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: 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Q: I have a hypolordosis of the neck. I have been struggling with terrible neck and upper back pain, ... A: First Military neck is more prevalent than most people would believe so you are not the only one who ...
