J. Shawn Leatherman, DC, CCST, CCSP - Chiropractors - Back and Neck Injury/Chronic Pain - Health/Fitness

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Expert Profile: J. Shawn Leatherman, DC, CCST, CCSP

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, nutrition for sports performance 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 1000 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego and 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 proceedures 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. Feel free to check out my website: www.suncoasthealthcare.net

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

Education/Credentials
B.A. (Psychology) from The University of Cincinnati, B.S. (Human Biology)& D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) from Cleveland Chiropractic College, C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma) from The International Chiropractic Association, C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician) from The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.

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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., and possibly an M.D.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 7890
Knowledge	9.92 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.88 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.87 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		1
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		554

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/17/08
10	10	10	10	11/17/08
10	10	10	10	11/09/08
10	10	10	10	10/31/08
10	10	10	10	10/24/08

User Comments

Hi Dr. Leatherman, thank you very much for your opinion and help. I truly appreciate it. Unfortunately my Chiro's traction is only one kind. He doe
(Lee on 11/17/08)

Very professional and sattisfactory reply to my question.
(Thomas on 11/17/08)

Dr. Leatherman, Thank you very much for your quick and informative response. I really appreciate it!
(Kirk on 10/31/08)

Very quick answer this time, and also as always very informative. Thank you for the excellent explanation of the procedure I am having, and all the o
(bubble on 10/24/08)

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Recent Answers from J. Shawn Leatherman, DC, CCST, CCSP

2008-11-17 Car Accident: Dear Emily, I do think that you should have the arm and ankle issue examined. I would suggest that you seek out the care and advice of a physician who has been trained in auto crash injuries. Specifically...

2008-11-16 "Popping" in lower left rib cage: Dear Kevin, This sounds like slipping rib syndrome. Slipping rib syndrome is a condition that is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed and can subsequently lead to months or years of unresolved abdominal...

2008-11-15 Cervical Spine Issue: Dear Lee, Here are the responses to your question. 1) How serious is my condition? Not looking good at this point. The degeneration will not improve and will only get worse over time without the...

2008-11-14 Is is stress or something else?: Dear Callie, First of all, sciatica is a non-specific diagnosis which basically only means pain down the leg. True sciatica can be caused from disk bulges or nerve root compression in the back/spine...

2008-11-13 Xiphoid process problems: Dear Thomas, Pain in the immediate location of the xiphoid process is usually due to a direct trauma resulting in fracture or cartilage injury. If there was no trauma then you could have irritated...