Back and Neck Injury/Expert Profile

Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 03/22/2010
Expertise

I can answer questions on general chiropractic care, sports injury, whiplash and auto crash, mild traumatic brain injury, structural and functional rehabilitation of the spine, nutrition for inflammation and repair, fitness training, and other general health and nutrition related inquiries. I currently lecture on automobile trauma, occupant kinematics, and forensic risk analysis to local EMS, Fire and Police, as well as nutrition and sports injury to community groups. Rest assured all answers are generated from my clinical experience, and scientific research.

Experience in the area

I have accumulated over 1100 hours of post-doctoral training including; Certifications in Spinal Trauma/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic procedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and I have advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. I treat accident victims in my clinic on a daily basis, and constantly stay abreast of the current research. Please visit my website for more information: www.suncoasthealthcare.net

Organizations

International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Chiropractic Biophysics, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

Education/Credentials

B.A. (Psychology)The University of Cincinnati B.S. (Human Biology)Cleveland Chiropractic College D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) Cleveland Chiropractic College C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma)The International Chiropractic Association C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. *CCST and CCSP 120 hour certification courses are not recognized by the Florida Chiropractic Board due to the fact that they are not 300 hour diplomate level courses*

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Continuing education is very important to me personally, and for the advancement of knowledge in relation to patient care. I wish to further my skills as a physician with ongoing pursuits of a Ph.D, N.D., or M.D.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Don't let your insurance company dictate your care options. If you are in pain after a crash, no matter how small, get to a chiropractic physician or a medical doctor for a functional orthopedic examination. You would be surprised at some of the injuries I have found on patients with minimal damage to their vehicles. Your health is what is important!

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Recent Answers from Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman

2010-01-08 neck pain into arm:

Dear JON, The findings you have on x-ray point to the fact that this problem has been long standing. Reversal of the lordosis(normal curve) of the neck is a serious issue (even though many doctors

2010-01-07 neck and back mri:

Dear Lorna, This is all about terminology. Physicians/anatomists, etc... have their code of terminology and when you know what the words mean, you can understand the information, so lets define some

2010-01-06 Need to understand what the MRI report says and what my condition is:

Dear Jefferson, This is actually pretty clear cut and easy to understand when you define the terms and have an illustration to visualize...let me explain. The disc is a small fibrous and gelatinous

2010-01-04 Floating Disk Fragment:

Dear Donna, Everything I have read about free floating disk fragments points to surgical excision as the only viable option. The reason for this is because that fragment can become lodged against the

2009-09-24 MRI Interpretation : Chronic back/neck pain:

Dear Karen, Neither the lumbar or cervical MRI are really that bad from what is described because the nerve roots that exit the spine are not being impinged or encroached in any way. However, 1. You

 

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