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Dr. Steven Goldschmidt

Chiropractor

Dr. Steven Goldschmidt is a Chiropractor practicing in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Goldschmidt 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. Goldschmidt seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Dr. Steven Goldschmidt
  • Golden Valley, Minnesota
  • Northwestern Health Sciences University
  • Accepting new patients

What exercises are good for disc hernia pain?

First of all what area of the spine? What direction or severity is the hernia? Is it due to an accident, fall, spontaneous ir age. These all have a direct relationship to what READ MORE
First of all what area of the spine? What direction or severity is the hernia? Is it due to an accident, fall, spontaneous ir age. These all have a direct relationship to what type of exercise. Pool exercise is best regardless.

Can massage help shoulder impingement?

If it is deep tissue massage, possibly. If it is a mechanical problem, you would also need some Chiropractic care

Pubic bone

Any time an adjustment is in a sensitive region or location, there should be a conversation about the purpose. What is being done lastly with the patient's understanding and permission. READ MORE
Any time an adjustment is in a sensitive region or location, there should be a conversation about the purpose. What is being done lastly with the patient's understanding and permission. This is not an uncommon treatment especially for pubic bone misalignment, however, due to the obvious location for one, plus it can be a very tender region to work on. More reason to have an explanation prior to the treatment

Can shoulder impingement be fixed?

Yes, but this all depends on the cause, age... in general for most patients with this issue there are several treatments available . Chiropractic (only go to a practitioner who READ MORE
Yes, but this all depends on the cause, age... in general for most patients with this issue there are several treatments available . Chiropractic (only go to a practitioner who specializes in extremities) cold laser, electric stim,(interferential, micro voltage, ARP, NOT TENS.) Determination of care would be best after at least x-rays or possibly MRI

What massage is best for back pain?

That varies on what your comfortable with. If you have chronic back pain you want deep tissue massage. Also you want someone who will also treat or massage related muscle groups READ MORE
That varies on what your comfortable with. If you have chronic back pain you want deep tissue massage. Also you want someone who will also treat or massage related muscle groups which could be the cause.

What can I do to relieve foot pain?

Where is the pain? How long have you had it? Bottom , top or side of foot? Burning, aching stabbing....? Injury, diabetes. These are questions that must be asked. If a recent READ MORE
Where is the pain? How long have you had it? Bottom , top or side of foot? Burning, aching stabbing....? Injury, diabetes. These are questions that must be asked. If a recent problem. Shoe orthotics and chiropractic care would offer relief depending on the above findings

What massage is good for back pain?

Massage is very subjective. Deep tissue massage would be best therapeutically. Some patients cannot tolerate the discomfort. It is best to talk with your Massage person to determine READ MORE
Massage is very subjective. Deep tissue massage would be best therapeutically. Some patients cannot tolerate the discomfort. It is best to talk with your Massage person to determine what works best for you. Low back stretches would also help.

How often should you see a chiropractor for neck pain?

It all depends on why and how long you have had neck pain. How old you are, history of injury or accidents, arthritis, possible diseases. Seeing a Chiropractor can address most READ MORE
It all depends on why and how long you have had neck pain. How old you are, history of injury or accidents, arthritis, possible diseases. Seeing a Chiropractor can address most of these issues

What type of treatment is best for knee pain?

It all depends on what is wrong. Chiropractic is great for treat the biomechanical problems and soft tissue. Then there is electrical stim, PT, cold laser, exercise. Stretching... READ MORE
It all depends on what is wrong. Chiropractic is great for treat the biomechanical problems and soft tissue. Then there is electrical stim, PT, cold laser, exercise. Stretching...

Uneven waistline?

There is definitely a hip imbalance, most likely due to a short leg and or pronated feet. The can be corrected with custom orthotics and or a heel lift. Chiropractic adjustments READ MORE
There is definitely a hip imbalance, most likely due to a short leg and or pronated feet. The can be corrected with custom orthotics and or a heel lift. Chiropractic adjustments would also help

Would a chiropractor help lower back pain?

Yes. There are many non allopathic ways to treat low back and Chiropractic is the best way to treat

What to do after adjusting back?

Ice if sore. If very sire take Epsom salt bath in hit water then ice afterwards

How long does it take for a pinched nerve in the neck to heal?

It all depends on how it started, age, specifically the pain is. Constant entrapment of an area can include subluxation(misalignment), spasm of a localized region, arthritic spur. READ MORE
It all depends on how it started, age, specifically the pain is. Constant entrapment of an area can include subluxation(misalignment), spasm of a localized region, arthritic spur. Regardless, seeing a Chiropractor will be able to determine what it is. Usually these conditions are self limiting, but you did not state how long or how it starred. I.e trauma.

Can a chiropractor help with foot pain?

Yes, but the cause is the major question. When does the foot hurt? Walking, standing, with or without shoes? Do you need orthotics,? Manipulation of the foot? These are all things READ MORE
Yes, but the cause is the major question. When does the foot hurt? Walking, standing, with or without shoes? Do you need orthotics,? Manipulation of the foot? These are all things many Chiropractors can treat and do. You do need to ask any Chiropractor you may go to if they do these treatments and evaluations. Not all Chiropractors do.

Can chiropractors help fussy babies?

Typically fussy babies have colic or some other irritation to their spine. Chiropractic adjustments usually have an immediate response to these situations

How can I realign my neck and spine at home?

Other than a cervical pillow and neck exercises, nothing

How long should you wait between neck chiropractic adjustments?

This all depends on pathology, structure and symptoms. Example: someone with a severe whiplash could be seen daily whereas; someone older, a few days in between may be necessary READ MORE
This all depends on pathology, structure and symptoms. Example: someone with a severe whiplash could be seen daily whereas; someone older, a few days in between may be necessary to allow the body to respond.

How can you tell the difference between sacroiliac pain and sciatica?

Sciatic pain can vary from shooting pain down the back of the leg into the foot to limited localized pain into the foot. Sacroilliac pain would be more localized at the hip joint READ MORE
Sciatic pain can vary from shooting pain down the back of the leg into the foot to limited localized pain into the foot. Sacroilliac pain would be more localized at the hip joint area off the low back and maybe into the buttocks. It also would have more restricted hip motion

How does a chiropractor adjust your SI joint?

There are several ways depending on the specific Chiropractor and what technique they use. It also depends on the patient, and if there any pathologies or structural ussues to READ MORE
There are several ways depending on the specific Chiropractor and what technique they use. It also depends on the patient, and if there any pathologies or structural ussues to be aware of. This would be a discussion with your Chiropractor since there are many different ways to adjust that region.