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Dr. Ralph B. Krutulis

Chiropractor

Dr. Ralph Krutulis is a Chiropractor practicing in Jamesville, New York. Dr. Krutulis 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. Krutulis seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Dr. Ralph B. Krutulis
  • Jamesville, New York
  • New York Chiropractic College
  • Accepting new patients

I am experiencing stiffness in my knees. What should I do?

The stiffness can be caused by many things: bone misalignment in the extremities or spine, insufficient nutrients such as essential fatty acids, magnesium, or water. You may have READ MORE
The stiffness can be caused by many things: bone misalignment in the extremities or spine, insufficient nutrients such as essential fatty acids, magnesium, or water. You may have begun a medication and this is a side effect. I would have you see a local doctor of chiropractics and get it checked out.

Do chiropractic adjustments help with chronic lower back pain?

It has been my experience, as both a provider and a patient, that yes, Chiropractic has great success with low back pain. It has many studies that show this. Find a good, local READ MORE
It has been my experience, as both a provider and a patient, that yes, Chiropractic has great success with low back pain. It has many studies that show this. Find a good, local DC and give them time to asses and to treat; it is not like going to a car repair shop and having a few things wrenched back into place after you hit some pot hole.

I am having a lot of hip pain that doctors say is due to spinal degeneration. Can a chiropractor help?

In a good number of cases, chiropractics, combined with clinical nutrition, is very helpful for such pain. There is always the issue of limitation of matter, so if the joint is READ MORE
In a good number of cases, chiropractics, combined with clinical nutrition, is very helpful for such pain. There is always the issue of limitation of matter, so if the joint is totally degenerated or significant stenosis is present, no amount of adjusting will help that. I've had a lot of success with this.

Can a chiropractor help with migraines?

Chiropractic has a very good track record with helping with migraines. That, combined with changes in nutrition, has a very good outcome for many people.

My mother has been having pain in her legs, mainly while sitting. Can a chiropractor help in any way?

Odds are very good that a Chiropractor can help figure out what is causing her pain.

Does an ortho cushion work for sitting long hours?

You are much better off with a proper fitting 12 hour duty chair, but a really good back support can help; the Therapeutica line is excellent.

My mother in law has severe pain in her hips. Can a chiropractor help?

It is a possibility Chiropractic care can help. A proper exam would be required to better answer that question.

My left shoulder seems to sit lower than my right. Can it be resolved?

It can be from a variety of issues, without an exam and history it is impossible to say for sure. See a good local Doctor of Chiropractic and get it checked out.

I am having a lot of hip pain in pregnancy. Can a chiropractor help?

Odds are very good. I consistently help women throughout the pregnancy and after. Hip pain is common. See a good Chiropractor and get some care. It's common to see someone weekly READ MORE
Odds are very good. I consistently help women throughout the pregnancy and after. Hip pain is common. See a good Chiropractor and get some care. It's common to see someone weekly at this point, just to keep them balanced and pain-free.

Can you suggest a treatment for the pain in my calf muscles?

Can be as simple as not enough magnesium in your system to something much more complex. Find a great Chiropractor that also uses clinical nutrition.

Why do I have back pain while eating?

It could be that your spine is subluxated (misaligned). It could be soft tissue. I would send you to a local Doctor of Chiropractic to have it looked at and solved, rather than READ MORE
It could be that your spine is subluxated (misaligned). It could be soft tissue. I would send you to a local Doctor of Chiropractic to have it looked at and solved, rather than just covered up with a med.


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I have pain in my hips due to excess weight. What can I do?

Rapid weight change needs to be as closely looked. It probably is adding a level of pain, but it needs to be solved. Seek out a great Chiropractor that also does clinical nutrition READ MORE
Rapid weight change needs to be as closely looked. It probably is adding a level of pain, but it needs to be solved. Seek out a great Chiropractor that also does clinical nutrition or a functional medicine MD.

I have slight weakness in my muscles along with pain in the forearms. What could this be?

Could be a variety of issues: Cervical Subluxations (mis-aligned vertebrae in your neck), or hyper tonic muscles entrapping the neuro-vascular bundle. Your best bet is to see a READ MORE
Could be a variety of issues: Cervical Subluxations (mis-aligned vertebrae in your neck), or hyper tonic muscles entrapping the neuro-vascular bundle. Your best bet is to see a good local doctor of Chiropractic. You may need to be adjusted, may need some soft tissue work and appropriate nutritional support with magnesium, water, essential fatty acids, etc.

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I am having knee pain after dancing in heels. What should I do?

Find a Chiropractor that knows how to adjust extremities. Have them check it out and adjust the leg.

Can a chiropractor help my son with his posture?

Yes, Chiropractic is probably a critical aid to his further development. As to risks, that is a conversation with the Doctor of Chiropractic you choose, as different techniques READ MORE
Yes, Chiropractic is probably a critical aid to his further development. As to risks, that is a conversation with the Doctor of Chiropractic you choose, as different techniques carry different risks. I would say that if you look at risks as measured by malpractice insurers, DC's pay a very low rate due to the safety of the profession.

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I am suffering from neck and shoulder pain since I was a child. What should I do?

A lot depends on what has been done. Start with a really good Doctor of Chiropractic.

Why do I have pins and needles in my legs?

Too little information to go on. Could be a mis-alignment, could be soft tissue compression, could be stenosis in the IVF or central canal or a number of other things. See a good READ MORE
Too little information to go on. Could be a mis-alignment, could be soft tissue compression, could be stenosis in the IVF or central canal or a number of other things. See a good Chiropractor to be evaluated.

My husband has a bone growth in his ankle. What should we do?

I would start with some X-rays of the region to see what the bone is doing. Depending on where you are, either a chiropractor or a podiatrist would be a good start.

I am suffering from anterior tibial tendinitis. Should I quit my job?

I would suggest you find a good Chiropractor who adjusts extremities and is knowledgeable in clinical nutrition. You may need a few days of limited stress on it, but I doubt you READ MORE
I would suggest you find a good Chiropractor who adjusts extremities and is knowledgeable in clinical nutrition. You may need a few days of limited stress on it, but I doubt you would need to quit.

Is a chiropractor helpful in treating kids?

Most Chiropractors work with children, I see them daily. These are issues we work with all the time in many age groups!