AboutDr. 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, 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*
Question Hello
I am a healthy 31yo, just recently very slightly over weight. Always had back issues! was born upside down along with other problems with my back. Have seen chiropractors, physiotherapists etc....
Recently though my back aches beyond belief, especially when i sleep for over 7 hours (not often... enough!) or sit for periods of time. Mostly in the lower back but one disk in the lower back especially. Know one seems to be able to help me... Would appreciate any information you might be able to give me.
Answer Dear Genevieve,
Long standing back problems seem to be a common complaint in the population, but this is usually due to the fact that the original source of pain has not been properly identified. The fact that you were born "upside down" (I assume you mean in the breech position) really has no bearing on the pain that you are experiencing now.
If the disc is the source of pain, I would recommend that you seek out the care of a chiropractor who has Cox Flexion/Distraction or decompression therapy...these are specifically targeted for disc problems. Otherwise you may just need to get a few m ore opinions/examinations aimed in targeting the source.
Make sure that you check the credentials of the doctors that you are choosing to make sure that they are proficient in musculoskeletal diagnosis...I would suggest chiropractic physicians or medical doctors who have specifically trained in sports injury as they often are better diagnosticians...they want the athletes back to play as soon as possible and this means they need to eliminate pain and initiate healing quickly.
Hope this helps Genevieve.
Respectfully,
Dr. Shawn Leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.net
