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Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C.
Expertise
Questions related to: Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Soft Tissue Treatment, Nutrition, Acupuncture, and the integration of Chinese and Western medicine.
Experience in the area
Dr. O'Brien is a highly skilled doctor of Chiropractic who has come to Minneapolis, Minnesota from Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. O'Brien has a extensive knowledge of sports related injuries and myofascial conditions. Dr. O'Brien has competed in Judo, Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, Free-Style Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, and continues to compete in Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, and Cross-Country Skiing.
Education/Credentials
D.C., Certified Acupuncturist in Minnesota.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Angela | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I really liked how quickly this Dr ..... |
| Eddie | 08/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much! |
| Marcus | 07/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This doc knows what he's talking about |
| Shannon | 07/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| joyce harper | 06/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very quick and helpful response. How kind ..... |
Recent Answers from Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C.
2009-11-19 Knee:
Hello Natasha, You may want to have a MRI of the knee, delayed swelling can be a sign of cartilage damage to the meniscus etc. Also you will be able to see if the ligaments were torn. No x-rays
2009-11-14 My Jaw??!!:
Hello Cristian, The TMJ joint has a cartilage disc that can become irritated, swollen, or slip forward (which causes the "locking" of the TMJ joint. Once the TMJ joint or disc is irritated you
2009-11-05 Disc bulging of the spine.:
Hello Angela, You mention the lumbar spine with the disc bulging but the levels you stated are all in the neck???? Guessing that was a mistake. From the MRI this sounds like marked degeneration
2009-10-14 Chondromalacia:
Yep, in the web between the fingers. Should be painful when you contract the quads while it is sliding underneath your hand. There is two facets under the patella, so you may be feeling the patella track
2009-10-14 Chondromalacia:
The thumb and index finger should be pointing and pushing the patella toward the foot (sitting with the leg fully extended). So basically the patella is inbetween your thumb and index finger, right hand
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