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Dr. Beau Dustin Doubleday, D.C., D.A.C.N.B.

Chiropractor

Dr. Beau Doubleday is a Chiropractor practicing in Battle Creek, MI. Dr. Doubleday specializes in Neurology. Uses clinical Neurology in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include post surgical pain (failed surgery), Vertigo or vestibular disorder, sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Doubleday seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through protocol driven treatment plans based on the person and condition. Chiropractic manipulation would be a therapy employed to improve feedback or sensory of a pathway due to abnormal findings in the exam.
Dr. Beau Dustin Doubleday, D.C., D.A.C.N.B.
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • Accepting new patients

How do you loosen the sacroiliac joint?

Work activating glute muscles (butt muscles). If your sacrum is not mobile it is typically locked because of excessive curve in the lumbar spine. Just like a bicep and tricep- READ MORE
Work activating glute muscles (butt muscles). If your sacrum is not mobile it is typically locked because of excessive curve in the lumbar spine. Just like a bicep and tricep- if I flex my bicep completely then the tricep is forced to relax. Your spinal extensors are tightened to protect something usually due to pain. This is shutting down your actual stabilizing muscles- the glutes.

Is it normal to feel pain after chiropractic?

Yes and no. If its the first couple of adjustments then there will be soreness. Similarly, if you haven’t been to a gym in twelve years, then it won’t matter what or how little READ MORE
Yes and no. If its the first couple of adjustments then there will be soreness. Similarly, if you haven’t been to a gym in twelve years, then it won’t matter what or how little you do- you’ll still have soreness pain. Then there’s the pain after every adjustment, typically this is due to a reflex that your brain contracts the muscles to fight the movement. If that happens the muscles will lose because of leverage and therefore get strained. This will cause some minor inflamation, and inflammation causes activation of pain fibers. Therefore its experienced as pain. You should talk to your doctor about your experience and see if there may be another way to get a better result.

What happens after frozen shoulder manipulation?

Under anesthesia, or just a chiropractor going to rack that shoulder? First, you should have (past tense) or absolutely should inquire the doctor that is recommending it as to READ MORE
Under anesthesia, or just a chiropractor going to rack that shoulder? First, you should have (past tense) or absolutely should inquire the doctor that is recommending it as to what kind of results he had the experience of seeing, and what kind of recovery time he would expect given your history, age, and length of time with frozen shoulder. Also, I would recommend asking what causes it, and how will it be prevented in the future from exacerbation.

With that said, I would recommend under anesthesia. Only because it's painful and it's not easy to relax while someone has to do what they need to. If you can’t or muscles fight the adjustment to free the adhesion, then recovery will be longer and pain will be prolonged due to straining or tearing of muscle to restore motion and synovial joint lubrication. Either way, it will get better!

Neck to shoulder pain?

This is a complicated case with not enough info to give any accuracy in diagnosis. Reflexes, muscle strength tests of both upper extremities, dermatome testing, and orthopedic READ MORE
This is a complicated case with not enough info to give any accuracy in diagnosis. Reflexes, muscle strength tests of both upper extremities, dermatome testing, and orthopedic tests would help locate the area that is compromising the sensory nerve/ nerves. confirmation tests such as an EMG, or MRI may be necessary for proper referral of treatment.

My educated guess is it's probably two problems such as thoracic outlet syndrome ( TOS )and long thoracic nerve compression due to looking down and to the left for extended periods. usually occurs on the dominant hand side. Both are treatable, but with that being said, that's not a definitive diagnosis without the above testing.

How does spinal manipulation work?

This depends on the intended purpose. Just like a screw. What is a screw for? Well, could be a lot of things. The connect. To hold, to hang, to attach, to create resistance. READ MORE
This depends on the intended purpose. Just like a screw. What is a screw for? Well, could be a lot of things. The connect. To hold, to hang, to attach, to create resistance. The manipulation is used for multiple reasons to change the surrounding tisssue and accomplish change in the symptoms.

Are there exercises to manage gout pain?

Gout Diet is the only way. Exercises will only increase blood flow to the joints causing more pain.

I have a problem with my posture that is causing back pain. What should I do?

Very complicated question without seeing the extend of damage and a more accurate diagnosis it is hard to give you a yes or no. We have come a long way in this area of postural READ MORE
Very complicated question without seeing the extend of damage and a more accurate diagnosis it is hard to give you a yes or no.

We have come a long way in this area of postural changes causing spinal pain. Posture is non volitionally controlled. You can force an over rodenin the system and voluntarily change it but it won’t be plastic or long lasting. Adjusting it isn’t going to be a long term effects you are looking for but may allieviate the pain experienced with postural changes.

See a FNOR doc for help. FNOR.net

Can a chiropractor help my son with his posture?

Why are they weak? Definitely could be a huge risk depending on the type of chiropractor. Will not strengthen them unless the doc has experience in rehab.

Will a chiropractor be able to help me with my hip pain in the 5 month of my pregnancy?

Probably the only person who can. You cannot take drugs or surgery so...

I am having pain in my buttocks when I sit. What could this be?

Medial cluneal nerve syndrome is what it sounds like. Obviously diagnosis dependant on more questions and exam. Probably do to sacral fixation or capsule adhesion. Hi get it checked. READ MORE
Medial cluneal nerve syndrome is what it sounds like. Obviously diagnosis dependant on more questions and exam. Probably do to sacral fixation or capsule adhesion. Hi get it checked. Should be an easy thing to fix.

Can an X-ray diagnose a spinal deformity?

If it's a bone deformity and the X-ray is a bone film, then no need to further testing.

I have undergone about 5 X-rays in the last 2 months for my spinal problem. Are there any risks?

Very slim chance. Not enough to worry about, especially if it was high frequency digital. More like the day you burned by the pool because of no sunscreen is going to cause the READ MORE
Very slim chance. Not enough to worry about, especially if it was high frequency digital. More like the day you burned by the pool because of no sunscreen is going to cause the issues.

How can i reduce my pain due to ankle sprain?

This is not normal, you need to have an image done to proprerly diagnosis the cause. Meantime, I would do ice only and rice method rest, ice, compress, and elevate. I would probably READ MORE
This is not normal, you need to have an image done to proprerly diagnosis the cause. Meantime, I would do ice only and rice method rest, ice, compress, and elevate. I would probably take an over the counter anti inflammatory as well.

Why is there pain in my neck and head every morning?

Without examining it, I would imagine it’s probably due to that or if you are in a position of looking down a lot like reading or iPad/ phone. Lie on your back and try sleeping READ MORE
Without examining it, I would imagine it’s probably due to that or if you are in a position of looking down a lot like reading or iPad/ phone. Lie on your back and try sleeping with the pillow starting under your shoulders and should reach the the back of the head.

What is the lump that I can feel right behind my neck?

No idea without seeing or palpating it. Lipoma, lymph node, etc... go see your primary care or dermatologist.

What causes slipping rib?

I’m assuming it's due to a trauma, unless it’s intercostal neuralgia or shingles.

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

Ant. Tib tendinitis is associated with shin splints, so it shouldn’t hurt to stand, and shouldn’t hurt in the foot. I would get an image, could be stress fracture.

Why does my back feel sore?

Too much arch either due to the bed or over tightening of paraspinal muscles. Try a different bed in the house or flip the mattress.