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Hi
I HAVE BEEN BOTHERED BY FACIAL PAIN BLOCKED EARS AND BLOCKED FEELING IN THROAT FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND THIS LEFT ME FOR SOME TIME, DURING THE WEEK I TURNED IN MY SLEEP AND WOKE DUE TO A LOUD CLICK NOISE FROM MY NECK, SINCE THEN THESE SYMPTOMS HAVE RETURNED CAN YOU GET THESE SYMPTOMS FROM A NECK CLICKED OUT. MY NECK FEELS TIGHT AND SORE AT BACK. CAN CHIRO'S HELP ME
Dear Sadie,
Yes chiropractic care can help. Many times when the vertebra in the neck have "positional misalignments", they create inflammation around the nerve roots and in the musclular system which translates into pain. The nerves to the face, neck, upper back, shoulders, and arms can be affected. These positional misalignments are really better classified as small vertebral fixations and can be corrected with chiropractic adjustments and stretching.
Concerning the blocked ears, the eustatian tube is the connection between your ear and your throat. This connection (tube) is why you can pop your ears by swallowing. This tube can become filled with mucus or the sides can be depressed so that they stick together creating the full, blocked feeling. The adjustment will many times release the eustation tube as well as the vertebra which will allow it to drain or open up fully and help to eliminate discomfoft. In addition you can pull on your ear lobe...outward and downward which will allow the tube to more fully open and ease your symptoms.
Concerning the tightness and sore neck, these are the symptoms that often bring people into the Chiropractic physician's office for an exam. All chiropractors regardless of their chosen techniques will be able to help you with that. We get great results in alleviating neck and back pain.
Sadie, I would definitely recommend a chiropractic evaluation for you. Ask around...family, friends, and co-workers for a referral to a chiropractor they have seen and gotten good results from. If you need any help finding a local doctor in your area, feel free to get back in touch with me and I will do some research for you.
Respectfully,
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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