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i have lower back and pain down the right side of my leg.How do i no that a chiropractic wont just tell me anything to get my money and are they better at treatments than the n.h.s in England
Alison,
How will you know? You will know just the same way you would if you asked any other provider, N.H.S. or not. Chiropractic doctors traditionally have done well in the diagnosis and treatment of lower back pain and sciatic pain. Treatment is generally safe and often effective. There are different methods, however, and my only caveat is that you find a chiropractor that has the proper treatment tables and accessories with which to treat your condition. Alternatives are physical therapy and drugs. The latter will not cure your back. To begin with, a DC must provide a thorough examination to rule out any bad problems and make sure that you are safe to treat. Sometimes MRI is required if you have sciatica. This link: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/7/16
shows a common method for sciatic pain, though in this case it is "stenosis" causing the sciatic/leg symptoms. It will illustrate rational methods and also describe background and references for you. Lastly, any provider can BS you into treatment that is not needed, whether it be for surgery, physical therapy, or chiropractic. Avoid the following: Electric Stimulation; Heat and Ice packs; If a chiropractor offers an initial trial of care to see how you will respond to treatment, such as 4-6 office visits in a week or two, would that sound reasonable?
I hope this helps.
Dr. G
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Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP
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21 Years in practice: I can answer any question regarding chiropractic and sports medicine treatment. Mostly, I can help the unknowing public understand what is safe, valid, reasonable and evidence-based, and what kinds of unscrupulous chiropractors and fraudulent methods to stay away from. I have an advanced specialty degree in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. I have experience treating elite and Olympic athletes.
Experience
Experience:
- 21 years in practice;
- Pan American Games, 2011: Official Medical Staff for the Pan Am Games.
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: World Olympians Associan and International Sports Chiropractic Association Healthcare Team;
- International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma;
- Official Provider: Jamaican Track and Field team for Penn Relays (2009-2011)
- Experience with USA Gymnastics Healthcare team and 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
- "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
- BS Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic: Northwestern College of Chiropractic,
- Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
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Doctor of Chiropractic Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
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