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Dr. Malcolm Warren, Jr., D.C.
Preventative Medicine Specialist | Occupational Medicine
Dr. Malcolm Warren, Jr. is a Chiropractor practicing in Marietta, GA. Dr. Warren, specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life.
15 years
Experience
Dr. Malcolm Warren, D.C.
- Marietta, GA
- Life Chiropractic College West
- Accepting new patients
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Can chiropractic adjustments harm you?
Yes, if not properly performed sprained joints and other complications can occur, just like not taking prescription drugs properly.
What helps pain after chiropractic adjustment?
depending on you health history you may have pain due to chronic inflammation or just the body moving bones into their proper positions. You should always ask your doctor when READ MORE
depending on you health history you may have pain due to chronic inflammation or just the body moving bones into their proper positions. You should always ask your doctor when things occur that you have questions about. There are many topical pain relivers on the market as well as using heat or ice per the direction and advice of your doctor.
Can a chiropractor cure sciatica?
I dare not say cure, but most certainly can help alleviate the symptoms associated with it and that relief may last years.
How do I know if my back pain is serious?
It depends on the mechanism of injury, your history and physical exam findings. Outside of of a physical exam the mechanism of injury would be the greatest tell. If you do not READ MORE
It depends on the mechanism of injury, your history and physical exam findings. Outside of of a physical exam the mechanism of injury would be the greatest tell. If you do not have a specific mechanism of injury and it started all of a sudden you should go see your doctor as this could be anything. Once you talk to your doctor they will order imaging based on your history and physical exam findings. This is better tell what is going on and the degree of seriousness.
Can a misaligned neck cause vertigo?
It can actually, great question! Most people would not associate the two.
Can I exercise after a back adjustment?
Would most likely be best to wait for the soreness to subside.
How should you lay with a slipped disc?
It really depends on what is comfortable to you and where the disc is located. For this explanation I will use a low back disc a reference. Though discs can slip or even herniate READ MORE
It really depends on what is comfortable to you and where the disc is located. For this explanation I will use a low back disc a reference. Though discs can slip or even herniate in a variety of directions most find relief lying on their back with something under their knees, while other place something under their knees and a small pillow under their low back.
How do you know if back pain is muscular?
it would be difficult to find out without a physical exam.
Is it normal to have tingling after chiropractic?
Ask your doctor, as there can be a myriad of thing that can cause this based on your history.
What to do after adjusting back?
Nothing needs to be done, the body will take care of itself.
When should you stop chiropractic treatment?
You will be given a care plan which has a stop point and expectations in it. It is best to ask your doctor.
Do you feel immediate relief after chiropractic adjustment?
It is possible, but this is dependent on what the problem is, how long it has been there, your current state of health and other factors.
What can a chiropractor do for my knee pain?
Depending on what the findings of the exam are you may be able to get immediate relief.
How can I adjust my lower back myself?
Unfortunately you cannot. Many will say if they resist themselves a certain way they can here a “crack” and feel relief. The problem with this is you can exacerbate an arthritic READ MORE
Unfortunately you cannot. Many will say if they resist themselves a certain way they can here a “crack” and feel relief. The problem with this is you can exacerbate an arthritic condition by moving the moves that move too much over those that move too little, the guys that need to be moved. Also there is a risk that a disc may be drying out and twisting yourself may put you at risk of tearing that disc.
What does it mean when a chiropractor says you have a rib out?
This means that a rib is not moving correctly. As all bones have a certain movement that is normal, called the "Instantaneous axis of rotation", when a bone loses this axis it READ MORE
This means that a rib is not moving correctly. As all bones have a certain movement that is normal, called the "Instantaneous axis of rotation", when a bone loses this axis it sets off a series of reactions by the motion detectors around that joint which cause spasm of the corresponding muscles causing pain and possibly a change in normal function. A rib functions on the "bucket handle effect" this is an up and down movement which accompanies the diaphragm and helps to inflate and deflate the lungs. When this normal movement is compromised it can affect breathing, shoulder, and even neck function.
How do I stop my shoulder from hurting when I sleep?
The shoulder is a very complex joint, so it depends on where it hurts and the type of pain. For example, if one were to roll over on it and it wakes them with a sharp, maybe burning READ MORE
The shoulder is a very complex joint, so it depends on where it hurts and the type of pain. For example, if one were to roll over on it and it wakes them with a sharp, maybe burning pain, at the tip of the shoulder or on top where the little bony area is, then it could be an AC joint injury or rotator cuff injury or even a tendonitis of the supraspinatus, which is a part of the rotator cuff.
Sorry for the ambiguity in the answer, but shoulder problems are very complicated and seeing a doctor so that they can perform a few orthopedic tests would be the best move. Then at least you know what is there. Vitamin C, copper, and iodine are great for soft tissue inflammation. Iodine is a great topical anti-inflammatory as well as a great supplement. I often use arnica for a topical as well as supplementing with Bromelain vitamin C and quercetin. Hope this helps, but at the end of the day, it is always best to see your doctor, then make a decision from there to make sure that it is nothing serious.
Sorry for the ambiguity in the answer, but shoulder problems are very complicated and seeing a doctor so that they can perform a few orthopedic tests would be the best move. Then at least you know what is there. Vitamin C, copper, and iodine are great for soft tissue inflammation. Iodine is a great topical anti-inflammatory as well as a great supplement. I often use arnica for a topical as well as supplementing with Bromelain vitamin C and quercetin. Hope this helps, but at the end of the day, it is always best to see your doctor, then make a decision from there to make sure that it is nothing serious.
Is it bad to go to the chiropractor too often?
This is a highly contentious topic, but I believe that it can be and even your Chiropractor will tell you that certain times you don't need an adjustment based on their analysis READ MORE
This is a highly contentious topic, but I believe that it can be and even your Chiropractor will tell you that certain times you don't need an adjustment based on their analysis revealing that there is no subluxation present. That's the only reason that we adjust. Pain is only a symptom and not the cause of problems, we seek to correct the cause of problems, and adjusting when it is not needed can actually create problems. It's like having surgery when it's not needed. Every time the spine is adjusted or even other joint outside of the spine, a burst of information is sent from the joint to the brain and from the brain to the joint or other organ systems. This is why some docs may use Computed Infrared Spinal Thermography which is simply a system that looks for human error codes in a similar way that you mechanic looks for error codes in your car. So, for myself, if I do not detect a thermal pattern in my patient, there is no need to adjust and we let their system be.
Why do chiropractors require so many visits?
Not all docs require many visits, this is par for the course in many full spine based practices because it is a dose based relationship to the correction of the problem. Over time READ MORE
Not all docs require many visits, this is par for the course in many full spine based practices because it is a dose based relationship to the correction of the problem. Over time a bone will " get stuck " this leads to all of the ligaments that hold it in place reforming into this stuck position and helping it stay like this. This is called a " loss of instantaneous axis of rotation " aka subluxation and the dose specific nature of many full spine practices is to " retrain " those ligaments' old ways and get them to let your bone go freely not " re-stick " it to the old pattern but to allow it to move normally.
How does it feel to get a chiropractic adjustment?
Ya know, it's different for everyone, for the most part there is an audible crack or pop and a feeling of relief. Depending on where in the spine that the adjustment takes place READ MORE
Ya know, it's different for everyone, for the most part there is an audible crack or pop and a feeling of relief. Depending on where in the spine that the adjustment takes place there can be a feeling of relaxation due to the release of endorphins and other feel good hormones while the body shifts into a more " rest and digest neurology "
