| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Weeping | 11/14/2009 |
Q: The question is related to my younger sister she is 10 yrs old the problem is that all the time ...
A: Unfortunately, this question does not appear to be related to my area of expertise. I'm sorry, ...
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| arm ROM | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I had a cold the past several days & was coughing quite a bit. When I woke up a couple of days ago, ...
A: Even though medical diagnosis is not a service that I would provide in my field, I would say to you ...
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| lower back/belly | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I realise you cant diagnose without seeing me, but my problem is probably common. For most of my ...
A: Actually, you are correct in your statement about diagnosis done over the internet; it is ...
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| Lower back pain | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I suffer from lower back pain whenever I do any kind of abs exercises such as crunches. Do you have ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| lower back pain | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have 3 bulging disks, severe left lower back pain. Pain used to radiate down left leg, now it ...
A: Though the history you describe is unique to you, the nature of your question is similar to those I ...
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| ribs under chest exceed chest | 9/14/2009 |
Q: my names nick. I have a problem with the ribs right below my chest. The stick out significantly on ...
A: Not that I get frequent repeat questions like yours, but I did get a couple over the years years ...
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| swayback, drooping belly | 9/12/2009 |
Q: James, I am a 50 year old professional driver. I have always been on the chubby side, but not obese. ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| MISALIGNMENT SKULL | 8/30/2009 |
Q: IA AM HEARING IMPAIRED. AND I HAVE PROBLEM WITH MISALIGNMENT SKULL CAUSING MY LEFT SIDE PAIN FROM ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| My Neck Grew Straight! | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have underlying health issue's for the last 17 years. It all began with Lyme Disease. Speed up to ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| numb | 8/24/2009 |
Q: from my knee downwards its numb slightly slowen and my toes are very cold
A: Even though medical diagnosis is not a service that I would provide in my field, I would say to you ...
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| 23 year old male with Chronic back pain | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer my question. I am A 23 Year old male with ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| trapped shoulder ligament | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I have arthritis. I have had pain in my shoulder for about 6 years. I have been told the pain I ...
A: though I'm sorry to hear of your difficulties. There are many times when I receive questions ...
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| collar bone bulbs | 8/7/2009 |
Q: James, I believe I have an anterior collar bone impingement/dislocation...My right-side clavicle ...
A: After reading of your circumstances, I can appreciate your frustration. In order to answer you ...
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| Kyphosis | 8/3/2009 |
Q: Do you have any exercises for kyphosis? I've gone for chiropractic care in the past but never asked ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| spine not straight | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My seventeen year old son hurt his back in Feburary of this year.This is July and the last couple of ...
A: First, thank you for your question about your son’s injury and “crooked” spine. I appreciate your ...
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| Can a chiro fix a twisted pelvis? | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you guys are capable to adjust an uneven pelvis? I have had a full x-ray of my ...
A: First, thank you for your question. Also, I appreciate your understanding about the delay in ...
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| my tail bone | 6/28/2009 |
Q: for the past week my tailbone has been hurting i never fell or sat on something hard. i have a ...
A: There is no direct question in it, but I think I can give you some information which may be of use ...
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| Cervical dizziness... | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I am almost 39 years old and since 19 or 20 years of age, I've had neck issues--tense, sore neck and ...
A: Even though medical / non-chiropractic diagnostic conclusions is not a service that I would provide ...
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| transverse myelitis | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I was reading one of your answers and wondered if you thought non-therapeutic chiropractic anaylsis ...
A: again, Mark. My message to you was not meant to imply there are no ways of dealing with scarring in ...
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| back pain | 6/5/2009 |
Q: ..I have recently gone to a chiropractor and have been told I have mild scoliosis and severe ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| transverse myelitis | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I was reading one of your answers and wondered if you thought non-therapeutic chiropractic anaylsis ...
A: I wish your son only the best and speediest possible recovery. I answer hundreds of questions ...
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| what's wrong with my body? | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I'm 22 years old and my back and head constantly ache. Its mainly my lower back that hurts. I also ...
A: Even though medical diagnosis is not a service that I would provide in my field, I would say to you ...
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| chest pain | 4/14/2009 |
Q: Whenever I stand or sit with my back completely straight, I get a shooting pain throughout my chest. ...
A: To give you the greatest benefit in answering, I’ll first need to give you some background on the ...
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| Something pops on top of spine in neck | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I've been lifting weights for two months now. I recently have had this popping feeling located where ...
A: First, though I only received notice of this question today, I understand you had posted it a few ...
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| suture removal | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I had slap surgery in 9/2006 for a torn labrum in my right shoulder and was ok until 12/2007. Then ...
A: Surgical procedures and/or complications are not matters within my area of expertise, therefore, I ...
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| back pain | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I am a 21 year old female. As far as I know I have had no injuries to my back. I workout 4 times a ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| Pain at bottom of right ribs to back | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have had pain under my right ribs moving into the back area for the past 4 months. It usually ...
A: It is similar to questions I have had from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| back pain | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I injured one of my ribs a few years ago (the costal cartilage on the tip of my 10th rib in the ...
A: Yours is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In order to ...
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| Chirotalk/Allen Botnick misleading information | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Dr. Healey, I read your comments about me in the thread labeled Chirotalk. The purpose of this ...
A: DC, Thank you so much for reading my materials. I looked back at the thread you mentioned and ...
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| A Myraid of Strange Recent Symptoms | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Hey Doc, For about a year now I have had some strange symptoms, that aren't as much alarming ...
A: Though the list of complaints you exhibit is varied and long, the nature of your question is similar ...
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| cervical spine and eye pain after a few drinks of alcohol | 12/29/2008 |
Q: why alcohol would cause neck and eye pain only on one side of neck and one eye.pain is in the are of ...
A: Unfortunately, matters of alcohol-related symptoms is not within the realm nor part of the practice ...
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| Bone structure after pregnancy | 12/23/2008 |
Q: After having my son I have seen that my ribs seem to stick out quite a bit. My son is now two years ...
A: Not that I get frequent repeat questions like yours, but I did get one several years ago that was ...
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| Arm was pulled out by chiropractor | 12/18/2008 |
Q: Upon my 3rd visit to Dr. Benson, chiro, I was put into a small room and 'steamed' for half-an-hour. ...
A: Unfortunately, it is quite difficult for me to say what happened or what he did, as you ask, other ...
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| Neck dislocation | 12/9/2008 |
Q: In 2005 I sustained a neck injury at a medical assessment when a cervical axial loading test was ...
A: Unfortunately, your question is about another field. Still, there may be some things I can say that ...
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| testing terminology | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I am a court reporter and I usually, by experience and using the internet am able to figure these ...
A: Medical testing is not uncommon in one of the branches of chiropractic, that of therapeutic mixing ...
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| Strange Back sensation | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Before i get into this I am not in any immediate pain. My rib cage (chest area) is some what larger ...
A: ” Thank you for your submission. There is no particular question in it but I will presume you ...
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| Test name question | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I am a medical transcriptionist and my chiropractor is saying what sounds like Ely test (?) and a ...
A: Medical testing is not uncommon in one of the branches of chiropractic, that of therapeutic mixing ...
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| chest pain / spine | 11/27/2008 |
Q: Ive been suffering from anxiety and chest pains and eye pain, though the 2 may be unrelated. ...
A: In order to answer you properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Striaght Spine | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 22 year old healthy guy and I have been great up until about 4 years ago. I was in a car ...
A: First, I apologize for not responding sooner to this question. Unfortunately, it must have arrived ...
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| pain in lower left back and partly down leg when laying down | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I have a hot burning pain in my lower back and down my leg but does not go below my knee only when ...
A: Though there is no specific question in your submission, I presume you wish for me to comment on the ...
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| Weight Training to build bone density in Spine/Legs for Height | 11/17/2008 |
Q: i would like to know if it is possible with weight training to build bigger bone density in the ...
A: Though not regularly asked, yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are ...
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| Neck Injury Following Car Accident | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I am receiving chiropractic care for a neck injury ("military neck") following a car accident about ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| Back pain/cracking my back | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I am a 30 yo woman, overweight. I've been cracking my back myself since I was 11. It started when I ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. To ...
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| Chiropractic college choice | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Dr. Healey- I'm about to be a third year undergraduate student and will be transferring to North ...
A: I realize I had not included my direct e-mail address in my response to you. I hope you will feel ...
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| why do my hands get hot? | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I am 27 year old girl.My hands get hot.I can't tolarant it so I wash my hands with cold water for ...
A: The body is amazingly complex and there is no simple answer to your question. More importantly, ...
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| c spine symptoms | 9/24/2008 |
Q: my qustion to you is: Can a subluxation of the c5 create the same symptoms as a c1 c2 subluxation? ...
A: It is similar to some others I have received over the years. To give you the greatest benefit in ...
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| neck noise | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Six months ago I went to a chiropractor for mid-back pain. For reasons I do not know she adjusted ...
A: First, I just received an alert that you had submitted this question a few days ago, though I have ...
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| Tingling | 9/16/2008 |
Q: for past 5 days I have had tingling in my thumb and next 2 fingers...it comes and goes....I lift ...
A: In order to have the best experience, I invite you to review my response to your original question ...
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| chiropractic tests | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I am a legal transcriber trying to transcribe a deposition from a chiropractor and some of his ...
A: Without the benefit of hearing the tape, let's see what I can do for you. What you hear as "grammer ...
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| c2 subluxation | 9/4/2008 |
Q: apperantly I have a c2 subluxation, as my shoulders dont hang evenly.You other expert said he could ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| Tingling along spine | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I am 42, female and in pretty good condition. I am 5'3/4 inches and weigh spine. I have been ...
A: I can understand your frustration in trying to find answers and applaud you for gathering ...
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| Electriacl shock and Colon Surgery | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Went to a chiropractor, he gave lower electrical shock treatment to lower back, 15 min once a week. ...
A: Because of the complexities of human function, it is impossible to tell you in this kind of format ...
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| EMG testing | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have three problems areas. Lumbar disc herniation with chronic pain, polyneropathy idiopthic ...
A: To give you the greatest benefit in answering, I’ll first need to give you some background on the ...
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| neck | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am seeing treatment for neck.It's strange my shoulder the left was the only thing that hurt.And my ...
A: I don’t know how much background you already have in chiropractic, though the nature of your ...
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| torn muschle or tenden | 8/21/2008 |
Q: My husband's arm and shoulder have been hurting him really bad, can hardly move it or lift it or ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| low back discomfort | 8/18/2008 |
Q: In my lower back I feel as though i want to move, or pop, or twist something out. It almost is like ...
A: , Thank you for your question. In order to answer it properly, I’ll first need to give you some ...
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| Neck Cracking | 8/7/2008 |
Q: About 5 weeks ago my neck started cracking continuously when I turn it to the right. I feel the ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| Cracking or popping sound and feel from joints | 8/1/2008 |
Q: For years there often have been a cracking or popping sound from my joints when I move, especially ...
A: Your question is similar to some that I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| Thoracic Outlet Sydnrome | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have been recently getting adjustments for Hypolordosis. In the past 2 weeks I have been waking up ...
A: FOLLOW-UP TO RESPONSE: Dear Brad, I was notified that you received my original response and had a ...
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| Related symptoms | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I was reading one of the articles regarding leg pains with regards to bad back. It sounds like you ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. It ...
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| aching right side where my ribs are. | 7/2/2008 |
Q: i wore a gurdle type thing to "make my stomach look flatter" and 3 days later my right side rib cage ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. To ...
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| neck | 6/21/2008 |
Q: If my neck is straight instead of curved like its supposed to be am I going to have alot of ...
A: better put, lack of curve. Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are ...
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| Subluxations | 5/18/2008 |
Q: There was a chiropractic booth set outside of a retail store in my area. They asked if I wanted a ...
A: Before I go into specifics about how you could make sense of all this, it is important to discuss ...
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| Very Sore Mucsle | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I workout about 5-6 times a week. Not heavy weights at all. Just to tone. And I now have pain when ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| neck cracking | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Healey, My question is regarding the cracking sound made during a neck adjustment. Sometimes my ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| numbness and tingling on left side. | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Over a year ago I was in a very bad car accident. I was in a coma for 2 weeks. I was in therapy at ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| sinuses | 4/6/2008 |
Q: can a chiropractor help sinus headaches?
A: Your question is similar to ones I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| numbness in hands/fingers | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I'm a 26 year old male with some serious hand numbness issues. The numbness seems to be more ...
A: again, Richard. Thank you for the follow-up information. Just a few minutes ago, I sent you a full ...
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| numbness in hands/fingers | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I'm a 26 year old male with some serious hand numbness issues. The numbness seems to be more ...
A: again, for your question. I've had a chance to review it more carefully and yours is a question ...
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| straightning of the spine | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have been told that i have straigtning of the spine , I am 31 yrs. old mother of four . At the ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| QUESTION | 3/18/2008 |
Q: WHAT THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES DO YOU USED HOW WOULD A PERSONAL TRAINER FIT INTO THE CHIROPRACTOR ...
A: Bernard, Thank you for your question. In order to answer you properly, though, I’ll first need to ...
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| CHEST WALL PAIN | 3/14/2008 |
Q: DR HEALEY I HAVE CHEST WALL PAIN VERY PAINFUL AFTER HAVING A REACTION TO A BETA BLOCKER WHICH CAUSED ...
A: In order to answer you properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| thigh | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I struck the side of my thigh on the corner of my desk as I was going around the desk. It was very ...
A: While medical diagnosis is not part of the practice of non-therapeutic straight chiropractic, let me ...
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| I need this answer please | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Can you please break this down in laymans term for me.. Recap: Ihave a diagnosis of the following ...
A: Though such terminology is not typically used within my field, let me say that, while it may be ...
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| Pain | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am dealing with pain in my right elbow and wrist/hand. I had arthroscopic intervention to the ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| About my son? | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I noticed when my son was approx. 2 years of age that he was having trouble jumping on two feet and ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| Gentle chiropractor preferred! | 2/20/2008 |
Q: The chiropractor I visited in California successfully treated a cushion-related sciatic challenge. ...
A: Before I answer you, I need just a bit of clarification. In your question, you say that you've ...
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| Back pain & leg weakness | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I am a healthy 34 year old and one morning I woke up with a Very! sore lower back...later in the day ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. To ...
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| Neck Pain | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have fibromylagia, so muscle pain is not knew to me, however I was hoping you could give me some ...
A: Yours is a question shared by many who are investigating chiropractic for the first time. In order ...
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| Lower back pain and Burning sensation | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I am 27 year old and i am having lower back pain and deep burning sensation in right side of the ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Chiropractic Questions | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I am interested in becoming a chiropractor. What are the bad things that occur. I have been looking ...
A: As I mentioned in my initial response to you, non-therapeutic straight chiropractors enjoy perhaps ...
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| Chiropractic Questions | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I am interested in becoming a chiropractor. What are the bad things that occur. I have been looking ...
A: Your question is similar to others I have received from people researching chiropractic as a career. ...
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| Peripheral neuropathy and Chiropractics | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Dr. Healey, I need help with peripheral neuropathy. I have had it for two years and had every test ...
A: In order to answer you properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Unusual neck cracking? | 1/16/2008 |
Q: well i'm 14 and a few weeks ago my neck when i try to stretch it started cracking. What i mean by ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. To ...
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| 27 years old, chronic neck pain | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I recently began seeing a chiropractor for what has turned from slight neck pain, to horrible neck ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating their circumstances ...
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| breathing problems | 1/6/2008 |
Q: For the past week now I have been having a hard time catching my breath. I have been going to a ...
A: I know that people expect prompt information from this site and I want to apologize for not replying ...
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| whats wrong with me | 12/23/2007 |
Q: Hey I've been getting these really bad pains between my hip and my ribs on my left side. it really ...
A: however, I will be away until January 3, 2008. If you still wish for me to address your question ...
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| Back/lumbar region tingles | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me shed some light on a sort-of (!) problem I am having. I have ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Ribs stick out | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I am 16 years old and i have ribs that stick out just above my abdominals. There is a difference ...
A: I think it's important here to say that the kind of information or opinion you are seeking is not ...
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| base of skull | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I am experiencing a clicking and misalignment in the base of my skull around the first cervical/s. I ...
A: I don’t know how much background you already have in chiropractic, though the content of your ...
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| spinal | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I have had an x-ray on my spine as I am suffering from chronic lower back pain the results are that ...
A: “extra” vertebra, and back pain. Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are ...
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| Is Cracking bad ? | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Is that bad if your body cracks randomly? (doing push ups your elbow cracks and while you jump ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| cracking in neck and back | 10/29/2007 |
Q: For the last four or five years I have been experiencing spontaneous neck and back cracking several ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. To ...
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| intercostal neuritis | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I was told by my chiropractor that I have intercostal neuritis. I have been suffering with pain in ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| What to do now? | 10/18/2007 |
Q: First I would like to thank you in advance and to tell you I understand you can not diagnose me ...
A: Unfortunately, your question seems to be based on some common misconceptions regarding chiropractic, ...
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| neck | 10/11/2007 |
Q: on my neck there are two muscles on the right and the left. My left muscel is WAY bigger then the ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Pain in lower right side. | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I had a shock treatment on my neck on Friday of last week by my chiroprator. At first it seems to ...
A: You mention the terminology “therapeutic” and “adjustment” in your question, but I have no idea of ...
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| Middle back pain/cracking | 9/13/2007 |
Q: Dr. Healey. I have been having pain and discomfort in the middle of my back, right about where the ...
A: , Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, your question seems to be based on some common ...
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| Spine and back exercises | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I have been blessed with seeing my new chiropractor. What I wanted to ask you was if you knew of ...
A: Congratulations on discovering chiropractic and thank you for your question about exercises as part ...
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| Thigh Pain | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I have done a lot of work in the garden, mostly bent from the waist pulling weeds. First my back ...
A: Though the subject of your question is not specifically a matter from my field, you still may ...
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| crooked back | 8/23/2007 |
Q: My husband has had a crooked back for quite some time now, I would say about 6 months. He has been ...
A: Though the subject of your question is not specifically a matter from my field, you still may ...
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| Chiropractic care after a back strain | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I strained my back last night in a softball game. It really tightened up overnight. I was ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| sacroiliac sprain | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I wish to get explanation what sacroiliac sprain is and what is the difference between it and ...
A: I now have a better understanding of what you are seeking. It turns out that yours are questions ...
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| constant neck pain | 8/18/2007 |
Q: my husband has been complaining for some time about pain in his neck - I have tried massaging, new ...
A: This question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| sacroiliac sprain | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I wish to get explanation what sacroiliac sprain is and what is the difference between it and ...
A: Before I try to answer you, can you tell me the resource(s) you found with all the information ...
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| Clicking noise on both sides of the chest | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Several years ago I cracked a rib on my right side, Doc said it would heal, but there are times when ...
A: I'm sorry to say, however, there is no question in it. Are you wondering why you hear noises or ...
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| back spasms | 8/14/2007 |
Q: What are your thoughts about the activator method that chiro[practors use. I have been told that i ...
A: Your questions are similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| pain the jaw | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have had problems with TMJ to the point where it has been causing disturbances that feel like ...
A: Ryan, I have no control over the operations of the web-site and my access is different from that of ...
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| Crooked back with pain | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I been having lower back problems. When I woke up today i notice that my upper torso was crooked. ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| pain the jaw | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I have had problems with TMJ to the point where it has been causing disturbances that feel like ...
A: Ryan, I've consolidated my answer to this with the answer to your related follow-up in a single ...
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| Chronic Back Pain | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I an 25 yrs old and I have had back pain for the last 4-5 years. There is a spot starting at the ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| pain the jaw | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I have had problems with TMJ to the point where it has been causing disturbances that feel like ...
A: Though the subject of your question is not specifically a matter from my field, you still may ...
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| BACK PAIN/NUMBNESS | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I according to my doctor sprained/strained my back when I fell at work 8 months ago...I had an emg ...
A: I don't actually read a question in it but I imagine you are wondering if there is a reason for the ...
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| Terms of agreement | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I recently consulted a straight chiropractor in my local area regarding tension in my neck and ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic and ...
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| Chest wall pain... | 6/26/2007 |
Q: about two months ago I was lifting weights and I was lifting more weight than i'm used to. The next ...
A: In order to answer you properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| muscle spasms | 6/23/2007 |
Q: i got muscle spasm on my right upper back 1n 1 spot my chiropractor has digged deep with her hands ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| What Was Going On? | 6/20/2007 |
Q: Let me begin at the beginning. Yesterday, around 4pm I began having some mild muscle pain in the ...
A: Unfortunately, your question seems to be based on some common misconceptions regarding chiropractic, ...
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| l4 and l5 | 6/19/2007 |
Q: after my doctor saw my MRi negs. he was surprised at what he saw. He told me that the L4 has ...
A: Beyond the fact that this is not a question suitable for this field, it would be irresponsible for ...
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| carpal tunnel and upper back pain | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I was a hair dresser for 20 and have had my share of back and neck pain. I also spent alot of time ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| no curving in my neck constant numbing in fingers! | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have seen a chiropractor since I was 11 years old. I was told then that I have No curve to my ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating their circumstances ...
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| neck injury | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I dont think this is too serious but can you tell me what the problem is.I have been lifting weights ...
A: Unfortunately, your question seems to be based on some common misconceptions regarding chiropractic, ...
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| iliolumbar sacroiliac syndrome | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I am 33 yrs old male, in excellant shape. I play semi pro baseball, and off season I play ice ...
A: First, though, I wish to apologize for not getting a response to you sooner. I was away from my ...
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| Crooked back with a side of pain | 4/5/2007 |
Q: About 48 hours ago my wife started complaining about a sharp pain in her lower back. She has had ...
A: The extreme way in which you describe the situation and the alarm it causes you make me suggest that ...
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| military neck | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Yesterday, I was told by my chiropractor (Charleston, SC) that I have a military neck. They tell me ...
A: The short answer to your question is, maybe. It may be possible to force change into the curves in ...
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| Thanks | 4/1/2007 |
Q: No. I didn't want to be a Chiropractor, I have very big time back pain. The winter of 2006, I took ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I’ll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| ribs | 3/28/2007 |
Q: since giving birh 8 months ago I have experienced pain in my right rib just under my breast when I ...
A: First, congratulations on the addition to your family! Thank you for your question about what you ...
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| Numbness in back | 3/22/2007 |
Q: Within the past few months, I started experiencing numbness in my mid-back to the left of my spine. ...
A: I’ve answered questions about numbness many times before. In order to answer you properly, I’ll ...
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| sublaxation | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Doctor, I have sublaxation affecting my neck, due to an auto accident.About 6 mo. later, I started ...
A: Some of what you report makes me believe that you may not have visited a non-therapeutic straight ...
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| Thinking of the chiropractic approaoch | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I've had a bunch of different health problems, or so I thought, and my Dr.wanted to put me on an ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| pain from mattress | 3/3/2007 |
Q: We are looking to buy a new mattress as ours is causing us a lot of pain, even though it is only a ...
A: Your question is similar to others I have gotten from those who may be mattress shopping or simply ...
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| MRI | 3/1/2007 |
Q: Do you read MRI results? I've been having a lot of pain but the Doctors don't seem to think the MRI ...
A: though it seems you would like more than a simple yes or no about whether I read MRI results. In ...
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| braves tickets | 2/3/2007 |
Q: I am trying a treatment for my back called spinal decompression and was wondering what you think of ...
A: I'm sorry it took longer than usual to reply to you, however, I had a personal emergency which ...
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| Is it possible? | 2/2/2007 |
Q: Is it possible for the last pair of ribs (12th) to be pushed inward and down a little bit, causing ...
A: I'm sorry it took longer than usual to reply to you, however, I had a personal emergency which ...
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| Chest wall pain?? | 1/29/2007 |
Q: Alright Ive been to the E.R 4 times had cat scans and ekg scans...i came out all good. They told me ...
A: I'm sorry it took longer than usual to reply to you, however, I had a personal emergency which ...
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| Straight Spine | 1/25/2007 |
Q: When I was 16, I was told that my spine was too straight. It has no curve in it at all. They had me ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| Chiropractic | 11/3/2006 |
Q: Healy, Why would i want to have non-therapeutic treatment? If there is no therapeutic value, then ...
A: Though it seems your follow-up comments and questions specifically about non-therapeutic straight ...
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| Chiropractic | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I have been told to see a chiropractor by my family doctor for neck pain issues, and he recommended ...
A: , Thank you for your question regarding your reported neck pain. Yours question is similar to ...
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| Chirotalk | 10/26/2006 |
Q: I have been looking at this website http://chirotalk.proboards3.com/index.cgi I am having some ...
A: Yours is a inquiry similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| Thomspon Drop Table vs. Decompression | 10/24/2006 |
Q: Is a Thompson Drop Table a decompression therapy device? If not, please explain the difference. ...
A: No, in short, a Thompson table is not a decompression therapy device. It is a particular design for ...
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| Causes of numbness in leg | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have been having problems. From about my left knee down to my ankle I have a numbness on the ...
A: " Thank you for your question. Believe it or not, you are the first person, in the years that I ...
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| Sciatic nerve pain | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I've been having pains in my back, side and down my leg. My doctor says its my sciatic nerve and to ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| Osteo-arthritis and fibromyalgia | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I have been told and have seen my x-rays that I have osteo-arthritis in my knees-bi-lateral , back, ...
A: Your question is similar to ones I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| leg pain | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I have chronic leg pain. I notice it seems worse at work for I sit for eight hours. By the end of ...
A: Though there is not a question in it, your item is similar to those I have heard from others who are ...
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| Back Pain | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I was told about 10 years ago that the reason why I have horrible lower back pain is because my ...
A: The most direct answer to your question of what your report of broken blood vessels means is, well ...
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| tens unit | 6/24/2006 |
Q: for chronic upper back pain, what would be the "standard" settings on tens unit for the following: ...
A: My expertise is in a modern form of chiropractic, termed straight chiropractic or, more accurately, ...
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| Rib Problem | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I noticed a few weeks ago that the bottom of the rib cage on the left side is sticking out; the ...
A: Demulling, Thank you for your question. Yours is similar to those I have heard from others who are ...
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| spine | 6/11/2006 |
Q: Can a mild curvature in the spine cause chronic pain for an adult, especially while sitting ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| chiropractic/scoliosis | 6/10/2006 |
Q: I am 51 yrs old and am very active. I also have scoliois which was detected as a teen, wore a brace ...
A: First, though, I wish to apologize for not getting a response to you sooner. I was away from my ...
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| Straight Chiropractic Modern???? | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Healy; It is sad to see chiropractor with experience trying to make the Chiropractic profession as a ...
A: Aviles, Thank you for using AllExperts.com and posting your message. It is not clear that there ...
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| lumbar | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I recently began therapy with a chiropracter due to a strain that shifted a couple of my lower back ...
A: I don’t know how much knowledge you already have about chiropractic, though the nature of your ...
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| lots of questions on chiro! | 5/22/2006 |
Q: 1) According to traditional chiropractic concepts of innate intelligence, is it 100% complete and ...
A: " It is always a pleasure to hear from someone investigating chiropractic. It is not often that I ...
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| shoulder problem | 5/18/2006 |
Q: on October 2004 I injured my left shoulder at work. Then from there been going to therapist and ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| hand "numbness" | 5/6/2006 |
Q: Some 16 years ago I have been loosing a lot of weigth very fast and at the end of that proces a ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| How do you detect subluxations? | 4/29/2006 |
Q: I've been treated by a number of chiropractors over the years and some of them tell me that they ...
A: Vertebral subluxations are detected by methods that are part of a chiropractic "analysis." This is ...
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| Straight Chriopractic | 4/28/2006 |
Q: My chiropractor says that there's no such thing as a subluxation. Is that true? He also said that ...
A: There are those who reject the existence of vertebral subluxations. There was a time when many ...
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| Evidence-based chiropractic and "straight" chiropractic | 4/28/2006 |
Q: Healey, As a practicing chiropractor, I am concerned about the information you have provided in a ...
A: DC: The content and tone of your submission reveals we have significant differences in our ...
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| Business-oriented chiropractor? | 4/27/2006 |
Q: Healey, We're a marketing company based in Santa Barbara, California and have developed a ...
A: Unfortunately, I do not typically field promotional materials or provide commercial responses ...
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| Cervical Disc herniation/coughing | 4/24/2006 |
Q: I was diagnosed with a herniated disc in my neck, as well as stenosis. I have been undergoing ...
A: Unfortunately, it is based on some misconceptions. In order to answer you properly, I'll first need ...
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| If you didnt understand my... | 4/7/2006 |
Q: If you didnt understand my last email its understandable-so what Im doing is trying to tally what ...
A: Have your considered that your communication style may not be winning you fully enthusiastic ...
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| Im sorry, but I lost the emails... | 4/7/2006 |
Q: Im sorry, but I lost the emails I asked each one of you chiropractors, and cant remember who said ...
A: Below is a copy of my "lost" response to you. Good luck with your research. Sincerely, James W. ...
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| Undiagnosed problem | 4/6/2006 |
Q: I have been experiencing some right rib cage pain for about 4 months now. I first noticed the pain ...
A: ” costochondritis or some other diagnosis. It is my hope that your research is turning up some ...
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| torn muscle or something else | 4/1/2006 |
Q: my grandaughter layed her head back on my chest and i felt a popping stinging sensation above my ...
A: Your submission really has no question, but the subject line, "toen muscle or something else," seems ...
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| also-I cant afford a personal... | 3/30/2006 |
Q: also-I cant afford a personal chiropractor and that's why I would like some general advice from you ...
A: Please review my original response to know that you're again asking therapeutic oriented questions ...
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| alright, clearly I need to... | 3/30/2006 |
Q: alright, clearly I need to see a chiropractor...which type im not sure of yet, but how could I be? ...
A: I sense our exchange is not providing you with the answers you desire, even if it provised you with ...
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| Slipped Rib Syndrome? | 3/29/2006 |
Q: I'm a 25 y/o female, 5'3 and 108 lbs. I've been experiencing right side pain for the last 4 months ...
A: ” Your question to me may be based on misconceptions or incomplete information about chiropractic ...
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| I just started lifting weights... | 3/27/2006 |
Q: I just started lifting weights six months ago, and less than two months ago started doing olympic ...
A: Unfortunately, your question is based on some common misconceptions regarding chiropractic, similar ...
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| straight neck | 3/19/2006 |
Q: are there exercises I can do to get neck back to normal curve? Also what can I do about a rib that ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| Chest Wall, Rib, & Back Pain | 2/25/2006 |
Q: I am 28 yr. old male, 6 ft. tall weigh about 185. Other wise perfectly healthy. Ever since mid ...
A: In order to answer you properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| can the knee be adjusted manually safely | 2/8/2006 |
Q: knee was worked on once do you feel chir. helps by working the knee itself?
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| Manipulate one side or two? | 1/31/2006 |
Q: I've been seeing a chiropractor for 9 months, and a friend recommended a different chiropractor to ...
A: First, I wish to apologize for the delay in your receiving this response. I had not received your ...
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| I(37/male) had an x-ray and... | 1/24/2006 |
Q: I(37/male) had an x-ray and it shows that there are beginning osteophyte formations involving the ...
A: Your question is similar to ones I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| Straight Chiropractic | 1/24/2006 |
Q: I am interested to know what the different schools of chirpractic treatment are. I am looking to ...
A: I don't know how much background you already have in chiropractic, though the nature of your ...
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| Chiropractic tests/signs | 1/20/2006 |
Q: I'm a court reporter looking for a type of "Sign" that I only have as a phonetic spelling. It is ...
A: I'm sorry to report that I do not recognize this phonetic representation. There are many variations ...
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| please help me | 1/19/2006 |
Q: Lately I have been having a lot of trouble with pain and tightness in the muscles in my ...
A: as well as other problems. In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some ...
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| neck pain | 1/13/2006 |
Q: JIMMY! As the first chiropractor who ever treated me, I thought you might could suggest some ...
A: Well, Hello, Jan! I hope all is going well for you, too! Thank you for your question about your ...
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| profession as chiropractor | 1/6/2006 |
Q: I am considering going into the field of chiropractics. I've already looked at a school in Chicago ...
A: It is a privilege to be able to assist you in this way in your preparation for what I expect you ...
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| left shoulder tendon injury | 1/5/2006 |
Q: --history; 6'4" 160# male in good-great health and strength. -sept 04 @ work a 750# box was on hand ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| Will my back pain ever heal? | 12/21/2005 |
Q: Okay, about three years ago, I was in a automobile accident and I began to have severe back pain. My ...
A: First, please accept my apology for not responding sooner. I experienced a cooling fan failure in ...
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| Find a good sales person | 12/11/2005 |
Q: Healey - We sell marketing campaigns to chiropractors and charge them only for calls from ...
A: In general, the typical use of this web site is for the purpose of answering questions pertaining to ...
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| Doctor of Chiropractic | 12/8/2005 |
Q: My name is Ian and I was hoping you could spare a few minutes of your busy life to help me out. I am ...
A: Your question is similar to others I have received from people researching chiropractic as a career. ...
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| lower Back Pain and upper thigh area | 11/9/2005 |
Q: and I have been in alot of pain still. I tried working out this week again and I did some sprinting ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| Pro's cons | 11/9/2005 |
Q: What are the pro's and cons of being a chriopractor?
A: Your question is similar to others I have received from people researching chiropractic as a career. ...
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| Hello,
What's the difference... | 11/9/2005 |
Q: What's the difference between an osteopath and a chiropractor? Thanks, Rob
A: The short answer is, there are many differences between chiropractic and osteopathy. The more ...
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| If I'm in perfect alignment, why am I still clicking around, stiff and sore? | 11/6/2005 |
Q: I'll try to keep this short, but I want to include some history that may have relevancy to the ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| Lower back pain | 10/30/2005 |
Q: My name is Kim and I am only 21 years old and. I wake up with pain in my lower back everyday. It ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| manipulations | 10/30/2005 |
Q: I have recently seen a chiropactor/physical therapist for pain in my hands and upper back. He did ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| herniated disc in neck | 10/27/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if it would be a good idea to see a chiropractor for this condition? Right now i am ...
A: First, I wish to apologize for the delay in responding to your question. It is my desire to respond ...
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| BACK PAIN | 10/4/2005 |
Q: IN 1999 I HAD A X RAY ON SPINE FINDING WERE THE SPINE IN SLIGHT LATERAL FLEXION TO POSSIBLY ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| my back hurts | 10/4/2005 |
Q: Anyway my question is about four mo ago my back started hurting and lasted for a while and stopped ...
A: . In order to answer you properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| "Useless"? | 9/27/2005 |
Q: Healey, I am a freshman at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland and I decided on ...
A: Please accept my apologies for not getting this back to you sooner. Unfortunately, I was away from ...
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| CPS | 9/23/2005 |
Q: Can a chiropractor perform cold laser surgery or do I have to go to a a GP or a Bone doctor? ...
A: I am glad you found my response to your original question useful. With more information now at ...
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| CPS | 9/21/2005 |
Q: Can a chiropractor perform cold laser surgery or do I have to go to a a GP or a Bone doctor? ...
A: Yours is a question which has the potential to get a bit more advanced than some I have heard from ...
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| Pain! | 9/14/2005 |
Q: James, . . . Stiffness, burning, tightness & tension in back of the neck and upper shoulders & ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| spurts of back pain | 9/14/2005 |
Q: I am 23 years old and at least two to three times a year, have these spurts of intense back pain - ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Tailbone injury | 8/12/2005 |
Q: Around 15 yrs ago I slipped and fell directly on my tailbone and fractured it (I do not remember the ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| Strain - above Wrist - to below Elbo only | 7/28/2005 |
Q: I have a strain i can not get rid of - started in a Gym - not warming up one day - but i thought it ...
A: which you describe as a strain. Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from ...
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| Straight Chiropractic | 7/20/2005 |
Q: I have a question about my back. It seems like my ribs stick out more on the left side of me, and if ...
A: I'm not certain what article you had read. Your question is similar to those I have heard from ...
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| left shoulder blade, front left upper body | 7/19/2005 |
Q: .. For the past several months I have suffered from (what feels like) a muscular ache involving my ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll need to give you some background on anatomy and physiology and ...
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| Vitamins-Minerals | 7/5/2005 |
Q: Healey, I've learned where our soils have been depleted of minerals from wind, leaching, poor ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| muscle pain afte treatment | 6/24/2005 |
Q: i have been for 3 chiropractic sessions in a period of a week after having severe lower back pain ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Not sure what to do | 6/21/2005 |
Q: About 3 months ago, my airbags deployed unexpectedly when I started my car. I suffered jaw disc ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| Electric shock treatment | 6/20/2005 |
Q: In Jan 2003, I was 7 mths pregnant and had a really sore neck. I went to the chiropractor seeking ...
A: Edwards, Thank you for your question about lingering shock sensation following eleictrical modality ...
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| upper back and neck | 6/16/2005 |
Q: i sit at a computer chair and it seems my my upper back and neck ache alot take your figure where ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| spinal injury | 6/11/2005 |
Q: I am a 34 year old man. i injured my spinal cord about 3 years ago. my right leg felt like a ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| Back probs | 6/2/2005 |
Q: Well its been a while since i last mailed u. I've been perservering with the gym three times a week ...
A: Before you read this response, I encourage you to review our initial correspondence. Give ...
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| Is chiropractic care appropriate? | 5/24/2005 |
Q: I am trying to figure out the best course of action with the least amount of wasted money. I had my ...
A: First, I wish to apologize for the delay in you receiving this response. Unfortunately, your ...
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| thompson drop technique | 5/3/2005 |
Q: this is a question about the setting of weight of the thompson drop table, when laying on the table, ...
A: Your general suspicions about the nature of the weight settings are basically accurate. The ...
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| chiropractic testing | 4/24/2005 |
Q: I am a court reporter and a chiropractor during his deposition mentioned a test that sounded like ...
A: I know that sometimes even clearly spoken jargon can be a challenge! Based on the limited ...
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| Scoliosis and short leg | 4/15/2005 |
Q: iam 38 years old i had been operated in UK for scoliosis at the age of 12 when i had 37 degrees ...
A: First, please accept my apologies for the delay in your receiving this response. I was preoccupied ...
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| range of motion tests | 4/13/2005 |
Q: Doctor was talking about performing a range of motion test. This particular test was called ...
A: It is not clear that you are talking about a chiropractic experience as such a test was developed ...
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| ankle sprain | 3/29/2005 |
Q: Last May 5th, I suffered a severe ankle sprain to my right ankle while playing basketball. I came ...
A: I'm sorry to hear of your injuries and the difficulties you are having. Unfortunately, your ...
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| Height gain | 3/20/2005 |
Q: Can a chiropractor perform a technique to increase height gain?
A: Though not regularly asked, yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are ...
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| Low Back Pain | 3/16/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Thank you for such a thorough answer. As you state, it is ...
A: I understand your point clearly and support your conclusion entirely about needing to be a ...
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| Low Back Pain | 3/15/2005 |
Q: I have 5 years of chronic back pain and frequent episodes of muscle spasms. I suspect a herniated ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Back probs | 3/10/2005 |
Q: I have been seeing a chiropractor now for a few mths as some low left back pain started back in ...
A: ” This is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| sublaxation | 3/8/2005 |
Q: What are the long term effects of Sublaxation? What are the symptoms? What will happen if it goes ...
A: Vertebral subluxation is a term of art in non-therapeutic straight chiropractic. Since I have no ...
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| medical translation | 2/27/2005 |
Q: In plain everyday English could you translate the Diagnosis from my medical file? Primary ...
A: Though such diagnostic impressions are outside the realm of non-therapeutic straight chiropractic in ...
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| Spine Looks Like | 2/26/2005 |
Q: What Does A Crooked Spine Look Like? And Does It Hurt When It's Crooked? How Does The Spine Get ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| paraspinal machine | 1/19/2005 |
Q: Does the paraspinal digital infrared imaging report really helps for diagnosis of a subluxation? ...
A: Before I go into detail about the imaging procedure, it is important to discuss that there are two ...
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| calcium deposit in bones | 1/17/2005 |
Q: THIS IS RAJ SINGHAL.I AM 61 YEARS OLD MAN.I HAVE WEIGHT 135Lbs, Height 5-4 INCHES, NON SMOKERS, NON ...
A: In order to respond to it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on the chiropractic ...
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| paraspinal machine | 1/17/2005 |
Q: Does the paraspinal digital infrared imaging report really helps for diagnosis of a subluxation?
A: It is not just a simple "yes or no" question, though, as you will see. In order to answer you ...
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| Chiropractor consultant | 1/14/2005 |
Q: 1-14-05 Dear Dr. Healey, I am setting up a marketing program for chiropractors and I'm ...
A: Typically, questions through this site concern chiropractic matters for personal use. Occasionally, ...
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| rockstar energy drink | 12/25/2004 |
Q: I have a question. I have been drinking rockstar energy drinks on a regular basis. It seems that ...
A: Unfortunately, it is a common misconception that my profession is concerned with nutritional advice. ...
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| neurology | 12/21/2004 |
Q: Healey, my husband has a condition of diaphragm paralysis from nerve damage possibly from a cervical ...
A: I am sorry to hear of his situation. Unfortunately, your question is based upon some ...
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| Neck pain and headaches | 12/4/2004 |
Q: I'm 27 yr. old female. I drink once a week and ex-smoker. Medications currently taking - birth ...
A: As with the original and follow-up question regarding the unusual neck sensations, please review my ...
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| Weird Neck Sensation | 12/3/2004 |
Q: The sensation disappeared completely last night but returned this morning but neck also feels tight. ...
A: Originally, you had asked me to comment on unusual neck sensations. Your follow-up is essentially ...
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| Weird Neck Sensation | 12/1/2004 |
Q: Hey, I would like to thank you in advance for your time. I am a 27 yr. old female. Medication ...
A: Unfortunately, it is based on some misconceptions. In order to answer it properly, I'll first need ...
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| Back & Neck Pain | 11/27/2004 |
Q: First off Before I tell you anything about myself. I Have Been Seeing a chiropractor for almost a ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| chiropracty v. orthopedics | 11/13/2004 |
Q: I am trying to gain information about chiropractics. Actually, I am trying to find help for my wife. ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| scoliosis | 10/18/2004 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with scoliosis,slight curviture of the spine ,do you know of any exercises a ...
A: First, please accept my apologies for the delay in your receiving this response. I was away for the ...
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| sciatica pain & stetching routine | 10/8/2004 |
Q: Recently (3-4 days ago) I started having some fairly moderate back pain that went into one of my ...
A: First, thank you for your question and I am sorry you did not hear from me sooner. I assure you, I ...
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| Ischial Bursitis | 10/4/2004 |
Q: For several months, I have had pain in both hips, diagnosed as ischial bursitis. Various analgesics ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| B12 Deficiency | 9/29/2004 |
Q: I suffer from headaches/lightheaded feeling for many years till 3 months ago my Doctor tested my B12 ...
A: Yours is an inquiry similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| deerfield test | 9/21/2004 |
Q: I heard of the deerfield test for short leg, but i heard a chiropractor mention thompson deerfield ...
A: The correct spelling of this name is "Thompson." By the way, the correct spelling for the other ...
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| Injured Knee | 8/27/2004 |
Q: My question is, When I had my accident, I had my ankle in a hole of a pallet and suddenly twisited ...
A: First, I understand that there has been some delay in your having received this reply. I am sorry ...
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| chiro concerns | 8/18/2004 |
Q: I'm a 32 yr old female who has been having what my chiropractor says is sciatica. The symptoms I ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| help | 8/16/2004 |
Q: Your question was "hi im 50 year old female that had b12 deficiency for a couple of months that was ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| sciaticia | 7/28/2004 |
Q: i have had sciatica troble on and off for years. i ve been to many chiro"s they have been able to ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic and ...
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| Cervical Neuritis | 7/27/2004 |
Q: Diagnosed with cervical neuritis. Have had long history of neck/shoulder pain. Have been referred ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| tingling and swelling | 7/22/2004 |
Q: Can your hips/lower back being out (and needing an adjustment) cause tingling in your leg and foot ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Atlas therapy | 7/14/2004 |
Q: Do you have any information about a procedure referred to as atlas therapy. I believe it is some ...
A: ” Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| spinal "popping" | 7/14/2004 |
Q: Hope this doesnt sound too silly. I am a healthy 36yr old male. I ALWAYS have to crack my back to ...
A: Your question is similar to some that I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| Asthma | 7/12/2004 |
Q: Can chirapractic treatment benefit asthma sufferers?
A: Silver, Thank you for your question about asthma. In order to answer you properly, I'll first need ...
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| back pain | 7/9/2004 |
Q: What is the best exercise for back pain(lower back pain) Pain that is due to age & just a old back, ...
A: In order to answer you properly about exercises, though, I'll first need to give you some background ...
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| Chirporactors for Hospice and Palliative Care | 7/5/2004 |
Q: Would a chiropractor be appropriate for hospice and palliative care? If so, how would someone find ...
A: Since I have no information from you on what you already know about this field, in order to give you ...
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| Sherman College | 7/2/2004 |
Q: I would like to know about Sherman college and whether this is a good school to enter for ...
A: most importantly, best of luck in your research into chiropractic as a career and Sherman College of ...
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| Chriropractic School | 6/24/2004 |
Q: Dr. Healey, I am currently a student at Wabash College (a small, all-male, four-year college located ...
A: most importantly, best of luck in your research into chiropractic as a career. There is some ...
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| back and neck issues | 6/23/2004 |
Q: could you offer some feedback please 1-how do you feel about the use of the total gym fitness ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| scoliosis | 6/23/2004 |
Q: i am a 25 year old female who was diagnosed with scoliosis 16 years ago. i had to wear a boston ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| Possible calcium deficiency? | 6/22/2004 |
Q: I am inquiring about what a nurse said could be a possible calcium deficiency. In the last 6 ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| neck pain | 6/21/2004 |
Q: I wrote you under the wrong e-mail address a minute ago. I am new at this. My sister has ...
A: I understand you posted this question twice, seemingly with different return addresses, so to be ...
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| my sister in law has had an... | 6/21/2004 |
Q: my sister in law has had an MRI after 14 days of neck , shoulder, and arm pain. The pain began ...
A: In order to answer you properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Numbness in back | 6/17/2004 |
Q: For about a year now I've had a strange numbness in the center of my back. It's a large circular ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Correcting bad posture | 6/16/2004 |
Q: I hope you can help. After about 12 years of horrible posture practices while I was a radio dj ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| neck pain- disk herniation? | 6/15/2004 |
Q: I have had neck pain on and off for 10 years, I am 32 now, caused by much hard physical work and ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Intermittent lower back pain!! | 6/14/2004 |
Q: Had a lower back operation about 4 years ago to remove arthritic bone spurs pressing on spinal ...
A: Chapman, Thank you for your question. Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from ...
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| posterior interrosseous nerve | 6/7/2004 |
Q: My husband has severe right posterior interosseous nerve palsy at the forearm. It does seem to be ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Infant colic | 6/2/2004 |
Q: can chiropractors treat infant colic if so in what way to they treat it? What to they think is the ...
A: In order to answer you properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Hot Swollen Hands | 5/23/2004 |
Q: I am a 47 years old female. Since early 1998 I have experienced very hot hands, everyday. From the ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Recovering from herniated disc | 5/22/2004 |
Q: My father is 62 years old and has just suffered from a very painful herniated disc. He has been ...
A: In order to answer you properly about exercises, though, I'll first need to give you some background ...
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| knee pain | 5/21/2004 |
Q: Is a chiroprator the kind of doctor I need to see for my knee?
A: The short answer is, no, but that would not give you the full benefit of some very useful ...
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| Headaches and Shooulder Pain | 5/20/2004 |
Q: I work as a graphic artist and sit for many hours. When I am not at work I am very active. We have a ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| congenital pyloric stenosis | 5/19/2004 |
Q: Is there a chiropractic adjustment for congenital pyloric stenosis?
A: In order to answer you properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| about L4 and L5. | 5/19/2004 |
Q: What are the diffences between L4 and L5?
A: These are simply shorthand designations for the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae, or spinal bones. ...
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| insurance.... back pain | 5/19/2004 |
Q: I actually have 2 questions. I no longer have insurance since the beginning of May and I will not ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic and ...
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| carpal tunnel syndrome | 5/12/2004 |
Q: I am experiencing pain in my wrist and hand. I am a card dealer and have been for almost ten years. ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| word | 5/11/2004 |
Q: what do chiroproctors do ?
A: Since I have no information from you on what you already know about this field, in order to give you ...
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| Air mattresses | 5/8/2004 |
Q: Are airbeds good for the human spine? I've never slept on them long-term.
A: Yours is a question similar to others I have gotten from those who may be investigating chiropractic ...
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| Neck Problems | 5/3/2004 |
Q: I have pains in my right arm and a doctor had xrays done and said I had a problem with my vertabrae ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Hi, I'm wondering if I should... | 4/26/2004 |
Q: I'm wondering if I should see a chiropractor. I seem to follow all the signs (according to info on ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| herniated disc | 4/25/2004 |
Q: My friend has a painful herniated disc and has consulted two doctors. The doctors now recommend ...
A: In order to answer you properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Severe pain in lower back and hips | 4/20/2004 |
Q: Four years ago I had two MRI's done on my back, because I was feeling sharp shooting pains in my ...
A: I am glad the information about non-therapeutic straight chiropractic was helpful to you. In ...
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| Severe pain in lower back and hips | 4/19/2004 |
Q: Four years ago I had two MRI's done on my back, because I was feeling sharp shooting pains in my ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Treatment plan | 4/7/2004 |
Q: Healey, I am new to using Chiropractic services and went to my 1st consultation last week. The ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic and ...
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| Visiting a Chiropractor | 4/2/2004 |
Q: I have been having joint pains for the last couple of weeks. My knees, elbows, ankles, and even my ...
A: Swinson, Thank you for your question. In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you ...
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| back pain | 3/31/2004 |
Q: Can a chiropractor help a person if they have a slipped disk, or worse, a herniated disk? Also, do ...
A: In order to answer you properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| severe back problems | 3/31/2004 |
Q: I suffered a car accident in late 1998, since that time i have had problems with pain down my left ...
A: Yours is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| LOWER BACK PAIN / DISCOMFORT | 3/24/2004 |
Q: Almost a year ago, I underwent a laparoscopy examination and, at the same time, a cone biopsy, both ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| scoliosis | 3/20/2004 |
Q: My daughter, age 5, was recenting diagnoses with scoliosis after an x-ray at a chiropractic office, ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In ...
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| self-care for time btwn office visits | 3/12/2004 |
Q: I have been to see several chiropractors over past 12-14 years, have received tremendous benefit ...
A: P. Loyd, Thank you for your question. Yours is an inquiry similar to those I have heard from ...
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| spas | 3/10/2004 |
Q: can you give me any advice on purchasing a spa Ddo they have any theraputic benifit Iif so what ...
A: Unfortunately, the use and configuration of spas is not within the realm of non-therapeutic straight ...
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| Diagnostic Tests | 3/9/2004 |
Q: All I need to know is a website where I can find a listing of chiropractic diagnostic tests. I ...
A: This is the first time I have had a request for this exact information. Unfortunately, I am unaware ...
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| chest cracking | 3/9/2004 |
Q: but how can subluxations be put right with massage or exercises? and also if its so easy to get 1 ...
A: Unfortunately, I believe there may be some misunderstanding from my initial response. I'll ask you ...
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| chest cracking | 3/7/2004 |
Q: im not sure what caused this problem but it might have been 1 of two weight lifting exercise ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| Choosing a Chiropractor ? | 3/1/2004 |
Q: I recently started going to a chiropractor. She has since given me medical advice of which I am ...
A: Yours is an inquiry similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| Internal Disorders | 2/29/2004 |
Q: Can chiropractors help a lazy intestine?
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| servere pins and needles | 2/27/2004 |
Q: should a chiropractor xrayed my neck first because all the proding and pushing he done has left me ...
A: I'm sorry to hear of your unsatisfactory experience. Thank you for your question. In order to ...
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| Wrist pain...OUCH!!! | 2/26/2004 |
Q: I have been experiencing pain in my right wrist for the last six months. I was lifting weights, so I ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| Sports related Lower back pain. Lumbar injury | 2/26/2004 |
Q: I'm a 19 years old male athlete. when I was in high school wrestling team i injured my back.I'm not ...
A: Yours is a question similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| neck manipulation | 2/18/2004 |
Q: can a neck curvature be changed after 70 years? I am in perfect health at the moment. Is there any ...
A: Yours is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In order to ...
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| severe lower back pain/sciatica | 2/15/2004 |
Q: Healey, Myself and the wife have severe back pain. Both with ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your predicaments. I thought of greeting you as “William and Mary,” but then ...
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| Child's back injury | 2/15/2004 |
Q: "My 11 yr old son injured his back by hyperextending it in wrestling practice back on Jan 12,04. He ...
A: I am sorry to hear of his injury and wish him a full and speedy recovery. The short answer to ...
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| is cracking your back good for u? | 2/11/2004 |
Q: I was just wondering because everytime I'm at school I crack my back while sitting in my desk. I ...
A: Your question is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| Locating a local chiropractor | 1/4/2004 |
Q: ~ I had an excellent chiropractor in TN who helped me greatly after an auto accident. Now, I live ...
A: I don't know what your motivation is for seeking out a chiropractor at this time, so it will be best ...
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| Treatment for problems | 11/12/2003 |
Q: Healey, I asked you a question a little while back, and your advice was excellent, and based on ...
A: I do recall your initial question to me. After reading your message, I'll strongly invite you to ...
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| wrist? | 11/7/2003 |
Q: ),..I work as a mental health tech., and approx. 2 weeks ago, had to reach with my right hand (bad ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| Chiropractic Services | 10/28/2003 |
Q: I have a headache and lower back pain only when awakening in the morning. Both pains go away in ...
A: Yours is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. In order to ...
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| neck, back, right arm strain with numbness? | 10/28/2003 |
Q: I am not one to complain:) However, recently working as a MHT/CNA, when doing a transfer, I felt ...
A: Yours is a question somewhat similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating ...
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| Many maladies | 10/23/2003 |
Q: I am a 51 year old female who has been in very good health until the last two years. Because there ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Numbness in fingers | 10/16/2003 |
Q: I just received a call from my 23 year old son who says that he has had increased numbness in his ...
A: Yours is a question similar to others I have heard from people who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| types of 'chiropractice'? | 10/13/2003 |
Q: Sir, Growing up in Indiana I used to see a gentleman who used only his thumbs and explained that he ...
A: Yours is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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| chiropratic modalities used | 9/21/2003 |
Q: Good evening, Dr. Healey. I am currently studying to become a Certified Fitness Trainer through ...
A: Best of luck in your career! I'm sure you will help bring positive change to the lives of your ...
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| difference between chiro and osteopath | 8/18/2003 |
Q: what is the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath? thanks
A: The short answer is, there are many differences between a chiropractor and an osteopath. The more ...
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| hypothyroid | 8/10/2003 |
Q: I have hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid for which I take Synthroid. I recently had a mini ...
A: In order to answer it properly, I'll first need to give you some background on anatomy and ...
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| Question about whether a chiropractor can help me | 6/30/2003 |
Q: I'm 56 years old and otherwise in good health. Based on a back x-ray I have been diagnosed by an ...
A: Yours is similar to those I have heard from others who are investigating chiropractic. ...
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