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Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Chiropractor
Dr. Jonathan Donath is a Chiropractor practicing in West Harrison, NY. Dr. Donath specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Donath seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
19 years
Experience
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
- White Plains, NY
- UBCC
- Accepting new patients
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Can rounded shoulders cause breathing problems?
It's probably not the rounded shoulders that causes the breathing problems. It's probably the overall posture that also causes your shoulders to round that may be causing breathing READ MORE
It's probably not the rounded shoulders that causes the breathing problems. It's probably the overall posture that also causes your shoulders to round that may be causing breathing problems. Go get checked out by a doctor. There are many other more serious things that cause breathing problems.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
How do you relieve tightness between shoulder blades?
You need a good chiropractor to examine you and figure out what's causing the tightness before getting treated. It would be a disservice to make an assumption of just the fact READ MORE
You need a good chiropractor to examine you and figure out what's causing the tightness before getting treated. It would be a disservice to make an assumption of just the fact that you have tightness. It could be a lot of different things causing the tightness.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Is scoliosis a genetic condition?
There is strong evidence that supports that it is genetic.
Can a chiropractor help with ADHD?
Unfortunately, there's no evidence to support that as far as I know.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Does straightening your spine increase height?
Yes, if you’re bent over and get straightened you’ll be taller.
Why do chiropractors require so many visits?
That is a stereotype. I get many of my patients better in 1 to 5 treatments and discharge them. It depends on who you go to and what the problem is. There are times with more chronic READ MORE
That is a stereotype. I get many of my patients better in 1 to 5 treatments and discharge them. It depends on who you go to and what the problem is. There are times with more chronic conditions that more treatment is necessary.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Is going to the chiropractor 3 times a week too much?
It's not necessarily too much depending on the issue. Obviously, you'd like to see results and not be going that often for months. At the beginning, it is certainly not too much.
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It's not necessarily too much depending on the issue. Obviously, you'd like to see results and not be going that often for months. At the beginning, it is certainly not too much.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Can hanging straighten your spine?
If you mean inversion, for some people, it helps with pain. Will it permanently straighten your spine...no.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Can you see a chiropractor for wrist pain?
For sure. I would recommend going to a chiropractor that specializes in active release techniques which helps extremities.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Can a chiropractor help with tingling fingers?
Obviously it depends on what's causing the tingling fingers, but in most case, chiropractors can help with tingling fingers.
Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS
How long does knee adjustment take?
A few seconds, but if it were me doing it, I sorted a lot more time treating the soft tissues before and possibly after the adjustment.
Why do my wrists pop when I roll them?
Could be a few reasons. Could have lax joints or joint instability. There are dozens of joints in your wrists. It's not one answer that fits all.
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Could be a few reasons. Could have lax joints or joint instability. There are dozens of joints in your wrists. It's not one answer that fits all.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Do chiropractors work on fingers?
Yes. Look for ones that do Active Release Technique or Graston Technique.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
How do you know if back pain is muscle or disc?
A good history and a good exam. Not a steadfast rule, but if it hurts more in the morning, then it's more likely it's not muscular and a disc. If it feels best in the morning and READ MORE
A good history and a good exam. Not a steadfast rule, but if it hurts more in the morning, then it's more likely it's not muscular and a disc. If it feels best in the morning and worse as the day goes on, it may be more muscular.
Can chiropractors make a herniated disc worse?
Herniated discs can easily get aggravated. A chiropractor will almost for sure not make the disc worse, but it doesn't mean that it can't get aggravated. Most herniated and bulging READ MORE
Herniated discs can easily get aggravated. A chiropractor will almost for sure not make the disc worse, but it doesn't mean that it can't get aggravated. Most herniated and bulging discs respond very well to chiropractic treatment.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
What is the best exercise for plantar fasciitis?
Stretch your calves as much as possible. This is one of the keys to plantar fasciitis. Also, go to a practitioner that does ART. www.activerelease.com and hit find a provider.
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Stretch your calves as much as possible. This is one of the keys to plantar fasciitis. Also, go to a practitioner that does ART. www.activerelease.com and hit find a provider.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
How do you unlock your hip flexors?
The best way is through Active Release Techniques. Find a provider near you at Activerelease.com.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Why do chiropractors recommend ice?
Because it reduces inflammation. Pain causes inflammation, and inflammation causes more pain. The ice helps reduce inflammation and breaks that cycle.
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Because it reduces inflammation. Pain causes inflammation, and inflammation causes more pain. The ice helps reduce inflammation and breaks that cycle.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Will exercise help achy legs?
Too many reasons that your legs could be achy. Get checked out by a doctor first.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Can uneven leg length cause hip pain?
Absolutely, but so can a lot of other things.
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
