X-RAY Report of Findings

Prepared for : Bad Spine

Evaluation Date : 7/19/2019
Date X-Ray Taken: 7/19/2019

Prepared by:
Nasium Clinic
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Somewhere Cityville, Florida
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 X-RAY Report of Findings Introduction

Welcome

Welcome back! Your doctor has reviewed your X-rays. Because your posture was shifted, it is likely that your
spine may be shifted as well. Your X-rays were used to verify your postural and physical exam findings.
However, because an x-ray is a 2-dimensional shadow of a 3-dimensional object several specific views were
used. As many as 41 different measurements and 21 different angles were used in analyzing your spinal x-
rays. With this information your health care provider can design a treatment plan specific to your spinal
configuration.

What is normal for a spine?

Your doctor performs several levels of analyses on your spinal x-rays. First, an overall evaluation of your
alignment in front-to-back radiographic views and your side radiographic views is performed. In the Front view,
your spine should be straight or vertically aligned with gravity. In the Side view, your spine should have four
natural curves. These four curves should be a convex forward curve in the neck (termed lordosis), a concave
curve in the rib cage area (termed thoracic kyphosis), another convex forward curve in the low back (termed
lumbar lordosis), and a concave curve in your sacrum-tailbone area. Figure 1 illustrates this alignment.

Figure 1.

Normal spinal alignment is

depicted in both the front and
Side views. In the front view, the
center of mass of the skull,
thorax, and pelvis are in a
vertical line which falls between
mid-stance. The spinal column
is vertically aligned with respect
to gravity. In the side view, the
center of mass of the skull,
thorax, and pelvis are in vertical
alignment over the ankle. The
cervical spine is lordotic, the
thoracic spine is kyphotic, and
the lumbar spine is lordotic.

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Your doctor looks for any obvious spinal ligament damage by observing individual spinal vertebra for any
left or right misalignments in the front view and any forward or backward misalignments in the side view.
Figure 2 illustrates cases of spinal ligament damage.

Figure 2. Ligament damage is present when a spinal vertebra does not align properly
with either the vertebra immediately above it or immediately below it. In the
1st and 2nd picture, abnormal alignment of a vertebra translating left and
right, signifying spinal ligament damage, is illustrated for the front view. In
the 3rd picture, in the side view, forward slippage of the top vertebra is
depicted. In the 4th picture, in the side view, backward slippage is shown.

When your spine loses the normal structure of the spine, decay of the bone can occur. Your vertebrae
should be well defined. If this is disrupted this determines signs of possible spinal arthritis which can be
seen below.

Just as decay can occur to the bone, the soft tissue structures such as the spinal discs can also are
assessed for narrowing. When this narrowing is present this is called vertebral disc disease. Figure 4
presents an example of disc narrowing and disease.

Figure 4.
Between the top and middle
vertebrae, a normal disc spacing is
seen. However, between the middle
and lower vertebrae, the disc space
is narrowed. This indicates that the
disc has begun to decay. While disc
disease can have several causes,
generally, it is a result of abnormal
stress (pressures) applied to the disc
from abnormal spinal alignment.

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Your doctor determines the alignment of each spinal region (neck, rib cage, and low back)
compared to the region immediately below by comparing each region to a vertical line in both the
front view and side view. The skull should be balanced over the entire spine when looking at both
the front and side views. Figure 5 illustrates this alignment for the three separate spinal regions,
neck, rib cage, and low back.

Figure 5.
When evaluating the spine, your
doctor looks at regional areas of
your spine. This gives a global
picture of both your posture as
well as your over all spinal
alignments. A line dropped from
the center of your skull should
drop evenly through your spine.
When this is not present this can
cause abnormal biomechanics
leading to an accelerated break
down to your health.

Any spinal shift and rotational displacements are measured against the optimal spinal alignment.

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Figure 6. In the front x-ray views, lines are drawn through the centers of mass of each
spinal vertebra to measure your abnormal spinal alignment. In A, an
example of an analysis of abnormal spinal alignment of the neck in the front
view is provided, and in B, an example of an analysis of abnormal spinal
alignment of the low back is shown.

Figure 7.

From the side views, a line is

drawn on the back of the
vertebrae. This side alignment is
compared to published normal
values to determine the loss of
normal lordotic curves.

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What Are the Risks of X-ray Exposure?

While we must constantly work towards the reduction of health risks in all endeavors, we may be led to accept
a minimal level as normal. While there is no data indicating diagnostic radiology has a present risk, any
radiation dose must be compared to the benefits of useful information gained. The necessity for appropriate
treatment selection is indeed an acceptable trade-off when put into perspective. The need for x-ray imaging is
especially clear when one considers that radiographic (xray) imaging is the only valid method for determining
abnormal spinal alignment and the presence of any spinal degeneration. However, since 1990, there has been
a growing knowledge base that suggests medical x-rays may have health benefits. While an actual benefit from
radiation exposure may seem outrageous, there is much scientific evidence for this phenomenon. This
phenomenon/field of study is termed Radiation Hormesis. [58-67,67-87]

Radiation Hormesis is the stimulatory or beneficial effect of low doses of ionizing radiation. This topic is in direct
conflict with the “Linear No-Threshold Hypothesis” (LNT), which has beenassumed to be true for more than 50
years. This LNT model comes from estimating the risks at lower doses of radiation, in the absence of data, by
extrapolating in a linear model from the extremely large doses of radiation from atomic bombs dropped on
Japan in the 1940s.

This LNT model has been used to set limits of radiation exposure by all official and governmental associations
around the world.[63] Recently in 2003, Kauffman[58] reiterated that authors critical of exposure from diagnostic
radiation always use the LNT model. This use of the LNT model includes the recent 2005 report by the USA
National Research Council.[28] This report stated, “there will be some risk, even at low doses (100 mSv or less),
although the risk is small” and “there is no direct evidence of increased risk of non-cancer diseases at low
doses.”[67] This 2005 report ignored and contradicted an earlier 2003 review by Kant et al.[68]

For a comparison of exposures, USA citizens are exposed to an average annual natural background radiation
level of 3 mSv, while exposure from a chest x-ray is approximately 0.1 mSv and exposure from a whole body
computerized tomography (CT) scan is approximately 10 mSv.28 Also it is noted that 10mSv = 1,000mrem,
which equates to about 46 cervical series or 8 lumbar series. Thus, the x-ray views taken to evaluate your spine
in this office constitute a very small exposure compared to a CT scan or even annual background radiation from
your natural environment.

Thus, it is obvious that the extremely small health risks (and maybe even some health benefits), associated
with the x-ray exposure, needed to determine the state of health of your spine in this Report, are small indeed
compared to the knowledge gained from this information. From your radiographic examination at our office, we
have determined the state of degeneration of your spine, and have determined the exact displacements of your
spine. This knowledge not only gives us a working Clinical Impression/diagnosis of your spinal condition, but
also determines the type of treatment that is needed to improve your spinal health condition.

We hope that you appreciate our thoroughness in examining and diagnosing your spinal health problems. In the
next few pages, for each x-ray view obtained, we will present a normal view on the left hand side to compare to
your x-ray on the right hand side. A table of values of normal measurements and your abnormal alignment will
be provided on a Summary page.

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This Analysis Has Been Researched

We are proud to state that the normal spinal alignment presented in this report is the result of many research
projects on spinal alignment in normal subjects.[1-7] Normal values for all spinal angles and distances, utilized in
this report, have been reported in the most prestigious journals Your abnormal spinal alignments will be
compared to these normals.

These measurements of spinal displacements, utilized here, are mathematical utilizing geometric methods. This
geometric line drawing analysis has been shown to be very reliable (repeatable) and valid (accurate).[8-15]

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 X-RAY Report of Findings Side View of Your Neck (Lateral Cervical View)

The normal healthy curvature Your neck position from

of a neck from the side. the side.

The green lines represent the normal, The green lines represent where your neck
healthy position for your neck. is currently positioned.

No spinal arthritis is apparent and The red lines represent where your neck is
healthy disc spaces are visualized. currently positioned with some abnormality.

Front Back Front Back

Notes about your condition:

Your head is positioned 0.6" and you have 214% hyperlordosis because it is Lordotic 8.6º
and Kyphotic 13.6º.

This type of abnormal neck curve is usually caused from a traumatic event. This position is
predictive of chronic neck and upper back pain statistically. The good news is our unique
rehab methods have been shown effective for improving this abnormal position.

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 X-RAY Report of Findings Side View of Your Neck Flexed and Extended
(Lateral Cervical Flexion and Extension View)

This line represents where your neck is currently This line represents where your neck is currently
positioned with normal displacements. positioned with abnormal displacements.

Front Back Front Back

Notes about your condition:

These x-rays were taken to show the stability of the ligaments supporting your neck as your
head moves forward and backwards. Ideally there should be minimal shifting of one
vertebrae relative the vertebrae adjacent. When spines are injured, it is common to see
abnormal increase in displacement slippage forwards and/or backwards as well as an

In your spine when you tip your head down (flexion position), you show possible damage at
the C2-C3, C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7 spinal levels.

Ligamentous damage such as you demonstrate here is usually related to a traumatic event.

In the head backwards position (extension position), your spine demonstrates possible
ligament damage at the C2-C3, C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7 spinal levels.

Ligamentous damage such as you demonstrate here is usually related to a traumatic event.

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 X-RAY Report of Findings Front View of Your Upper Neck
(AP Open Mouth View)

The normal healthy position of Your neck position from the

the neck from the front. front.
The horizontal line represents the
normal atlas position. The vertical line is The green line indicates the normal position
a plumb line, also indicating normal for your spine.
vertical spinal alignment.
The red line indicates the abnormal current
No arthritis is apparent and healthy joint position for your spine.
spaces are visualized.

Right Left
Right Left

Notes about your condition:

This x-ray is taken to mainly observe your upper neck position, the Atlas C1 Vertebrae) and
Axis (C2 Vertebrae). Ideally the Atlas should rest upon Axis in a perfect vertical and
horizontal alignment as viewed on the normal x-ray example. Your spine demonstrates that
the left side of your Atlas is shifted 0.3 mm ?DirectionRight? off of the Axis (C2), and on the
right side is shifted 1.3 mm to the ?DirectionRight? of the Axis.
Your Atlas known as C1 is the most important area of your spine. This abnormal alignment
can contribute to symptoms you display.

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 X-RAY Report of Findings Front View of Your Neck (Nasium
Cervical/Thoracic View)

The normal healthy position of Your neck position from the

the neck from the front. front.
The green line indicates the normal position
The green lines represent the normal, for your neck.
healthy position for your neck.

No arthritis and healthy joint spaces are The red line indicates the abnormal current
visualized. position for your neck.

Right Left Right Left

Notes about your condition:

You do not appear to have Alar Ligament instability as the Para-Odontoid Space doesn't
exceed 1.7mm with a value of 0.0mm.

Your Atlas known as C1 is the most important area of your spine. This abnormal alignment
can contribute to symptoms you display.

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 X-RAY Report of Findings Side View of Your Mid Back (Lateral Thoracic Spine)

The normal healthy curvature Your mid back position

of a mid back from the side. from the side.
This green lines represent where your mid
The green lines represent the normal, back is currently positioned.
healthy position for your ribcage.

The red lines represent where your mid

No spinal arthritis is apparent and back is currently positioned with some
healthy disc spaces are visualized. abnormality.

Front Back Front Back

Notes about your condition:

Your spinal curve's T1-T12 dorsal kyphosis measures 25.8º and should be 45º. This
represents a 42.7% decrease compared to normal. The T4-T12 dorsal kyphosis measures
17.6º and should be 40º. This represents a 56.0% decrease compared to normal. The global
translation for T1-T12 is 49.0mm.
This abnormal spinal position can cause increased pain and accelerated degenerative
changes in your spine.

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 X-RAY Report of Findings Front View of Your Thoracic

The normal healthy position of Your mid back position

a mid back from the front. from the front.
This colored line represents the normal,
The green line represents the normal, healthy position for your Thoracic spine.
healthy position for your ribcage.

No arthritis and healthy joint spaces are This colored line represents where your
visualized. Thoracic spine is positioned.

Right Left Right Left

Notes about your condition:

Your thoracic x-ray demonstrated that you have a scoliosis that consists of one major
curvature. Your curve measured from vertebra T8 to vertebra T12 measured -49.2º (severe)
using the “Cobb” method analysis and measured -24.2º (moderate) using the “Risser-
Ferguson” method of analysis. These methods of analysis are what spine doctors use to
measure the severity of a scoliosis.

You have a significant scoliosis which I believe will stabilize and pissibly reduce using our
rehab methods along with a Scolicare brace as we discussd.

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 X-RAY Report of Findings Side View of Your Low Back (Lateral Lumbar View)

The normal healthy curvature Your low back position from the
of a low back from the side. side

The green lines represent the normal, The green lines represent where your low
healthy position for your low back. back is currently positioned.
The red lines represent where your low
No spinal arthritis is apparent and back is currently positioned with some
healthy disc spaces are visualized. abnormality.

Front Back Front Back

Notes about your condition:

You have loss from normal lordosis by -80% because it is Hyperlordotic 63.4º. Your Lumbar
Posture is relative to the Lumbar Pivot point of 0.5".

Your loss and abnormal position of your spine is linked to low back pain but can be
improved through our unique rehab methods.

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 X-RAY Report of Findings Side View of Your Neck Flexed and Extended
(Lateral Cervical Flexion and Extension View)

This line represents where your neck is currently This line represents where your neck is currently
positioned with normal displacements. positioned with abnormal displacements.

Notes about your condition:

These x-rays were taken to show the stability of the ligaments supporting your neck as your
head moves forward and backwards. Ideally there should be minimal shifting of one
vertebrae relative the vertebrae adjacent. When spines are injured, it is common to see
abnormal increase in displacement slippage forwards and/or backwards as well as an
Back
Front
In your spine when you tip your rib cage down (flexion position), you show possible damage
at the T12-L1 spinal levels.

Back
Front

In the rib cage backwards position (extension position), your spine demonstrates possible
ligament damage at the T12-L1 spinal levels.

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 X-RAY Report of Findings Front View of Your Low Back (AP Lumbar View)

The normal healthy position of Your low back position

a low back from the front. from the front.
This colored line represents the normal,
The green line represents the normal, healthy position for your low back.
healthy position for your low back.

No arthritis and healthy joint spaces are This colored line represents where your low
visualized. back is currently positioned.

Right Left Right Left

Notes about your condition:

Your lumbar x-ray demonstrated that you have a scoliosis that consists of one major
curvature. Your curve measured from vertebra T11 to vertebra L3 measured 35.9º
(moderate) using the “Cobb” method analysis and measured 21.0º (moderate) using the
“Risser-Ferguson” method of analysis. These methods of analysis are what spine doctors
use to measure the severity of a scoliosis.

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Phone: 727-848-2663

Meet Dr. Joseph Ferrantelli

Joseph R. Ferrantelli, D.C. graduated with honors from Florida State University in 1995
with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree
from Life University School of Chiropractic, graduating Magna Cum Laude in March
1999. He has been serving the New Port Richey area for the past 5 years. Dr. Ferrantelli
is a distinguished Fellow of Clinical Biomechanics of Posture® and a Chiropractic
Biophysics® instructor for Chiropractic Biophysics® Technique. Dr. Ferrantelli was named
the “2002 CBP® Chiropractic of the Year” Clinical Biomechanics of Posture® Annual Con-
vention. In addition to normal practice, Dr. Ferrantelli teaches CBP® Chiropractic Tech-
nique throughout the U.S. and internationally. He is a contributing author for the reha-
bilitation textbook entitled, CBP® Structural Rehabilitation of the Cervical Spine as well
as the soon to be released textbook, CBP® Structural Rehabilitation of the Lumbar Spine.
Additionally, Dr. Ferrantelli has been published in the JMPT journal for an article focus-
ing on corrective treatment of chronic Whiplash Associated Disorders. Furthermore, he is a co-author on an original
research paper published on normal spinal modeling in the world’s most prestigious orthopedic medical journal,
Spine. Currently, Dr. Ferrantelli has original research in press on postural assessment validity in another top ortho-
pedic journal, the European Spine Journal. Dr. Ferrantelli is a regular contributing author for the American Journal
of Clinical Chiropractic. Presently, Dr. Ferrantelli is collaborating on several original research studies pertaining to
the study of motor vehicle whiplash injuries and their rehabilitative treatment as well as studying posture reliability
and validity outcome assessment tools. Dr. Ferrantelli focuses his private practice on whiplash traumatology and
has been trained in Auto Crash Reconstruction (LOSRIC) through the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. Dr. Ferr-
antelli focuses on gentle family chiropractic care, Auto Accident injuries, and CBP® Structural Rehabilitation of the
spine and posture. At this time, he is also the vice-president of the FCA’s North Suncoast Chiropractic Society. Addi-
tionally, Dr. Ferrantelli runs one of the largest chiropractic technique websites (for CBP®) in the world,
www.idealspine.com. Dr. Ferrantelli can be reached at 727-848-2663 or through his clinic website at
www.normalspine.com.

Meet Dr. C ara Hacht

Cara L. Hacht, D.C., L.M.T. graduated with her Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) in 1994 from
the “Fountain Head of Chiropractic”, Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA.
While at Palmer, she concurrently obtained her Bachelors of Science degree. Prior to
her D.C. degree, Dr. Hacht graduated as a licensed massage therapist in 1989. Before
becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Hacht worked as a licensed massage therapist
for 5 years in the Pasco and Pinellas county. Consequently, when practicing as a chiro-
practor, Dr. Hacht uses a wide range of different Chiropractic and massage therapy
techniques. In addition to gentle diversified chiropractic care, extremity adjusting and
the Palmer Package, she also focuses on the Chiropractic Biophysics® (CBP®) technique.
While in practice, Dr. Hacht has participated as an active member of the Florida Chiro-
practic Association and currently the president of the North Suncoast Chiropractic
Society, which is a local chapter of the Florida Chiropractic Association. She has been practicing in Pasco, Pinellas
and Hillsborough county since 1995. She opened her practice with Dr. Ferrantelli in February of 2001. Dr. Hacht can
be reached at Advanced Chiropractic Associates, or through their website www.normalspine.com.
8406 M assachusetts Ave, Suite A2, New Port Riche y, FL 34653
Phone: 727-848-2663 Online: www.norm alspine.com

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Helping a family in
use for certain patients is much differ- to return her to normal activities with
ent and highly specific. Properly applied, her family.”
Mirror Image traction is not simple trac-
“He’s awesome”

pain with specific,

tion, but is specific to realign the spine
towards a more normal, healthier “I started to see relief almost immediately,”
position. reports Sue. “Now I just go in once a
month for what I call a tune-up, and I’m

structurally-based
“We began Sue’s treatment with tra-
ditional chiropractic adjustments and absolutely fine.”
therapy. Then we promoted her into full In fact, Sue’s treatment was so suc-
spinal rehabilitation. In her case, she cessful, she recommended Dr. Ferrantelli

chiropractic care had a loss of normal neck curve. The

type of traction used was able to apply
gentle, yet prolonged, cervical extension,
to her daughter and son-in-law, Val and
Mike Harris.
“I had a loss of curvature in my neck,”
restoring her neck curve, thereby reliev- explains Val, “and I constantly had head-
ing her pain and chronic headaches.” aches. Dr. Joe started me with traction,
Advanced Chiropractic Associates This protocol was augmented by specific too, and today I no longer have head-
chiropractic adjustments for postural aches. That was several years ago.”
Joe Ferrantelli, DC correction along with aggressive postural- Even after being involved in multi-
Visit Advanced Chiropractic Associates on the Web at www.normalspine.com. based corrective exercises. ple car accidents like her mother, Val has

“W
found Dr. Ferrantelli’s treat-
hen I was young, I ment to be effective.

photo courtesy of Advanced Chiropractic Associates

went through a series “I had two accidents in 2001
of car accidents,” re- and one in 2005,” says Val. “I
members Sue Skaggs. never actually stopped treat-
“In a two-year period I was hit four times, ments with Dr. Joe, though, so
and hit hard. it’s worked out perfectly.”
“It was like I had a sign on me that And when Val’s husband
said, Hit me.” Mike had a pain problem,
Sue developed severe headaches that both mother and daughter
nothing could alleviate, and they contin- were able to direct him to Dr.
ued to make her life miserable through Ferrantelli.
her thirties and into her forties. “I was having a lot of back
“The doctors told me I had nerve pain,” recalls Mike, who boxes
damage, but there wasn’t much they recreationally. “It hurt to box
could do about it,” she explains. “They for a long period of time.”
would give me anti-inflammatory medi- The pain affected his ac-
cation and pain pills, but I’m not a per- tivities of daily living as well.
son to take medication – I really don’t “Just standing at the bed
like to, unless I have to. folding clothes, or washing
“It was very debilitating,” she adds. dishes, my back would start
“If I tried to pick up my grandson, it bothering me,” says Mike. “I
would trigger a headache immediately.” could only do those things for
Sue had some success with tradi- short periods of time.”
tional chiropractic care, and when she After receiving treatment
moved from Long Island to Florida, she
consulted a different chiropractor, Joe KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY. from Dr. Ferrantelli, Mike says,
“The results are great. Between
Ferrantelli, DC. Affectionately known to
his patients as “Dr. Joe,” Dr. Ferrantelli
Sue, Mike, and Val (left to right) are work, boxing, and home life,
it’s made a huge improvement
provides specific structural-based chiro-
practic treatment in a comfortable, car-
all doing well again thanks to Dr. in my being able to do things
for longer periods of time.
ing environment. Ferrantelli (far right). “I’m back to normal boxing
activities, too. In fact, I just did
Chiropractic Biophysics four rounds of sparring today,
“When she came in to see me, Sue had Dr. Ferrantelli helps patients with The combination of specific traction, with no pain, no problems.”
already undergone traditional chiroprac- stubborn pain problems like Sue’s heal adjustments and exercise helped Sue This family sings Dr. Ferrantelli’s
tic care,” confirms Dr. Ferrantelli, “but correctly with Chiropractic Biophysics quite a bit, explains Dr. Ferrantelli. praises.
nothing resolved her problem long term. (CBP) rehabilitation methods. “To use “Posture is a window to the spine,” “Dr. Joe is very committed to his pa-
For quite some time, she still wished to an analogy, I explain that a CBP chiro- he adds. “The methods used in my tients,” says Sue, “and he’ll work with
continue with traditional methods as they practor is like the ‘orthodontist’ within office are geared toward fixing faulty you in whatever way he possibly can to
worked for ‘patching up’ her pain and the chiropractic profession,” explains structure most commonly overlooked make things happen, because he’s trying
headaches, but I suggested that she try a Dr. Ferrantelli. by other doctors, including chiro- to make you better.”
more permanent approach through spe- “The best way to restore Sue to proper practors. The methods employed by “He’s a great person,” adds Val. “Dr.
cific structurally-based rehabilitation.” function, while simultaneously relieving our office have been published for ef- Joe is more than just a doctor, where you
her pain and headaches, ficacy in some of the best scientific go in and get treated and leave. You can
was with CBP, which is journals in the world, such as the Eu- tell that he truly cares about you and he
Joseph Ferrantelli, DC, graduated structural-based reha- ropean Spine Journal, Archives of Physi- wants to help you.
with honors from Florida State bilitative care,” states Dr. cal Medicine & Rehabilitation, JMPT, “And everybody in his practice is like
University in 1995 with a bachelor
Ferrantelli. and Journal of Rehabilitation Research that,” she continues, “very helpful and
of science in biological sciences and
earned his doctor of chiropractic Dr. Ferrantelli fo- & Development. catering to the patients’ needs.”
degree from Life University School cuses his corrective regi- “By combining these unique correc- “It’s definitely a positive experience
of Chiropractic, graduating magna ments with Mirror Image tive adjustments, exercises, and traction going there,” agrees Sue. “We need
cum laude, in March 1999. Dr. postural exercises and a methods to normalize her posture, we a lot more like him. He’s awesome.”
Ferrantelli is a distinguished fellow specialized form of pos- were able to relieve Sue’s symptoms and FHCN–Michael J. Sahno
of clinical biomechanics of posture
and certified instructor for CBP Seminars. Dr. Ferrantelli
tural/spinal traction to
was named CBP Chiropractic of the Year by CBP Seminars accomplish rehabilita-
tion of chronic spinal
in 2002. Additionally, he has coauthored manuscripts
published in top scientific orthopedic and chiropractic
journals such as Spine, European Spine Journal, and
pain, headaches, and Your spine is in great hands
other common ailments
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Dr.
like numbness, tingling, For more information on Advanced
Chiropractic Associates’ spinal workshops,
Ferrantelli is also a contributing author for the Practicing
Chiropractors’ Committee on Radiological Protocols to be and sciatica.
“Many patients are
published in 2007. In addition, he is primary investigating
researcher in the International Chiropractors Association’s surprised that they need or to schedule a consultation, call the
up and coming “Best Practices” clinical practice guidelines
for the chiropractic profession. Dr. Ferrantelli focuses on
traction as part of their office at (727) 848-2663. Advanced
treatment, as they only
gentle family chiropractic care, auto accident injuries, and
CBP structural rehabilitation of the spine and posture. Dr.
associate traction with Chiropractic is located at 8406
Ferrantelli is also president of the FCA’s North Suncoast being stretched vertical- Massachusetts Ave., Suite A2, in New
Chiropractic Society. ly,” says Dr. Ferrantelli.
“However, the traction I Port Richey.

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