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| dull pain | 10/18/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: I have a dull pain in my left arm that goes in all different spots. It has been in my elbow, top of ...
A: Firstly, I would check with your family physician to rule out a circulatory condition. As long as ...
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| Pinched nerve | 10/18/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: I am hoping that you can help me. I am 30 years old and a very active woman, who is in good health. ...
A: Hey Nicole, Dr Ron again: Unequivocally YES.! If you can put it in, you can put it out too. There ...
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| Pinched nerve | 10/18/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: I am hoping that you can help me. I am 30 years old and a very active woman, who is in good health. ...
A: The SI/Sacrum is included in the MRI of Lumbar Spine. Get the EMG. The MRI is a picture of anatomy. ...
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| Pinched nerve | 10/17/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: I am hoping that you can help me. I am 30 years old and a very active woman, who is in good health. ...
A: The only way to differentially diagnose a true Radiculopathy (radiating nerve pain) is to go to a ...
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| Throasic pain-intercostal nerve damage | 10/17/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: I was injured at work in 2004 from lifting heavy files.Been off work again - going on 2 years in ...
A: Does you chiropractor use therapies (ultrasound, elec. stim, etc)? One in particular that works ...
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| prolonged calf pain | 10/17/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
Q: For over a year now I have had a "knot" type pain in my right calf. It is tender to the touch. The ...
A: Sue, I am sorry to hear you are suffering for so long with this calf pain. It seems you have had ...
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| feet | 10/15/2009 | Dr. Nekessa Remy |
Q: I jogged 25 minutes with no shoes on. The next day my feet are tingling and itchy. What is wrong?
A: Unfortunately itchiness and tingling are not symptoms specific to one condition. The most common ...
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| middle/lower back pain surrounding spine | 10/14/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: my name is Holly and I am 25 yrs. old. When I was a senior in H.S., I tripped over a root and fell ...
A: It is quite possible that things have twisted again. I would suggest a chiropractor examine and ...
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| Neck Problems | 10/14/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: I've been in 3 auto accidents which resulted in whiplash. I've been seeing a chiropractor for years ...
A: First, I apologize for the lateness of my reply. Hectic time of the year for us!!! You mention ...
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| Chondromalacia | 10/14/2009 | Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C. |
Q: Hey Brendon. I was diagnosed with chondromalacia patella a month ago and the pain is still very bad. ...
A: Yep, in the web between the fingers. Should be painful when you contract the quads while it is ...
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| Chondromalacia | 10/14/2009 | Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C. |
Q: Hey Brendon. I was diagnosed with chondromalacia patella a month ago and the pain is still very bad. ...
A: The thumb and index finger should be pointing and pushing the patella toward the foot (sitting with ...
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| Low back/sciatic/gas/MRI | 10/14/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: I am an uninsured self-employed massage therapist so I went straight to get an MRI. I have bulging ...
A: The spinal decompression will help tremendously with this condition. As far as the compression ...
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| Low back and Leg pain | 10/14/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
Q: Had a total Knee Replacement 10 1/2 years ago. In the last year the burning in that thigh has ...
A: Chris, Sounds like you are in a very tough situation. First I don't think the knee replacement is ...
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| sharp lower back pain | 10/14/2009 | J.R. Strecker, B.S., D.C. |
Q: I hurt my back about 8 years ago while working as a nursing assistant in a hospital, I tried to lift ...
A: Disclaimer: please do not take any of my advice without at least consulting with your doctor(s) ...
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| Haemangioma | 10/14/2009 | Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C. |
Q: I have been trying to answer the question of numbness in my lower calf and outer foot for 6 years ...
A: You may want to see a(your) Chiropractor. Numbness is caused by impingement upon a nerve. If it is ...
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| loss in neck curve | 10/13/2009 | 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: since you will not come to the states, I would suggest that you give chiropractic some more time to ...
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| Chondromalacia | 10/13/2009 | Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C. |
Q: Hey Brendon. I was diagnosed with chondromalacia patella a month ago and the pain is still very bad. ...
A: Here is a simple exercise you can try. Sit down on the floor or couch with the leg straight out in ...
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| upper back pain, cracking, and hypermobility | 10/13/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: i have hypermobility, two bulging disks,and scoliosis. i constantly have to crack my neck and back, ...
A: Cracking your own spine, if forced and not done under a normal movement or stretch, can be harmful ...
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| numb fingers sore wrist | 10/12/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: Newhart I have been a waitress for many years where we serve up to 60 people per wait person a ...
A: You could have the beginnings of carpal tunnel syndrome. The method in which you describe serving; ...
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| Median Nerve | 10/11/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
Q: Near my left shoulder blade I feel as though I have a pinched nerve. My left thumb, forefinger, and ...
A: Jason, I feel you have hit the nail on the head! I agree with you it does appear that the symptoms ...
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| Requirements for Chiropractor | 10/11/2009 | Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. |
Q: I'm a working on my GED and having a part-time job. I dropped out of High School due to poor ...
A: I won't be able to answer your question. You will be able to get updated information to your ...
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| RIB PAIN | 10/10/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: I have be getting a sharp pain under the right side of the floating rib, went to a phsio guy and he ...
A: No, an orthopedic surgeon is not the same as a doctor of chiropractic. An orthopedic surgeon ...
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| rib pain | 10/10/2009 | Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. |
Q: I have be getting a sharp pain under the right side of the floating rib, went to a phsio guy and he ...
A: No, chiropractor and orthopaedics specialist are no the same. You would most likely benefit more in ...
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| rib pain | 10/10/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
Q: I have be getting a sharp pain under the right side of the floating rib, went to a phsio guy and he ...
A: Darren, Actually that is a yes and no answer. The orthopedic surgeon obviously specializes in ...
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| Information | 10/10/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
Q: I was told my MRI show that I have DDD(Degenerative Disc Disease)the doctor said I had it for quite ...
A: Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative Joint Disease, OsteoArthritis, OsteoArthritic degeneration, ...
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| rib pain | 10/9/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
Q: I have be getting a sharp pain under the right side of the floating rib, went to a phsio guy and he ...
A: Darren, Certain weight lifting postures can cause trouble with the ribs. You definitely need an x ...
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| rib pain | 10/9/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: I have be getting a sharp pain under the right side of the floating rib, went to a phsio guy and he ...
A: If an xray should reveal no fracture, what most likely is happening is that there is a misalignment ...
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| rib pain | 10/9/2009 | Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. |
Q: I have be getting a sharp pain under the right side of the floating rib, went to a phsio guy and he ...
A: The location of your pain can be caused by various structures in the area. It could be the liver or ...
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| RIB PAIN | 10/9/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: I have be getting a sharp pain under the right side of the floating rib, went to a phsio guy and he ...
A: Darren, Thank you for your question. In 1975, an Italian medical journal published an article ...
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| Uncomfort in back then clicking in chest | 10/8/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: I was recently made redundant and so have been spending quite a large amount of time infront of my ...
A: The prolonged twisted position while seated is probably putting pressure on the ribcage, leading to ...
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| l5 disk bulge | 10/8/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
Q: I am suffering from Scitica pain. From the Date of 15-May-2009. from MRI scan it has been found that ...
A: Disk Bulge, Disk Herniation, Low Back Pain, Disc Bulge, Disc Herniation, Staten Island Disc Bulge, ...
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| pain in my arm bone | 10/8/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
Q: about 2 months ago while i was washing the dishes, a heavy crystal bowl fell down on my arm from a ...
A: Ouch that must have hurt. You would need to rule out any "bone" brusing that may have occurred. The ...
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| Pain in right side under ribs | 10/7/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
Q: I am 22 years old. I noticed for the last week and a half my lymph nodes in the groin on the left ...
A: Courtney, The way this question is posed it is my advice that you get medical attention right away. ...
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| anterior tilt lower cross syndrome | 10/7/2009 | Robert A. Arnone, DC |
Q: I am 33 and have been suffering from lower cross syndrome for the last 10 years. I have an extreme ...
A: Naz, It sounds to me like you have not been to the right doctor yet, thats all. If you are able to ...
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| Grinding sound in neck | 10/7/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: I have had grinding noise in my neck when i move it from left to right for the last 4 months and ...
A: Inflammation in the neck can cause the grinding sound. I would suggest having an evaluation by your ...
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| Car Accident | 10/7/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: Please Help. I was rear ended over 6 years ago. I was waiting to turn left and I noticed car light ...
A: Unfortunately, I don't think that I can offer you much help with regard to your question, which ...
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| ligamentous laxity | 10/7/2009 | Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C. |
Q: Every day all day my 3rd left rib comes out. i am able to put it back in, but it never stays for ...
A: Often when the ribs subluxate (move out of place)the joint capsule can be torn (ligaments make up ...
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| Tilted pelvis | 10/7/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
Q: About 6 weeks ago, I went to chiropractor who adjusted my SI joint by means of a side manipulation. ...
A: low back pain, tilted pelvis, sacro-iliac joint, SI joint, Lumbar spine, herniated disc, left calf - ...
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| 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: As discussed, I will talk about 'building health'. While I am trained to think bio-mechanically ...
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| 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 ...
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