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My upper back and ribs are really hurting me.. They have been hurting for 3-4 months now. I have tried a new mattress, a massage, everything and it is not going away. I am 19 but I really don't want to go to the doctor for them to tell me its just muscles. What else can it be? I had my gull bladder checked a few years ago and nothing came about it
Dear Kiley,
I have no idea what the problem is...a repot of pain is only a symptom. Without a more detailed history of the pain, how it started, the exact location, what activities make it worse, what helps the pain, etc... it is very difficult to give any opinion.
There are many possibilities to what may be causing the problem: muscle spasms, poor posture, functional restrictions in the fascial system, joint fixation, even things such as infection or tumor can be possibilities although remote. This is most likely a musculoskeletal issue rather than a systemic problem like infection, but the history and examination process is the only way to truly get an accurate account of what may be the original and ongoing source.
3-4 four months is way too long to let this go. Please do some research in your area, ask family and friends as well, and find a good chiropractic physician to address this problem. Chiropractors deal with these types of problems all the time, and we will not just send you home saying it is in the muscle and that their is nothing to do to help. We are experts in muscular and joint dysfunction, and are the choice of doctors when it comes to these issues. Go get the examination, Good Luck Kiley.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.net
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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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