Expertise I can answer any question regarding chiropractic treatment and chiropractors. Mostly, I can help the unknowing public understand what is safe and valid, what treatment is reasonable and evidence-based, and what kinds of chiropractors to stay away from. I have an advanced specialty degree in Chiropractic Sports Medicine and can address any questions regarding sports injuries. I have experience in treating elite and Olympic athletes as well as weekend-warriors.
Experience
Experience:
18 years in practice; Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: World Olympians Associan and International Sports Chiropractic Association Healthcare Team;
International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma;
USA Gymnastics Healthcare team;
International Powerlifting Association Medical Staff;
300 hour chiropractic sports medicine diplomate degree (DACBSP);
International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSSD)
Healthcare Consultant: Century, Ty-Wood Corp. Holliston, MA (2005-2007)
Team Chiropractor: Boston Bulldogs USL D-3 & Boston Renegades USL W-1 League (1999-2004)
Independent Examiner: Scope Medical and The Physician's Network
Professional/Clinical Monitor: Affiliated Monitors, Inc.
Board of Directors: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce (Massachusetts)2000-2006
American Chiropractic Association
Massachusetts Chiropractic Society
Publications:
"The Impact of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy on Chronic Recurrent Lateral Ankle Sprain Syndrome in Two Young Athletes" J. of Chiro Med , Fall 2004
"Work Related Injury;" The Hanover Report, June, 1993
"Long Lasting Analgesic Effect of Oxymorphonazine in Rats;" Agonists and Antagonists III, n.7675, 1985
Education/Credentials:
BS Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic: Northwestern College of Chiropractic,
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
Q: I have pain that usually starts from sitting in certain positions, standing for long periods of time ... A: I am sorry to hear of your progressively worsening hip pain. You do not mention your age, any ...
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 ...
Q: i am 32 years old and mother of 2 children. i have strong leg pain, neck shoulder hand pain and ... A: Nishi, Loss of cervical lordosis is common and not considered a disease. The spondylitic changes ...
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 ...
Q: My husband suffers from low back pain due to a disc bulge at L5-S1 which abuts the left S1 nerve ... A: Yes, a chiropractor can help. I would suggest one that uses a flexion/distraction table. If you ...
Q: I had back surgery for decompression at L4-L5 (severe spinal stenosis) and and L5-S1 (had previous ... A: Yes this could absolutely be piriformis syndrome, it is often confused with "sciatica" originating ...
Q: I have had chronic daily headaches since April. My physician and neurologist have run an MRI, EEG ... A: Susan, First of all, I want to say that I am glad to hear that a patient of mine has recommended me ...
Q: I've got two prolapsed discs, one hitting my sciatic nerve, which is slowly improving, a bit like a ... A: I am sorry to hear of your disc problems and sciatica. You do not mention your treatment plan, and ...
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 ...
Q: Gillman my name is Paul. 7 years ago I suffered I chronic lumbar disc herniation when I was 22 years ... A: The "DOK" sound likely is coming from a tendon that is sliding over a bone in the inner hip. It ...
Q: Recently, I've developed weird noises in my right elbow when bending. With my hands stretched out ... A: I am sorry to hear of your (developing, progressing) elbow problems. First, let me say this most ...
Q: I had phoned my chiropractor asking him if he could do anything about my vertigo. He said yes and I ... A: Laura, I have no idea what your chiropractor did. From the small description, it sounds like he ...
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 ...
Q: Can you please let me know a source or published reference regarding regarding frequency of ... A: Eileen, Dump your new chiropractor! Or, you should bet money that he cannot find legitimate proof ...
Q: I'm a 25 year old male and have done weight training moderately since high school. Most recently, my ... A: Luke, At 25, you likely don't have an arthritic elbow, so we're dealing with an elbow joint system ...
Q: I saw my Chiropractor today - due to chronic back pain over the last 10 years - and he informed me ... A: Yes, the history of compression fractures can contribute to your chronic back pain. Best treatment ...
Q: My question has two parts. First, a 16-year old male with a 40 degree curve in the lower back, ... A: Sue, First, there is no clear evidence as to what causes scoliosis in a healthy young person, ...
Q: I've been under chiropractic care for 3 1/2 weeks now. I did not have any major health problem. I ... A: First, the most common side-effect to manual spinal therapy/spinal manipulation iS localized ...
Q: I have a retro L5 on S1 . Hypothetically can use of a drop table worsen ( cause to shift)this ... A: JP, There is no evidence that the retrolisthesis will worsen with any form of manual therapy. Yes, ...
Q: I have always had the ability to pop my hips, mostly just the right one, but it is always a loud pop ... A: Erin, This is a common problem that is most prevalent in young females. Google: snapping hip ...
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 ...
Q: I am suffering from acute syatic nerve pain. My Pain is in the lower back, however the greatest pain ... A: Steve, Yes, there is hope. At my clinic I have seen phenomenal results with Sciatica, but that was ...
Q: I have a question regarding treatment for you. I googled CLEAR Institute and noticed that you had a ... A: Bosler, Thank you for your inquiry. I do not have firsthand knowledge of the CLEAR Institute or ...
Q: Dr. I'm a 38 yr old male & have been active in sports all my life- about 3 months ago I awoke w/ a ... A: low back pain, sports athlete, sciatica, pain medication, touching toes, staten island low back ...
Q: As stated by my present chiropractor I do not have a pinched nerve. This pain started after I went ... A: chiropractic and back pain , pinched nerve , vertebral subluxation complex , chiropractic v. ...
Q: I am a 23 year old female, non-smoker, occasional drinker, good diet, ideal weight for my height, no ... A: I've never heard of chiropractors alleviating facial twitching, but it sure can't hurt to try. If ...
Q: Gillman, I'm writing regarding a recent visit to the chiropractor. My chiropractor tried to adjust ... A: Blaine, Sometimes accidents happen in manual medicine... If you said you had sharp pains then I'd ...
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 ...
Q: I am not sure if your specialty is the one I am looking for but I need to ask someone. I have a spot ... A: While I can't give you a specific diagnosis over the Internet, in general, considerations for ...
Q: the pain is getting much worse also it feels like it is causing pain in my arches of my feet. it is ... A: Staten Island Chiropractic, Good Health Naturally, Staten Island Pain, Hello Brant, I am sorry ...
Q: I am 59years old. I have a problem with my lower back going out about 2 times a year. It recently ... A: While I cannot provide you with specific advice related to treatment, I can offer you some general ...
Q: I had a bike accident and landed HARD on my fanny. There is extreme bruising to my right butt ... A: Has the bruising gone down? The numbness you experience could be due to the nerves around the ...
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 ...
Q: I slipped and fell and hit by my right buttocks area pretty hard. A day or two later my right leg ... A: The slip and fall may have injured your spine affecting the nerve and blood circulation. Since the ...
Q: i went to me Chiropractor last Wed. to get my adjustment. I have MS & have been haing numbness in my ... A: While I cannot provide you with specific medical advice via the Internet, in general, it is common ...
Q: I don't know if this is your area of expertise, but I don't know who else to ask. First of all, I ... A: lordosis, back pain, leg pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, fibromyalgia, pain killers, pain ...
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, ...
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 ...
Q: I am from India and working in a computer firm. I sit in front of computer for 10 to 12 hours. I ... A: In general, anyone who is required to remain seated for roughly half of a 24-hour day is going to ...
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 ...
