it ... | |
| lumbar spinal fusion or try chiropractor | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Help! I'm scheduled for lumbar spinal fusion in a week. After talking to a Chiropractor friend i'm ... A: Not knowing anything at all about your back condition, all I can say is that if you have not tried a ... | |
| anterior disc herniation | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have found very little literature regarding an anterior disc herniation. What little I can find ... A: Anelie, It is generally believed that anterior disc herniation is not a problem since there is no ... | |
| Neck Injury | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I saw a top American chiropractor 2 years ago. I had never been to a chiropractor before. He came to ... A: Caroline, You should never have experienced this. If you had a neck problem prior to the ... | |
| Two different chiropractors with different techniques. | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I am used to the old chiropractor at work, but there is a new one today. The old chiropractor would ... A: I can understand your bewilderment at DC-2 compared to DC-1. Most DC's do standard high-velocity ... | |
| chiropractic overmanipulation | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a 72 yr old very active women in good physical condition and weight but do have degeneration in ... A: Sorry, but I thought I responded to this a few days ago...I guess it didn't go through. If you ... | |
| chiropractic overmanipulation | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a 72 yr old very active women in good physical condition and weight but do have degeneration in ... A: Ann, If you've already had several adjustments and nothing is changing in your neck, then the ... | |
| Scoliosis and The Clear Institute | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: We are considering the Clear Institute for our daughter (14) with a 32T AIS. The Clear Institute ... A: John, My opinion: When Dr. Woggon can publish a valid piece of research to prove any validity to ... | |
| shoulder pain | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Doctor Gillman, I am a 22 year old male who has been powerlifting for about 8 years now. I have had ... A: Jeremy, You may still have osteolysis at the distal clavicle. It could be that simple. You also ... | |
| SI Joint | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: Three months ago I began suffering lower back pain and could not bend forward more than 4-6 inches ... A: Ian, This really sounds like a lumbar disc problem. Was that MRI of the lumbar spine? An ... | |
| microdiscectomy | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: My fiance has a herniated disc in her lower back and tried an epidural injection which did nothing. ... A: Scott, If she does not have pain in her leg, only in her buttock, then she should try conservative ... | |
| Spinal alignment | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been looking for the answer as to why my body is so badly out of alignment since 2002. I am ... A: Steven, Tape is used very often, just like you described, in treating musculoskeletal conditions. ... | |
| 3 months lower back pain | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: My lower back (low as the pelvic bone and few inches higher than tail bone) began hurting randomly ... A: Barbara, It's too bad your friends have such a negative opinion on chiropractors. What I want you ... | |
| 3 months lower back pain | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My lower back (low as the pelvic bone and few inches higher than tail bone) began hurting randomly ... A: You have a very common problem. It is the main problem that chiropractors deal with on a daily ... | |
| menstrual cramps | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I was having a regular adjustment from my chiropractor when he brought up the subject of helping ... A: The long and short of it is this: it's junk. He's doing something in line with a technique called, ... | |
| left arm, heart pain | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am 31 years old and have never had any sickness that I know of. Basically I'm in pretty good ... A: Thomas, If stress is a factor, then one cause can be from myofascial trigger points in the ... | |
| Can adjustments cause muscle spasms? | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Gillman, I've been going for chiropractic for just under 1 year. I initially began because I was ... A: High-velocity joint manipulation, depending on how it's done and who is doing it, can strain a ... | |
| safety, appropriate plan of care, dental bite change, ? of possible stroke due to neck adjustments | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: All was well until I woke up in Feb having trouble walking and couldn't bend over to put my shoes ... A: Heather, I meant that a chiropractor that employs a variety of methods, not just a drop piece, ... | |
| Spondylolisthesis / Sciatica | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a spondylolisthesis at L4 and have been experiencing growing sciatic pain for the last year ... A: Lindsey, Go to the gym! Hire a personal trainer for a few sessions and they will show you ... | |
| Body/Pseudo Memory? | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: Gillman, I am planning an acupuncture practice later this year in Nashville, TN. Some of my friends ... A: Mike, I almost spammed your question when I saw the title, but you present a question worth ... | |
| safety, appropriate plan of care, dental bite change, ? of possible stroke due to neck adjustments | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: All was well until I woke up in Feb having trouble walking and couldn't bend over to put my shoes ... A: Heather, First, there has been speculation about alterations in bite following neck joint ... | |
| Spondylolisthesis / Sciatica | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a spondylolisthesis at L4 and have been experiencing growing sciatic pain for the last year ... A: Remember the saying, "If your only tool is a hammer, everything looks like nails"? Well, that's ... | |
| Lost 50% of curve in Arc of Life | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently took my 15 year old daughter complaining of occasional lower back pain to a Maximized ... A: This is a VERY important issue. I've written in previous Q/A's on this site about this type of ... | |
| Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: At 29 weeks pregnant, I am currently seeing a chiropractor who specializes in pregnancy care. This ... A: I can understand your concerns. However, please be assured that your baby is very safe. Your body ... | |
| headache and neck pain after chiropractic adjustment | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: My friend had her neck and back adjusted a couple of weeks ago by a reputable chiropractor. She has ... A: Courtney, No, she's not in danger. No, she's not going to have a stroke. She likely had a mild ... | |
| BICEPS TEAR | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: GREETINGS DOCTOR,I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOUR HELP REGARDING A TORN BICEPS.I AM A STRENGTH ATHLETE 6'1" ... A: Panagiotis, 'Too bad you can't make the trip to the USA (Boston, Mass.) and have this procedure ... | |
| Severe burn, then chronic pain in shoulder after adjustment | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Gillman, I periodically get an overall adjustments from my chiropractor. The last time I went I got ... A: Kim, 'Too bad you had such a terrible experience. First, based on what you've told me, there must ... | |
| ankle/foot concern | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Over the course of my life I have laterally rolled my right ankle on numerous occasions. ... A: Tamara, You have what's called "functional instability" to the right ankle, meaning that it ... | |
| cervical and thoracic arthrosis | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm 35 years old , 5 years ago I had some lower back pain so I went to see a chiropractor. He took ... A: Carlo, You experienced very poor care by the chiropractor. There was no reason to take x-rays, ... | |
| knee pain during run | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: i have just got back from a run where i have had to be driven home because i got a pain in my knee ... A: Ian, This is commonly called "Runners Knee" and you can google this and see tons of information on ... | |
| Back, hip and shoulder problems | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old college graduate with a number of back, hip and shoulder problems stemming from ... A: Tyler, I would caution you against the heel lift. If it is not exactly on target in alleviating ... | |
| Arm Concerns | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I just received a massage about 2 hours ago. I have been reading about shoulder/arm pain. I have ... A: Natalie, First: wait. Give it a day or two. If it is not gone, then you need to see the ... | |
| Rib Slippage | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I went to a chiropractor for two mildly herniated discs. After about the second adjustment I ... A: John, If you are talking about herniated cervical discs, then please note that the herniated ... | |
| tight neck muscles after CDH | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: G. I've written you before. I had a C6C7 large disc herniation in January. I have no nerve pain ... A: Joni, Neck joint manipulation is supposed to make joints less stiff. If all you are getting is ... | |
| Elbow clicking and grinding 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: Alex, If the MRI did not show signs of fracture, cartilage fragments or other "osteochondral ... | |
| DID MY CHIROPRACTOR MAKE MY BACK WORSE? | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: AFTER 24 YEARS OF A MINOR, BUT CONSISTENT NECK & LOWER BACK STIFFNESS, I FINALLY DECIDED TO SEEK ... A: Dave, Doctors always seem to have difficulty admitting that they were the cause of someone's pain. ... | |
| 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: Danielle, A doctor of chiropractic is licensed to differentially diagnose and treat musculoskeletal ... | |
| Neck alignment | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I am currently seeing a physical therapist who tells me that various vertebrae from the mid back to ... A: Chris, There is no such thing as "misalignment" of vertebrae or vertebrae that go into or out of ... | |
| Sternum | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: My daughter all of a sudden in Dec. had extreme pain in her chest, having trouble breathing, ... A: DeeAnn, Absolutely NOT Crazy!! I, too, at age 13 had terrible sternal pain and I was taken to the ... | |
| neck ache not responding to chiropractic treatment.. In need of reassurance and advice please | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I have had neck ache and discomfort for the last 6 months now, it is most problematic when i am ... A: Eight sessions with no change means that there is something missing in your treatment. If all you ... | |
| BICEPS TEAR | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: GREETINGS DOCTOR,I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOUR HELP REGARDING A TORN BICEPS.I AM A STRENGTH ATHLETE 6'1" ... A: Panagiotis, Did you have an MRI scan of the biceps? There are two-head of the biceps muscle ... | |
| neck pain and sinus infections | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I was in an automobile accident and suffered whiplash. I have to go to a chiropractor once or twice ... A: Jennifer, I have no idea what you mean by "works my sinuses." Does he press on your face with his ... | |
| biochemistry and chiropractic | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: The basis of my question is for a project in my biochemistry class. Our topic is how biochemistry ... A: Artie, I'm sorry if I go on a rant with this. There no longer is such a thing as a straight and a ... | |
| my back | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have countless back problems, but today I will focus on two. I am 59 and have moderate scoliosis. ... A: The upper thoracic hump is likely a "Dowager's Hump" and it is congenital. You probably inherited ... | |
| Pain after Adjustments | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I am currently seeing a chiropractor who has adjusted me twice I have some lower back problems which ... A: Laurie, First, since you felt okay right after the neck adjustment, that means that there was no ... | |
| Lumbar 5 | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Just did my MRI test last wk, found out that minor issue on my Lumbar5 as it appeared to hitting the ... A: Franklin, What you have is common and treatable. Go to the chiropractor or the PT. If you have a ... | |
| Foot pain and swelling | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I broke both my heels in a fall from a latter in Sept 08. I had surgery to repair the bones with ... A: Harold, Unfortunately, your condition is not easy to deal with. Post surgical pain and the ... | |
| hump below neck and curve loss in neck 95%.. help!! | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: since i have had this hump on the bottom of where my next meets shoulders for about a year.. they ... A: First, please search through some of my previous answers regarding neck curves and the preposterous ... | |
| shoulder 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: Jonathan, It sounds like you are developing an anterior shoulder impingement syndrome. I would ... | |
| 12 year old son | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: my son went for an orthodontic evaluation which included a head/neck xray. the orthodontist referred ... A: If your son has no aches/pains of any sort, then there is no need to rush to the chiropractor. The ... | |
| Dr. G previous answer | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: You previously stated that for snapping hip syndrome there is no use for anti-inflammatory ... A: Ashley, I didn't forget to consider anything. I gave the most obvious answer since this is not a ... | |
| 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: KC, This is a common statement, "I tried chiropractic..." Chiropractic is a health field and the ... | |
| walking problems | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: Two years ago I developed a limp and could not straighten my right leg. After various consultations ... A: Anne, Depending on your age and any underlying conditions you may have, odds are the a chiropractor ... | |
| Elbow Problem - PLEASE HELP!!!!!! | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently hit my elbow against the weightlifting bar pretty hard. I've seen a doctor and told me ... A: John, It's not possible to know for sure if you have any entrapment until you undergo physical ... | |
| Elbow Problem - PLEASE HELP!!!!!! | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently hit my elbow against the weightlifting bar pretty hard. I've seen a doctor and told me ... A: John, You obviously have some irritation to the ulnar nerve that runs along the medial (ulnar) side ... | |
| scope of practice | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I am curious about what types of conditions a chiropractor can really correct. I had a two level ... A: Amy, Find a chiropractor that is more clinically astute and evidence-based. He cannot make any ... | |
| chronic back pain | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I fell recently on my back. I have been going to a chiropractor,for a couple of weeks, but I don't ... A: Dawanna, If you don't feel at least 50% better in the first six treatment sessions, then the ... | |
| Neck pain | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: About 1998/99 when I was about 41 yrs old, I somehow sustained an injury to my top disc, which ... A: Hazel, Your mention of arthritis in the hands and knees is a tip-off that you likely have it in ... | |
| mid-pain pain in adolescent female distance runner | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is a 17 year-old distance runner. She began experiencing sharp pain in her mid back ... A: Pat, This sure sounds like either pleural irritation, rib/spine joint irritation, or the ... | |
| leg numbness | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: leg is numb and when rubbed feels like sunburned went to chiropractor and they said might take from ... A: Charles, No, depending what your diagnosis is. If you have sciatica, yes it can take that long. ... | |
| pain after a chiropractor | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: i went to see a chiropractor and he was aligning my spine ,, then he had told me that my shoulder ... A: Vanessa, I don't know what the DC performed on your shoulder, though most shoulder adjustment are ... | |
| Chiropractic only for CDH? | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: G. Everytime I google a question, I find "your" answers to others' questions and have enjoyed ... A: Joni, While I appreciate that every case is different, I do wonder just how long you've been doing ... | |
| Pleural Adhesion? | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I saw your answer to somebody about pleural adhesion but I couldn't find much more information ... A: TCW, Typically, pleural adhesion causes a sudden, sharp, catching jag of pain that alleviates ... | |
| 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: Adnan, Yes, prolonged sitting in a slumped position can irritate the discs in your lumbar spine. ... | |
| bizarre injury | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm in my 50's. Doing isometrics some 6 months ago, I dislocated the cartilage connecting to my ... A: J, I'm still not clear on the instability. "Girdle" implies the entire shoulder region. This is ... | |
| Chiropractic only for CDH? | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: G. Everytime I google a question, I find "your" answers to others' questions and have enjoyed ... A: Joni, This is a good question. The truth is that it is really a matter of degree both by the ... | |
| Chiropractic only for CDH? | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: G. Everytime I google a question, I find "your" answers to others' questions and have enjoyed ... A: The posture you described is typical of an asthmatic. You also likely have a forward carry of your ... | |
| bizarre injury | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm in my 50's. Doing isometrics some 6 months ago, I dislocated the cartilage connecting to my ... A: J, Go to www.grastontechnique.com and find a provider. There's your perception of instability, ... | |
| Which treatment is best? | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: "Hi I have vertigo and dizziness plus tintinnes ringing in the ears. I have been in a couple of ... A: Mae, The Atlas Orthogonal concept has no scientific validity. The atlas will not reposition itself ... | |
| Reflux | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: My 7 yr old son was diagnosed with Reflux 5 years ago & is on daily medication for it. I've been to ... A: Actually, it's worth a try. There are lots of cases of GI issues helped by chiropractors. The ... | |
| Back pain L4 L5 region | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I wen to see a chiropractor for back pain on low back right side. I have been treated in the past ... A: Okay, here goes: if you took 100 people and x-rayed their spines, you'd find disc and joint ... | |
| Back pain L4 L5 region | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I wen to see a chiropractor for back pain on low back right side. I have been treated in the past ... A: I'm sorry to say, but what you have experienced is a three-ring-circus of bad treatment. First of ... | |
| C6/7 disk protrusion | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: An MRI shows: I have a C6/7 right posterolateral disk protrusion extending into the foramen. It ... A: Mike, Simple: If you have a lot of arm/hand pain, loss of reflex and muscle weakness, then you ... | |
| Pain within spine and rib cage area | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I found this and other e-mails and needed to ask as I suffer also. Just came off an ER visit to the ... A: Chris, This is a very common scenario, a hospital ER visit thinking you're having a heart attack ... | |
| neck pain | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have problems with my neck. I always have pain and numbness in my left side of my upper back (next ... A: Monica, You have "Neck-Tongue Syndrome" (NTS). I would advise you to have a good examination by a ... | |
| cervical issues | 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: Amy, The "moderate to severe narrowing" at C5-6 makes me quite cautious against any high velocity ... | |
| TMD | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a severe case of TMD. It causes dull pain and pressure in what feels like my left ear. It ... A: Sheila: 1) if you are not making progress at three weeks, why continue treatment until a ... | |
| Ankles and Neck | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I sprained my ankle playing soccer about four years ago and ever since my ankle cracks when I point ... A: DJ, First, any fluid-filled (synovial) joint has the potential to make noise regardless of whether ... | |
| questions about chiropractic treatments | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Some chiropractors sound like snake oil salesmen by claiming to cure everything. Realistically, ... A: Some chiropractors are like snake oil salesmen... First off, let me say that "adjustment" means ... | |
| TMD | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a severe case of TMD. It causes dull pain and pressure in what feels like my left ear. It ... A: If you do not have osteoarthritis of the TMJ, and you do not have a deranged or torn disc (there is ... | |
| Plantar Fastitis | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: Does Plantar Fastitis cause calf and ankle ache A: Generally it does not. The classic presentation of plantar fascitis is pain along the bottom ... | |
| Sternum Cracking | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Over the past several months I have noticed a different feeling in my sternum. The feeling is not ... A: Paul, This is not an uncommon symptom. There are few answers or explanations for this condition in ... | |
| Elbow/Forearm Clicking Noise | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: about a month ago I was getting up from a seated position, pushing up with both arms, when I noticed ... A: Dave, Joints will make noise if there is adhesion or scar tissue in the joint, if there is anatomic ... | |
| L1 herniated disk | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: My son has just returned from 14 mo deployment, aprx 10 months in pain in his hip/low back ... A: Mitzi, It is not valid to determine how much of a lift is needed by measuring lower back or pelvic ... | |
| L1 herniated disk | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: My son has just returned from 14 mo deployment, aprx 10 months in pain in his hip/low back ... A: His body hydration may not have anything to do with his disc hydration, since the disc hydration is ... | |
| which is the best method/safest for cervical decompretion | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: with so many decompression table like spinemed, DRX 900 and others ... which is best for treating ... A: Koshav, To the best of my knowledge, the Cox Table with Cervical Distraction headpiece is the best ... | |
| L1 herniated disk | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: My son has just returned from 14 mo deployment, aprx 10 months in pain in his hip/low back ... A: I'm sorry your son has endured this for so long. I'd sure like to see the MRI results and learn ... | |
| numbness in left hand fingures | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: my pinky and ring finger on my left arm have been numb for a few days now! i have no other pain or ... A: Eva, See if you can locate a chiropractor that has certification in Graston Technique (go to ... | |
| hump on back of neck | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I just started noticing the bump, is there an exercise I can do to help reduce it? Will an increase ... A: The hump I'm presuming you're describing is called a Dowager's Hump. It is congenital (likely got ... | |
| Failing ot hold upper cervical adjustment. | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: For many years I had been seeing an upper cervical Chiropractor (Blair) for chronic neck and back ... A: Matt: from what you're telling me, the problem is your ankle. If your ankle is unstable, then it ... | |
| Back/Neck/Hip... all messed up! | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: G., Let me start by saying I was somewhat skeptical that my "back spasm" could be fixed by a ... A: Sorry, Stephen, but it is difficult to answer your question. I need a little more concrete data. ... | |
| SI joint problem | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have been having a problem with my hips for a few months now, and would like some advice on wether ... A: Jaci, This is a no-brainer! Take out the heel lift! First, a doctor better be real sure before ... | |
| # of times to go to Chiro | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: This is very similar to Louise's question from 11/15. I am a 22 year old female. I just started ... A: Your gut feeling is correct: the treatment program that chiropractor is prescribing has absolutely ... | |
| numb arm after chiro visit | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I recently started seeing a new chiropractor after I had violent and sudden rib pain with no ... A: The first clue was the one-year payment scenario. I'm not a fan of this. What if you injur ... | |
| discomfort after adjustment | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I am seeing a chiropractor for health concerns, such as allergies and overall health. He is also a ... A: Tracy, It sounds like you received an instrument-delivered force to your joint and it strained or ... | |
| frequency of adjustments chronic lbp | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Gillman, I am a 38 year old female with a history of low back pain. I do not get radicular ... A: Yes, this sounds like a lot to me, too. I am not clear what you mean by "get very shifted." If ... | |
| ribs and back pain | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: about three weeks ago i went to my doctor who is a DO because i was having pain in my back and sides ... A: Sure, the DO is fine. As for the brace, I don't understand why you need it. If the brace worsens ... | |
| ribs and back pain | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: about three weeks ago i went to my doctor who is a DO because i was having pain in my back and sides ... A: Samantha, Forget the ice. Ask the DC or DO to do some massage and heat, and then adjust the rib ... | |
| pain when running | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Gillman, My 16 year old daughter runs distance in school. She ran a two mile event in late May 2008 ... A: Christy, First, I think it would be a good idea to completely rule out any internal organ ... | |
| disabling chronic NSLBP 25yo | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Dr G! LBP initially manifesting itself as general muscular tightness associated with heavy (leg) ... A: Michael, Funny you should mention prolotherapy. After I sent my response to you, I thought, "Oh, ... | |
| disabling chronic NSLBP 25yo | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Dr G! LBP initially manifesting itself as general muscular tightness associated with heavy (leg) ... A: Mike: This is mind-boggling! You've surely had a long haul with this. That's too bad, sorry. My ... | |
| Back Pain | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: My question to you is which Dr. should I consult about my back and neck? I have days when I don't ... A: Tina, Chiropractors are spine care specialists. We are trained to examine and treat neck and back ... | |
| 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: Kirk, From what you're describing, I'm assuming you have been on crutches. This puts pressure on ... | |
| Loose T7? | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, I'd like your opinion. The first time I had a back spasm I was 15. I'd bent over ... A: Rob, THis is an interesting and curious situation. First off, congrats on dropping 50 pounds! ... | |
| Hip,lower buttock and calf pain | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I am 75,female,physically very active.3 months ago,experienced irregular"pins and needles" in front ... A: Enid, Please go directly to your orthopedic doctor to check this out. You simply may have some ... | |
| brachioradial pruritus | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I read a question/answer on this topic but can't find the doctor listed, so I am asking you. I am ... A: Valerie, See a neurologist and rule out shingles, post herpetic neuralgia, cervical radiculitis ... | |
| Pelvis adjustment | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding a 'technique' used this week by my chiropractor to adjust my pelvis. The ... A: Kat, It sounds like he was putting pressure on the psoas muscle or its tendon, or possibly on the ... | |
| chiropractic neck adjustments and tingling | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: well ive been ill for over two months my symptoms are constant light headed, fatigue,head ... A: Dan, It is true that the joints of the upper cervical spine can cause your symptoms. X-ray to find ... | |
| SCOLIOSIS | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE TWO CURVES IN MY BACK BOTH 53 DEGREES. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO BECAUSE I GET A LOT OF ... A: Melinda, Your curves are not likely to get any worse. Sometimes they can progress a few degrees as ... | |
| Left foot numbness and cramping | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: First - THANK You for posting your other answers, and taking the time to consider my condition. I ... A: James, You didn't tell me that your whole leg was going numb. You just said your foot. This is ... | |
| Left foot numbness and cramping | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: First - THANK You for posting your other answers, and taking the time to consider my condition. I ... A: James, Hang in there! THere's likely a solution. I have questions, though. Why is everyone ... | |
| Is it safe to get adjusted? | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: ..I've been going to physical therapy for a radial head fracture (happened 8/29/08) 2x per week and ... A: It is very save to get adjusted. There is no known correlation between getting adjusted and ... | |
| Knee Clicking | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: SYMPTOM: My right knee recently began clicking audibly with every step & I'm experiencing some ... A: Corianne, Stand on one leg, the one with the painful knee, bend about 20-20 degrees, and then twist ... | |
| chest tightness pain in the sternum | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: in the last 2 months or so I have noticed in my chest around the area of my sternum that when I pull ... A: David, Too bad you don't have insurance (a separate topic) because it's quite easy for a ... | |
| CarWreck2005 | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: Hey Scott, I was in a car wreck in 2005. My seat belt wasn't connected properly, the car flipped, ... A: Kevin, Get a physical examination by a doctor that has training in muscluloskeletal medicine - not ... | |
| Back | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: You seem very knowledgeable, please help! My back has had pain since I was young (12), it started ... A: Sara, My suggestion is to find another chiropractor, one that is trained in Graston Technique; do ... | |
| Back | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: You seem very knowledgeable, please help! My back has had pain since I was young (12), it started ... A: Sara, What did going to the chiropractor consist of? There is a giant difference between a DC that ... | |
| Herniated Disc | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old herniated disc which has started to flare up due to my Zumba classes. I love ... A: Not knowing any information except for what you gave me, my best advice is to be careful with any ... | |
| neck soreness and crepitus | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I've been going to a chiropractor for about 2 months now. The original reason I started going was ... A: Jean, "Network" is not a mainstream method in chiropractic. It is the esoteric, unsubstantiated, ... | |
| Mid-back (rib) pain after seeing chiropractor | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: Just a little over a week ago I went to see a chiropractor regarding my pain in mid-back section. ... A: Tell the chiropractor to take the blinders off his head and consider: 1) his adjustments are ... | |
| Pro Adjuster | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: Is there any real evidence that the Pro Adjuster is legitimate worthwhile therapy or is it snake oil ... A: Rusell, I do not own a ProAdjuster. From what I know about it, it is one of may gizmo devices that ... | |
| Leg Numbness | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I saw a Chiropractor two days ago. He made the usual adjustments and added another where he pressed ... A: Don, Odds are that the adjustment was in the transition zone between your thoracic and lumbar ... | |
| more neck questions | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: Dr. G, I have read some of your answers and they are really helpful! I had my first ever ... A: Range of motion of fingers? Did he measure the range of motion of your fingers and compare them to ... | |
| Back Pain | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a Computer programmer.Daily i need to sit 8-10 hours in a chair. I am getting back pain(Lower ... A: First: you must learn to modify how you sit. I wish I could demonstrate sitting postures for you to ... | |
| chiropractors | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: The pain is dull if in sitting normally or standing up, but when i twist to the left or bend ... A: Amber, You have joint dysfunction causing joint irritation. A joint "popped" and now you have pain? ... | |
| Back Pain | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I am a 32 software professional, fully fit and fine till 3-4 months back.Since last 3-4 months ... A: Jeeban, 'Sorry that you've not been helped. What you have sure must be frustrating. It is very ... | |
| leg length difference and back pain | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a leg length discrepancy of 11mm that has been contributing to a case of piriformis syndrome ... A: Jaci, This is a difficult question to answer, and while I can give you a real slick answer and ... | |
| pain in arm | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: In July I went to get my travel shots for India. I got a Typhoid and hep A in my right arm. Ever ... A: Daniela, I have seen this before. It is likely from irritation to the nearest bursa of the ... | |
| possible fractured sternum | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My 13 year son plays football and has been complaining for a few weeks about his sternum. Last ... A: Elisa, First, how do you know he has a cracked sternum? Was there an xray or CT scan? If there ... | |
| Possible manubriosternal dislocation - Advice? | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I have read a few of your past answers to manubriosternal related questions but they weren't ... A: Scott, This is a very difficult condition to treat, and short of resting it, there is no fast cure. ... | |
| neck straight instead of curved | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: This is a great site! I have had in the past year when I'm putting on my mascara, my hand falls ... A: Bonnie, What we know is that neck joint manipulation can alleviate neck pain, and that the manual ... | |
| scoliosis | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm 28 y/o I have scoliosis and have had it since birth.I've always suffered from back pain, and ... A: I'm glad you took the initiative to question your treatment. First, my recommendation is to get out ... | |
| Pain in upper back | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently started have pain in upper rightside of my back near shoulder blade almost like i have a ... A: Stephanie, Yes. Recently sleeping with your arms overhead can be a factor, for sure. You also may ... | |
| Back and Neck Pain and Popping | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I am 28 years old and having some back pain and popping in my neck and back. I wake up each morning ... A: Camie, Chronic postural strain to the joints, combined with a loss of the normal curve in the ... | |
| Left arm numbness and weakness | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: Plz help! 3 weeks ago I woke with a pain on left side of spine between shoulder blades T3 area. ... A: David, At best it's simply a temporary "neuropraxia," such as what happens when you sit ... | |
| cervical bone spur treatment options | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have been in pain for aprox.6 weeks, recently in the last week diagnosed via MRI with a neck bone ... A: David, The only reason to have surgery is if there is compression of the nerve such that you lose ... | |
| Back of Head HEADACHES | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I started having pounding headaches one morning as I was talking to a student at my desk. Once I ... A: Isreal, What you're experiencing is common. The fact that you can change the headache symptom by ... | |
| chiro tx for a 7 year old | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old child that is being treated for cervical strain/sprain with e-stim. He is ... A: There is only one study I'm aware of that showed a small benefit when including e-stim along with ... | |
| spine pops, discomfort and | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago, I had my second visit to a chiropractor where I was undergoing conservative ... A: John, Yes. True. But getting your spine adjusted by a chiropractor does not damage your nerves ... | |
| spine pops, discomfort and "itchiness" a week later | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago, I had my second visit to a chiropractor where I was undergoing conservative ... A: John, There is no reason to assume that itchiness has anything to do with nerve damage. Sorry, but ... | |
| rib and back pain Plz reply ASAP, not long till football starts | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: 3 weeks ago I went tubing at the lake being pulled by boat and I didn't let go and it stretched a ... A: Dustin, See if you can find a DC that is on this list: www.acbsp.com preferably a DACBSP (good ... | |
| Pain behind the knee and lower | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: Good day For the last five weeks I thought that I was experiencing sciatica. I have had this before ... A: Bev, First, you cannot assume anything from looking at an X-ray. The research shows that Xray ... | |
| Headach/dizziness/soreness after neck manipulation | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: , I went to get an adjustment this morning, and coincidently I had a conversation with the dr. ... A: Don't be worried. It is no uncommon to have these side effects from neck joint manipulation. Some ... | |
| dizziness and shoulder pain | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I was interested in a question and answer to a girl called Violet from March last year. In the ... A: Nick, It may be that you have two separate issues. The neck, shoulder blade thing clearly sounds ... | |
| numb fingers | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I am 38 and have been experiencing numbness in my fingertips in both hands...they also feel hard to ... A: Theresa, This could be from the spine as well as from the area in front of the neck called the ... | |
| left side mild back pain | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: i pulled my back really bad in march 2007, prior to that i had a minor car accident where i was rear ... A: Roberto, There's no way to know for sure if you really have scar tissue except to perform an MRI ... | |
| Chronic S-I issues | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I've been a chiropractic patient for 35 years. My DC retired about 7 years ago & in that period of ... A: Kathy, I'd sure like to know what evidence that DC has to show that side posture adjustments ... | |
| 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: Chris, This is a very common condition. The numbness, or "paresthesia", as it's called is often a ... | |
| fractured/dislocated elbow | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My 12 yr. old daughter dislocated and fractured her left elbow on April 9, doing a back hand spring. ... A: Diane, Yes, unlike PT', doctors of chiropractic (DC) have extensive training in performing joint ... | |
| Tingling in the face | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: This symptom has just started about a week ago. Everytime I get up from a sitting position, my ... A: June, Facial paresthesias can come from direct irritation to the facial or trigeminal nerve, or can ... | |
| Lower back/ hip issue | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: For the last few years I have had a sciatic nerve issue where for a week or so every year I have ... A: 'Sorry for the delay in responding to your question...I had family in this week and forgot to turn ... | |
| popping and pain in dancer leg and hip area | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: my daughter is training to be a professional dancer.she has popping and pain where the ball and ... A: Susan, This is called "Snapping Hip" syndrome and it likely is coming from the psoas tendon on the ... | |
| 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: Amy, First, before I (or anyone) can make any recommendations at all, it is imperitive that you ... | |
| bone spur | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I went to an osteopath for treatment and he adjusted my neck. Afterward I couldn't stand (my ... A: Jen, DO NOT LET THE OSTEOPATH ADJUST YOUR NECK AGAIN!!! You may have experienced a "transient ... | |
| side posture adjustment | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I went to a chiropractor for a neck adjustment and after the adjustment I was leaving the room when ... A: Bobby, The DC should have done some examination on your lower back to be sure that there was no ... | |
| side posture adjustment | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I went to a chiropractor for a neck adjustment and after the adjustment I was leaving the room when ... A: Bobby, First, I don't know why the DC didn't check your lower back a bit more than 20 seconds ... | |
| 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: Kristy, First, keep on exercising. Focus on core exercises in general. Strengthen all of your ... | |
| Meniere's Syndrome | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have been suffering with Meniere's syndrome for several years. I see a specialist in the field ... A: Valerie, I'm sorry, but I've not read any convincing literature that joint manipulation or other ... | |
| limitations to sports | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a 17 year old female. On 4/16/08 I got into a roll over automobile accident. I was ... A: Kelly, Simply, you can re-enter your sports when your body feels able to and when you have regained ... | |
| sternum pain | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I have been everywhere looking for an answer to my problem...to no avail. I sure hope you have some ... A: Greg, I would agree that you somehow sprained the ligaments or injured the cartilage around the ... | |
| Cervical Bulging Disc | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: My son is a 16 year old football player who has "...mild posterior disc bulges at the C3-C4 and ... A: Charles, A 16 year old has the potential for the bulging disc to "resorb" to a certain degree, ... | |
| 27 months | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 42 year old male subject, two years ago i was doing some extreme stretching twisting my body ... A: Aaron, First of all, "extreme stretching", especially into rotation or trunk flexion, is a really ... | |
| I know, another reverse curve question | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I have done some reading of your answers to others about reverse curves. Of course, I have been told ... A: Michele, Remember, there's no good evidence that any sort of spine manipulation will improve an ... | |
| back and hip pain | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I am a 17 year old male, 6 foot 8 and about 200 pounds. I was playing in a basketball game ... A: Jordan, Unless you have a giant swollen area, ice will not do anything. The side-posture joint ... | |
| recent chiro visit | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: i recently had some xrays and an evaluation performed at a local chiro office due to some problems ... A: Cathy, There is no reason why a doctor cannot take the time to answer questions about clinical ... | |
| Bicep pain | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: Dr Scott, I recently started working (last week) with dumbbells after a long time. I did do the ... A: Dude, you simply have what's called: "delayed onset muscle soreness," or DOMS. It will slowly go ... | |
| upper back pain | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I've had right upper back pain for about one year now. I think I hurt it working out/lifting ... A: Matt, My thoughts are that if the PT was not working then you must try another avenue. It simply ... | |
| whiplash??????????? | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: i had a fall 6 months ago landed on my right side but my left arm got pins and needles straight ... A: Leanne, This sounds like post traumatic stress... I'd advise you to get some mental health ... | |
| postural lumbar syndrome | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I have postural lumbar syndrome second to kyphosis(round back) and hypolordosis. My NMRI shows mild ... A: Milos, The only way we know of to protect discs from injury is to practice proper body mechanics ... | |
| postural lumbar syndrome | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I have postural lumbar syndrome second to kyphosis(round back) and hypolordosis. My NMRI shows mild ... A: Let's see if I can help clarify some concepts. First, at 25, there is little chance that your ... | |
| rib problem and nausea | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been having this on going problem with pain on my left side in my rib area. I do go to a ... A: Cherie, Has the DC ruled out any internal organ disease? Gall bladder irritation, for example, can ... | |
| Sciatic relief | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I have stenosis in L3 and 3 bulging discs-L 2,3,4. Also arthritis. I tried a chiropractor for 6 ... A: Sue, I'm not sure what your chiropractic treatment entailed, e.g. side-posture joint manipulation ... | |
| Back pain | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I have had back pain since I was about fourteen years old. My back pain occurs in several different ... A: Bill, Sorry you're having such difficulties. First off, tell the DC to stop wasting your time and ... | |
| Rib Injury | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Gillman, I previously got help on this website from someone else, but he’s on vacation. I need ... A: Jason, Find a good DC to tend to you. Ask in advance what it will cost, and what information it ... | |
| Back pain &soreness from visits | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I have lower back pain that occurs about twice a year when my back goes out and I can barely move. ... A: I'm curious about what kind of "treatments" you're receiving. If it's standard hands-on joint ... | |
| Numbness | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: Just yesterday, I was out wakeboarding. I ended up doing an extremely hard impacted fall on my ... A: Danni, It sounds like you had a concussion, and also mild, transiant spinal cord syndrome ... | |
| Ankle ligaments | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I damaged my ankle ligaments over ten years ago playing football and had no treatment at all. i then ... A: Simon, That's why I recommended getting the ankle laxity graded. Grades 1 are not surgical, ... | |
| Ankle ligaments | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I damaged my ankle ligaments over ten years ago playing football and had no treatment at all. i then ... A: Simon, First, an orthopedist or a sports chiropractor should evaluate the ankle and determine if ... | |
| Manipulation With Neck Fracture | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: My low back has been absolutely killing me and I would love to go see a Chiropractor. The only ... A: Shay, Yes, you can see a chiropractor with an old spinous process fracture of C2. It is not a ... | |
| back ache | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: i dont know how that happened but i think it was from playing basketball. everytime i lench forward ... A: Kenny, My suggestion is simple: go to a chiropractor. Get checked out and hopefully you will ... | |
| shoulder damage | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: About a year ago while playing golf I lowered a full golf bag, with a shoulder strap,heavily on my ... A: Robin, It sounds to me like you have a Shoulder Impingment Syndrome, likely a subacromial ... | |
| back pain from fall | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me, i had a fall 2 months and a half ago, I was ice skating, someone pushed me ... A: Adriana, Despite not knowing details about your age, physique, or other parameters, suffice it to ... | |
| upper back and chest and rib pain | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: i began seeing a chiropracter in oct07, i was exper. left sided chest pains(stings, burns, ect.) to ... A: Vehicle crash impacts can be quite damaging to the spine and cause a variety of long-term symptoms. ... | |
| Neck, Back, and Leg Pain | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I had been seeing a new chiropractor between January and March of this year. She did a few ... A: Nancy, It's too bad that the offending chiropractor didn't warn you about the sudden adjustments, ... | |
| Popping pain in my sternum | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: Gillman, I wanted to ask your opinion about what is happening to me and what I should do about ... A: Ben, First, I'm assuming that you are gymnast. Possibly limber and even born loose-jointed. 'Just ... | |
| Cervical molding and N.A.E.T. | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I've read your many responses to people with reverse curvature of cervical spine; my two teenage ... A: Marci, N.A.E.T. is an unscientific and in-valid program. The use of a muscle testing scheme to ... | |
| Back cracking and numbing pains | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I am a healthy 17 year old female. I have been diagnosed with a non-severe case of Scoliosis. My ... A: Cheyenne, First, I will also assume, based on what you've said, that your scoliosis is "non-severe" ... | |
| Inappropriate Adjustment? | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have gone to this chiropractor to be adjusted and I think he is overstepping the line. When he ... A: Hannah, Please report this to your state's licensing board! Please take this seriously. It is up ... | |
| Leg numbness after Chiropractor visit | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: my 18 yr. old daughter has been through doctors and tests galore with no relief for the past 2 yrs. ... A: Mark, It is not unusual for referred pain to change in its nature following manual therapy of any ... | |
| Neck pain after visiting the Chiropractor | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I have been going to the same Chiropractor for half a year now. He doesn't do the normal kind of ... A: Jessica, It is my opinion that the adjustment was abrupt, thoughtless, and only good for one party: ... | |
| Again with the reverse curve! | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, I read your very helpful responses to the other participants. So, I too have a ... A: Becky, Some folks are hypermobile, as in limber or loose jointed. Unstable is different. You can ... | |
| Again with the reverse curve! | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, I read your very helpful responses to the other participants. So, I too have a ... A: Becky, Why would your chiropractor want you to first start with PT? My suggestion is to have it ... | |
| Neck and Back | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I am 45 years old and was talked into a neck X-ray while visiting a chiropractor with a friend. I ... A: Carol, Please review previous responses on the topic of neck curves and the outrageous treatment ... | |
| Sprained Rib | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: 9 days ago after my physical conditioning class, i felt a disconfort on my left side of my rib cage. ... A: Karla, Yes, if it's simply a rib joint strain, odds are that it will reduce, but any lingering pain ... | |
| Reverse curve of the neck | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I went to the Chiropractor yesterday and he told me that the reverse curve in my neck could cause a ... A: Brandy, What that chiropractor told you is utter garbage! I would ask that he write it down on ... | |
| Wife struggling with back pain | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: My wife is only 23 years old and she suffers from chronic back and neck pain. We've had her seeing ... A: My thoughts: get more thorough and comprehensive soft tissue treatment - the best avenues being ... | |
| Wife struggling with back pain | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: My wife is only 23 years old and she suffers from chronic back and neck pain. We've had her seeing ... A: Your wife is not alone in this. There are many people that suffer with chronic spine pain. My ... | |
| Rib and back pain | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I have had rib and back pain for years. I went to two medical doctors and had my gallbladder ... A: Tina, DC's commonly help people with back and rib pain using hands on joint manipulation, ... | |
| excercise headache | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: tuesday of last week I was doing my heaviest and longest squats excercise ever. With one set left I ... A: Jamie, I'm assuming your CT scan was of your head, attempting to rule out a brain/blood vessel ... | |
| constant neck popping | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Gillman, I would appreciate your advice regarding a persistent popping sound I hear when turning ... A: Mai, First, the cracking sound, called crepitus, is common in artrhtic joints and also following ... | |
| Burning pain in legs | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend often complains about a burning sensation in his legs and pains as well. he also has ... A: Tricia, He is pretty young...could be sciatica from a disc protrusion...could be nerve canal ... | |
| dizzyness | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I've noticed it's worse on movement of eyes/head. I did have whiplash in 2000, but I also wonder ... A: Hayley, You need to ask your doctor to rule out the following conditions: BPPV (benign paroxysmal ... | |
| Low Back Pain | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I am considering a consult with a Neurosurgeon for my back pain. My recent MRI showed - ... A: Diana, I'm assuming you're a runner, and I would suggest that you continue to run, especially if it ... | |
| compression fracture | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: Six weeks ago I suffered two compression fractures in my T-9 and T-11 vertebrae. while looking at my ... A: Matt, You wore a constrictive brace: you're going to be sore from that. Your body was meant to be ... | |
| Neck injury | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: Yesterday I injured my neck when a trampoline fell on my head...don't ask:-{ The entire right side ... A: Rebekah, First: if there is any chance you fractured a bone, do not take any form of ibuprophen. ... | |
| Long Term Effects | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: My finance has been going to a chiropractor for quite some time. He always comes home feeling so ... A: Sandra, The only long term effects that I am aware of are that that of getting used to feeling good ... | |
| pain | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I was recently in a car accident and have been seeing a chiropractor. My pain is actually getting ... A: Connie, 1: Google this: "Whiplash Associated Disorder" and read about how the pain can be quite ... | |
| Loss of neck curve | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: My Chiro tell me from looking at my Xray that my neck should have a 42% curve and mine has 13% ... A: Please check through some of the past questions I've answered on this topic. In short, the entire ... | |
| numbness in hand | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: .. I have been having a funny 'numb' sensation in my left pinky finger, sometimes the ring finger ... A: Dani, Here's my advice/reassurance (or lack of reassurance). Given the fact that you had a ... | |
| subluxated rib | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I have had this problem since my senior year in high school. The only trauma to my spine I have ... A: Allison, You may have some scar (fibrotic) tissue deep along your spine that developed from the ... | |
| Loss of curve in neck | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I was just told I have 90% loss of curve in my neck,and also that it's rare that it's that bad. He ... A: Jane, Both of your doctors are incorrect. There is very little chance of changing your lost neck ... | |
| Rib Problem | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I have had problems with a rib(in my back) popping out. At first it was just sore and hurt to take a ... A: Samantha, What you have is not uncommon. We see this all the time and it's not always easy (for ... | |
| herniated discs | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: Gillman, I have had discussions with various people concerning herniated discs. I come from a yogi ... A: Kyoko, Lumbar discs sustain increased loading when the trunk is flexed to about 30 degrees. The ... | |
| Back Pain w inhaling | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: This is the first time I ever experience this. During sleep, I woke up experiencing lower back pain ... A: Lynn, This very simply could be a pleural adhesion, where the linings of your lungs and thoracic ... | |
| Sleeping on the floor | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: Are there any risks associated with sleeping on a hard ground service? Even taking this further, I ... A: Andrew, I've never seen any real research on sleeping surfaces except for one study that only ... | |
| Should I see a chiropractor about neck/head/arm pain? | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I have had intermittent pain from the tips of my fingers all the up to the top of my head. I also ... A: Cathy, What you're describing sounds like a disc bulge/protrusion in your neck. Yes, of course, ... | |
| Back pain | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: My question is that i started having back pain a couple of months back. So i finally went to the ... A: Ronald, It is difficult to truly know how much higher one hip is compared to another. Visual ... | |
| Back cracks when taking deep breaths. | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: Whenever I keep my backs straight, most of the time while I'm sitting, I take deep breaths which ... A: John, The crack sounds are not harmful or abnormal. It's just joint noise. It may be coming from ... | |
| just hurt my neck | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I have just hurt my neck and im worried, I was sitting on an arm chair and my head feel forward.My ... A: Mark, This is a typical/common situation. It is likely an acute joint dysfunction in the neck. No ... | |
| numbness over top left and mid surface of rt. thumb | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: DR. GILLMAN I HAVE JUST COMPLETED MY 2ND NECK ADJUSTMENT OF C-6, C-7. X-RAYS SHOWED ... A: Jay, From the information you provided me, it sounds like you already had an arthritic disc problem ... | |
| Rib issues front & back | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I am on vacation and experiencing a recurring problem that my chiropractor can fix when I get ... A: Barb, Anyone, including myself, that comes up with a very smart and slick answer to your question ... | |
| Rib out? Rib/side/back/shoulder pain..... | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I have had moderate (sometimes severe) pain in my left side since a severe kidney infection the end ... A: You may have a myofascial pain syndrome as well as a rib joint dysfunction. Find a provider that ... | |
| facial/neck pain | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: In 2003, I experienced an onset of constant facial pain after having a wisdom tooth extraction ... A: Lisa, #2... If you have a good TMJ dentist and a good chiropractor, between the two of them odd ... | |
| facial/neck pain | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: In 2003, I experienced an onset of constant facial pain after having a wisdom tooth extraction ... A: Lisa, It sounds like you've been through the ringer... You have muscles in the front of your neck, ... | |
| pain in left arm | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: I have this pain in my left arm, it started in forearm and now its in part of my bicep.Im not ... A: Mark, Depending on what is the cause of your condition, yes, a chiropractor is a logical first ... | |
| Bruising after treaments | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I noticed many bruises on my back after a week of treatments. I do take aspirin daily and I know ... A: Becky, If your DC is doing any deep massage, trigger point therapy, or other deep soft tissue ... | |
| severe stenosis of the neck and chiropratic approach | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: .I have been diagnosed with severe spinal stenosis. Was first made a ware of the stenosis about 8 ... A: Benjamin, Yes, with severe stenosis there is a much greater risk of complications if joint ... | |
| C5 or SI or both | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I am currently in a lot of pain. I don't know what kind of doctor to see. In June of 06 I had been ... A: Ilene, I'm sorry you're in such pain. You're not alone. What you describe is quite common and ... | |
| major | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: Will majoring in pre-med be a good undergraduate course for chiropractics? And what is the best ... A: Martin, Yes, a pre-med or a biology undergrad program is sufficient. If you can get anatomy, ... | |
| radinal nevre palsy | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: i need your help i am so scared,and i want to know as much as i can about my problem.heres what ... A: Terissa, The symptoms you describe are common with disc bulging and nerve compression in the neck. ... | |
| whiplash | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: Three years ago I received whiplash from a car wreck in which my car was hit from the rear (low ... A: Ann, First off: Yes it is safe for you to see a chiropractor if all you have is a disc bulge or ... | |
| Fractured Sternum | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I am a 17 year old high school senior. I workout everyday and was recently working out my chest a ... A: Anthony, If you still have a lot of pain and it is not alleviating, then you should consider having ... | |
| Numb Fingers, Arms | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: Two months ago, I was turning my head and cracked my neck really, really badly. I heard a crunch, ... A: Carol, You absolutely do not have cubital tunnel syndrome. Your symptoms are most likely coming ... | |
| Hearing loss after chiropractic adjustment | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a similar story as Jean Ball. I have never had any hearing issues until I was adjusted by a ... A: I don't know who Jean Ball is... While you've already experienced changes in your hearing with ... | |
| Rib pain after back adjustment | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I started seeing a chiropractor after my lower back pain became severe enough to immobilize me. I ... A: Jeff, Manipulation to the middle back can cause rib sprain and in some cases rib fracture. It also ... | |
| Neck pain from straight neck? | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I have been attending a chiropractor for a number of years now for pain and stiffness in my neck. It ... A: Annemarie, Yes, this duration and frequency of care is very good for the chiropractor ($$) and not ... | |
| Chiropractic practices | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I have been going to a chiropractor 3 times a week for 3 months. The chiropractor does the same few ... A: Craig, Unless you have some severely debilitating condition where you cannot function without ... | |
| My sons neck is crooked | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: My son woke up yesterday morning complaining about his neck. He said he felt it pop and we kept him ... A: He has torticollis. This simply means that his neck muscles are in spasm and this cocks his head ... | |
| Help! | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: I don't know what has happened to me, and cannot find anyone on the Internet with the same ... A: Marisol, Go back to the chiropractor and tell him all of this!!! You may have a disc herniation ... | |
| Pregnancy and Chiropractic | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: How safe is it for a pregnant woman to seek chiropractic treatment for pain that radiates from lower ... A: Alice, Chiropractors have been helping pregnant women all along. It is safe to you and your baby. ... | |
| Neck and shoulder pain | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: i am 29 i have very severe shoulder pain, in the scapular up into the neck and surrounds the pain ... A: Caron, First, get a thorough musculoskeletal exam by a chiropractor to determine if your pain has ... | |
| Dizziness... Neck? | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: . I have had a recurring problem for the last 12 or so years...and lately it has gotten worse... I ... A: Yes, BPPV is a condition that will come and go. Your symptoms are typical: dizzy, hold still for ... | |
| Dizziness... Neck? | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: . I have had a recurring problem for the last 12 or so years...and lately it has gotten worse... I ... A: It sounds like you have BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). Look this up on webmd or ... | |
| dizzyness after 2yrs of chiropractic care | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I have been attending my chiropractor for just over 2yrs now, but in the last 3wks i have been ... A: Tracey, This is very serious! The symptoms you describe are typical of rupturing aneurism of a ... | |
| Lower/middle left back pain | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: I've been having back pain for the past 2 years. Sometimes really bad pain. Whenever i lean to the ... A: John, Your pain pattern sounds like an irritated L5 or L4 disc with a possibility of disc ... | |
| Pulled Rib? | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I can not exactly remember the moment. I have been an active person from martial arts surfing and a ... A: Chris, Sorry I missed your question previously. It sounds like your previous rib injury set you ... | |
| Meniere's Disease | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: Can chiropractic care effectively treat Meniere's Disease? Are there testimonies of such cases? ... A: I'm sorry, but I have not seen any evidence that Meniere's can be treated with chiropractic methods. ... | |
| Left shoulder pain | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: About 6 months ago i started experiencing discomfort in my shoulder. Two months ago i decided to go ... A: Nicky, It sounds to me like you have a bone spur at the acromion process, a semi-circular portion ... | |
| Dizziness | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: Can a herniated disc at the L1 L2 level cause any type of dizziness/off balance feeling, or like you ... A: Holly, No, I've never heard of Lumbar disc herniations causing dizziness. If you continue to feel ... | |
| lower back pain | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: ! i'm 13 years old. the last week i have been suffering from lower back pain it is an acheand when i ... A: Everything you told me points to a diagnosis of fracture to the lumbar spine vertebra. There is a ... | |
| back pain? | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: Symptoms are pain in right hip, sitting pain in sacrum/coccyx/right side buttock close to centre, ... A: Maria, There are several possibilities that come to mind, and depending on your age and medical ... | |
| upper back pain | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I'm 23 years old and for many years now (at least 10) I've been experiencing a sharp pain around my ... A: Teri, This surely sounds like a neck problem, where something in your neck is irritated and ... | |
| Multiple problems, no results | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I recently started going to a Chiropractor for problems with my back. I just had a newborn and I ... A: Jon, Five weeks at 3x/week and no better? It's not going to change. From what you've given me so ... | |
| ProtrudingDisk-Chiropractry | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: Gillman: Is it possible chiropractic manipulation of the lower spinal area can cause protruding ... A: Maria, First: there's no reason to experience such negative side effects of joint manipulation for ... | |
| How long to get noticeable improvement? | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: I have lower, middle, and upper back pain which really feels like my spine isn't sitting right. If ... A: James, This is a simple but very worthwhile question, since you would likely get different ... | |
| ProtrudingDisk-Chiropractry | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: Gillman: Is it possible chiropractic manipulation of the lower spinal area can cause protruding ... A: Maria, It was once thought that side posture joint manipulation put a lot of force on the discs but ... | |
| Severity of condition? | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: Gillman, Thanks very much for fielding this question. If I can do anything for you regarding real ... A: Daven, You may have developed an adhesion in/around your lower back or pelvic joints from lying ... | |
| Dislocated shoulder | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: Eight years ago I dislocated my right shoulder and due not exercising to pop it back into place, ... A: Jon, If you dislocated the AC joint, then there's nothing anyone can do. If you disclocated your ... | |
| When is it tomuch? | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: Very quickly-My lower spine is crooked and my neck is over compensating by going the other way. I ... A: Trish, Yes! It's too much. How can the chiropractor know in advance you need 3x/week for 6 weeks ... | |
| Cracked rib from massage? | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: My friend had me lay on my stomach on the floor and told me he could crack my upper back because it ... A: Melissa, Yes, this sounds exactly like a cracked rib or a sprain to the zone where the rib meets ... | |
| Old knee injury | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: My friend suffered a blunt force trama to his left knee while serving in the USAF in Vietnam in ... A: James, It is mere speculation to state if your friend's left knee problem caused the right hip ... | |
| About tingling fingers... | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: Sometimes when I crack my neck my fingers start to tingle, almost like a numbing sensation. I wanted ... A: Joe, This could be from the nerves in your neck being stretched or pressed on by one or several ... | |
| Popping Sternum | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: I've been experiencing a strange popping in my chest for about a year now. It started one morning ... A: Jonathan, The popping sound is likely from soft, sternal cartilage in the center of your chest. ... | |
| hip spurs | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I understood that a hip spur is caused by a build up of material on one area and thus repeatedly ... A: Be.a: You ask: "Can a chiropractic treatment 'offset' the spine so that the hip will not rub the ... | |
| Lower back General chiropractor question | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: i have been suffering from lower back pain continuously for a few yrs and 1 week ago decided to try ... A: Terry, Tell the doctor this and be sure that you get RE-EXAMINED BEFORE any further treatment is ... | |
| neck pain | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I recently went to a chiroprator for my neck pain. He showed me my xray and told me that my neck ... A: De, No, there is essentially no evidence that exercise or joint manipulation will correct the curve ... | |
| left arm/fingers numb and neck shulder pain | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I got neck and shulder pain for a couple of years. Recently, my left arm and fingers got numb from ... A: Sharon, What you are describing is a very common scenario. There are several explanations for your ... | |
| sciatica pain | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: i am suffering from sciatica pain since 15 march 2007. age 35/weight 60kg/ build normal. i have been ... A: Iffi, I can't imagine where you live such that there's only one chiropractor. Email me and let me ... | |
| sciatica pain | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: i am suffering from sciatica pain since 15 march 2007. age 35/weight 60kg/ build normal. i have been ... A: Iffi, It sounds to me like you had a disc rupture or disc protrusion. At 35, it is less likely ... | |
| Muscle Issues | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: i have a tightened trapezius muscle thats been giving me grief my doctor advised advil, but it isnt ... A: Ammar, Unless you literally strained your trapezius, e.g. from lifting something heavy on your ... | |
| Shoulder pain from neck to forearm | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I thought it was tennis elbow but it has not gone away. Some nights it has gotten worse and some ... A: Omar, What you're describing is very commonly caused by irritation or compression to a nerve from ... | |
| annular tear | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: hurt my back sept.16 2005. had tests found that I had an annular tear L4-5. Did 9 week of physical ... A: Annular tears to the disc can render you with chronic back pain. Also, just because you did 9 weeks ... | |
| pain in butt | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: After a long cross-country car trip, I have a severe intermittent pain in my right buttock. It hurts ... A: Pat, Yes. This is very typical of the kinds of musculoskeletal conditions we treat. Like cavities ... | |
| scoliosis | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: I went to the chiropractor today and he said I have lost the curve in my neck and that I have ... A: Rayelle, Scoliosis is defined as a side-to-side curved alteration to what should be a straight up ... | |
| Research question | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: I am studying Therapeutic Massage at University and would like to know the reason why it is not ... A: This is an excellent question. Clicking and popping noise from a joint is a natural phenomenon. It ... | |
| Popping and tightness in neck and spine | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: m 31 years old and I have this problem with my back and neck. Every time I breathe my back will pop ... A: Murlette, First, get a thorough examination by a chiropractor. He/she should examine you to see if ... | |
| Pain in Calf | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: It has been 6 weeks since I moved all my stuff into my new house, and I have been suffering the ... A: Suzy, Chiropractic methods have always been helpful for disc patients. Some people respond better ... | |
| Sales Pitch | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I went to a chiropractor a couple of days ago using a coupon he had in the paper. We got x-rays for ... A: Tish, I suggest that you exit that office as quickly as you can. Also consider sending a letter ... | |
| neck/arm pain | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: A week and a half ago I woke up with a stiff neck that worked itself out by the next day and then ... A: Cathy, Some people have chronic tension in their necks and backs for reasons we don't fully ... | |
| 2 sessions Down | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I tried a chiropractor for my lower back pain and have completed two sessions this week. Each ... A: Karen, Research indicates that most people with (uncomplicated) lower back pain will respond ... | |
| Pain in the butt :-) | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: A couple of months ago I developed pain deep in my left buttock. It isn't constant, tends to get ... A: Karen, What you've got is what we specialize in. Find a chiropractor that also is good at deep, ... | |
| Pinched Nerve | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: About 4 months ago, I began getting some pain in my upper left arm to the point where sometimes I ... A: Phyllis, First, if your pain does not improve after a few days of home care, you must get it looked ... | |
| twitching | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I have this twitching on my thumb on my right hand for the past few days, ive also feel there is a ... A: Mark, This is not enough information for me to really help you, but you may likely have two ... | |
| chiropractor says she cant move any of my bones | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I went to my lady chiropractor as i have a bad muscle spasm in my right upper back area in a small ... A: Jimmy, If your spine has always been like this, then it may be an inherent nature of your spine. ... | |
| Back Pain/hip pain/rib pain | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: I have been having pain in the right side under my ribs, down the side, around to the back, and into ... A: Jackie, Your pain likely is not due to a hip (pelvis) being higher or lower unless it is higher or ... | |
| depression and neck adjustments | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I have been faithfully going to my chiropractor for a few years (originally for low back pain) One ... A: Anna, Cognitive and emotional changes are very common following whiplash as well as head trauma. I ... | |
| Military neck??? | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: My 19 year old daughter gets headaches almost EVERY day. She went to her GP, of course he just gave ... A: Debbie, First: relax. Military neck is simply a straightening of the text-book normal curve of the ... | |
| unexplainable neck/face pain | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: For the last couple of years, I have been experiencing chronic tension/pressure/pain in the back of ... A: Vik, You may simply have a suboccipital neuralgia. This would be from mechanical joint dysfunction ... | |
| neck injury | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I dont think this is too serious but can you tell me what the problem is.I have been lifting weights ... A: Mark, What you're describing is very common and often easily fixed with the combination of ... | |
| need your opinion | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: About a year ago, I began experiencing hip pain and numbness in my right leg at the knee. The ... A: Jack, Here are my thoughts on your situation based on the information you provided. First, awhat ... | |
| car accident insurance chiropractor | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: Long story short- Rear ended while stopped on highway, 9k worth of damage to car. My wife, myself, ... A: Charles, First, it is quite common to treat 3x/week when your in the new and acute stages of care ... | |
| Bone Spurs | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: I have bone spurs in my neck (spicules) and am wondering if chiropractic treatment would be ... A: It depends on how much spurring you have and where it is located and whether it is causing nerve ... | |
| Slipping rib syndrome | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: 3 years ago I was rear ended and suffered terrible muscle spasms in my upper back/shoulders for 2 ... A: 'Sorry you're having such difficulty. Is your chiropractor doing any targeted soft tissue work, ... | |
| Sciatica | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I have sciatica down my left side- the same side I have a very bad chronic ankle sprain. Do you ... A: Erin, Yes, it is theoretically possible for the chronic ankle sprain to cause sciatica. Knowing ... | |
| Right hip pain | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: For over a year now i have had pain in my right hip going down my leg to my toes to the point that ... A: Mary, Not knowing any more than what you've told me, it is likely that you have lumbar nerve ... | |
| back and hip | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: Ok, so the situation is this. When I was pregnant with my son, 14 yrs ago, my hips would lock in ... A: Cindy, First, it may be helpful to see x-rays of your hips to rule out any arthritic conditions. ... | |
| Adson's Test | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: My husband recently had this test and was found to not have a pulse in either wrist when his hands ... A: Sheila, If your husband has no symptoms in the arms/hands such as pain or numbness, and he only ... | |
| Weak leg/knee | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: the muscles behind my left knee are very weak and I can feel that I don't have a strong footing when ... A: Sonia, Get an examination by a doctor that understands both knee orthopedics as well as ... | |
| rotated pelvis | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: My 16 yr. old daughter has an unstable pelvis and it keeps rotating anteriorly on the left side. ... A: Wendy, First, ask the "physio" what, exactly, does he mean by "Unstable" or "Alignment"? There is ... | |
| Chronic Lower Back Pain | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: Gillman I have a concern, I've been having lower back pain since I was 20, ever since I improperly ... A: Yes. You are correct in that your back condition is very common. There has been evidence of sudden ... | |
| Neck pain | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I have been suffering from moderate neck pain for the past 8 months. Recently the pain and ... A: Violet, First, you must tell your chiropractor about this. Post treatment soreness and other ... | |
| protruding ribs on one side | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: .. i am a 36 year old male. i have been having back pain on my left (mid-upper) side in varying ... A: Gregg, First, it may be that your banging into your ribs left its mark as some muscular induration ... | |
| Meralgia paresthetica | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I am a self diagnosed meralgia paresthetica sufferer. My OD prescribed PT and an antinflammatory. ... A: David, Shingles! All too common and a poser of other conditions. Nevertheless, on physical ... | |
| adjust with just xray versus MRI | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: I went to a chiropractor and he did an X-ray..after seeing the X-ray i asked the chiropractor if he ... A: Shelly, It is not uncommon for DC's to treat a patient that has sciatic pain along with weakness in ... | |
| Meralgia paresthetica | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: I am a self diagnosed meralgia paresthetica sufferer. My OD prescribed PT and an antinflammatory. ... A: David, Meralgia paresthetica is caused from frank compression of a nerve (lateral femoral cutaneous ... | |
| Hip pain; SI Joint? | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: I have had pain in my left hip for 3 months. It is in the front, side and buttocks. I can push on ... A: Your "hip" area pain can be from bursitis, myofascitis in the lower back or gluteal musculature, or ... | |
| full back question now posted | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: I was going to an interview in a nursing home. As I was walking down the hall a little lady began to ... A: Have you had any xrays? Did the doctor examine you and arrive at a presumed diagnosis? The burning ... | |
| sciatica | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: I have sciatica all down my right leg that gets worse the more sport i do,my doctor says i should ... A: Matt, Chiropractic can be of great help for you. Some people get good results with joint ... | |
| idiopathic scoliosis | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: Recently a chiropractor told a friend that he could completely correct her childhood, idiopathic ... A: Kathie, This is absolutely not true. Nobody can completely correct an idiopathic scoliosis. Tell ... | |
| Neck issues/dizziness | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: I'm not sure if a chiropractor is the right person to talk to about this, but I'll ask! Since my ... A: First, your symptoms are quite common. Studies have been published that describe the persistence of ... | |
| pressure in head, | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: I have been suffering from pressure near/around the temporal bone for about 6 months now.At times it ... A: This does sound like occipital neuritis. If the DC could not change it with soft tissue therapy and ... | |
| Pain behind the knee | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: I have been suffering with pain behind my knees. It started out during my monthly cycle, but now it ... A: Your hand and knee are unrelated unless you have a more serious condition, e.g. multiple sclerosis ... | |
| hurt arm | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I think there is something wrong with my right arm,basically when I twiest my wrist I get a pain ... A: Mark, I am not sure what you are describing based on your text, e.g. I don't know what you mean by ... | |
| curvature of the neck | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently visited a chiro for a 'posture assessment' with no prior pain besides consistent knots ... A: Three times per week for three months is excessive care and unwarranted. Adjustments alone have ... | |
| MRI Results What does this really mean? | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: First symptoms..pain in the lower back(right side) that gets worse when sitting down..periodic mild ... A: Doug, In essense, you have a protruding disc that is likely causing your right-sided back and lower ... | |
| concerned about chiropractors | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: Even though you are probably right the following links coupled with what I was told by the physio is ... A: You asked me for my professional opinion and advice and I gave it to you. It is correct and ... | |
| concerned about chiropractors | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: I have been seeing a chiropractor for the past week regarding a trapped nerve in my neck, I also ... A: Mark, What your physiotherapist said to you was so moronic that I can hardly believe he/she was ... | |
| Undiagnosed Lower Back Pain | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I am 28 not overweight and am always on the move when I am at work. The pain is always there in my ... A: Mark, There is too much I don't know, such as your past medical history, previous injuries, etc. ... | |
| spine training | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: What does it mean when my chiropractor says he is training the spine? A: Anne, There's no official term called "spine training." Traditionally, and empirically, ... | |
| Cervical Dystonia/Torticollis | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: I have had spasmodic torticollis for over 40 years. I receive botox injections from a movement ... A: Louise, I'm surprised that you never tried chiropractic joint manipulation in the past, or that ... | |
| Neck Manipulations | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: I am aware that there are potential serious complications from chiropractic neck manipulations. ... A: Jane, If you have significant dizziness, nausea, and disabling headache following neck joint ... | |
| Compression fx with humps | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: My father had an MRI to evaluate his now chronic back pain which his FORMER doctor only threw narcs ... A: It sounds like your father is having a tough time. 'Sorry to hear that. I don't know anything ... | |
| heel pain | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: I am an 83 year old fairly active male. I walk about a mile and a half 1/2 in about 30 minutes ... A: Paul, It sounds like you have a textbook case of "Plantar Fascitis." This means that where the ... | |
| neck pain | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a spot of pain toward the base of my neck on the left side. The pain comes and goes - seems ... A: Sharon, the answer to your question is easy: change chiropractors! Twice per week for several ... | |
| pain on left hand side of neck | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a muscle/nerve type pain on the left had side of my neck that sometimes spreads to the back ... A: Mark, Yes, what you're describing is quite common and DC's are well suited to treat this. The DC ... | |
| back | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I just started taking treatments for my bad back. What I am taking is somewhat new to my area where ... A: Mike, It sounds like you are obtaining "decompression therapy." The only problem I have with this ... | |
| chiropractic visits, how many, how long? | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I've been going to a chiropractor for 2 years now. He xrayed my back and said I had degenerated disk ... A: Nancy, I think you've been duped by an unscrupulous, unethical charlatan. The chiropractic ... | |
| Wrist pain | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: Although the pain subsided momentarily I have often had annoying pain in that wrist from the ... A: Bob, I would greatly advise getting an MRI of your wrist to rule out any fracture. Also, following ... | |
| subluxated rib | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: In August after my last chemotherapy treatment (for breast cancer - left side), I spent several days ... A: Karen, Your question, I'm assuming, regards what to expect if you go to a chiropractor. DC's are ... | |
| Back rib pain | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: I have had a lot of back problems since my car accidents. I recently was going up some stairs at ... A: What you are experiencing is not uncommon. If you search my previous Q/A's on this web site you ... | |
| Neck,arms,back | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: When I go to see my chiropractor and something is bad with my spinal canal would the doctor tell me ... A: Debbie, This is a good question. The chiropractor is supposed to be a spine care specialist. We ... | |
| subluxated rib | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: I found your answer very informative. Although, I do trust my DC and he has done extensive ... A: Scott, I'm glad you found my comments helpful. I don't believe that your SSRI is the cause of your ... | |
| pains in both my legs | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: about 4 months, i pulled a muscle in my left leg, went to the chiropractor a few times, felt better. ... A: Gaynell, Physical therapy is an option. However, it would be a good idea to find out more about ... | |
| subluxated rib | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: I am a 41 year old male in pretty decent shape. Approximately 2-1/2 years ago, while playing catch ... A: Scott, After carefully reading your situation, what stands out the most is that your problems ... | |
| Adjustments and curve in neck | 12/25/2006 |
| Q: Sorry I just have one last question please. My chiro had given me an exercise because my head was ... A: CT, Laying supine and hanging your head off the bed takes gravity off your spine, probably feels ... | |
| Adjustments and curve in neck | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 questions please. 1) Do regular adjustments alone that fix subluxations also help put ... A: There are 31 different definitions of "Subluxations" in the chiropractic realm, as opposed to one ... | |
| lower back pain | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: i have lower back pain and i want to t know if i should go to the chiro? the pain has become very ... A: Richard, Most people really like their chiropractor. If your mother had a bad experience, please ... | |
| upper back pain | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: I had back surgery in september,i had a spinal fusion my disc replaced and bone graft in my lumber ... A: Joanne, This was the easiest question anyone's ever asked. YES! Seriously, if you can find a ... | |
| lower back pain | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I have been suffering lower back pain for many years. already been to chiropractor. My question ... A: Sam, First, your back/hip symptoms should be diagnosed by the chiropractor. Assuming this has ... | |
| severe mid-back rib pain | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: I'm young...only 22, I've been an athlete my whole life. a severe ankle sprain 3 months ago has ... A: Justin, It clearly sounds like a musculoskeletal problem involving the rib. These can be ... | |
| current diagnosis | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: My husband has had Right arm pain at times, mostly numbness and tingling that radiates towards his ... A: Even I'm confused with all those big terms! No wonder you are! Let's see if I can help you. Odds ... | |
| Unexplained Back Pain | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: Up until a few years ago, I had always been overweight and out-of-shape. There is nothing that I ... A: Todd, I'm glad you found an MRI center with seated MRI. You need to have a chat with your ... | |
| chiropractic education level | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: I'm going to start studying to become a chiropractor next year so I know I should know this but I ... A: I'll try to answer your questions, but I may not be 100% accurate. You would be best to email a ... | |
| Unexplained Back Pain | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old male who has been dealing with chronic back pain for over two years now. At age ... A: Todd, 'Sorry you've had such difficulty with this puzzling condition. You've surely covered lots ... | |
| Can my chiropractor back charge me? | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: Hope you can help me understand something. I signed an agreement with my chiropractor which stated ... A: Your question is a legal question, not a clinical one. Personally, I do not believe it is proper to ... | |
| should i just accept this pain? | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: I injured myself on the job about 15 weeks ago and was in extreme pain. I decided on a D.C. over an ... A: Marie, I'm sorry you're having such difficulty. What you're experiencing is common, as evidenced ... | |
| how can I test if my hip is out at home? please | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: I recently had some chiropractic work done(my hip and other stuff were out of alignment). I sat in ... A: Mike, I'll try to help you with this, but please understand that 1) people use the word "hip" and ... | |
| Atlas disc will not stay aligned | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I would like give a little more background to my problem. This numbness came on gradually and has ... A: Angela, Thank you for providing me with more background on your condition. I am sure it is ... | |
| Atlas disc will not stay aligned | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: It was determined 3 weeks ago that my atlas disc was misaligned. After 3 adjustments by my ... A: Angela, It is no wonder you are confused. The type of care you have been receiving is fringe and ... | |
| Back Pain | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: In answer to your questions. I am 57yr woman, non smoker, I started having the back pain after ... A: Gail, Your story is quite common. If all the PT's were doing was exercises, then it is no wonder ... | |
| Back Pain | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: I have had back and neck pain very painful for last 18mos. It seems I go from Dr to Dr. with no ... A: I am sorry to hear you are having such difficulties. After reading your MRI results it is no wonder ... | |
| Myofascitis | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: I have had a flare up of myofascitis 3 times in the last 2 years. This last spell has lasted for 3 ... A: Jay, First, if your pain is truly caused by myofascial irritation, then obtain a myofascial ... | |
| sciatic nerve | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I went to the hospital about two weeks ago for pain in my buttock area that carried into my leg. I ... A: Sciatica is commonly diagnosed and treated by chiropractors. While MRI may be helpful in learning ... | |
| Do I need a chiroprator - Who? | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: - I have been experiencing pain in my lower back and down my leg which I am guessing is sciatica or ... A: I'm very sorry you had a bad experience with your first chiropractic encounter. Sadly, yours was ... | |
| My neck! | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: This is probably a really shallow and stupid question to be asking, but I would really like to ask ... A: This is not a stupid question at all. It's actually a good question. What you are describing to me ... | |
| Hurts to lay flat | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: For as long as I can remember, it's been uncomfortable and often painful, to lay flat on my back. ... A: I'd like to answer your question accurately, but it is difficult to do since I don't have a lot of ... | |
| Back Pain and Rib Abnormality | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: Dr. Gillman, I have had some back pain for quite some time just to the right of my spine in the ... A: Kent, This is a common problem that chiropractors deal with. Provided you didn't previously ... | |
| Right Calf | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I do bruse easily so I thought nothing of it but now I am experiencing a burning feeling in my leg ... A: If you bumped into something and that caused the bruise, then there is a chance you are simply ... | |
| what is wrong with me | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: ok so i am 24 yrs old i spend most of my days on my feet walking around i used to be able to crack ... A: Jenn, First: Stop trying to crack your back !! While sloshing around your joints and causing them ... | |
| Rib Fracture | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: Is it possible for a chiropractor to cause a rib fracture in a 2 month old? A: Cherria, Of course anything is possible. Is it likely? No. If a chiropractor is using standard and ... | |
| lower back and leg | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: i have lower back and pain down the right side of my leg.How do i no that a chiropractic wont just ... A: Alison, How will you know? You will know just the same way you would if you asked any other ... | |
| exersaucers and push along walkers for babies | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: i know chiropractics discourage the use of baby walkers because they force the baby into an erect ... A: Holly, This is an excellent question! Regarding the exersaucer, I do not see any problem. The ... | |
| training | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: What kind/ how much training is needed to become a chiropractor. A: Timothy: typically 3 years of undergrad to meet requirements, though the better chiropractic ... | |
| scoliosis( possibly) | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I have been having back pain for about the last six months now. To start off with I did have a fall ... A: Erin, 'Sorry to hear you're in such pain, especially at age 23. Everyone can speculate about your ... | |
| Length of Visit | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: Dr. G, Concerning the three times per week - getting the same thing done: I get an adjustment, ... A: https://www.yeomanschiropracticeducation.com/PDF%20files/07ApplyingOM.pdf Please go to the link ... | |
| Numb feeling in leg | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: I have been having problems. From about my left knee down to my ankle I have a numbness on the ... A: "Paresthesia" in a leg is commonly associated with nerve irritation or compression from the lower ... | |
| Length of Visit | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I was recently in a car accident-rear-ended. I initially went to a medical center, but all they did ... A: Cheryl, Let me preface this response by stating that a chiropractic "adjustment" can consist of ... | |
| slipping rib syndrome | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: My symptons have started awhile back when I was pregnant with my twins that turned two this past ... A: I'm sorry that you are having such difficulties. It sounds like your doctors have been following ... | |
| Chiropractors | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I was told by a chiropractor, after he took x-rays that I have a 100% loss of curve in my neck. ... A: I'm sure there must be something wrong with your translation about your neck curve, since 100% loss ... | |
| posture | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: My question is, Can a chiropractor help me with my posture. I feel like I have always been a little ... A: Nilsa, In short: yes, but it depends on the situation. For some people, the posture they have is ... | |
| Pain after visit | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: I have been visiting a chiropractor for 3 weeks now for muscle pain. He seems to think it is thyroid ... A: Cindy, Sudden pain in the sternum following a joint manipulation - when you are face down and the ... | |
| Type of chiropractic test | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: What is the O'Donnohue test? I am a court reporter working on a criminal trial involving a ... A: Leann: This is from the text book: Illustrated Essentials in Orthopedic Physical Assessment, by ... | |
| annular tear and facet arthropathy | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: ive had back problems for the past 25 years . finally had an mri done and was referred to a ... A: Diane, Based on the limited information you've provided, what I can tell you is that you're back ... | |
| dislocated rib | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: Just recently i was told that i have a rib that "sometimes" gets dislocted from the spine, after ... A: Krystal, From what I'm gathering by your description, your conditon is quite common. Odds are that ... | |
| Worse after DRX900 treatments | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: I am a 57 years old who had 19 treatments on the DRX. During the treatments, I started to get new ... A: I will attest that there are patients who tried and failed with different treatment modalities only ... | |
| Frequency of Visits | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: I am 23 in pretty good health, but through working and traveling I have some lower back pain. I ... A: The chiropractor you consulted should be ashamed of him or herself for making this ridiculous ... | |
| RIB CRACKING AT CARTLIDGE | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: Sir for months i have had a severe pain in the carlidge area on rib left side , the pain is sharp as ... A: Robert, I could use a bit more information. What was your doctor's diagnosis. Was it ... | |
| X-Ray's | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: However; I do have another question what part of the back would cause me to have the pain from the ... A: Judy, It is difficult to diagnose you over a computer. I would suggest consulting with another ... | |
| X-Ray's | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: I was rearended by another car back in 4/2006. All this time that I have been seeing a Chiro. The ... A: Judy, First, there are about 32 different definitions of "Subluxation" according to chiropractors. ... | |
| Nerve regeneration after knee surgery | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: Dr. G. Do you know of any nutrients that would speed up this process? DavidHi. My mom is 74 ... A: David, I'm sure a clinical nutritionist can come up with a variety of nutrients that are ... | |
| Nerve regeneration after knee surgery | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: My mom is 74 years old and has arthrogryposis. Eight days ago she had total knee replacement ... A: David, It sounds like your mom had peroneal nerve damage. It's only been eight days? First, you ... | |
| Gastroparesis | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: I have gastroparesis (paralzyed stomach) caused by damage to the vagus nerve during surgery. I ... A: Wendy, First, I don't believe treatment of gastroparesis is a condition that chiropractors ... | |
| tens unit | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: for chronic upper back pain, what would the "standard" settings on a tens unit be for the following: ... A: Petrina, Since TENS is a modality that has no therapeutic value, only palliative value, the ... | |
| bone spur in the hip | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: Can a chiropractor help you if you have a small bone spur in your hip? If so what can he/she do to ... A: Joann, First, a bony spur does not go away. Also, the spur may not be the source of pain. Many ... | |
| cervicobrachial syndrome and myobitis, myofibross or myalgia | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: I have been diagnosised with these and I don't know what they are, my chiropratic doctor sent this ... A: Brenda, Cerivobrachial "Syndrome" is a condition that really deserves more clarity. It is believed ... | |
| back pain after delivery of my baby | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: I am looking for a little help/direction in regards to choosing a chiropractor. I delivered my ... A: Chiropractors traditionally have treated women pre and post partum with success. There is no valid ... | |
| salary/wages | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: how much money does a chiropractor make A: Stacey, I'm searching my office for this statistic, and I cannot find it. However, the median ... | |
| job descriptions | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: what do a chiropractor do? A: In brief, a chiropractor is a licensed doctor that provides diagnosis and treatment of ... | |
| sudden hearing loss after adjustment | 4/30/2006 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of sudden hearing loss occuring the morning after a neck adjustment. This has ... A: Jean, You need to follow up with the MRI. You also should follow-through with your ENT physician ... | |
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Expertise
21 Years in practice: I can answer any question regarding chiropractic and sports medicine treatment. Mostly, I can help the unknowing public understand what is safe, valid, reasonable and evidence-based, and what kinds of unscrupulous chiropractors and fraudulent methods to stay away from. I have an advanced specialty degree in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. I have experience treating elite and Olympic athletes.
Experience
Experience:
- 21 years in practice;
- Pan American Games, 2011: Official Medical Staff for the Pan Am Games.
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: World Olympians Associan and International Sports Chiropractic Association Healthcare Team;
- International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma;
- Official Provider: Jamaican Track and Field team for Penn Relays (2009-2011)
- Experience with USA Gymnastics Healthcare team and International Powerlifting Association Medical Staff;
- 300 hour chiropractic sports medicine diplomate degree (DACBSP); International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSSD)
- Healthcare Consultant: Century, Ty-Wood Corp. Holliston, MA (2005-2007)
- Team Chiropractor: Boston Bulldogs USL D-3 & Boston Renegades USL W-1 League (1999-2004)
- Independent Examiner: Scope Medical and The Physician's Network
- Professional/Clinical Monitor: Affiliated Monitors, Inc.
- Board of Directors: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce (Massachusetts)2000-2006
- "The Impact of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy on Chronic Recurrent Lateral Ankle Sprain Syndrome in Two Young Athletes" J. of Chiro Med , Fall 2004
- "Work Related Injury;" The Hanover Report, June, 1993
- "Long Lasting Analgesic Effect of Oxymorphonazine in Rats;" Agonists and Antagonists III, n.7675, 1985
- BS Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic: Northwestern College of Chiropractic,
- Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
Education/Credentials
Doctor of Chiropractic Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
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