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What exactly is neural foramina encroachment (at C6-C7)??
I was thrown, and subsequently injured, in a horseriding accident and can't seem to get the answers, treatment, and most importantly, relief I've been so diligently seeking.
Please help!
V.Bennett
Dear Virginia,
Neuroforaminal encroachment is when the neuroforamen has been partially blocked or has a reduced size due to either bulging disk material, tumor processes, or degeneration (bone spurring from arthritic changes).
The neuroforamen are the holes that are located on each side of the vertebra that allow the nerve roots to exit the spinal cord, and send information to the rest of the body. Every vertebra has two of them.
The level of C6-C7 is at the bottom of the neck and includes the c6 nerve root which goes into the mid portion of the arms to include the lateral portion of the forearm and the thumb, so it is likely that you may have symptoms in that area is the nerve has been irritated or injured.
For a better understanding of the anatomy described, please check out the following links below:
http://suncoasthealthcare.net/chiropracticinformation/spinalanatomy-overview.htm...
http://suncoasthealthcare.net/chiropracticinformation/spinalanatomy-detail.html
Hope this helps Virginia, please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.net
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Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
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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, 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 including; Certifications in Spinal Trauma/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. I treat accident victims in my clinic on a daily basis, and constantly stay abreast of the current research. Please visit my website for more information: www.suncoasthealthcare.net
Organizations
International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Chiropractic Biophysics, 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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