| Subject | Date Asked |
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| deltoid | 11/19/2009 |
Q: i been going to the gym for the last two years and suddenly a month ago i dont remember what ...
A: It sounds as if, from your description, you may have strained part of the rotator cuff. Pain can be ...
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| tailbone pain | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I am 26 years old and having been having problems with my sciatic nerve forever. Any long trips in ...
A: From what you describe, there is dysfunction in on of the SI joints. Ligaments are "locking", and ...
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| sterno-clavicular joint injury | 11/12/2009 |
Q: i am facing a very big affair which is making me depressed. That is, my sterno-claviculare joint ...
A: Special attention needs to be paid to the acromioclavicluar and sternoclavicular joints and the ...
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| knee injury | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I'm having some need pain due to direct pressure, I don't think there is any serious damage but I'd ...
A: It is quite possible only a deep bruise. If you haven't done so, Ice 20 min on and 20 off, repeating ...
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| New Problem | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I had an SI joint, side manipulation for my left SI joint. That SI joint has been hurting for ...
A: If it didn't need to be adjusted, it would probably not damage the joint. However, it may have ...
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| Shoulder Injury | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I was performing Dumbell Shoulder Press in the gym sitting on a bench. Since i was doing the seated ...
A: You may have only caused a deep strain, probably to one of the smaller muscles of the shoulder ...
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| New Problem | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I had an SI joint, side manipulation for my left SI joint. That SI joint has been hurting for ...
A: It is not normal to have pain lasting for days after an adjustment. There may be soft tissue injury ...
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| Rib Cartilage | 10/25/2009 |
Q: Almost 12 mths ago I was injured playing Rugby, I had an elbow hit my chest with great force. I ...
A: Taking an elbow to the ribs may have caused misalignment to the rib, as well as a bruise. I would ...
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| drop foot | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I am a 70 yr old male in good physical condition and was recently diagnosed with a ruptured disc at ...
A: A good rehab program would help you regain much of the ability with the foot. A good PT or ...
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| dull pain | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I have a dull pain in my left arm that goes in all different spots. It has been in my elbow, top of ...
A: Firstly, I would check with your family physician to rule out a circulatory condition. As long as ...
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| Throasic pain-intercostal nerve damage | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I was injured at work in 2004 from lifting heavy files.Been off work again - going on 2 years in ...
A: Does you chiropractor use therapies (ultrasound, elec. stim, etc)? One in particular that works ...
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| middle/lower back pain surrounding spine | 10/14/2009 |
Q: my name is Holly and I am 25 yrs. old. When I was a senior in H.S., I tripped over a root and fell ...
A: It is quite possible that things have twisted again. I would suggest a chiropractor examine and ...
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| Neck Problems | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I've been in 3 auto accidents which resulted in whiplash. I've been seeing a chiropractor for years ...
A: First, I apologize for the lateness of my reply. Hectic time of the year for us!!! You mention ...
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| Low back/sciatic/gas/MRI | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I am an uninsured self-employed massage therapist so I went straight to get an MRI. I have bulging ...
A: The spinal decompression will help tremendously with this condition. As far as the compression ...
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| upper back pain, cracking, and hypermobility | 10/13/2009 |
Q: i have hypermobility, two bulging disks,and scoliosis. i constantly have to crack my neck and back, ...
A: Cracking your own spine, if forced and not done under a normal movement or stretch, can be harmful ...
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| numb fingers sore wrist | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Newhart I have been a waitress for many years where we serve up to 60 people per wait person a ...
A: You could have the beginnings of carpal tunnel syndrome. The method in which you describe serving; ...
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| rib pain | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I have be getting a sharp pain under the right side of the floating rib, went to a phsio guy and he ...
A: If an xray should reveal no fracture, what most likely is happening is that there is a misalignment ...
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| Uncomfort in back then clicking in chest | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I was recently made redundant and so have been spending quite a large amount of time infront of my ...
A: The prolonged twisted position while seated is probably putting pressure on the ribcage, leading to ...
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| Grinding sound in neck | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have had grinding noise in my neck when i move it from left to right for the last 4 months and ...
A: Inflammation in the neck can cause the grinding sound. I would suggest having an evaluation by your ...
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| 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: I can understand your hesitance. Unfortunately, just like with medical doctors, there are good and ...
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| backache on using treadmill | 10/5/2009 |
Q: In a last few days I realized that my stamina is really low and i get tired very easily. I am a ...
A: Back pain after starting exercise can come from many sources. I would suggest an evaluation by a ...
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| 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: If the chiropractor was very aggressive, he could have injured the joint...it is not common, but is ...
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| Neck, ear & sinus damage | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I saw a chiropractor for a neckache & shoulder blade pain on my left side. He adjusted me & snapped ...
A: If, and it is a big if, the adjustment caused the problems, then the MRI would let you know the ...
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| my MRI | 9/24/2009 |
Q: 3 years ago I fell and broke my tailbone and recovered quite well. I was doing okay until 6 months ...
A: I would suggest you find a practitioner of the McKenzie method. This method uses a series of tests ...
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| Iliotibial Tear - What Can My Chiropractor Do? | 9/18/2009 |
Q: In June of this year I was boulder-hopping with a friend and 10 minutes after we quit and arrived ...
A: If it is truly a tear at the origin of the IT band, it is out of the hands of a chiropractor. Your ...
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| Please help -Have I done somethng awful to my back? | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Help! I know its totally my fault and I shouldn't of let him do it but I let some idiot crack my ...
A: Without an actual hands on exam it is a little difficult to diagnose. That being said...there is a ...
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| Shoulder injury | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Newhart. I am am currently an under grad at a Chiropractic school and will be moving on to the D.C ...
A: First, congratulations on your career choice!!! You will find it very rewarding when a patient ...
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| spondylolisthesis | 9/11/2009 |
Q: My daughter is an 11 yr old gymnast complaining of back pain. Her ortho doc suspects ...
A: Just in case there may be a fracture, I would hold off any manipulation. There can be many things ...
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| spondylolisthesis | 9/9/2009 |
Q: My daughter is an 11 yr old gymnast complaining of back pain. Her ortho doc suspects ...
A: Spondylolisthesis would show on an x ray. However, he may suspect "something' by ordering the bone ...
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| Knee Pain | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I hurt my knee by hitting it on a gate while doing situps. My knee swelled up and I tried to ice it ...
A: I would continue with icing; 20 minutes on and 20 off, repeating 4 times. I would then suggest you ...
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| Stiff and painfull ankle | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I'm 17 years old and about a year ago I had surgery to correct cavovarus in my right foot. The ...
A: A chiropractor can help from the aspect that, if there is a misalignment in the foot, they can ...
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| neck pain | 8/31/2009 |
Q: About 2 months ago i started doing pilates but stopped when i started getting a stiffness in my ...
A: Congratulations on your path to more total health!!1 The pain and creaking could be from spasm, ...
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| tilted pelvis | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I had x-rays taken of my lower back that show a tilted pelvis. I am a 41 year old male and have ...
A: Yes and no. To properly assess the degree of "unevenness", a leg length x-ray should be taken to ...
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| chiropractic adjustments/manipulation | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Does the chiropractic code require that chiropractic adjustments/manipulations be a major portion of ...
A: A chiropractors scope of practice starts with chiropractic, which is usually hands on adjusting or ...
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| Knee Pain | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Newhart, For the past few years I have been having pain on the right side of my knee. It is not the ...
A: I would suggest a chiropractor for a couple of reasons. You should be able to get in for a visit ...
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| Back pain/discomfort | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have been having an annoying discomfort in my lower right back for about 2 - 3 months. When I lay ...
A: I would suggest a visit to a good chiropractor. They should be able to assess and treat this, as ...
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| Carpal Tunnel | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel to start with but then they decided i have arthritis in my ...
A: Carpal tunnel syndrome presents with pain, numbness and tingling to the index finger and half of the ...
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| is it back related? | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I'm writing on behalf of my mother. I said that her problems MAY be back related. This is the ...
A: It is quite possible to have a neck problem leading to dizziness and also to the numbness and ...
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| Gym injury - Sternum | 8/21/2009 |
Q: Hey Dr. Paul, I dont know where else to turn, so I jumped on the internet for some answers. A few ...
A: I would suggest you seek out a good chiropractor to help with this. In the process of lifting ...
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| Cartilage Injury | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering the general time It takes for Cartilage in the rib cage to heal. This past ...
A: Cartilage can be very slow to heal, but there are some things you can do to speed it up. I would ...
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| Radiating Pain | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I had torn the calf muscle in my right leg. After this was diagnosed I was sent to a Physical ...
A: It sounds as if there is irritation to the sciatic nerve; that would explain the pain from buttocks ...
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| worst shoulder pain | 8/18/2009 |
Q: my mother had a frozen shoulder a couple of weeks ago,she was in a lot of pain xrays were normal but ...
A: I would definitely start with the ice. That will help decrease inflammation, and calm any spasm of ...
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| neck, chest and side pain | 8/8/2009 |
Q: Dr Newhart, Thanks in advance for your consideration to answer my question. I am a 54 year old ...
A: I would suggest an evaluation by a good chiropractor. Positioning yourself as you have over years ...
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| Dislocated rib 10? | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Dr Newhart, I am absolutely desperate for help. I was diagnosed with Sherman’s disease at 15, and ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the lateness of my reply. I had no notifications of questions ...
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| collar bone bulbs | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Paul, I believe I have an anterior collar bone impingement/dislocation...My right-side clavicle ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the lateness of my reply. I had no notifications of questions ...
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| arm pain | 8/6/2009 |
Q: For the past year I have been experiencing severe pain in my bicep as well as cramping in my tricep. ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the lateness of my reply. I had no notifications of questions ...
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| When can I return to work? | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My X-rays show that my bottom rib is broken due to a fall, I now can breath deep without much ...
A: Unfortunately, rib injuries can be a bugger!!! They don't tape them anymore (too much risk of ...
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| 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: Muscles can spasm for any reason. I would first suggest you apply an ice pack. This will help ...
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| neck pain | 7/31/2009 |
Q: Newhart: I have been doing weight lifting at the gym and I have noticed neck pain on the left side ...
A: When you sleep in the position you describe, the muscles can put pressure on the nerves that lead to ...
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| pinky finger | 7/29/2009 |
Q: my left pinky finger has been asleep for 2 days. it doesnt hurt or anything just annoying. i havent ...
A: You can have pressure anywhere along the nerve from the neck to the pinky. I would suggest you have ...
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| Back Pain / Breathing Issues | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Dr. Newhart, First off - I am not having a heart attack; was tested at the doctors office. I have ...
A: It is quite possible to have misalignment in the T1-T4 areas affect heart and or breathing. ...
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| shoulder poping , pain ,burning sensation. | 7/22/2009 |
Q: why my shoulder pops and hurts very much ,also I have noticed this burning sensation down my neck ...
A: There can be many causes of popping/burning with the shoulder. Muscle tension and slight ...
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| Correcting spinal subluxation for hypoadrenia? | 7/21/2009 |
Q: For around more than 2 years, I've been suffering from an unknown condition which I feel was due to ...
A: Yes and no. Firstly, subluxation can and will affect the region the nerves of that level feed, as ...
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| Hamstring issues | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I injured my hamstring about 2 and a half months ago and being so familiar with sports injuries I ...
A: I would suggest a chiropractor, one that utilizes soft tissue techniques, for the following reasons: ...
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| neuropraxia | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am a surfski paddler and am currently suffering from a neuropraxia of the long thoracic nerve. I ...
A: I would suggest having your chiro. use electrical stimulation on the long thoracic nerve. EMS can ...
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| Ongoing pain....NO resolution | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I'm wondering if I have to drop dead for some doctors to take my medical concerns seriously. I ...
A: Firstly, I understand your frustration...some doctors do not :listen". What may have happened and ...
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| Numbness from exercising | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I seem to be more sensitive in regards to nerves than usual. I can't do pullovers lying on a bench ...
A: Before you see a specialist, who may run tests and ultimately surgery, I would suggest a ...
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| nerve damage to the elbow | 7/9/2009 |
Q: i got in a car accident on june 23 i felt numbines in my pinky ring and my ring finger and pin and ...
A: If you were the driver, the act of of gripping the steering wheel during the accident could have ...
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| Shoulder pain and numbness | 7/7/2009 |
Q: For 2 weeks now I have been getting sudden pains in my left shoulder that feels like someone has ...
A: I would firstly check with your family doctor and make sure there are no heart issues. As long as ...
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| Spine Question | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Newhart, I wanted to seek your opinion on something. I'm 25, in shape, active, all that good stuff. ...
A: Firstly, I am sorry your experience with chiropractic was not optimal. It sounds as if there is ...
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| Degenerative disc disease questions | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I recently read a post on here, that was almost identical to my conditions. i started suffering from ...
A: I would suggest a chiropractor to start. If there is pinching on the nerve, it can lead to the ...
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| lower back pain | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I started having pain in my lower back by the spine(top buttock)right side. I also had a little hard ...
A: Having the redness, unless it is red from touching or rubbing the area, I would say see your family ...
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| rib displacement/crack | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I woke up this morning and turned over and I felt and heard my ribs crack or cave in. Can you tell ...
A: It is possible that you misaligned a rib with the rolling over motion. If conditions are just ...
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| left glute/groin pain | 6/23/2009 |
Q: A guy called James expressed the symptoms below which perfectly describes my symptoms. Is there any ...
A: Sciatica typically runs down the leg, and can run to the foot. Pain into the groin, we have found ...
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| question re days when not receiving treatment | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I am currently undergoing treatment from a local chiroprator and am getting adjustments 3 times/week ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the lateness of my reply. I have had a computer down. I would ...
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| Possible pinched nerve in neck | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have a problem with my elbow. At first I thought it was golfers elbow, symptoms are the same, but ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the lateness of my reply. I have had a computer down. It is ...
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| shoulder problem | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I'm a 63 year-old man in excellent health and am physically fit, and I work at taking care of ...
A: It is a little hard to diagnose without a hands on exam, but i would venture a guess that your ...
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| Middle back pain from sleeping/sciatica | 6/17/2009 |
Q: 1. I have middle back pain across the entire back that would at times wake me up during the night. ...
A: Without an actual hands on exam, it is difficult to diagnose. But, judging from your description, I ...
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| spina bifida occulta & ribs popping out | 6/16/2009 |
Q: My son age 15 has recently discovered that he has spina bifida occulta (bottom of his spine). He's ...
A: You may want to look at strengthening his core muscles. The Psoas, being one of them, hooks to the ...
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| Numb Fingers! | 6/15/2009 |
Q: My right hand...thimb, index and middle fingers are numb at all times. mostly the first half of the ...
A: Without a hands on exam, it is difficult to diagnose, but it sounds as if there is some type of ...
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| 5,7,9 th cranial nerves | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Newhart My mother in law is 61, she has been always obese. She is not diabetic and her blood ...
A: The nerves involved, V-Trigeminal, VII-Facial, and IX-Glossopharyngeal, are involved in both sensory ...
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| strange sound while twisting upper body | 6/13/2009 |
Q: My neck has made a grinding sound as I turn it back and forth for several years. Now I notice a ...
A: I would firstly have it checked by a family doctor first. Having a change in sounds while breathing ...
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| neck fusion | 6/12/2009 |
Q: had neck fusion c3-7 3 months ago now i am having problems with the left arm i can not raise the arm ...
A: Without an actual hands on exam, it is a little difficult to say for sure. But, I would venture a ...
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| Visible protruding rib – rib-tip syndrome & treatment? | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I’m 21, 168cm and 50kg with a huge problem that has, quite literally, popped up. At the start of ...
A: Without an actual hands on exam it is a little difficult to diagnose. But, if it is rib-tip ...
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| Broken Ribs | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I am writing in regard to my friend. On vacation he broken 3 ribs(2 upper ribs and 1 lower down). ...
A: Ribs need time to heal. The grinding in the ribs could mean they are rubbing and you could hear it. ...
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| Winging scapula | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I was involved in a vehicle accident on 5/09. I injurd my shoulder as well as lower back,hip and ...
A: Without an examination it would be difficult to diagnose. I would suggest you find a chiropractor ...
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| 4 yr old tendons popping over bone | 6/10/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old son can pop his tendon over his ankle bone and his toes pop if he moves his foot. I ...
A: Without an actual hands on exam, it would be difficult to peg. But, I think I might want a second ...
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| neck adjustments | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have started going to a chiropractor about my shoulder pains and we have set up a treatment plain. ...
A: Without a hands on exam, it is a little difficult to diagnose, but I would say you are getting some ...
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| back pain | 6/6/2009 |
Q: my problem is in my left arm, shoulder & neck, also my left leg, they all ache to high heaven, so ...
A: Without an exam it is difficult to give a 100% accurate diagnosis, but I would suggest you see a ...
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| pain after lifting weights | 6/5/2009 |
Q: i went to the gym for the first time with a friend i was lifting weighs. i was pushed by my friend ...
A: Welcome to the world of working out!!! What you probably are experiencing is strain from over ...
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| Cervical & Lumbar Subluxations | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have been having neck pain with lots of headaches and some lower back pain that hurts when I bend ...
A: I am not one to put a number on the number of visits that it takes to make corrections; it could ...
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| Sports injury | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I did Martial Arts for a number of years, but while I was stretching I felt a pop on the inside of ...
A: Without an actual hands on, it is difficult to diagnose. But, you could have heard the actual ...
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| rotator cuff tendonitis | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have been cutting and styling hair for ten years now, about two weeks ago while I was working my ...
A: Without an actual hands on exam it is hard to tell exactly, but I would definitely say that the ...
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| breast massage | 5/31/2009 |
Q: My chiropractor wants to massage my breasts for pain in my wrists and arms. Is there a scientific ...
A: There are muscles in the chest (pectorals) that MAY be inflamed (they hook to the front of the ...
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| numbness in neck | 5/30/2009 |
Q: For 4 years i have had numbness in my neck when i sat on a hard chair, it is relieved when i get up ...
A: Without an examination, it is hard to diagnose, but is sounds as if there is some undue tension, ...
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| triceps | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I had pained from the triceps at the back of the elbow, and rest for two months, then doing the ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the tardiness of my reply: I was away from all technology for ...
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| Pinched Nerve | 5/22/2009 |
Q: Last year, I used a blood pressure machine at the store and the cuff was very stiff- unlike the ones ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the tardiness of my reply: I was away from all technology for ...
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| Upper jaw | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 month old who has been diagnosed with a high arched palate of the mouth. Do you think ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the tardiness of my reply: I was away from all technology for ...
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| ct scan help | 5/21/2009 |
Q: i was recently in a bad car wreck and had 3 fractured ribs, 1 collapsed lung, 1 fractured clavical ...
A: It wounds as if, when the spine was developing, an area of C1 didn't turn completely to bone, ...
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| patella femoral pain | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I am 18 years old and have had knee pain for the last two years. I went from being a very active ...
A: I am not sure how long the acupuncture should take to work, but I have seen it happen within 3-5 ...
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| Back pain between shoulder blades | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I'm a 37 year old male and I was on the trampoline with my kids a few days ago and at one point ...
A: without a proper examination, it is hard to say exactly what is happening. However, you may have ...
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| Pain on scalp (child) | 5/14/2009 |
Q: .. My son is 10-years-old. He suffers from cluster tension headaches and does see a chiropractor ...
A: The muscle tightness you describe is consistent with cluster type headaches. Myofascial release of ...
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| Hip Injury | 5/12/2009 |
Q: In August I was working a job which required heavy lifting, I one day had so much pain in my left ...
A: I would start with a stretch of the Psoas/Iliacus muscles. Both, when in spasm, can give you the ...
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| Knee Clicking | 5/9/2009 |
Q: Newhart, About a month ago after jogging I noticed that a loud clicking in my left knee occurred ...
A: Your knee can click for many reasons; without a hands on exam it is difficult to diagnose. However, ...
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| spina bifida occulta and leg pain | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I am 43 years old and have known for most of my life that I have SBO which is complicated by bony ...
A: I would definitely go to your doctor first and have any problems ruled out, and make sure it is not ...
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| Irritated Ulnar Nerve | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I am a very active person...I have always played sports and/or lifted weights at the gym and I am ...
A: Without a proper exam it would be a little difficult to diagnose, but it sounds as if there is a ...
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| Cracking noises in bones | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I'm 61. I noticed about 12 months ago that I could hear my bones sort of rubbing together as I ...
A: Arthritis may be causing the cracking noises. Since your GP "ignores" your request, I would suggest ...
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| Cracking noises in bones | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I'm 61. I noticed about 12 months ago that I could hear my bones sort of rubbing together as I ...
A: I would then suggest as a first step a visit to your family doctor to have any medical issues ruled ...
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| pain and chiropractic | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I have a large herniation of a disc at C6, C7 that herniated in the direction of where my nerve ...
A: Either the adjustment or the trigger point therapy is aggravating the site temporarily, but I don't ...
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| Neck problems | 4/22/2009 |
Q: i have had problems with my neck for a number of years. i have been to various chiropractors in the ...
A: I would check with either a chiropractor or physical therapist. This seems, from your description ...
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| Neck Injury | 4/22/2009 |
Q: .. About two months back I gave myself a pretty nasty neck injury. I was stretching and apparently ...
A: see what the MRI reveals; if it is negative, I would have no fear in returning to your working out. ...
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| severe leg cramp & muscle pain | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I initially had knee pain, my GP said i had a small build up of fluid but with rest would disperse. ...
A: It sounds as if there is a pinch in one of the nerves running down the leg, whether in the spine, or ...
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| Please Help! | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Newhart! Maybe you can help me out. I am 5'11 and 130lbs. I am a 39 yr old healthy female. A few ...
A: I would suggest checking with a good chiropractor that also focuses on soft tissue injuries. From ...
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| twisted back | 4/18/2009 |
Q: A couple of days ago I decided to go to the gym and exercise my back because I haven't done that in ...
A: I would suggest you find a chiropractor that deals with soft tissue as well as spinal alignment. ...
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| muscle movement | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I was involved in a severe car accident in 1975, and have been through many spinal alignments over ...
A: Absolutely!!! If you have pinching to the nerves to the hand, you will not only have a sensory ...
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| clicking in neck after ankle injury | 4/10/2009 |
Q: a few days ago a co-worker crushed the back of my ankle and Achilles tendon with a row of 30 carts. ...
A: I would suggest you see a good chiropractor. The clicking may have been from jarring to your body, ...
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| Twisted Sacrum | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have had a long running issue that I would like some advice about. I have had numbness down my ...
A: Tension in the supporting muscles and ligaments of the pelvis as a whole can cause recurrence of ...
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| Loss of Neck Curve | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I recently took my 15 year old daughter complaining of occasional lower back pain to a Maximized ...
A: First, congratulations on chiropractic care!!! Now....let me tell you where i have issues. First, ...
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| Spinal stiffness and pain during hyperextensions | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I am a 23 yr. old female.I have been practicing yoga since a year and a half, 3 times a week.Even ...
A: I would suggest you see a chiropractor to make sure there are no mechanical hindrances to your ...
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| Right Arm pain, forearm pain, hands tingle and first two fingers go numb | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I recently developed a condition where my Right arm will ache at the bicep and soemtimes forearm. At ...
A: There are a few approaches, depending on what caused it. Electrical stimulation, ultrasound, ...
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| numb fingers | 4/5/2009 |
Q: i have recently been doing lots of work with a shovel and three fingers on my left hand started to ...
A: It is possible that you have an overuse injury between the wrist and the shoulder, causing a pinch ...
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| Unable to move after adjustement - help!! | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I started having pain between my shoulders decided to see a chiropractor. He took x-rays and said ...
A: It is not normal to have excruciating pain after an adjustment. Occasionally there can be some ...
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| Muscle Strain in forearm | 4/3/2009 |
Q: We worked on our irrigation system last Sunday and I was the one digging ditches (about 250 feet ...
A: Following the ice/ibuprofen path, I would give it a few days to calm down, which it should. Chances ...
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| relief | 4/3/2009 |
Q: In 2002 I woke up from sleeping on a horrible bed in a cabin and my left leg was numb from my waist ...
A: Does your chiropractor do any therapies on you? They may want to try electrical stimulation on the ...
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| Back pain & blood in the feces | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have recently been experiencing chronic lower back pain (lower lumbar region, mostly left side) ...
A: I would suggest first and foremost, see your family physician immediately. Blood in the feces is ...
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| L5/S1 | 3/28/2009 |
Q: Where do I go to avoid the hospital which is where I may be heading. I can get no sense out of ...
A: You may need a visit to an orthopedist. Dysplastic growth only means it is not normal. The ...
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| middle back tweak | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I've had a mild pain in my middle back for just a few years now (I'm 20). I've been to a ...
A: You might want to try using a Swiss Ball for stretching and strengthening. According to your ...
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| elbow chronic pain | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I need advice here and hope you may help. I have chronic pain (tennis elbow) from my right elbow ...
A: I don't feel there is a need to cycle off of taking the supplements. The clicking, grinding, etc., ...
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| elbow chronic pain | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I need advice here and hope you may help. I have chronic pain (tennis elbow) from my right elbow ...
A: It sounds as if there is a repetitive motion injury to the elbow (lateral epicondylitis). It can be ...
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| Two Questions | 3/16/2009 |
Q: Newhart, I am a sixteen year old athletic teen. I am in very good shape and am very active. I am ...
A: I don not feel you are being a hypochondriac with these 2 questions. You may have caused a good ...
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| my upper body | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I feel like the upper portion of my body has twisted. my shirts don't fit comfortably and when i ...
A: I would suggest you see a good chiropractor and have a set of x rays. If there is anything ...
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| ulnar nerve | 3/13/2009 |
Q: For the past year or two I have been experiencing a pain down the lenght of my left arm, between the ...
A: I would suggest you see a chiropractor that specializes in sports injuries. You may have a ...
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| back stiff | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Hey i don't know if this is your area of expertise but i usually pump weights and push my self at ...
A: Yes, it is bad to just crack your back in the way you describe. Although you may hear a "crack" ...
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| Right Elbow And Upper Arm pain | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I fell about 6 months ago MRI showed nothing in my neck I continue to have elbow pain and upper arm ...
A: You may have misalignment at the elbow joint, causing pressure leading to your pain and weakness ...
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| 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: Typically, if you have no change after 8-10 visits, it is time to reassess your treatment plan, or ...
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| Sternum Pain | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have pain in my chest spefically on my sternum when ever I apply pressure directly to the upper ...
A: The sternum should follow the curve of the chest. If you have swelling like you describe, I would ...
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| studying chiropracting | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I am currently studying in my last year of medical science and have decided to complete another ...
A: Congratulations on choosing the field of chiropractic. since your question is broken into parts, it ...
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| Arm pain | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a question concerning my arm. I had a pretty nasty fall in a parking lot where I slipped on ...
A: I would suggest you go back to your doctor. You may have caused a sprain/strain to the right ...
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| Numbess of end of tongue | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a numbness on the end of my tongue but it also gives off a burning affect and gets worse when ...
A: I would suggest you see your family doctor for this ASAP, with possible referral to a specialist. ...
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| Middel Deltoid Pain (please and thanks 4ur answer | 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: An anti inflammatory medicine can help with the inflammation, as well as icing the area. You can ...
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| Back/ Wind knocked out | 2/24/2009 |
Q: Dr. Newhart, Thank-you for taking the time to read and analyze my situation. It is 10:33 PM now. ...
A: Falling flat on your back may have caused misalignment, leading to dysfunction of the muscles of the ...
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| Elbow Problem - PLEASE HELP!!!!!! | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I recently hit my elbow against the weightlifting bar pretty hard. I've seen a doctor and told me ...
A: Absolutely...if it hurts don't do it...if it doesn't hurt, chances are you are not injuring it ...
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| Knee pain from mattress? | 2/23/2009 |
Q: For about a month now my left knee has been in Chronic pain. I am 6'3, 250 pounds. I have never ...
A: Your knee pain may be related to your back. If you are in primarily a desk job, there are a pair of ...
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| 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: I would suggest seeing a chiropractor to rule out misalignment. The injury you describe could have ...
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| numbnessleft hand bottom two fingers | 2/16/2009 |
Q: one morning felt tingle in hand like it was going asleep.by that evening it was numb next morn i had ...
A: As long as there are no medical issues, I would suggest a good chiropractor to assess the condition. ...
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| left arm pain and numbness | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have pain in my left arm and numbness in the tips of my fingers especially in the tip of my ...
A: It sounds as if there is a pinch in one of the nerves of the brachial plexus (nerves that go into ...
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| Possible outcome for pinched nerve? | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I have numbness in all four tips of my left hand fingers. I had x rays done and my chiro didn't see ...
A: It sounds as if you are on the right track. The movements you describe as aggravating would suggest ...
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| non impact rib fracture | 2/5/2009 |
Q: 1 am 44yrs old. i surfed regularly in my youth for around 12 years, but havent surfed for the past ...
A: I would suggest you see your primary physician to rule out any medical problems that could be ...
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| Advice | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Should I be in Kinesiology or Biological Sciences for my major if I want to become a chiropractor? ...
A: You would want to focus you major in the biological sciences. Your course of study in chiropractic ...
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| Burning in shoulder | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Ever since I could remember, I have had this burning sensation located in the back part of my ...
A: I would suggest seeing your family physician to rule out any problems. If there are none, I would ...
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| Extreme Back Pain During Crunches | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I am a 19 year old guy who is 6'1 and 170 pounds. Since middle school my mid and lower back has ...
A: Having pain doing crunches would definitely not be normal. Have you tried doing crunches while ...
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| Extreme Leg Pain and Numbness in left leg. | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have had episodes at night where I am awaken by a pdain in my left thigh that feels like I have ...
A: Pain such as this is most likely from nerve irritation. Since you have had x-rays, I would assume ...
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| Phantom Pain | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Are Chiropractors now teaching that when pain doesn't go away that it's phantom pain? Just getting ...
A: As far as I know, no. Phantom pain, when used in its' correct context, deals with pain after the ...
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| Lowerback pain | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I am 26 years old, My occupation is to continuously work on computer (sitting)At times I have ...
A: Your most likely cause of pain is not a slipped disc, but of a spasm of the Psoas and Iliacus ...
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| Lower Back stiffness | 1/27/2009 |
Q: 7 days ago my back was feeling really stiff, when i did chin-ups it started to hurt. I did do foam ...
A: You are on the right track with the stretching; I would also add in stretches over an exercise ball. ...
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| Lower Back stiffness | 1/26/2009 |
Q: 7 days ago my back was feeling really stiff, when i did chin-ups it started to hurt. I did do foam ...
A: Muscular tightness can and will affect the joints of the body. You mention that you have been ...
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| neck, ribs, back pain | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I was in a motocross accident 2 yrs ago. i came down on the front tire of the bike and my shoulders ...
A: One of the methods we use in our office is a type of myofascial release. Fascia can "bind" ...
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| numbness in pinkie and ring finger | 1/22/2009 |
Q: For the past two weeks I have had worsening numbness and tingling in my left pinkie and ring finger. ...
A: It is possible that the bra strap is causing pressure in the shoulders, leading to pinching into the ...
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| neck problems... | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I've gone to two different chiropractors in my life- both times for persistent headaches. A good ...
A: I would suggest finding a chiropractor that uses the Activator method. This technique is extremely ...
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| Sternum Popping | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I've had a tightness in my chest for a couple of years now, and when it gets to be painful to ...
A: I would suggest seeking out a good chiropractor. It sounds as if there may be misalignment of one ...
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| Wrist pain | 1/12/2009 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago I woke up with a pain in my thumb. When I moved it, I could feel it clicking ...
A: It could be a variety of things: most like is a repetitive motion injury to the thumb. These come ...
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| neck trauma and arm pain | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I am in dental school and I was rear-ended pretty bad on the highway in November. I just saw a ...
A: I would have to disagree with the PT. Given the problems you describe, I would highly recommend you ...
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| Neck pain | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me with this issue. Twelve months ago I was involved in a car accident, in which ...
A: If nothing was done as far as treatment, you could have a hyperflexion/hyperextension (whiplash) ...
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| outer upper arm pain | 1/3/2009 |
Q: Several months ago I fell down a portion of our stairs. I suffered upper arm pain....painful to the ...
A: I would suggest you see a chiropractor that also specializes in soft tissue injuries. Trying to ...
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| arm pain | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I wake up during the nighttime with excruciating pain in my right arm and hand. The pain starts at ...
A: It sounds as if there may be nerve impingement near the shoulder/neck, most likely from ...
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| upper back/scapula question | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I am 36 years old , a yoga instructor and a massage therapy student and I am having this pain in my ...
A: It is possible to have a misaligned scapula, coupled with spasm of the serratus, trapezius, ...
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| pain from wrist till elbow/forearm | 12/14/2008 |
Q: doc my wife is 24 she is having pain in her right hand.the pain is from the upper wrist till the ...
A: It sounds as if he may have what is called plantar Fasciitis. That is an inflammation of the soft ...
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| fractured Rib? | 12/8/2008 |
Q: Can an chiropractor accidentally crack or fracture a rib from adjusting. I took my daughter to the ...
A: It is entirely possible that a fracture could have occurred, but it is very uncommon. If the ...
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| pain from wrist till elbow/forearm | 12/5/2008 |
Q: doc my wife is 24 she is having pain in her right hand.the pain is from the upper wrist till the ...
A: You did not mention pregnancy in your original post, so I would suggest checking with your OB/GYN to ...
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| neck and upper back pain | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Paul: Four months ago I started having a pain on my neck and muscles between the shoulder blades. ...
A: Boiled down, your x-ray says you have degenerative disk disease. Your curvature in the neck is ...
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| Sudden calf muscle weakness | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I am a 35 year old male--a runner for many years now, and an all-around sports lover/player. In ...
A: I would have a study done for DVT, to make sure there is no problem with blood flow in the calves. ...
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| mid-back discomfort | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I injured my back about a month ago during a fall while I was intoxicated. I hit my spine pretty ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the lateness of my reply. The holiday has me backed up!!! The ...
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| back pain popping | 11/27/2008 |
Q: My upper back vertebrae are CONSTANTLY popping. It's really painful. If I just arch my back a ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the lateness of my reply. The holiday has me backed up!!! You ...
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| Pelvic Tilt | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have come across a lot of information where the tilt causes one hip to be higher than the other, ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the lateness of my reply. The holiday has me backed up!!! This ...
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| pain in the chest!! | 11/25/2008 |
Q: i was at the gym this morning and was working out and at one point i lifted weight incorrectly to ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the lateness of my reply. The holiday has me backed up!!!It ...
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| pain from wrist till elbow | 11/24/2008 |
Q: doc my wife is 24 she is having pain in her right hand.the pain is from the upper wrist till the ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the lateness of my reply. The holiday has me backed up!!! Does ...
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| Neck/Head Pain Right at the beginning of lifitng weights | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have been developing some pretty severe neck and head pain right when I start to lift weights; no ...
A: It could be a number of thing, and the first thing I would recommend, is to see your family ...
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| Chronic lower back pain at age 25! | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I need help! I am young and active and my back pain is ruining my life! Growing up I noticed that my ...
A: I would suggest looking into two area: A spasm of the Psoas/Iliacus muscles, causing Psoas ...
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| Degenerative disc disease & congential spinal stenosis... | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I am a female, 54 years old. I am 5'6" and weigh 121 pads. I started having neck pain and lower ...
A: Marilyn, I will break the report down for you section by section, my comments in caps: A1 T5-T6, ...
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| Lower back pain | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I have had minor pain in my back for a few years now. 2 weeks ago, I started getting ...
A: Using the wet/moist heat is a good start to help loosen it. I would check with a good chiropractor ...
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| reverse curve in neck and curvature of spine | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I just started seeing a chiropractor for the first time last week. The x rays that he took showed ...
A: Right now, the best thing to do is follow what your chiropractor is doing. He identified the ...
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| si joint strain | 11/11/2008 |
Q: We are sorry, but Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C. wasn't able to answer yourI have a Cat 2 SI Joint ...
A: It sounds as if, coupled with the SI joint strain, you have a strain of the Psoas/Iliacus muscles. ...
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| Rib Cartilage | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Approx 4 months ago I thought I had pulled some intercostal muscles - severe pain between my ribs, ...
A: It sounds as if you may have injured the intercostal muscles themselves, causing a "wrinkle" to form ...
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| Neck | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I've been told that I have no curve to my neck. This was found to be so in an x-ray. My niece also ...
A: It can be hereditary. A loss of curve can come from a few things; injury, muscle spasm, etc. You ...
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| Upper arm, wrist pain & numbness | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I'm a 59 year old male not in best of shape. 5'11" 270 lbs. 1 month ago I lifted a 24' extension ...
A: Unfortunately, without a face to face exam, it is hard to tell exactly. Also, again unfortunately, ...
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| 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: You may have a partial tear of the Triceps, but I would almost bet that you have a compression ...
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| Upper arm, wrist pain & numbness | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I'm a 59 year old male not in best of shape. 5'11" 270 lbs. 1 month ago I lifted a 24' extension ...
A: I sounds as if, in the process of lifting, you caused a strain in the upper back/neck area. The ...
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| deltoid pain | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have had pain in my right deltoid for about 8 weeks. This pain is not in the shoulder but feels ...
A: In the repetition, you are probably causing an overuse injury to the insertion of the deltoid. This ...
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| Neck Pain and Migraine | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I am a patient of Migraine since my childhood. Now I am 33. Since last two years I am suffering from ...
A: I would suggest searching out a good chiropractor. Having been seen my medical doctors, it is ...
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| Neck Pain | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I have neck pain and tension. I saw a chiropractor. He adjusted my neck. I was paying for the ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the tardiness of my reply. It sounds as if it may have ...
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| Pop in chest doing dips | 10/17/2008 |
Q: A week ago today, I was at the gym and the last exercise my partner and I were doing were bench ...
A: I would definitely have it checked to make sure you didn't cause a fracture. It most likely is a ...
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| Serious Back Pain and Restrictions | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I am a male and slightly over 40 years old. Before, for a year, I was getting chiropractic ...
A: You may need to pursue different options. Chiropractic treatment should not cause pain. You may, ...
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| CarWreck2005 | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Hey Paul, I was in a car wreck in 2005. My seat belt wasn't connected properly, the car flipped, ...
A: I would suggest starting with x rays...that will show any bony involvement. Next would be an MRI to ...
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| what does this mean? | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I am in the army and I am looking at possible medical discharge. I have had back problems going on 5 ...
A: It can explain why you have some back issues!!! First, I wouldn't panic over the results. The ...
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| Posterior Rib Subluxations | 10/6/2008 |
Q: Dr. Newhart, I have been having difficult breathing on my right side for quite some time now. I've ...
A: I wish I could direct you to someone in Michigan. We see this problem quite frequently...rib ...
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| Back pain | 10/6/2008 |
Q: my name is Jim, I'm 19 years old and I hurt my back in early April(it's now October). Basically at ...
A: It sounds as if there may be a muscular component to the problem that needs to be addressed, as well ...
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| Transitional Vertebra | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I was just recently diagnosed with a transitional vertebra in my L5 S1 area of my spine. I am having ...
A: All a transitional vertebrae is, is a section that decided it wanted to be part of another section; ...
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| numbness in my left leg from the thigh down | 10/3/2008 |
Q: for the past 6 months i have been experiencing numbness in my left leg. i am 26 years old and have ...
A: First...don't panic. There are many causes of pain in the leg. Have it assessed by your GP first; ...
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| upper back pain | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I am having pain to the left of my spine in my upper back and neck. This is not the first time I ...
A: First, I feel for you. Pain, especially in this area, sucks...to put it mildly. There are muscles ...
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| Finger numbness and pain | 9/29/2008 |
Q: A few months ago I noticed that the pinky and ring finger were numb on my left hand. The numbness ...
A: Without a face to face exam, it would be very difficult to diagnose. But...given your background ...
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| high blood pressure | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I am taking blood pressure medicine for a year, but it still goes up. I have read, that neck ...
A: I don't currently know anyone in TN. There are studies out of the University of Chicago that show ...
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| neck crepitus | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I went to a chiropractor six months ago for mid-back pain. For reasons unknown she adjusted my ...
A: It sounds as if there is some inflammation in the neck. You can try anti inflammatory medicines ...
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| very bad pain | 9/18/2008 |
Q: im 18... but for about 2 years now ive had pain in my right should, right by the neck, then it grow ...
A: It is very hard to diagnose without a proper exam. I would suggest you find a good chiropractor to ...
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| LBP and MRI Scan Results | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I’m a 56 year old, 5’ 7” and just under 13 stone male who has suffered from LBP for a number of ...
A: I don't believe your playing days are over!!! But, if you have been a golfer for some time, it ...
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| Herniated Disc Injury | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I injured my back playing soccer fours months ago. For the first fours weeks I couldn't walk ...
A: Your injury can be rehabilitated with the right approach. Try to find a practitioner of the ...
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| Thoracic pain at T7-T8 | 9/9/2008 |
Q: 4 1/2 years ago I picked up my son and leaned back as I usually did to relieve his back pain. ...
A: Chances are, the orthopedist wouldn't address the rib issue. I would have the chiropractor "give it ...
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| back pain | 9/7/2008 |
Q: My son has been experiencing left side back pain for the past couple of days. The pain is worse ...
A: I would suggest a visit to the family doctor first, to rule out any problems. As long as everything ...
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| Atlas Orthogonal | 9/6/2008 |
Q: IS it safe to say doctor, that some techniques work better than others on some people?, and is ...
A: Yes, some techniques work better than others on different patients. Yes, and adjustment of the ...
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| Shoulder Pain | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My wife is in terrible pain, she had lower back surgery to fix a blown disk. With the back pain she ...
A: Without a thorough exam, this will be a shot in the dark. She can have a number of things ...
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| hi | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I had a subluxated neck in april and its almost sep , he said now my neck is ok but the chiropractor ...
A: Wellness programs are a good idea, if done prudently. I will typically see someone once a month; ...
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| Three bulged disks. | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Newhart, The bottom three discs in my lumbar spine are bulged. The bottom disc is bulged ...
A: Patrick, I completely understand your sport and your dilemma. You may want to try a practitioner of ...
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| 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: It sounds as if there may be an alignment problem coupled with muscle tension. When you "pop" you ...
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| Popping your back | 8/22/2008 |
Q: When a person "POPS or Cracks" their back. What is happening exactly? Is the Annulus filled with air ...
A: There is Nitrogen gas dissolved in solution in the joint space. When the back "cracks", the ...
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| Neck Curvature | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have 2 issues: 1)a straight neck which gives me occasional headaches. As a treatment, my chiro ...
A: To try to straighten a neck is a bad idea. We, as chiropractors, are only "middle men"; your body ...
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| excrutiating back pains | 8/18/2008 |
Q: im desperately in need of answers. i have always had a large chest a 38 DD but never any back ...
A: It sounds as if there is a whiplash type injury. These can affect the muscles, causing the symptoms ...
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| Left knee/leg/toe pain | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Finally went to Ortho after having sever pain walking since April. Has gotten much worse and now ...
A: It sounds as if there may be a disc issue in the lower back, or a compression problem in the leg. ...
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| scoliosis | 8/16/2008 |
Q: Im 14 and have scoliosis. I have back pain after I play sports sometimes. How can I prevent/get rid ...
A: First, congratulations on not letting it slow you down!! There are many ways to help prevent your ...
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| right buttock pain radiating into my thigh and leg | 8/13/2008 |
Q: good day! i'm cj and i'm 18 years old. i have this pain since i was 16 years old and i have not seen ...
A: Ibuprofen can help if there is inflammation involved. It can be a variety of things, from ...
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| Neck spurs and Degenerating disc | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have been suffering with a stiff neck (left side) for 8 weeks afer about a month my Chiro took an ...
A: Spurs and degeneration are not necessarily associated with spurs. They occur when there is a stress ...
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| Numbness in My Hand | 8/7/2008 |
Q: For about a week now my pinky finger, left hand, has been numb at the tip. Sometimes it spreads to ...
A: It sounds as if a nerve is pinched somewhere between the neck and hand. I would suggest having a ...
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| Cracking or popping sound and feel from joints | 8/1/2008 |
Q: For years there often have been a cracking or popping sound from my joints when I move, especially ...
A: "Noise" from the joints is essentially as described to you but not 100exactly as described!!! In ...
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| extreme left leg pain and numbeness in foot | 7/24/2008 |
Q: My husband is 36 and for the past 2 weeks has had pain in his left leg and numbness in the ...
A: There can be a few causes, one of the main ones is a pinched nerve. If he has no other medical ...
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| Chest Pain | 7/18/2008 |
Q: In June of last summer (2007), I had been weight training and doing lots of various exercises ...
A: It is possible that you have a fairly good strain in the muscles. A strain, depending on severity, ...
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| Back Pai | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have been having pain in my upper back on the left side as well as tightness in left side of chest ...
A: Without an actual exam, it is a little difficult to diagnose, but I will do my best. Having the ...
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| Shoulder pain | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have a daily ache in both of my shoulders specially in the front and sides. I have been to both an ...
A: It is possible that it is an RSI, and also quite possible from computer work. Without doing an ...
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| Numbness in Left index Finger | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I went for a massage (by a licensed therapist) and she moved my neck in a way that I had not ever ...
A: It is possible that what she did may have caused a problem. Massage therapists are not typically ...
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| chronic upper back, neck, and shoulder pain | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I am 19 years old and when I was 17 i started having intense pain and tension in my upper back, ...
A: Since you have seen your GP, I would consider visiting a chiropractor. Muscle spasms can pull the ...
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| How many visits is enough? | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I've been getting regular chiropractic care for the last four months. My chiropractor has taken me ...
A: In my practice, I never put a timetable on treatment, because after 15 years, I still cannot predict ...
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| Importance of Costal Cartilage | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I'm considering getting a rhinoplasty and my plastic surgeon mentioned that he will need to get ...
A: The role of the cartilage is to connect the ribs to the sternum, kind of a necessary body part in my ...
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| 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: Your massage therapist is on the right track...strengthening your core. You may have spasm of the ...
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| golfer's elbow | 6/27/2008 |
Q: Newhart, I am doing research for an article about golfer's elbow. My question is, what activities, ...
A: Any activity with repetitive motion, tennis, golf, using a hammer., etc. Golfer's elbow is ...
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| HAND/ARM PAIN AND NUMBNESS | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I have had this for some time and attributed it to carpal tunnel syndrome. It has gotten bad in the ...
A: It is hard to diagnose over the internet, but I will do my best. Do you have a repetitive motion ...
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| chronic hamstring | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have a bulging discs in L2, L5 of my lower back. I have had chronic hamstring issues and any ...
A: You may, in addition to your current treatment, want to visit a chiropractor to have your alignment ...
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| neck pain/grinding and headaches | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I am a 48 year old female. I fell on my shoulder about 4 years ago. I did not receive medical ...
A: It is very possible. You may have, in effect, caused a whiplash type injury. I would see a good ...
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| cracking joints?? | 6/18/2008 |
Q: okay so i have been cracking my joints for a few years. It started with my knuckles, then my back, ...
A: Many times things "crack" to relieve tension because there may be a misalignment in that area ...
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| Right Rib Pain | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have had this pain for about 8 months now but it has increased significantly in that amount of ...
A: You may have a slight dislocation in that area, and with constant use, swelling accompanying it. I ...
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| Radiculopathy | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnoised with sciatica, and herniated lumber l5 -s1. When ever I do my exercise in ...
A: Radiculopathy is pain, felt from the spine, usually down the arm or leg. Your radiculopathy is the ...
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| upper back/tight neck 24yrs old-athletic | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I'm very athletic I work at a allstar cheerleading gym atleast 20hrs a week and I'm on my feet alot ...
A: If you can find a chiropractor to work with you, it may help your problem considerably. It may be a ...
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| Lower back pain | 6/9/2008 |
Q: i have suffered from a bad lower back for a while, i believe i had sciatica and it has gradually ...
A: Postural muscles (core muscles) when tight, can restrict your movement as you have described, and ...
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| Myofascial Pain | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I experienced a reoccurrence of myofascial pain in my upper back, neck, and shoulder (left side) and ...
A: The combination of low level laser and Activator would work wonderfully together. We use the laser ...
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| chest/rib injury | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am a 60 year old lady in general good health. 5 days ago I leaned over the arm rest of my office ...
A: I would insist on an xray. It is possible, even with strong health bones, to cause one to crack. ...
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| MRI reading | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I had an MRI done due to back pain and I dont understand it 1.severly limited study due to patient ...
A: These reports are great; almost written so even doctors cannot understand!!! I will break it down ...
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| lower back injury | 5/29/2008 |
Q: so I have this problem with my lower back that has been coming back for some months now. Well it ...
A: The knee issue can be from the back...it sounds as if there is mechanical locking in the lower ...
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| pain in between my shoulder blade | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I am 42 years old and I am physically active. I have been doing vertical dance aka pole dancing ...
A: The pain can most assuredly be related. The muscles used for your activity the most are the ...
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| numbness of left leg during sleep | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I'm 37, and I'm trying to stop cracking my neck after years of doing so. For months (at least since ...
A: Firstly, I would see your family physician to rule out any medical problems. If none, then I would ...
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| headache / spine | 5/22/2008 |
Q: i am a 46 year old male, in good health and good shape. i exercise regularly, play full court ...
A: The overhead motion of the butterfly stroke probably aggravated your neck condition. In addition to ...
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| Back Injury & Recovery | 5/20/2008 |
Q: Paul Newhart, My name is Ryan and I am a 24 year old who is in excellent shape, but I did have ...
A: I would get myself checked by a chiropractor as soon as possible. In the meantime, I would used ...
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| Pulled Hamstring? | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I injured my hamstring last Thursday running sprints at track practice. I felt a sharp pain and ...
A: We actually just had a patient in our office present with this same condition. He saw his family ...
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| torticullis (sp?) | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I recently had a very major bout of torticullis (sp gets me) and ever since then (2-3 weeks) my ...
A: If there is inflammation in the area of a nerve root in the lower cervical spine, a neurologist can ...
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| L4-L5 Disc Buldge and pain in right leg | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I am 26 yrs old and my MRI report shows minor diffuse disc buldge at L4-L5. That happened while i ...
A: Two approaches that might help: Do a search for Psoas/Iliopsoas syndrome, and the stretches for it. ...
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| Shoulder Pain - Top Of Shoulder | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Recently I woke up and I guess I had slept wrong or something..anyway my right shoulder was hurting. ...
A: The sitting position as described can aggravate that group of muscles; they are held in one position ...
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| crepitus | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I am 23 and am having cracking when i roll my right shoulder. it is not happening on the left, and i ...
A: It sounds as if the joint, in taking some extra stress from the bag, has some inflammation. You ...
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| tennis elbow | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Can a chiropractor help tennis elbow? I am a golfer and injured my arm last fall. After two months ...
A: A chiropractor can usually help. If you can find one geared towards sports and rehab., all the ...
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| Bad knee-Possible meniscal tera | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I'm a very kin runner/mountain biker (run 4 miles every other day) and was diagnosed with meniscus ...
A: Congratulations on having that driving spirit!!! Depending on the tear and it's severity, they may ...
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| right side rib pain | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I will try and describe my problem as clear as I can. About a week ago I felt this sudden shooting ...
A: The bear hug maneuver quite possibly is what caused or contributed to this. There is a reason it ...
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| Back Pain | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have alot of back pain on the lower left and right side of my back usually right on the side of my ...
A: If you can find a chiropractor that works with soft tissue injuries, it can be quite beneficial. We ...
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| neck cracking | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Dr. Newhart, I was wondering about that cracking sound made during a chiropractic adjustment. Does ...
A: The sound is nitrogen gas that is dissolved in the fluid of the joint. When the joint is moved, the ...
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| Numbness all the way down left leg | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Newhart, I feel helpless right now with my leg being completely numb down the left side of left leg ...
A: Don't let the actions of one chiropractor be your judge of us all; we have our bad apples too. It ...
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| Neck pain after arm injury | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I am having alot of neck pain. A strange popping sound and headaches. I did go to a chiropractor but ...
A: First, don't let a bad experience with a chiropractor turn you off to chiropractic...we have our ...
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| Vertigo and neck pain | 4/3/2008 |
Q: In October of 2007, I believe I pulled a neck muscle doing stomach crunches (hands behind head). I ...
A: A neck issue can most assuredly cause a problem with vertigo. There is a very close association ...
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| Burning sensation in right leg | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have been feeling an intermitant burning sensation in my right leg just above my knee to the right ...
A: It can be something as simple as an irritated nerve to a case of shingles coming on. You may want ...
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| L5 Disc Herniation | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I just received the analysis of the MRI that was performed on me last Friday. Basically, my L5 ...
A: Unfortunately, with a herniation that large, your only recourse may be a surgery. They may try a ...
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| neck/upper back pain, numbness in hands | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Dr. Newhart, About a week ago, I noticed some pain in my upper back that felt as if someone was ...
A: I would try and find a good chiropractor. You describe signs of the traditional "pinched nerve". ...
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| Painful Popping | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I'm going to try to describe this as clearly as possible; when I rotate my left shoulder and/or arm ...
A: It would seem that sitting at a higher desk has your arms in a perpetual "shrug". This may be ...
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| Numbness in my big toe | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I am experiencing numbness in my right big toe, Knowing that i fractured it few years back. the ...
A: If the fracture didn't quite heal or heal right, by the end of the day, inflammation is setting in ...
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| Proper Alignment Of Neck, Back, Spine, And Shoulders | 3/17/2008 |
Q: My name is Mikhail. I have been having back, neck, shoulder, and spine problems ever since I pulled ...
A: First, do not be afraid of your head falling off...that is not a possibility!!! Secondly, you might ...
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| neck/shoulder pain | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I had x-rays done that showed the following: There is a straightening of the normal cervical ...
A: You may want to find a good chiropractor to help with mechanical problems. The tingling may be from ...
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| Upper back pain | 3/15/2008 |
Q: If been having pain all around my shoulder blade and it hurts all the time and ive triend taking hot ...
A: You may want to find a good chiropractor. In your line of exercise, there can be quite a bit of ...
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| Back problems | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Dr, I am a veteran. I have always had issues with back pain while exercising. I was reviewing my ...
A: If noting at all is done to correct the situation, that area will continue to degenerate and the ...
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| Finger Numbness | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have been experiencing numbness in my left hand (2 fingers, ring and small finger). I am a fairly ...
A: You may want to have it evaluated by a good chiropractor. It can most assuredly be caused by a ...
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| low back and numbness in left foot | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Injured my lower back working out about 6 months ago. The symptoms of this pain were consistent ...
A: First, have no fear. A good chiropractor will assess your condition, and go after the CAUSE. Your ...
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| my back! | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I am a 15 year old male. I play three sports a year, and especially during baseball season (i ...
A: Congratulations on the sports!!! Keep up the good work. You may want to find a good chiropractor ...
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| constant neck popping | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Newhart, I would appreciate your advice regarding a persistent popping sound I hear when turning ...
A: First, I am glad you went in for treatment. Never let anyone "crack" your neck that has no ...
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| Misaligned Rib? | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have a pain that is dead center in my back when i sit down on hard surfaces, and a lot of times ...
A: Muscles will tense and relax, changing the way the ribs move, referring back to the Thoracic spine, ...
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| sleeping disorder | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I'm in my mid fifties in good health but have had a sleeping disorder for about six years. I've done ...
A: C5 area can affect the GERD: C4 feeds the diaphragm, and may be partly involved with the C5. After ...
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| sleeping disorder | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I'm in my mid fifties in good health but have had a sleeping disorder for about six years. I've done ...
A: First, I cannot tell if 17 degrees is proper for you as opposed to 31. 31 degrees is the ...
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| compression fracture | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Six weeks ago I suffered two compression fractures in my T-9 and T-11 vertebrae during rowing ...
A: You may want to hold off on the brace. Evidence has shown that wearing a brace (usually from rib ...
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| rib heads | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have rib heads that keep going out and it makes it hard to breath. I have spondylosis and ...
A: Adjusting can usually realign the rib heads; we do it all the time in our office. One of the ...
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| Neck/Shoulder pain | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I recently had an MRI on my neck due to pain in the lower neck and shoulder region. The results from ...
A: Physiotherapy is always the first step to see if inflammation is part of the problem. They will ...
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| ball chair | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I am looking into getting an ergonomic chair but I am wondering if the ball chairs are as good as ...
A: Sitting in and of itself presents your body with a whole host of problems. The ball chair does seem ...
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| Disc Bulge? how serious is this? | 2/18/2008 |
Q: i was doing amateur wrestling and i wasnt warmed up enough or that energetic during the match, I had ...
A: Your doctor is right in that a great majority of people have disc "symptoms" on MRI; but you are ...
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| severe hip pain that comes and goes... | 2/18/2008 |
Q: You probably get this one a lot but I'm suffering from a recurrent pain in my hips that comes and ...
A: First...I definitely feel for you!!! Sciatic pain SUCKS...plain and simple!!! Sciatic pain can be ...
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| Sciatica? | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I injured my back in September 07 (twisted whilst pulling my chair in). Since then I have seen (no ...
A: X ray would be your first phaze. If misalignment is present, that needs to be addressed, as well as ...
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| L1 Compression Fracture | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I suffered an L1 Compression fracture a little over three years ago on a military parachuting ...
A: When a compression fracture occurs, the soft tissues surrounding it also :compress"; the fascia, a ...
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| lower back pain (left side) | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Approximately three weeks ago, I was playing some softball and while running to catch a ball, I felt ...
A: It sounds as if you have a combination of things happening: Sprain/strain in the sacroiliac joint, ...
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| Compression fracture | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Three weeks ago I fell while lifting weights and suffered compression fractures in my T-9 and T-11. ...
A: I would follow the ortho's directions to a tee....even though they are mild, they are still ...
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| Chronic 4th Phalanx Medial Aspect Pain | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Newhart, Signalment: 21y/o, male, 80kg, 6ft 6", No long term medication. History: Chronic back pain ...
A: You may have a repetitive motion injury involving the right wrist out to the MCP joint. You say you ...
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| Horrible Discomfort in Upper Back, Lower Neck | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I was seriously injured by a night club bouncer two and a half years ago. I was dragged up some ...
A: The feeling you describe, being stuck in an improper position, is probably 100%accurate. We deal ...
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| Dull pain and numbing sensation in upper back | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Dr., A couple of months ago I started having a dull pain or numbing sensation in my upper left ...
A: It can be any number of things; first and foremost, see your family doctor and have any medical ...
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| frequency of chiropractic visits | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My wife has started seeing a chiropractor. He is having her come every day ($100/day) and estimates ...
A: I have to agree...it doesn't sound right to me either. I have had someone come in daily; this is ...
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| my back | 1/23/2008 |
Q: 2 ˝ years ago, I was working out at the gym and long story short, the cartilage at the tip of my ...
A: Your massage therapist is right: you have to get up and moving. take things slowly; don't just ...
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| muscle spasms in my lower back | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have had some pretty immobilizing muscle spasms in my back (mostly noticed on my lower right) in ...
A: The beauty of going to a PT is that he will exercise you to death!!! But, it may do nothing for ...
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| lower back & side pain | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I woke up one morning with a very sore lower back? I went to the doctor who sent me to phyiso and ...
A: If you haven't tried a chiropractor, I would do so. Physiotherapy does a great job of exercising a ...
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| migraines and tingling. | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I've suffered from migraines for yrs. recently diagnosed as status Migrainous as well as tingling in ...
A: It may very well help with the stiffness and migraines. Recent research has shown a previously ...
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| Herniated Discs | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I herniated the L4 and L5 discs in my back about 4 years ago. In March of 2004 I saw a specialist ...
A: Your first and best bet is to find a specialist in the McKenzie Method ...
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| CTS | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I developed Carpal Tunnel in both wrists almost 10 years ago. Over the past few years I have had no ...
A: You may have a repetitive motion injury to the arms, which is very treatable. This can cause an ...
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| Hereditary Extra Ribs | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I am a 33 year old female with an extra set of cervical ribs/one is malformed on my left side and ...
A: It wouldn't hurt to have her evaluated by a good chiropractor. He can asses if there may be any ...
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| neck and back pain | 1/12/2008 |
Q: about 2 months ago i had a snowboarding accident where i broke off my 2 front teeth. after about 2 ...
A: Have you ever had an x-ray to make sure you had no fractures? This is very common with this type of ...
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| Occasional back twinge | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have been getting bouts of back pain. It doesn't seem to correlate to any heavy lifting or strain, ...
A: First, let me apologize for the lateness of my reply; I was on vacation and forgot to set an away ...
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| Small Tear in Disc L4 & L5 with spurs | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I read on your website that basically there is nothing that can be done to "repair" this since it is ...
A: First, let me apologize for the lateness of my reply; I was on vacation and forgot to set an away ...
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| lower back / leg pain | 1/10/2008 |
Q: Lately I have been following a normal workout routine trying to get back into shape. I'm 20 years ...
A: First, let me apologize for the lateness of my reply; I was on vacation and forgot to set an away ...
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| pain on right side of body | 1/9/2008 |
Q: For the past six or seven months I have had pain on the right side of my body. I have swelling on ...
A: First, let me apologize for the lateness of my reply; I was on vacation and forgot to set an away ...
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| 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: First, let me apologize for the lateness of my reply. I was on vacation and forgot to set an away ...
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| chest pain intensified by neck movement | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I was redoing my floors a month ago, on my hands and knees srapping and laying tile. Immediatlty ...
A: First, let me apologize for my tardiness in answering; I was on vacation and forgot to set an away ...
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| neck/back | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 15 yr old daughter who is a gymnast, and took quite a big crash today. She was doing a ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the lateness of my reply. I was on vacation, and forgot to set ...
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| NECK PAIN AND SUBSEQUENT NUMBNESS SURFACE RT. THUMB | 1/5/2008 |
Q: NEWHART....I HAVE HAD PAIN LT. NECK, LT. SHOULDER, AND SOME TURNING NECK TO RT. TODAY I HAD MY 2ND ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for the lateness of my reply. I was on vacation, and forgot to set ...
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| bicep pain | 1/3/2008 |
Q: Doctor, I have a pain in my bicep that does not seem to be a tendon tear--that is, all the tests ...
A: Without an actual exam it is very difficult. Even when doing the orthopedic testing, it can show as ...
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| upper chest pain and numbness | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have been having a numbing sensation in my upper chest right underneath my collar bone for about 3 ...
A: It is quite possibly a pinched nerve, but, even though it stays consistent, have it checked by your ...
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| Numbness in right thumb | 1/3/2008 |
Q: i am 15 and I play the baritone saxaphone in my High School marching band. The baritone saxaphone is ...
A: You may have to ride this one out!!!! You have a pressure injury to the nerve in the thumb...very ...
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| Neck Pain after Chiropractic Care | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I am new to the chiropractic world. I am very active in sports and go to the gym regularly. About ...
A: Some amount of "pain" is normal with the body restoring itself to more normal function. Does your ...
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| major | 12/18/2007 |
Q: Is sports science a good major to pursue before chiropractics, and what other careers can you pursue ...
A: I am not sure what all is entailed in sports science per se., but I can tell you your focus will be ...
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| Hand Pain | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I've been having pain off and on in my hands/wrists. I can't put any real weight on them without a ...
A: You may want to have them evaluated by a chiropractor. The positioning for piano playing is quite ...
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| neck cracking | 12/16/2007 |
Q: "Hello, The question I have is I have had a cracking sound in my neck when I turn it. It is so ...
A: I would try to do the therapy concurrent with your treatment. The electric stim. and ultrasound all ...
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| neck pain | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Last night, as I was going to bed, I noticed a little pain in my neck when turning to the left. Then ...
A: Neck pain and stiffness can have any number of causes. If you don't have a chiropractor, I would ...
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| neck cracking | 12/14/2007 |
Q: "Hello, The question I have is I have had a cracking sound in my neck when I turn it. It is so ...
A: It is normal, when treatment is started, to hear some noise and to experience tightness. Are you ...
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| Back/lumbar region tingles | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me shed some light on a sort-of (!) problem I am having. I have ...
A: On this one, I would check with your family doctor. "Tingles" as you have described could be ...
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| Upper Back Pain | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have been researching this type of pain online. Some sound really close to what I am experiencing ...
A: It can be a sign of anything....however, your most likely cause is a muscle sprain dating back to ...
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| shortened inspiration | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I am almost 40 years old. I have this condition for the past 3 years. I feel shortend breathing, ...
A: It sounds as if there could be a couple of things happening. Trigger points in the Rhomboids and ...
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| skiing injury | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Dr. Newhart, About 5 days ago I was skiing in the backcountry up in Alaska. I was probably ...
A: My first step would be an xray to make sure there was no damage and/or fracture. If you visit a ...
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| Pain in arm and fingers | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I had a test called the BioPhotonic Scanner that is to measure antioxidant levels in the body. It ...
A: I don't think the scanner had anything to do with it. It is possible you were in a position that ...
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| Sciatica | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Newhart, I am nineteen years old and was recently diagnosed with Sciatica by my doctor (general ...
A: Laura, I can sympathize with you. Even chiropractors get pain, and sciatica and low back pain ...
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| Pain in right shoulder blade | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have pain in right shoulder blade when I lay on my shoulder blade in bed or sit on a couch and put ...
A: Have you injured the shoulder or played sports? It can be a number of things ranging from a simple ...
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| Pain on side, hips, back, ribs | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I go to bed with no pain but wake up with pain in my side, ribs, back & hips after a couple of ...
A: There can be quite a few causes. One of the most common is tightness in the Psoas muscles. If you ...
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| Neck Pain, Headaches, etc | 11/18/2007 |
Q: In early May I saw a chiropractor who began treatments with a HOT pack on the entire back for 8 to ...
A: Don't judge all chiropractors by two that hurt you. Do you know anyone that sees a chiropractor, ...
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| wrist tendonitis | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I've been struggling with tendonitis in my wrist(s) for almost a year. I spend a lot of time at the ...
A: We have had excellent success with adjusting the wrist, and using low level laser therapy. A ...
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| Sternum Fracture | 11/10/2007 |
Q: Paul Newhart, I am a 17 year old high school senior. I workout everyday and was recently working out ...
A: The way to check for a fracture is to re-xray. Fractures may not show on an xray for about 10 days. ...
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| shoulder/sore spot in back | 11/10/2007 |
Q: first off my left shoulder is lower than my right when i rotate my left shoulder i can feel some ...
A: It sounds as if the muscles at the edge of the shoulder blade (Rhomboids), may be overly tight. ...
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| shoulder dislocation and neck pains | 11/9/2007 |
Q: i dislocated my right shoulder a year ago for the 2nd time, i have been receiving phsiotherapy ...
A: You may want to check with a chiropractor. The physical therapist is only addressing the muscle ...
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| Si joint instability and piriformis pain | 11/2/2007 |
Q: It has taken three years to get to this point. I have an SI joint that is unstable and everytime I ...
A: The MRI is a good place to start. Controlling the Piriformis spasm, and working on the ligaments of ...
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| Severe Tightness in my hamstrings, rotated pelvis, and back pain | 11/1/2007 |
Q: When I was in junior high I grew almost 5 inches in one year and soon after I experienced problems ...
A: I would find a good chiropractor to address these issues. First, tight Hamstrings will rock the ...
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| Clicking neck. | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I am 21 years old and I just recently found out from a chiropractor that the top of my spine ( ...
A: That is a very common question..."Why do I have to keep going back?" The answer has a few parts: ...
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| chronic back and neck popper | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I've been popping my neck and back for 40 years (I am now 44 years of age). For the past year or two ...
A: "Popping" your joints normally is not bad...however, the spine misaligns in a backward motion ...
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| Clicking neck. | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I am 21 years old and I just recently found out from a chiropractor that the top of my spine ( ...
A: The least invasive path, chiropractic, is your best bet. Your body will put the spine where it ...
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| middle back pain | 10/29/2007 |
Q: a long time ago someone hugged me so hard it hurt. the next day my middle back was so sore I could ...
A: It sounds as if there may be a misalignment of a rib, at the very least. Worst case scenario is ...
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| severe knee cracking and pain | 10/27/2007 |
Q: My knees have suddenly started cracking and popping... The right one has been worse but now the ...
A: It sounds as if there could be a muscle imbalance pulling the knees out of balance. You may want to ...
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| 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: 3 times a week for 3 months, if doing the same thing and getting no results, would be inappropriate. ...
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| inflamed disc | 10/25/2007 |
Q: How long does inflamed disc pain usually take to diminish with chiropractic care? Is this ...
A: It all depends how quickly you heal...we have seen inflammation clear fairly quickly or linger. We ...
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| 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: You may want a good chiropractor to have a look at it. It is a condition called torticollis. It is ...
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| Sacro-Illiac and Piriformis symptoms | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I'm a 24 year old female and have had pain in my buttocks, hip and around the SI joint for almost ...
A: Frequent UTI's wouldn't necessarily lead to infection in the SI joint; however, any internal problem ...
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| exercise injury & back/sternum pain | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I was working out and did some ,what I've heard referred to as, Russian twists: where you sit on the ...
A: A doctor could give you meds for the pain, but it may only cover the symptoms, not fix the cause. ...
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| My hip pops | 10/18/2007 |
Q: This has been going on for probably a year now. Near the beginning it would happen every once in a ...
A: Without an exam, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact cause, but it sounds as if there is a muscle ...
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| inversion table | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Will this table help or assist in back pain. I was told that decompression will be beneficial to ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for my tardiness in answering. There was a death in our family and ...
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| neck | 10/13/2007 |
Q: on my neck there are two muscles on the right and the left. My left muscel is WAY bigger then the ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for my tardiness in answering. There was a death in our family and ...
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| pain in deltoid | 10/13/2007 |
Q: A few of months ago I fell off a razor scooter playing with my 9 yr. old daughter, I was going ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for my tardiness in answering. There was a death in our family and ...
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| chest injury | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I recently injured myself in training for Mixed Martial Arts. I'm a professional fighter new in my ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for my tardiness in answering. There was a death in our family and ...
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| Hand pain | 10/10/2007 |
Q: i have had pain in the top of my hand right above my metacarpals before on my right hand that pain ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for my tardiness in answering. There was a death in our family and ...
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| spraind muscle or slipped rib? | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I'm beginner golfer, started 3 weeks ago. During one of the practice, I smacked the ball and felt ...
A: You may want to find a chiropractor to help on this one. You can have a rib subluxation, a strain ...
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| 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: Jade, You may want to check with a chiropractor. We see many young women in our office, that are ...
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| costalchondritis or rib dislocated & L1 L2 herniated disc | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I have a herniated disc L1 L2 which gives me numbness outer rt thigh, hip pain, low abdominal pain, ...
A: Cauda equinae syndrome is a possibility, even after 5 months, if the disc has worsened. you may ...
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| Foraminal Stenosis | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My 15 yr old son recently had an MRI, due to his lower back pain with some minor numbness in left ...
A: It may. But, you may want to check with a chiropractor that does traction, or decompression ...
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| costalchondritis or rib dislocated & L1 L2 herniated disc | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I have a herniated disc L1 L2 which gives me numbness outer rt thigh, hip pain, low abdominal pain, ...
A: OMT and chiropractic are both done very differently. The "slamming" you describe is common, but an ...
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| X-Ray(s) and Protruding disk(s) | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Newhart: Will a protruding disk show up on an X-Ray(s)? Or only on an MRI. ????? Thank you, ...
A: What shows on x-rays are narrowing of the disc space, and what is called a "vacuum phenomenon". It ...
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| Chondromalacia Patellae due to Inner thighs weakness | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I walk up last week suddenly with knee pain, unable to use the stairs, walk for more than five ...
A: The ASO titre means that there is a Strep infection going on...the level should come down with ...
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| no use of arm | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I had my rotator cuff/bicep tendon repaired 5 months and still cant use the arm.I have no ROM and ...
A: Without an actual exam, it is difficult to diagnose. But, tears usually will not allow you to ...
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| serious or not? | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Newhart, Thanks very much for fielding this question. If I can do anything for you regarding real ...
A: Do you have a chiropractor? If not, you may want to visit one. It sounds as if you have strained: ...
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| no use of arm | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I had my rotator cuff/bicep tendon repaired 5 months and still cant use the arm.I have no ROM and ...
A: You did not mention whether you had any rehab of the shoulder to help restore motion and strength. ...
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| Leg Pain | 9/23/2007 |
Q: You know that initial feeling you get when you hit your elbow and it hurts and everyone says you hit ...
A: It sounds as if you are having irritation of one of the branches of the sciatic nerve. Sciatic pain ...
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| portion below ankle hurts | 9/21/2007 |
Q: Question Hello Dr O'Brien, All these days I used to run on the treadmill in the gym but I like ...
A: If you are running on a road, the angle of the road can make the legs, heels, etc. hurt. There is a ...
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| Becoming a Chiropractor | 9/21/2007 |
Q: This summer I have experienced the benefits of chiropractic treatment for what is called 'lock ...
A: To find what you would need for admission into chiro.. school, you can check their websites. Most ...
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| Becoming a Chiropractor | 9/20/2007 |
Q: This summer I have experienced the benefits of chiropractic treatment for what is called 'lock ...
A: Congratulations on your choice!!! One way to find out more is to ask you chiropractor. He may let ...
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| Left Flank Pain | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I'm a 27 year old male with no substantial injury of note. I have been experiencing lower-mid back ...
A: I would first check with a family doctor to rule out any kidney or other internal organ issues. ...
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| How long should I go to the chiropractor for a herneated disc? | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I am 49 yrs. old., 5'4" and 137 lbs. I have been going to a chiropractor since the last week of May ...
A: A normal course of treatment in our office would have you tapering off as your condition improves. ...
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| middle back pain/cracking | 9/14/2007 |
Q: Dr. Newhart. I have been having pain and discomfort in the middle of my back, right about where the ...
A: Hopefully when you target specifically it will help. Make sure to see a chiropractor for alignment. ...
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| middle back pain/cracking | 9/13/2007 |
Q: Dr. Newhart. I have been having pain and discomfort in the middle of my back, right about where the ...
A: It sounds as if you have a bit of a muscle weakness, even though you weight train. You may want to ...
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| HELP! | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have been experiencing back pain for a while now. I am 24 years old and in very good shape. It ...
A: Many things can cause radiating pain. If you haven't seen a family doctor, please do so, just to ...
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| Left Knee | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with my left knee! I train in Karate and have been doing so for the past 12 years. ...
A: Clicks can be a sign of nothing, or something. And the lack of pain doesn't necessarily mean that ...
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| Neck Injury? Back Injury???Confused!!! | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I woke up one morning, my back felt stiff, not in pain. So I usually stand in one place with my feet ...
A: If tension was relieved, it probably wasn't a bad thing. Your spine will "crack" and "pop" on it's ...
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| neck and back pain | 9/3/2007 |
Q: althought at the time I noticed no pain in my legs and ham strings(apparently this lower body ...
A: It very well may be hypermobility; without hands on it is difficult to say. Many things can cause ...
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| upperback/neck/shoulder problem | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have an upper back problem, started with a trapezius injury leading to nerve damage. After lots ...
A: First...Congratulations on tackling the weight loss!! You will find that as the weight drops off, ...
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| L5 herniation with radicular symptoms | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I am a 33 year old NYC paramedic and am currently planning to enlist with a contract for Ranger ...
A: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it MAY cause you problems given the rigors of military ...
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| CHRONIC NECK PAIN | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I have recently finished the second round of radio nerve ablation and have been told I have pinched ...
A: A trip to a chiropractor can be helpful. Try to find one that specializes in the McKenzie ...
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| Bike Injury/Back and Neck pain | 8/23/2007 |
Q: On Aug. 4th I had a mountain biking accident. I was going downhill way too fast and ended up ...
A: Absolutely get an x-ray, not only for lung and rib problems, but to make sure you do not have a ...
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| small upper thoracic hump and back pain. | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Newhart, Over the past year I have developed pain in my upper back (soft tissue) followed by the ...
A: First, by all means, switch to a more caring doctor (whether your a switching MD's or DC). There is ...
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| Numb thumb | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I am 15 years old and since Aug. 20 i have had a numb thumb. I first noticd that my thumb was numb ...
A: First, I am sorry for the delay on the answer...I was on vacation, which means no phone, no ...
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| Neck | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I recently started lifting weights and now my neck is very soar and stiff and it hurts a lot ...
A: I would start with some ice; 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off. Repeat 3 times. An anti ...
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| numb fingers | 8/12/2007 |
Q: Newhart, I have recently been experiencing numbness and tingling of my little finger, my ring finger ...
A: There can be a few different causes for you symptoms. RSI doesn't necessarily have to be from power ...
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| Numbness Mystery - Any Ideas? | 8/9/2007 |
Q: You know how when you're carrying a bunch a heavy groceries, you just kinda grab them all at once ...
A: You're right...it is creepy:) Just kidding. In all seriousness, you probably injured the nerve by ...
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| shoulder pain | 8/3/2007 |
Q: Dr. Newhart, I am a water polo player and am experiencing shoulder pain after shooting the ball. ...
A: It can be anything from a strain to a tear. The area you describe has one of the rotator cuff ...
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| stress fractures | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Dr. Newhart, I am a competitive runner/triathlete, and have experienced repetitive stress fractures ...
A: Without being able to do a physical examination on you it would be difficult to say what your ...
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| right rib pain | 7/23/2007 |
Q: my name is Jesus, im a 15 year old male. Now that is summer i have been trying to lose weight, but i ...
A: It could be a number of things: A strain in the rib area, or it could be a "side-sticker"....a ...
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| sciatica | 7/15/2007 |
Q: i am suffering from sciatica pain since 15 march 2007. age 35/weight 60kg/ build normal. No accident ...
A: You may want to check with a chiropractor. Sciatic pain usually responds quite well to chiropractic ...
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| occipital pain | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I fel a few years ago and after being adjusted by a chiropractor, I had a unbearable pain in my ...
A: First, don't let a bad experience by a chiropractor scare you away; we have our god and bad, just ...
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| Lower Back Dull Ache | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I am currently experiencing a lower back/butt dull ache. I run 4 days per week at a good pace on the ...
A: It is very hard to tell without an examination. I have run into these types of injuries previously, ...
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| Lower Back Dull Ache | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I am currently experiencing a lower back/butt dull ache. I run 4 days per week at a good pace on the ...
A: Sorry I didn't respond quickly...computer issues :). Running, supposedly, is the worst thing we can ...
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| dependability of Chiropracting occupation? | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I have been researching chiropractic and I am interested. I can really see myself working as a ...
A: I have worked for others as a chiropractor, and as self-employed, and i can tell you self employed ...
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| spine popping | 6/7/2007 |
Q: for quite some time now my spine makes a clicking noise very often when i make any kind of movement ...
A: Our bodies are amazing items; when something is "stuck" 9 times out of 10 our body can fix it. ...
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| icing | 6/7/2007 |
Q: a chiro that ive went to has recommended icing with a cup of ice and a towel around that with the ...
A: The ice massage is indicated for many chronic conditions. One way to explain how it works is: When ...
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| Children | 5/31/2007 |
Q: My x wants to take my 10 and 9 year old to a chiropractor just because his new wife and her 3 kids ...
A: It isn't a bad idea to have them checked; children, being active and "bouncy" MAY need an ...
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