Dr. Fadi George Al-Selhi, DC
Chiropractor | Orthopedic
301 S Fair Oaks Avenue 409 Pasadena California, 91105About
Dr. Fadi Al-Selhi is a Chiropractor practicing in Pasadena, California. Dr. Al-Selhi 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. Al-Selhi seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Education and Training
Cleveland Chiropractic College DC 2012
University of La Verne MS Gerontology 2016
Board Certification
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
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What is good for lower back pain?
It depends on what is causing your lower back pain. There is no general answer. A proper diagnosis is important, and it what determines what treatment or exercises are needed. READ MORE
Should I go to a chiropractor for ankle pain?
Hello, Chiropractic care can certainly help with certain ankle conditions however a diagnosis or an x-ray would be beneficial to know the cause. READ MORE
Can I see a chiropractor for a disc hernia?
Hello, Yes, as long as they are using non surgical spinal decompression. It's one of the best treatment methods for disc hernia. READ MORE
Can knee arthritis pain go away?
It depends on what stage of arthritis you are in. You can have arthritis, but the pain could be coming from the muscles or the bursa. Only after a thorough examination and X-rays we can tell if you can get rid of the pain. I have had patients that have been able to keep their arthritis pain in remission. READ MORE
What exercises to avoid with a shoulder impingement?
Focus more on stretching the shoulder muscles than exercising them. I would keep off weight bearing exercises till it heals. READ MORE
How do you self massage a sprained ankle?
It is best to rest your ankle and let it heal in the beginning. If you recently sprained it, you should ice it, and let it rest. Try not to put a lot of weight on it. If it doesn't feel better within a few weeks, its best to see your doctor to see if therapy is needed. READ MORE
How soon after disc hernia treatment can I exercise?
The time frame depends on many factors. How herniated is the disc, what level is the disc herniation and what exercises are you trying to do. If you have a herniated disc it would be best to stay off weight bearing exercises. READ MORE
Can you help with spine curvature?
Hello, Yes there are different treatment methods used to treat Scoliosis. Depending on the severity of the condition, there could be some treatment options. READ MORE
How can I treat my lower back injury?
It depends on what the injury is. It could be muscular, disc or nerve issue. I would recommend seeing your primary care doctor or a chiropractor to get a proper diagnosis first to see how it can be treated. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help with a shoulder injury?
Depending on what the diagnosis is. However, most shoulder issues can be resolved, and treated through Chiropractic care. READ MORE
Can chiropractors help with sports injuries?
Yes Chiropractic care does help with sports injuries. READ MORE
Should I get a massage for neck pain?
You should always find out the cause of the pain before opting in for any form of massgae, therapy or treatment. If the cause is due to tight muscles then a massage might help. If the pain is due to a non-muscular cause, it might not help. It's always safer to know the diagnosis before moving forward with treatment. I would recommend seeing the primary doctor first and see if an Xray is needed first. Hope this helps. READ MORE
Is a chiropractor good for scoliosis treatment?
Decompression therapy is a treatment method that chiropractors use and it does help with certain scoliosis conditions. READ MORE
Can you help with lower back muscle strain?
Yes. Chiropractic treatment can help with muscle strains. We use different treatment methods. The treatment will depend on what caused the muscle the strain. Through a proper evaluation we can diagnose the problem and come up with a treatment plan after. Muscle strains can be caused by different factors. READ MORE
How do I know if my back pain is serious?
Usually you would want to start out with an X-ray. After a doctor examines you and reviews your x-rays they will be able to determine whether your back pain is serious or not. READ MORE
Would a chiropractor help lower back pain?
It depends on what's causing the lower back pain. However seeking Chiropractic care initially is a much more superior solution than pain medications. READ MORE
Knee pain?
I'm sorry to hear about your pain. This could possibly be a severe case of tendinitis. Muscles can be very painful and generate pain and weakness. If the pain doesn't subside within a few day it would be best to get an MRI of your knee. READ MORE
Can chiropractors pop your back if you have surgery with rods?
No. READ MORE
back pain
Hello, I am sorry to hear about your back pain. If it's more consistent when you're being active such as walking or standing it can possibly be either a disc or a muscular problem. It would be best to get an MRI of your lower back. It will show a lot more than an X-ray and this way we can pin point to what is causing the pain. Hope this helps! READ MORE
Degnerative Disk Disease & Fibromyalgia??
Hello, I'm sorry to hear about your pain. Based on my experience Non-Surgical Decompression therapy "Traction therapy" would be best for your case. READ MORE
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