Dale Anthony Giessman D.C.
Chiropractor
1120 2ND ST BRENTWOOD CA, 94513About
Dr. Dale Giessman is a Chiropractor practicing in Brentwood, CA. Dr. Giessman 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. Giessman seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine. He has a degree in Sports Medicine so like an athlete he want's to get you back to performing at your optimal and doing the activities in life that you enjoy.
Education and Training
Pepperdine University BS Sports Medicine 1986
Life West Chiropractic College Doctor of Chiropractic 1990
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Dale Anthony Giessman D.C.'s Expert Contributions
Can I lift weights with a disc hernia?
As a practicing chiropractor and subject myself of a disc herniation lifting weights can be very good or very bad depending on your lifting technique. Look into the McKenzie protocols and be very careful in letting your back twist or round forward when there is a weight load on you. READ MORE
Can you help with a neck sprain?
neck sprain is not unusual and a chiropractor would be the recommended therapy READ MORE
Can spine injury be fixed?
A spine injury is serious and you should be evaluated asap. READ MORE
Is disc hernia serious?
That is a loaded question. Intervertebral disc herniations range from mild to severe and there is the delima. Also there have been studies showing 30% of people without back or leg pain will have a disc herniation on MRI. Also there is evidence that many disc herniations will improve with time. So YES they can be serious and yet most won't cause long term problems. You should however seek proper medical care, READ MORE
Can chiropractic adjustments make back pain worse?
Sometimes adjustments cause a short duration worsening of pain but it should not last beyond that. READ MORE
What happens if scoliosis is left untreated in adults?
If left untreated and even treated it can degenerate and cause lithesis of the vertebrae. Exercises like swimming and light weight training is important. READ MORE
Can you treat hip pain?
Hip pain can be from the hip or the nerve from the lower back. It needs to be diagnosed well first and then treatment can be recommended. READ MORE
What can I do with shoulder impingement pain?
Be carefule with exercises that hurt especially overhead. Have you had an MRI? There are safer rotator cuff exercises keeping your elbow to your side and doing a hitch hiker position with a theraband as well as some others. READ MORE
Can I do push ups with shoulder impingement?
Try pulling your elbows in toward your side and see how that works. You probably also need to work on your rotator cuff muscles to strengthen them. READ MORE
What can I do for shoulder impingement?
Shoulder impingment is when the supraspinatus tendon hit the "roof" of the acromion and is limited. It can be limited by the position of the arm bone (humerus) in the joint and can also be because the acromion process of the shoulder angles downward. Both can be helped by posture of the shoulder which requires particular exercises that can be taught by a knowlegable provider in orthopedics, chiropractic or physical therapy. READ MORE
How to fix hip bone pain?
Yes you should see a doctor, hip bone pain can be caused by multiple issues which need to be explored. READ MORE
Should I see an orthopedist or a chiropractor for back pain?
Both are well trained in evaluating back pain. The opinion that I have is you take the least invasive treatments first but that has yet to be determined based upon your simple question when the history and exam are not part of the decision making. READ MORE
Can I straighten my spine naturally?
I would suggest you look into Pilates, Yoga or Feldenkreis therapy. Posture is improved with exercise and awareness....nobody but you can fix bad posture. READ MORE
Should I go to a chiropractor for ankle pain?
I see patients for this often. I would consider a sports medicine chiropractor first READ MORE
Is going to a chiropractor once a week enough?
Depends on what is the cause of your pain. Are you doing any self care, stretching, core conditioning, other exercises? READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help with a shoulder injury?
Yes, you should see some one who has sports medicine training READ MORE
Is chiropractic adjustment good for bulging disc?
Chiropractic treatments includes manipulation, traction, and exercises which can all be helpful for bulging discs. READ MORE
What should I avoid with a bulging disc?
Sitting and bending forward both increase pressure inside the disc. READ MORE
Is it normal to have tingling after chiropractic?
I would say it is not normal but also not highly unusual. If it last more then a few days talk to the doctor who did the adjustment. READ MORE
What are the toxins released after a chiropractic adjustment?
As a chiropractor of 33 years I am not aware of any toxins released from a spinal adjustment. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- California Chiropractic Association
- American Chiropractic Association
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Local high schools development of Sports Medicine programs for students
Areas of research
Aging and performance
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