Chiropractors/neck related chest pain?

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Expert: - 6/23/2007


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a month and a half ago i bruised my lung landing akward in the waer from a 20ft jump.  i had a chest xray and and 2 ct scans of the chest and my lung has since healed.  i recently started seeing a chiropracter for pain in my arm and shoulder down to my fingers, he said i got whiplash when i landed.  although the pain and tingling has been greatly reduced, my right armpit and breast area recieve quick sharp pain ring towards the center of my chest.  i can press on a narea of my breast and trigger the pain slightly as well, i am a 26 year old male, who hasn' smoked ciggerettes sine my lung injury. do think this pain in the chest could be a result of my whiplash?
thanks for your time
nick

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Hi Nick,

I think the neck and chest pain correlate directly with a neck injury given the history. My concern is that you are getting the proper care. Is your doctor actively decompressing the cervical spine using a towel, pneumatic device, traction pulley system or manually?

I also need to know the results of the cervical CT and if they entertained the idea of a cervical MRI. I would think that a MRI would be done by now.

Once I find out more info, if you wish I will direct you to a physician in your area or town that is an expert in treating and fixing these conditions.

Let me know and I will follow up ASAP.

Dr. Timothy Durnin
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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.

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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.

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AASP, ACA, ICS, AASP, AOPA, CPA, BBB, FCER, PADI

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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

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Many Chicago Bulls players

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