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Hi:
I saw your answer to Lisa about ribs under scapula etc. Today, after lifting 50# of feed, again, the rib on left side under scapula is out. I have tried everything "logically" possible to get the rib back in & now it hurts more than usual. Our Chiropractor is 6 hours away. There is a chiropractor in this town but she is not answering her phone today. IDEAS? There must be some manipulation I can do to get this rib back in....
Tx.
liz
Dear Liz,
Unfortunately there is not a proceedure that you can do to adjust a rib yourself. Even with all the training, clinical hours and certifications, I cannot adjust myself...I have to get another chiropractor to do it for me.
The way a chiropractor adjusts the spine, ribs, and other joints is through a careful pre-tensioning of the surrounding tissues, a force which needs to be applied in a specific vector,(line of drive) according to the anatomical and biomechanic composition of the joint, and with a substantial amount of speed. This must be applied appropriately without the use of two much pressure.
Believe me, there are times I wish I was able to adjust/manipulate myself, but it just isn't possible.
What I would recommend is that you use something to apply pressure to the area and use ice to help alleviate pain and inflammation until you can get to a chiropractor and have them adjust you. Unfortunately, Thursdays are the traditional days that many chiropractic physicians are out of the office. You may also want to contact D.O., Doctor of Osteopathy- some of them have additional trainning, know how to adjust, and may be able to help you.
I know that's not what you wanted to hear Liz, but those are the best options you have for immediate care.
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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