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I had a neck injury over a year ago I have been experiencing Dizziness and nausea for a year I have had Blood work and MRI's and Ct scans my head neck and spine nothing was found. I found a chiropractor that did some X-rays and told me that its from the injury of my neck that is causing the dizziness I have been seeing this Chiropactor the dizziness seems less, it is scary and I want to make the right decision so I can heel what do you suggest I do?
Dear Britneee,
I agree with your chiropractor that the injury is most likely from the head and neck injury. When the head and neck are subjected to a trauma, the mechanical receptors in the upper neck in the joint spaces and the muscles are disrupted. This means that abnormal signals called proprioceptive signals are being sent to the brain. Normal proprioceptive signals send information on balance and body position to the brain, when they are impaired, dizziness or unsteadiness can easily be the result. When you receive a chiropractic adjustment, it helps to restore proper proprioceptive information transfer from the joint receptors to the brain therefore normalizing their function. The result is usually reduced symptomatology.
In addition you should also be aware of the fact that structures in the inner ear can be dislodged from trauma which can cause balance disturbances, diziness, and nausea. This condition may be called vertigo or canalithiasis. This is treatable though through habitauation exercises or canalith repositioning exercises. Your chiropractor should be aware of these diagnoses, how to test for it, and should have training in the repositioning maneuvers. It is taught in all the chiropractic colleges and we are tested on this in our national board exams. Make sure to ask him/her about this on your next visit.
Remember that you are in control of your own health decisions, and your chiropractor should be willing to explain your diagnosis, the anatomy involved, as well as the treatment and why it should be followed. Make sure that you bring these issues to his/her attention to make sure that everything has been looked at and you understand what is transpiring.
Britnee, I wish you all the best in your recovery.
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
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Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
Expertise
I can answer questions on general chiropractic care, sports injury, whiplash and auto crash, mild traumatic brain injury, structural and functional rehabilitation of the spine, nutrition for inflammation and repair, fitness training, nutrition for sports performance and other general health and nutrition related inquiries. I currently lecture on automobile trauma, occupant kinematics, and forensic risk analysis to local EMS, Fire and Police, as well as nutrition and sports injury to community groups. Rest assured all answers are generated from my clinical experience, and scientific research.
Experience
I have accumulated over 1100 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic procedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and I have advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. Feel free to check out my website for course listings: www.suncoasthealthcare.net
Organizations
International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Chiropractic Biophysics, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Education/Credentials
B.A. (Psychology)The University of Cincinnati
B.S. (Human Biology)Cleveland Chiropractic College
D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) Cleveland Chiropractic College
C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma)The International Chiropractic Association
C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
*CCST and CCSP 120 hour certification courses are not recognized by the Florida Chiropractic Board due to the fact that they are not 300 hour diplomate level courses*
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