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my 14 yr old daughter is a fastball pitcher. she practiced all winter at a pitching clinic,then in june after a ball tournament that she pitched several innings she developed muscle spasms three days later.her dr. perscribed muscle relaxing meds.4 weeks later she had to stop pitching during a game due to the pain, so we had her xrayed. the results were scoliosis, not sure which vertebrae but one was 14% and one was 19%. her dr wants her xrayed every couple of months to keep eye on things.since then shes been taken to the emergency dept. because she had such a bad spasm she couldnt breath and was given some very strong meds. is there anything that can be done to strengthen her back for sports or is she sitting on the sidelines.she is 5ft7in and weighs 120lbs.
Hi Janice,
Find another doctor, when scoliosis is detected, you don't "sit" around and wait to do another x-ray. Aggressive exercises are needed to minimize the scoliosis and restore it so that there is minimal angulation. Find a good DC that specializes in this, low volt muscle stim will speed this up. Why wait and watch it become untreatable? This make no sense, the best time to treat this condition is while she is still growing!
Good Luck!
Dr. Timothy Durnin
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Dr. Timothy K. Durnin
Expertise
Anything Chiropractic related, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Hematology, Physical Therapy, Orthopedics Herniated or Slipped disc problems, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spinal Injuries, Arthritis, Nutritional Advice, Diet and exercise, Supplement Knowledge, Orthotics, Laser Therapy, Pinched Nerves, Imaging Interpretation,(X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound, CT ect), any and all Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders. Expert Witness for 19 yrs, dealing with Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workman's Compensation, Medicare and HIPPA issues. Active in clinical practice for 16+ yrs, I am a second generation Chiropractor, my father practiced for over 50 yrs in private practice and as a Diplomat in Radiology (DACBR) Currently on staff at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital, active in private practice with several disciplines including Pediatrics, Orthopedic Surgery, Family Practice, IME's and Internal Medicine M.D.'s.
Experience
I own or am actively involved with 24 multidisciplinary clinics in the Chicago area employing M.D.'s, Orthopedic Surgeons, Pediatrics and Family Practice. My home practice is a continuation of my fathers which has existed for more than 55 yrs.
Organizations
AASP, ACA, ICS, AASP, AOPA, CPA, BBB, FCER, PADI
Education/Credentials
B.S./D.C. National College of Chiropractic 1991
Board Certified AMA impairment ratings.
Presidential Cabinet Member NUHS.
Phi Theta Kappa National honorary fraternity
Awards and Honors
Phi Theta Kappa/Who's Who in America
Chiropractor of the year award 2001
Past/Present Clients
Many Chicago Bulls players
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