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| Pectoral muscle pain | 11/3/2009 | Dr. Nekessa Remy |
Q: I have been experiencing pain in my right pectoral muscle for approximately 3 or so months now. I ...
A: The ultrasound is a good idea to rule out any underlying shoulder or pectoral injuries. Have you had ...
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| SI joint Adjustment | 11/2/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: If you get an SI adjustment and don't need one, can that permanently damage your SI joint? It has ...
A: I suggest you go back to the Chiropractor and give him a chance at an explanation. I was not there ...
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| New Problem | 11/2/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: I had an SI joint, side manipulation for my left SI joint. That SI joint has been hurting for ...
A: If it didn't need to be adjusted, it would probably not damage the joint. However, it may have ...
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| SI Joint Pain | 10/31/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: I went to a chiropractor 3 months ago due to sciatica pain I was experiencing in my right calf and ...
A: Without Trauma. It's unlikely your Disc got worse. Bulging Disc's are considered normal variants ...
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| Neck Injury | 10/30/2009 | Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. |
Q: The Injury and Context: Five weeks ago I was injured at a mixed martial arts class when I was put ...
A: There are various structures at the neck that could be injured due to the guillotine choke. The ...
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| Neck Injury | 10/30/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: The Injury and Context: Five weeks ago I was injured at a mixed martial arts class when I was put ...
A: First, I would recommend seeing a musculoskeletal-based doctor of chiropractic (D.C.), or see your ...
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| SI Joint Pain | 10/30/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: I went to a chiropractor 3 months ago due to sciatica pain I was experiencing in my right calf and ...
A: I thought you already had an MRI an it showed a Bulging Disc. An injection in an SI joint that does ...
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| SI Joint Problems | 10/30/2009 | Dr. Nekessa Remy |
Q: In July I went to a chiropractor for the first time because I was experiencing sciatica in my right ...
A: SI problems are not typically associated with sciatic type symptoms. However a chiropractor should ...
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| MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS | 10/30/2009 | John Quackenbush DC |
Q: My daughter wrote: MS is based on inflammation in the body which is caused by the poor conductivity ...
A: I would like to answer this question but it is not as simple as a yes or a no answer. I do believe ...
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| Back Pain | 10/29/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: I am having back pain around the place where my spine and my rib cage on my back converge. I believe ...
A: Yes. That was the developmental thing I was referring to. The Spinous Processes on your Vertebrates ...
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| Shoulder Injury | 10/29/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: I was performing Dumbell Shoulder Press in the gym sitting on a bench. Since i was doing the seated ...
A: You may have only caused a deep strain, probably to one of the smaller muscles of the shoulder ...
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| SI Joint Pain | 10/28/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: I went to a chiropractor 3 months ago due to sciatica pain I was experiencing in my right calf and ...
A: Have you had an EMG or Nerve Test yet.? Either a Neurologist or Physiatrist do these. How is all ...
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| New Problem | 10/28/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: I had an SI joint, side manipulation for my left SI joint. That SI joint has been hurting for ...
A: It is not normal to have pain lasting for days after an adjustment. There may be soft tissue injury ...
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| Back Pain | 10/28/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: I am having back pain around the place where my spine and my rib cage on my back converge. I believe ...
A: I think you mean T9. That's the Thoracic Spine. That's where the Kidneys are. Ask your Dr to order ...
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| Herniated Disk | 10/27/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: Grassi, My Mom (a young age 74) has been in pain for nearly 6 months-mainly showing up as sciatic ...
A: GOOD POINT.! What a difference. We are referring to NON-SURGICAL with the 9000.Just make sure they ...
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| Herniated Disk | 10/27/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: Grassi, My Mom (a young age 74) has been in pain for nearly 6 months-mainly showing up as sciatic ...
A: IDDD=Intra Discal Disc Decompression. Remember my suggestion about hanging upside down at home IF ...
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| SI Joint Problems | 10/27/2009 | Dr. Nekessa Remy |
Q: In July I went to a chiropractor for the first time because I was experiencing sciatica in my right ...
A: I am not sure what type of adjustment was done to your hip therefore I can't definetivley determine ...
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| CHIROPRACTORS IN INDIA | 10/27/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
Q: ARE THERE ANY LICENSED CHIROPRACTORS IN INDIA, I HAVE JUST COME FROM AUSTRALIA FOR A YEAR TO INDIA ...
A: Good luck on your adventure in India! As you know, Australia and it's close neighbor- New Zealand ...
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| Treatment for damage to cranial nerves | 10/27/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
Q: Hey Dr. Gillman, I'm in my first year of Chiropractic school and we are currently learning about ...
A: Jared, We really do not treat damaged cranial nerves, and I hope your teachers aren't touting that ...
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| hip and leg pain | 10/26/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q:
A: How old are you.? I'm thinking Middle or High School. You have flat feet. That means your thigh & ...
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| Herniated Disk | 10/26/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: Grassi, My Mom (a young age 74) has been in pain for nearly 6 months-mainly showing up as sciatic ...
A: Has your Mom had an EMG Nerve Test by a Neurologist,MD.? If not, she needs to get one. The MRI shows ...
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| cervical spine | 10/26/2009 | Dr. Nekessa Remy |
Q: My father got into an accident January of this year I posted a question earlier but due to character ...
A: First of all, the injuries described in this MRI are most likely not due to the car accident. ...
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| Spinal Injuries | 10/26/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
Q: my father recently got into a motor vehicle accident. He was rear ended near the end of January and ...
A: The MRI scan report essentially indicates that your father has some osteoarthritis (degenerative ...
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| Rib Cartilage | 10/25/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: Almost 12 mths ago I was injured playing Rugby, I had an elbow hit my chest with great force. I ...
A: Taking an elbow to the ribs may have caused misalignment to the rib, as well as a bruise. I would ...
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| neck problems | 10/24/2009 | Dr. Nekessa Remy |
Q: My dad just recently had pains in both the neck and back. He says that the pain in the back has ...
A: Without performing an actual examination, I am not able to provide you with a definitive answer. I ...
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| Neck injury? | 10/23/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: Last week I had some tension in my neck and back and was making stretching movements to relieve it. ...
A: Wow.! Well, I an very surprised the Ortho did not order an MRI yet. Did he even take Xrays.? Any ...
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| Dull knee pain | 10/22/2009 | Dr. Nekessa Remy |
Q: Hey there, Several years ago I partially tore my MCL in my knee playing soccer. I went through ...
A: Unfortunately, without performing a physical examination it is difficulty to diagnose you with ...
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| drop foot | 10/22/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
Q: I am a 70 yr old male in good physical condition and was recently diagnosed with a ruptured disc at ...
A: A good rehab program would help you regain much of the ability with the foot. A good PT or ...
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| Spondylolisthesis and laser treatment options | 10/22/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
Q: My mother has been diagnosed with grade 3 spondylosis in the cervical vertabrae and grade 2 ...
A: Sorry that your mom has such troubles. If the chiropractic care has not proven effective in ...
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| L5 hurniated disk | 10/22/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: is a hurniated disk something a chiropractor can usually treat?
A: A resounding YES.! That's part of what we live for. Of course unless, it is so herniated that you ...
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| T12 compressed fracture of 30% | 10/21/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: Can I develop scoliosis from this type of injury? I've been in a Jewitt brace for 7 weeks now and my ...
A: I'm glad I could be of help. If you ever catch that Roach get him bronzed. My sister hates them too. ...
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| Dull knee pain | 10/21/2009 | Dr. Nekessa Remy |
Q: Hey there, Several years ago I partially tore my MCL in my knee playing soccer. I went through ...
A: Hey David. According to your MRI findings it sounds like you may suffer from knee instability. ...
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| Left Leg and foot numb | 10/21/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
Q: Leatherman from a person named Alexandra, and I have the same symptoms. A few weeks ago while I was ...
A: Karen, No pain? No swelling? No loss of ability to walk on heels and toes? No tenderness to ...
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| T12 compressed fracture of 30% | 10/21/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: Can I develop scoliosis from this type of injury? I've been in a Jewitt brace for 7 weeks now and my ...
A: how are ya.? Yes, you will get "a little curve" not enough to call a Scoliosis. The vertebrae went ...
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| Left Leg and foot numb | 10/21/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
Q: Leatherman from a person named Alexandra, and I have the same symptoms. A few weeks ago while I was ...
A: Karen, I can give you a laundry list of conditions that cause numbness, everything from lumbar disc ...
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| sternum cracking, and tender rib. | 10/21/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: For about three years or so my third rib has been raised or swollen. When palpated there is a ...
A: How are you.? Is it the 3rd. Rib from the top or the bottom.? You have Costocondritis or Tietzies ...
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| Pinched nerve | 10/21/2009 | 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: That is my Nieces' name too!. You STRAIN a muscle/tendon. You SPRAIN a joint. Most of the time it is ...
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| si joint | 10/20/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
Q: I have an issue that has been ongoing for several years now and I have been through all types of ...
A: Michael, You've had a lot of treatment. When you say "chiropractic," what did that consist of? ...
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| Facet Joint Arthritis | 10/20/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
Q: I have mild arthritis in my facet joints most prominent in L4-L5. Pain started in August of this ...
A: Jenny, "Improved slightly after six weeks" is not really all that great when it's just lower back ...
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| Pain radiating to head,arm & shoulder blade | 10/19/2009 | Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS.,ACFEI. |
Q: I was in a Car Accident recently. I went to the ER. They took only X-Rays. Told me I had a ...
A: Sorry to hear of your situation. A Whiplash is Cervical acceleration deceleration injury. or CAD. ...
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