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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Tense/Cracking back muscles | 10/6/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I'm 32 years old and for about as long as I can remember, I've had issues with my shoulder muscles ... A: I am sorry to hear about your 'tense, cracking back', sorry to hear you have not slept well for 4 ... | ||
| right rib pain | 10/6/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
| Q: After falling down 2 flights I am left with radiculapathy of the L4L5 chronic neck and back pain a ... A: Annette Obviously you have been through a very traumatic incident/accident and have suffered with ... | ||
| SI Joint Manipulation | 10/5/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
| 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 ... | ||
| Rib pops out in back | 10/5/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I have had upper back issues for a year and finally went to a chiropractor. He said my rib is out in ... A: Back pain, subluxated rib, misaligned rib, luxated rib, staten island back pain, staten island ... | ||
| backache on using treadmill | 10/5/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
| 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 ... | ||
| SI Joint Manipulation | 10/5/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I am a thirty year old active woman. I would consider myself a healthy individual; one who eats ... A: Nicole, Chiropractors are trained to diagnose as are MD's. Clinically, our most frustrating ... | ||
| SI Joint Manipulation | 10/4/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I am a thirty year old active woman. I would consider myself a healthy individual; one who eats ... A: It is not uncommon to have back, thigh, and leg (sciatic) pain on one side and the MRI shows the ... | ||
| SI Joint Manipulation | 10/4/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
| 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 ... | ||
| SI Joint Manipulation | 10/4/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I am a thirty year old active woman. I would consider myself a healthy individual; one who eats ... A: Nicole, Sorry you're having such troubles. My suspicion is that you have an irritated disc. ... | ||
| lower back pain | 10/4/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
| Q: I have been having lower back pain come and go daily its an every day thing for about a month now. ... A: Unfortunately, I can't provide you with a diagnosis or specific recommendations for treatment over ... | ||
| Pain in the hips | 10/3/2009 | Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. |
| Q: mr. Man Tran, I've been practicing taekwondo for 6 months now. I'm 19 years old. I have a problem, ... A: From the look at your X-ray, the right femur head is jammed into the acetabulum. This could be the ... | ||
| bone spurs/chronic pain | 10/3/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I've suffered with neck/upper back pain for nine years. Since I've not been diagnosed I've also not ... A: Karen, Your symptoms are not uncommon, and those with nerve-related referred pain into the upper ... | ||
| back pain | 10/2/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I am having severe back pain around my left shoulder blade in one aream I've seen my pcp who thinks ... A: Back pain, severe back pain, shoulder blade pain, Staten Island Back Pain, pain medications, ... | ||
| Is chiropractic help or surgery better for treating cervical bone spurs? | 10/2/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I would like to ask about cervical bone spurs and would appreciate your sound advice. Presumably a ... A: Joel, People with bulging discs and bone spurs (or both) can find relief in some cases with ... | ||
| Arm / Shoulder trauma from dirt bike crash | 10/1/2009 | J.R. Strecker, B.S., D.C. |
| Q: Two weeks ago I took a hard crash off my dirt bike and landed on my outstretched Left arm and leg. ... A: Disclaimer: please do not take any of my advice without at least consulting with your doctor(s) ... | ||
| loss in neck curve | 10/1/2009 | Robert A. Arnone, DC |
| Q: I am 25 eyars old and have suffered with headaches/neck pain everyday for the past 10 years. As you ... A: Sara, There is a 90% chance that your neck is involved in this, although I do not have any ... | ||
| Back Pain | 10/1/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: In August of 2007, I was body surfing at the beach and I caught a wave wrong. My arms were ... A: back pain, herniated disc, staten island back pain, staten island herniated disc, HNP, pinched ... | ||
| BACK PAIN | 9/30/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
| Q: ABOUT A MONTH AGO I SUFFERED FROM MUSCLE SPASMS DOWN MY LEFT SIDE OF MY BACK,I NOW HAVE A VERY SORE ... A: You more than likely are suffering from a common ailment called Subluxation which means one or more ... | ||
| Drop Foot | 9/30/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I am 36 years and 4 days old(still getting used to the 36 bit :-) ) I had a full ceramic hip ... A: Drop foot, Dropped foot, Foot Drop, nerve palsy, nerve weakness, pinched nerve, exercise, Hello ... | ||
| loss in neck curve | 9/30/2009 | Robert A. Arnone, DC |
| Q: I am 25 eyars old and have suffered with headaches/neck pain everyday for the past 10 years. As you ... A: Sara, It is hard for me to say for sure, because I have not examined your case. But in general, ... | ||
| Drop Foot | 9/29/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I am 36 years and 4 days old(still getting used to the 36 bit :-) ) I had a full ceramic hip ... A: drop foot, staten island drop foot, dropped foot Hello Susanne, Thank you for your kind words ... | ||
| L2 Compression Fracture | 9/29/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: My 16 yo son has moderate anterior wedging at L2. MRI and x-ray show a compression fracture without ... A: At 10 weeks the bone is healed. The bone will not change shape, but the fracture line may remodel a ... | ||
| Nerve regeration/foot drop | 9/29/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
| Q: I am 36 years and 4 days old(still getting used to the 36 bit :-) ) I had a full ceramic hip ... A: This is avery complicated question and really my opinion can't be taken for medical advice because I ... | ||
| Drop Foot | 9/29/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I am 36 years and 4 days old(still getting used to the 36 bit :-) ) I had a full ceramic hip ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complicated, painful story. "....I am 36 years and 4 days old(still ... | ||
| Neck, ear & sinus damage | 9/29/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
| 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 ... | ||
| NECK PAIN!!! | 9/25/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I am a paramedic and work for an ambulance company so I do a lot of lifting. I went to sleep the ... A: Stephen, Neck pain with not radicular pain into the scap' or arm/hand is a good sign. However, ... | ||
| upper arm muscle | 9/25/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
| Q: Five weeks ago i had a fall resulting in a four part proximal humaral fracture,i have been given ... A: Lynne, Thanks for your question. Technically, this question falls outside of the scope of the ... | ||
| my MRI | 9/24/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
| 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 ... | ||
| neck & left arm pain with numbness | 9/24/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I'm 23 yrs old and I've been suffering from bad arm pain with numbness and tingling feeling that ... A: I hope the above (prior) information helps you. You seem to be heading in the correct direction. I ... | ||
| xyphoid process injury | 9/24/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: my 12 year old son was diagnosed with a broken or dislocated xyphoid process injury by our family ... A: Jan, There are no exercises for the xiphoid short of taking deep breaths. Likely the calcium is a ... | ||
| Leg | 9/24/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
| Q: My name is Christina I'm 26yrs of age and for these past few weeks my left calf has been numb to the ... A: It's highly doubtful that your calf problem has come to fruition because of a stroke. You more than ... | ||
| Bulge on the back of my neck | 9/24/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
| Q: Years ago I had a Chiropractor tell me that my neck was completely straight, that it was probably an ... A: Donna, Please realize that you are describing a very serious condition that needs immediate ... | ||
| Numbness in left leg and foot | 9/23/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: Since I haven't gotten any answers anywhere else I thought I'd ask here. This started 2 weeks ago. ... A: I am sorry to hear of your condition. You have been to your regular family MD, and a neurologist ... | ||
| Chronic aching | 9/23/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
| Q: Is it possible at 34 years of age and without an injury to be suffering from severe arthritis? My ... A: First and foremost if you have arthritis it would show up on your x-rays. I understand that you have ... | ||
| fell on knee | 9/23/2009 | Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. |
| Q: I am 55+ years old & fell on my right knee. It bruised & got some swelling. After 6 days I am now ... A: Due to your age, the healing may take a little longer than normal to heal. As long as the swelling ... | ||
| neck & left arm pain with numbness | 9/22/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I'm 23 yrs old and I've been suffering from bad arm pain with numbness and tingling feeling that ... A: neck pain, left arm pain, 'pinched nerve', cervical-brachial neuritis, cervical herniated disc, ... | ||
| herniated disk | 9/21/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
| Q: I have been experiencing pain under and surrounding my shoulder blades since i hurt my back in a ... A: James, Thanks for your question. Herniated discs in the lower back (or lumbar spine) do not refer ... | ||
| si joint? | 9/21/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: 2 weeks ago I went to a chiropractor for extreme neck muscle tightness and intermittent ache on ... A: Rebecca, Ask your chiropractor to do a neurologic exam and make sure you have normal skin ... | ||
| Back injury | 9/21/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: A few days ago, I tripped backwards and landed on a six-inch-tall metal rod. My back then made a ... A: I am sorry to hear that you have been injured. To cut right to the chase: "....I was wondering if ... | ||
| Meralgia Paresthetica issues. | 9/21/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I am postop 4 lumbar laminectomies - L4 -L5 and L5-S1. I also have RSD of my left foot which had ... A: Betty, The only real shot at this conservatively is with soft tissue therapy around the inguinal ... | ||
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Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP
Top Expert on this page
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
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