Expertise Health, fitness, exercise, nutrition, chiropractic, manipulation under anesthesia, sciatica, headache, neck pain, back pain, herniated disc, NY workers compensation injury, NY auto accident claims, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, muscle spasm; these are all along the issues, conditions, area's that I would feel qualified to comment upon. Received recognition in "PREVENTION" magazine, First Chief of Chiropractic in a NYS Hospital (1997) with citations and proclamations from the NYS Governor, NYS Senate, NYS assembly, NYC Council.
Experience Palmer College Graduate 1983, Twenty -five years in practice at the same location in my hometown of Staten Island, NY. Working with neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints for 25 years. Techniques primarily utilized: Chiropractic via Palmer Package, diversified, thompson, SOT, Activator, Manipulation Under Anesthesia; Nutrition.
Organizations Pi Kappa Chi Chiropractic Professional Fraternity- pledge president 1980, student chapter Vice President 1981, PCC PKX student President 1982, Pi Kappa Chi Alumni Association President 1985- 1996, PKX alumni Brother of the Year 1984, 1985, 1986 ; Knights of Columbus, Masons, Ancient Order of Hibernians
Publications Selected to make Oral Presentation, American Public Health Association (2003)
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science (cum laude) Wagner College 1979
Doctorate of Chiropractic (cum laude) Palmer Chiropractic 1983
Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, New Jersey (38MC00634000) & New York (X3567)
Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - A.C.A./New York Chiropractic College (1986)
Diplomat, American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians (1996)
Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management (1998)
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Certified Emergency Medical Technician - New York State and National Registry
Certified Manipulation Under Anesthesia (1998)
Certified Clinical Nutritionist - International & American Assoc. of Clinical Nutrition (1999)
Awards and Honors Prevention Magazine/ Alliance for Chiropractic Progress - (one of six nationally) –
Award for Chiropractic Excellence 1998
First Chief of Chiropractic in a Hospital in New York State 1997
SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Viewers Choice
Award for Most Popular Series (1996, 1997, and 1998)
Volunteer Heart Resuscition Unit - Commendation for Meritorious Service (1994)
SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Best Health Series
(1994)
Staten Island Richmond Lions - Melvin Jones Fellowship Award (1993)
Pi Kappa Chi - Alumni Fraternity Brother of the Year (1987 and 1988)
Selected to make Oral Presentation, American Public Health Association (2003)
American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians Symposium presentation - Adolescent
Athletic Injury, Prevention and Rehabilitation (2004)
Past/Present Clients Doctors Hospital of Staten Island; Chief of Chiropractic (1997-2001);
1050 Targee Street, S.I.,N.Y. 10304
Curtis High School Football (1988 to present) Current NYC PSAL Football CHAMPION 2007
Q: On any given day, there are at least 10 lumps/knots in my lower back, along my spine and the top of ... A: Leslie, Fatty tumors or lipomas are fleshy, thick, football-shaped lumps that sit under the skin. ...
Q: I had a 2nd microdiscectomy (L4/L5) on May 11, 2009. The surgeries are 7 years apart. Approximately ... A: David, While I don't have all your health information and am lacking some data, it sounds to me ...
Q: I am a 40 year old woman that all of sudden started having lower back pain and pain on my sides and ... A: Alicia, Any question regarding potential side effects of drugs should be directed to the medical ...
Q: I have a cervical herniated disc at c5-c6 with some cord flattening. I have seen neurosurgeons who ... A: I am sorry to hear of your condition. I am glad that you are giving conservative treatment- such as ...
Q: slip disc L3-4 shows dehydration with diffuse disc bulge 1-2 mms L5 S1 shows dehydration with ... A: I am sorry to hear of your condition. Is surgery needed? I have no idea. Decisions on surgery are ...
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: ...
Q: So I went to the Chiropractor today to get my back adjusted cause it was hurting. I told him I had ... A: There is no proof that maintenance works to maintain anything. Sorry. Some patients feel that it ...
Q: On 1/3/07 I slipped on a wet, ceramic tile floor and was unconscious (no floor signage). Had CAT of ... A: slip and fall, injury, trauma, unconscious, CT scan, Staten Island Slip and Fall, MRI Bone spur, ...
Q: So I went to the Chiropractor today to get my back adjusted cause it was hurting. I told him I had ... A: Lisa, Sadly, your chiropractor is correct in that some plans have it written in their contract that ...
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 ...
Q: Dolan, I had a disc herniation at C6 and 7 in January. My neck muscles haven't been the same. I ... A: disc herniation, massage, chiropractic, radiculopathy, staten island disc herniation, pinched nerve, ...
Q: I am a 32 year old female. I began experiencing numbness/tingling in my arms/hands/legs/feet about ... A: Pinched nerve, staten island pinched nerve, cervical-brachial radiculitis, vertebral subluxation, ...
Q: for over a year I have suffered from and been treated with corisone shots for muscle spasms in my ... A: muscle spasms, cortisone shots, varicose veins, Hello Lin, I am sorry to hear of your ...
Q: so I couldn’t almost breathe. One morning when I woke up I knew I had pain so refrained from even ... A: This is much more of a Thoracic Surgeons question, or perhaps an orthopedic question. That said, I ...
Q: so I couldn’t almost breathe. One morning when I woke up I knew I had pain so refrained from even ... A: I won't be able to advise on the injection or medications. However, I would suggest for you to ...
Q: so I couldn’t almost breathe. One morning when I woke up I knew I had pain so refrained from even ... A: Babar, I can't comment specifically on your case, because I don't have the benefit of having all ...
Q: so I couldn’t almost breathe. One morning when I woke up I knew I had pain so refrained from even ... A: Babar, The rib cartilage asymmetry likely has nothing to do with your pain. The fact that a hot ...
Q: Have you encountered ABR? (http://www.blyum.com/) Have you treated any patients with CerebralPalsy? A: http://www.blyum.com/ "ABR is the method of structural correction of musculoskeletal deformities. ...
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 ...
Q: I was told I need a total knee replacement. I have low back pain that was diagnosed at lumbago. I ... A: Disclaimer: please do not take any of my advice without at least consulting with your doctor(s) ...
Q: Gillman, Im a 20 year old extremely fit and otherwise healthy male. I recently began having ... A: Micheal, The region that you feel symptoms can also come from irriation of deep cervical spine ...
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 ...
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 ...
Q: I think I tore a tendon in my shoulder, which seems related to the anterior deltoid. I cannnot ... A: You may need a MRI of the shoulder to make sure you did not completely tear the tendon, this will ...
Q: I am a 32 year old female. I began experiencing numbness/tingling in my arms/hands/legs/feet about ... A: pinched nerve in neck, pinched nerve in back, Staten Island Pinched Nerve, Hello Vanessa, I ...
Q: First of all let me thank you for reading my question. I was in a car accident in NOV08(rear ended) ... A: What you have is not uncommon following whiplash injuries, regardless of disc or MRI findings. It ...
Q: I served in the United States Marine Corps in Iraq from 2004-2005 as a machine-gunner on convoy ... A: hip injury, back pain, persistent pain, negative findings Hello Michael, First, I am sorry ...
Q: it began about 7 months ago I first got it in the middle of my chest and then I pulled something in ... A: Kevin, You could have sprain/strained a rib joint and it has not healed properly. You must find a ...
Q: I am a paramedic and while lifting a heavy patient (290 lbs) from a bed to a floor, I twisted my ... A: Sophia, It is possible that you have a disc herniation. Doc's and PT's are often fooled into ...
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 ...
Q: My situation started when I tore my right upper bicep tendon at work when I was torqing a bolt on a ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complicated and deteriorating condition. First of all, I would refer ...
Q: I have 2 cervical herniated discs at c4-c5 and c5-c6 with cord compression. I have been ... A: 'Sorry you're having such difficulties with your doctors. I would recommend you email me off-list ...
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 ...
Q: Gillman, I wanted to seek your opinion on something. I'm 25, in shape, active, all that good stuff. ... A: It sounds like your first chiropractor was correct in that you may have done something to the disc. ...
Q: The pain was to the side just below the knee cap. i cant run on my knee as it is to week. Other ... A: It would be premature to suggest any exercises for you at this point. The knee needs to be examined ...
Q: few months back i got mri done because i am having pain in my left leg.mri indicated of infection ... A: Low Back Pain, Lumbar Pain, Lumbalgia, Lumbar Osteophyte, Lumbar Bone Spur, Lumbar VSC, Lumbar ...
Q: What does D.C. mean? Doctorate of Chiropractic (LIKE A PhD?) or is the holder a Medical Doctor? A: D.C. , Doctorate of Chiropractic , Staten Island Chiropractor , Staten Island Doctor of Chiropractic ...
Q: I have Arnold Chiari malformaation with 5mm. Also, upon a recent neck xray said: No comparison. All ... A: Linda, Neck joints will make noise if they are irritated, degenerated, or in any state of ...
Q: my left arm has been going numb for about two yrs now. the left arm goes numb from time to time and ... A: Charra, I can't give you a diagnosis over the Internet, but as general information, symptoms ...
Q: Good Afternoon and thank you for taking the time to answer my question(s). My fiance was told by his ... A: Spine sparing activities: not bending down to put on shoes first thing in the morning; lifting using ...
