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Expertise

I can answer questions regarding evidence-based chiropractic practice (the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients).

Experience in the area

10 years of chiropractic practice. Currently attending the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine. Bachelor of Arts, Fordham University, 1991. Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College, 1997.

What do you like about this subject?

Chiropractic is a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the nervous system and general health. There is an emphasis on manual treatments, including spinal manipulation.

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

Interdisciplinary cooperation between the medical and chiropractic professions which I hope to encourage as a D.C./M.D. upon completion of my medical education.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

90% of all skilled spinal manipulation in North America is performed by licensed Doctors of Chiropractic. 95% of chiropractic patients have musculoskeletal pain conditions (e.g. back pain, neck pain, headache, pain in the shoulder, arms or legs) as their main complaint.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Like any other profession, there are good chiropractors and bad chiropractors. A good chiropractor is able to use the best available evidence to support a recommendation for patient care, tempered with the informed patient's wishes and the practitioner's clinical experience.

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Recent Answers from Gerald Anzalone, D.C.

2009-11-21 Constant headache after injury:

Andrew, Thank you for your question. With regard to your question as to whether your headaches could be related to your rugby injuries, and could they be treated, in my opinion, I believe that yes

2009-11-08 pelvis adjustment:

I share your concerns and your suspicions. There is no legitimate "adjustment" with which I am familiar that requires the doctor to hold a patient's penis while "manipulating" ligaments and muscles of

2009-10-30 Neck Injury:

Thanks for your question. First, I would recommend seeing a musculoskeletal-based doctor of chiropractic (D.C.), or see your family physician for initial evaluation and referral. Secondly, based

2009-10-26 Spinal Injuries:

The MRI scan report essentially indicates that your father has some osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), degenerative disc disease, and multiple levels of disc herniations without the disc actually

2009-10-10 RIB PAIN:

Thank you for your question. No, an orthopedic surgeon is not the same as a doctor of chiropractic. An orthopedic surgeon specializes in the surgical management of musculoskeletal disorders; a chiropractor

 

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