Dr. John Frederick Stoetzel, D.C.

By first determining the tissues that have been injured. You could have disc, muscle, tendon, ligament, bone or joint, and nerve injury. Through examination along with appropriate imaging studies like X-rays and MRI tests would be necessary to make this conclusion. Also, Electrodiagnosis testing would be necessary if the history and exam point to a possible nerve or muscle injury. I do those tests at my Clinic for your convenience. My Clinics number is 336-773-1177. Please call for immediate help if you haven’t already received the appropriate care yet.

It depends on what is causing your neck pain. Most neck pain is caused by the spinal joints in your neck not moving properly causing pain and dysfunction. I would need to do an exam and possible X-rays to determine if Chiropractic treatment would be the best treatment for you. My Clinic’s number is 336-773-1177, please call me for an evaluation soon.

No doctor can promise you a cure “fix”. What I can say, is that in my 28 years of experience, I have helped many patients with scoliosis not get worse or sometimes even straighter. I would need to see current X-rays of your scoliosis with you standing to determine the severity and also the likelihood of straightening or even just slowing down the progression of scoliosis. It has been estimated that 75% of scoliosis patients get worse curvature over time. So, it is a progressive condition in most people. What is important is to have regular visits to an Orthopedic Physician to keep a knowledge on your Scoliosis progression. The American Orthopedic Association (AOA), recommends a yearly standing X-ray of patients Scoliosis for this reason. If your scoliosis is more on the mild side, then I may be able to help you. Please set up a consultation with me so we can review your specific spinal details.

Sorry you have osteomyelitis. Shingles will make it all that much worse, I hate to hear your dealing with that too. Having to deal with both at the same time. Your Medical Doctor will have some remedies for you. Please contact your M.D. right away for help.

Heat or ice won’t “fix” your neck. They can give you some temporary relief without having to take medication. Call my Clinic at 336-773-1177 for a free consultation so we can talk about your neck pain and how to help it. I hate to hear that your suffering and want to help you.

If your lower back pain is uncomplicated and mechanical in nature, then chiropractic treatment along with specific exercises is the best treatment for lower back pain.

If it is the actual hip joint where your thigh meets your pelvis, then I would start at the Orthopedic Physician first. If it is in the small of your back down near your tailbone and off to the side a little bit, then it may be the Sacroiliac joint and Chiropractic treatment can quickly help that. Many people call the Sacroiliac joint their “hip”.

Massage can help pain and stiffness. We do several different types of massage at my Clinic along with other treatments to reduce pain. Call 336-773-1177 for help now. I will do the best I can to help your pain.

If the “hip” your referring to is the sacroiliac joint stuck, just a few Chiropractic adjustment’s to the Sacroiliac joint that is stuck will create pain relief typically. You are very young, so the prognosis in this case would be very good in resolving this joint dysfunction. Many times people call their Sacroiliac joint, their “hip joint”. Although, if the “hip” joint your referring to is the actual hip joint where your femur (thigh bone) is articulating with the acetabulum of the Iliac bone, that could require Orthopedic care. For example, if you had or have hip dysplasia, you would want to see a Orthopedic Physician for an exam and X-rays of the hip joint for possible Orthopedic treatment.

I would need to know how often to specifically answer that question. Also, I would need to know your specific spinal condition or conditions to appropriately answer. I would in general say that of course too much of anything is too much. Yet, the biggest problem we have in our society regarding Chiropractic treatment, is a lack of any treatment at all. The Chiropractor should detail a specific treatment plan for you based on your specific condition and health history. This would also include a through examination and review of any imaging studies (X-rays, MRI or CT Scan) or lab studies. The Chiropractor should communicate to you their specific rationale for the recommended frequency of Chiropractic treatments for you and schedule a re-examination of you within a month’s time, or earlier if your condition worsens or doesn’t improve. Usually, your treatment frequency should reduce in frequency. For example, twice a week of two weeks, then once per week for two weeks. If your re-exam shows your improving well, then treatments can be further spaced apart to once every 2 weeks and then once a month until you are at maximum improvement and released from Chiropractic treatment for your spinal condition. As a general rule, you should be improving within the first several weeks of your treatment schedule, or else the Chiropractor should either change your treatment plan completely or refer your out to another Medical Specialist.

Most young people your age like the way Chiropractic treatment feels and feel very quick improvements in how they feel. This is due to the fact that your body is in it’s prime physically and there generally is a lack of arthritis in the Spine at a younger age. Some young people do not like the “popping” sound that comes with the typical manual Chiropractic Adjustment. If you are one of those person’s, inquire with the Chiropractor’s Clinic to see if their Chiropractor also uses Instrument Chiropractic Adjustment’s. If so, there will be no “popping” sound and these treatments are very gentle. Although, a lot of young people really like the manual “popping” treatments. Most Chiropractors will offer you this option if you would prefer the Instrument Adjustments instead.

A pediatric chiropractor has additional education beyond their Doctor of Chiropractic degree and examinations. To be recognized as a specialist Pediatric Chiropractor, after taking years of additional studies, they would need to pass a Board exam by the Chiropractic Pediatric Board. They have additional knowledge of childhood conditions and Chiropractic treatment thereof. Many also employ nutritional and therapeutic exercises in helping this age group. Most parents have good experiences from incorporating a Board Certified Pediatric Chiropractor within their child’s healthcare regime. I would always check a practitioner’s reviews on the internet along with possibly a word of mouth recommendation before choosing the Pediatric Chiropractor for your child to see. Just as you would for choosing a practitioner for yourself.

Please call my Clinic at 336-773-1177, and I would be happy to extend to you a free consultation to see if I am help you, or at least lead you in the right direction.

Yes, a physical therapist can many times help patients with hip pain. Usually, your medical doctor will refer you to a physical therapist if they feel that they can help you. Or they may refer you to a chiropractor for treatment.

Osteoporosis is a progressive disease that occurs over the years and decades. So, I don’t believe the physiotherapist caused your mom’s osteoporosis. The treatment you described may have exacerbated the symptoms though. Ultimately, there are medications for patients that have osteoporosis, so discuss this issue with her Medical Doctor. Further, weight bearing exercises will help stimulate more bone growth. She would need to start with something very gentle, like water aerobics at the YMCA or YWCA. Again, consult her M.D. for a program to help your mom out as soon as possible. I hate to hear that she is suffering and I hope this helps.

Yes you can live a long life with Scoliosis. Approximately, 75% of patients with Scoliosis, get a more severe angulation over time though. If the angulation gets over 50 degrees, it can cause pressure on vital organs like the lungs and kidneys. If the convex Iry in the middle back spine is to the left, it can even squeeze the Heart If this happens, your Orthopedic Physician may suggest Spinal Surgery in this case. If not to this point, Physical Therapy that would include exercises to strengthen the muscles that connect to your Spine. If your Scoliosis is a mild case, 10-20 degrees, Chiropractic treatment may be helpful along with the strengthening exercises in helping to stabilize the Spinal scoliosis from getting any worse. I have seen many cases where the Spine straightens up and the scoliosis reduces in angulation. So, if it is a mild Scoliosis, I would definitely recommend you see a experienced Chiropractor who has a lot of experience treating Scoliosis in their practice. If they can help you, they should be able to specifically explain how and why they can help your Scoliosis. Current standing X-rays of your Spine would be necessary for the Chiropractor to make this determination. Conversely, if you have a serious Scoliosis (>30 degrees) angulation, then I suggest that you seek immediate Medical treatment from a Orthopedic Physician. I like to catch this spinal condition when it’s in it’s beginning stages or in the mild angulation where Chiropractic many times can help along with specific exercises. So, while you can “live” a long life with Scoliosis, it may be a life filled with pain or even worse vital organ problems if you don’t manage this condition properly. Treatment is a viable option without surgery if treated earlier enough. Yet, if left untreated, Spinal Surgery many times becomes necessary.

The most common cause would be a Joint dysfunction of movement and possible spinal nerve irrational to the second Cervical (Neck) Spinal bone. The C2 vertebra, controls 80% of neck rotation. Pain with this particular Neck range of motion, would cause a detailed evaluation of the alignment and motion of the second neck bone from your Skull towards the top of the Neck. My Clinic utilizes the Scientifically proven Myovision Dynarom to detect if you in fact have muscle guarding in this area of your Spine that indicates objectively if Muscle Guarding is present from a recent injury to your Neck and/or Lower Back area.

Absolutely you should see a Chiropractor first for Lower Back Pain. Many Governmental Guidelines, including those from the United States Government, recommend Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation as the most effective treatment for acute lower back pain. Not only in the short term pain relief, but also for long term Lower Back Pain relief and improved daily function of your desired activities of daily living. This would include playing with your children and Grandchildren, playing Golf, Tennis, Softball, Soccer and other activities of enjoyment. Chiropractic treatment has been found through published Scientific Research to get your life back to normal again.

Typically, you have lifted too much weight too quickly. Otherwise, if that isn’t the case, you should seek Chiropractic Care as soon as possible. You may simply have Joints in your Back and Pelvis that are not moving correctly causing soft tissue strain on your Muscle, tendons, Disc’s and ligaments which will cause you pain. Remember, pain is the bodies protective mechanism, so listen to your body and get an evaluation by a Health Care provider that has a lot of experience in treating lower back pain immediately. Just because the pain is reduced or gone away, doesn’t mean that the cause of the the back pain isn’t still there. The body can become desensitized to pain, yet the problem is still there. Therefore, the next episode of back pain can be far worse and may even require Spine Surgery.

As a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist who has been specifically trained in Electrodiagnostic Medicine, I can identify the cause of feet numbness. We have this diagnostic equipment onsite at my Clinic. Once the proper diagnosis has been made through this testing and a through examination and patient history, we can get you the help you need. Sometimes feet numbness can be caused by a herniated disc in the lower back. Other cases it can be as a result of a systemic condition like Diabetes Mellitus or heavy metal exposure. Disc issues in the lower back spine, Chiropractor’s many times are your best option before drugs and invasive Spinal surgery for patients with Disc problems in the Spine. If you are experiencing another causation of numbness in the feet, I will identify it with Electrodiagnostic testing and promptly refer out to other Health Care Physicians when the most appropriate Care is warranted.