Phil Convertino

Severe pain that doesn’t have an obvious diagnosis by X-ray means you are a candidate for exam by a Chiropractor. This is what we do, clear the spine of subluxation, inflammation and any gross neuromuscular dysfunction to give the body a chance to increase its immune system just in case there are other root causes or referred causes. X-ray will not pick up subluxation or soft tissue tears. Even old scar tissue could inhibit movement resulting in the patient wanting to move less. Pain will stop movement, however, adjustments will create an environment for you move and then move inflammation out.

As an athletic trainer and D.C., I think about adjusting the talo-navicular joint, and doing a ‘Rock’ taping around the arch. Also, contrast baths: icy water for 2min followed by hot water or whirlpool for 1min back & forth for 40 min daily for 7 days. Exercise ankle by picking up marbles with your toes. Elastic tubing or rubber bands are great tools to strengthen that ankle.

As a Chiropractor for 35 yrs and over 100k patients, I see moderate to severe disc problems daily. We reduce them daily. Surgery is disturbing. I lost my 1st disc patient to surgery this week in 4 years. He was severe, was brought to normal and work again but reinjured it. The diagnosis was overwhelming: nearly 20mm. Any surgeon will operate on any disc over 6mm. I have helped up to 9mm, but 20mm is off the charts. The Dex II hip inversion is an awesome, safe home decompression tool that will prevent surgery.

Anterior tibial tendinitis is easily treatable. The physical therapy side should clear that up along with an adjustment or two on the foot/ankle, knee, hip & low back. Rock tape single wrap around arch, a stretch daily of that Achilles tendon, an analysis of your working biomechanics, proper foot wear, and a morning regime to prepare for a work day which is no different than going into a sporting event. Don’t dismiss powdered magnesium at night before bed. You don’t quit a standing job for this condition. I’ll be 65 & still work on my feet same hours. Get the therapy, beat it, and be proactive to prevent.


You are important to me as a person and a patient.

Warmest regards,
Dr. Phil Convertino

First of all, a diagnosis of any lump must be clearly defined. If it is a lipoma, it’s mostly harmless. As with any lump, it indicates an estrogen dominance and can be treated with a product called Myomin from Dr. Chi. It takes 6 months to a year to balance that, www.chi-health.com.

You are important to me as a person and a patient.

Warmest regards,
Dr. Phil Convertino

Anytime pain travels or shoots especially upon movement, it is strongly a disc bulge. Difficult to determine the size in millimeters. It's not necessarily the size of the bulge rather direction. The disc is also flatten or lost height. I don't believe in rotating the neck to correct a radiating pain, rather reduce the bulge with gentle traction. Our practice can & does reduce bulges on a daily basis for 35 years and is rare to submit to surgery. Also there are advanced home traction units for purchase that are simple to operate and will save you money.