March 30, 2009
- Acne.
Q. I am a 20-year-old female who has been experiencing frequent breakouts in the recent months. Previously I have not had trouble with acne. (…)
- Tendonitis.
Q. I have been diagnosed with tendonitis (my right hand, wrist and elbow) due to repetitive strain from using a computer mouse at work. I tried physical therapy for two months with no improvement. (…)
- Scoliosis.
Q. I am seeing a chiropractor for scoliosis. (…)
- My feet naturally point outwards (as opposed to pointing straight ahead). My knees and the rest of my legs are straight and in correct orientation, but my feet need a correction. Is there a surgical procedure available for my condition?
Q. My feet naturally point outwards (as opposed to pointing straight ahead). My knees and the rest of my legs are straight and in correct orientation, but my feet need a correction. (…)
- Myelopathy and Radiculopathy.
Q. I have had two epidural steroid shots with no improvement in back and leg symptoms. I was numb in the right side of my chest wall and weak in the left arm. (…)
- Who should I go to for my low back pain. My internist or chiropractor, or orthopedic specialist?
Q. Who should I go to for my low back pain. My internist or chiropractor, or orthopedic specialist?
A. (…) - Herniated Disks.
Q. Recently, I had surgery (now recovering) for a herniated disk (L4/L5) from falling down stairs. X-rays showed no bone damage, as I took Aleve and rested for six weeks. (…)
- Last year, I cracked the head of my radius arm bone. My doctor said it would take a year to heal. It's been a year and my arm including joint muscles still hurts. My elbow burns and pops out. My pinky and fingertips tingle and become numb. What more can be done?
Q. Last year, I cracked the head of my radius arm bone. My doctor said it would take a year to heal. It's been a year and my arm including joint muscles still hurts. My elbow burns and pops out. (…)
- Bad Shin Pain
Q. I have a very bad pain in my shin area, close to the ankle. It's especially bad in my left leg about two inches up from the ankle on the front/left part of the shin. (…)
