| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| pain worse in foot after activator adjustment in foot? | 8/28/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: Had chronic pain in left outer side of foot. My chiropractor did an adjustment with an activator I ...
A: Leona, The Activator instrument does not physically move a bone (unlike a manually-induced ...
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| Knee Pain | 8/28/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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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| pain after adjustment | 8/25/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: I teach many fitness classes and I am in good shape. I have always felt like my range of motion in ...
A: Firstly, it is impossible for me to evaluate your clinical condition over the Internet. In ...
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| Carpal Tunnel | 8/25/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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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| chronic back pain with new pelvic bone problems | 8/24/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: that was 10 yrs ago i had slight back pain and spasms for next few years.around 4 yrs ago it started ...
A: Michelle, I can't give you specific treatment advice or a diagnosis over the Internet, as this is ...
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| is it back related? | 8/23/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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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| Sternum Cracking | 8/21/2009 | Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. |
Q: At first i thought it was a heart problem. So i went to the Doctor and they did a EKG showing ...
A: It sounds like your pregnancy may have caused the sternum area to be a little loose. During ...
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| Gym injury - Sternum | 8/21/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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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| SIJ dysfunction | 8/21/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: Why many chiropractors don't believe sacroiliac dysfunction can be an upslip of the ilium? Don't ...
A: It is known that the sacroiliac joint (SI joint) can be a significant source of low back and hip ...
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| postural disorders | 8/21/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
Q: Greetings! I have a topic in thesis regarding posture defects. I just want to make myself clear ...
A: Shaine, Scoliosis is a term used to describe the side-to-side and rotational distortion the spine ...
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| Cartilage Injury | 8/20/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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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| cervical vertibrae curvature | 8/19/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
Q: Gillman, Can trauma to an adult person's neck cause a reversal of the cervical vertebrae from ...
A: Rudolph, The only way to know is to have had an x-ray of your neck prior to the fall. Otherwise, ...
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| Tingling in the back left side of my head. | 8/19/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: For the past two to three weeks I have been experiencing a very strange tingling feeling on the back ...
A: Caitlin, I can't diagnose your condition through the Internet, but in general, numbness in the head ...
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| worst shoulder pain | 8/18/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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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| 3 times a week for 3 months??? | 8/15/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
Q: I have a slight forward curvature of the neck and recently began experiencing some loss of use in my ...
A: Sheila, 3x/week for three months is a bit much for any kind of manual therapy. After your first ...
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| stiff neck | 8/13/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
Q: Dolan. I've written you more than once before and appreciate your expertise. In Jan. I had a ...
A: stiff neck, acute spastic torticollis, wryneck, whiplash, staten island stiff neck, staten island ...
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| Loss of cervical curve, numbness | 8/12/2009 | Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. |
Q: Tran, I have been experiencing moderate neck/back pain for several years. It only flared after ...
A: It would be a good idea to continue therapy. Your condition may become worse with daily activities ...
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| Buttock Pain | 8/11/2009 | Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. |
Q: I have a 17 year old daughter that is experiencing pain in her buttock just where the cheeks meet at ...
A: It seems the area you describe is located at the joint where the hip joins with the low back. We ...
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| neck pain and headaches | 8/9/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
Q: I am writing to gt some advice on what to do in regards to my neck pain and headaches. I am 30 yr ...
A: neck pain and headaches, pregnancy and chiropractic, Staten Island Chiropractic and pregnancy, ...
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| neck, chest and side pain | 8/8/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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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| neck cracks | 8/7/2009 | Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. |
Q: About a year ago i started to notice the back upper part of my neck made wierd noises mainly when i ...
A: Hey Josh, The cracking noise coming from joints are from gas releasing out of the joints usually ...
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| Dislocated rib 10? | 8/7/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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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| rib/back pain | 8/7/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: I am 15 years old. Recently I have been experiencing really big pains in my back when laughing, ...
A: I cannot provide you with a diagnosis over the Internet, but back pain that worsens with or is ...
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| collar bone bulbs | 8/7/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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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| collar bone bulbs | 8/7/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
Q: Victor, I believe I have an anterior collar bone impingement/dislocation...My right-side clavicle ...
A: collar bone bulbs , staten island kinesiotape Hello Roger, I am sorry to hear of your ...
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| leg numbness | 8/7/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
Q: the back of my left calf is completly numb and its been that way for 2 days. i have no idea whats ...
A: leg numbness, pinched nerve, staten island pinched nerve, herniated disc, staten island numbness, ...
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| chiropractic injury? | 8/6/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: I started going to a chiropracter for after an RSI (repetative stress injury on my wrists/hands) ...
A: James, It's difficult for me to answer this question because I don't have the benefit of all of the ...
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| arm pain | 8/6/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
Q: For the past year I have been experiencing severe pain in my bicep as well as cramping in my tricep. ...
A: arm pain, sports related injury, sports performance, Staten Island Sports injury, neck pinched nerve ...
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| arm pain | 8/6/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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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| Chiropractic care during pregnancy.... | 8/5/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
Q: Dr. Dolan, I had my first visit to a chiropractor today at 31 weeks pregnant. I know without x-rays ...
A: Chiropractic during pregnancy, staten island pregnancy, chiropractic during pregnancy, Hello ...
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| When can I return to work? | 8/5/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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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| Restless leg syndrome | 8/5/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: Can restless leg syndrome be treated by a Chiropractor?
A: Francis, There is no substantial body of evidence to suggest that spinal manipulation can help ...
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| hurt while stretching, help! | 8/5/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
Q: I was stretching and all of a sudden I have this pain on my left side, my shoulderblade, collarbone ...
A: Sandra, First, you obviously strained something in your neck. Ice/heat/rest/medicines and give it ...
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| hurt while stretching, help! | 8/5/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
Q: I was stretching and all of a sudden I have this pain on my left side, my shoulderblade, collarbone ...
A: P.R.I.C.E. protocol, stretching injury, staten island sports injury, Hello Sandra, I am ...
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| hurt while stretching, help! | 8/5/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
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 etc. | 8/4/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
Q: ive had ongoing neck pain for about year or even longer i havent really been keeping track. It all ...
A: You didn't sign up for the several-thousand-dollar healthy lifestyle plan? But wouldn't you get the ...
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| lower neck an shoulder | 8/3/2009 | J. Shawn Leatherman, DC, CCST, CCSP |
Q: Several years ago after an adjustmen of lower neck my shoulders an low neck felt locked up. The ...
A: The fact that you have had this issue for years means that it will likely be difficult to correct. ...
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| Left lower leg numbness | 8/2/2009 | J. Shawn Leatherman, DC, CCST, CCSP |
Q: I am a 26yr old female and am very active in running and cycling. Recently I started trail running, ...
A: Short answer here is yes...go have the area functionally examined, and I would recommend a sports ...
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