Dr. Fred N. Lerner, D.C., Ph.D
Chiropractor | Orthopedic
120 S. Spalding Drive Suite 400 Beverly Hills CA, 90212About
Dr. Fred Lerner is a Chiropractor practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Lerner specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Dr. Lerner strives to educate his patients in improving their posture and quality of life through natural means, such as deep muscle work, exercise and nutrition.
Dr. Lerner is available for house calls as well as travel abroad. All sessions are by appointment only.
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Education and Training
University of Toronto B.Sc. 1976
L.A. College of Chiropractic D.C. 1979
Board Certification
American Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedics
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Dr. Fred N. Lerner, D.C., Ph.D's Expert Contributions
How long does a chiropractic adjustment for neck pain last?
I wish it was a simple answer. Just getting an adjustment alone may not be enough. Managing chronic neck pain is comprised of many factors. I like to ask about sleeping habits (e.g., sleeping on your stomach), work habits (sitting for hours), you overall posture (e.g. forward head position), even your diet. Do you exercise? Are you overweight? How much stress are you under? All of these can be important tools that can help manage and reduce your chronic pain. READ MORE
Is chiropractic treatment effective for son's back pain?
You can certainly consider it, but I recommend a thorough evaluation first. This can be done by a chiropractor, or a spine-related orthopedic surgeon or physical medicine (physiatrist) medical doctor. It may or may not involve x-rays depending on his age. It's always best to evaluate before treating. READ MORE
What can be the cause of my lower back pain?
It's a simple question with multiple answers. First, if you have leg pain and/or numbness and tingling going down a leg, you need to be evaluated by a competent health care professional. Back pain at your age is usually mechanical though. It can come from prolonged sitting, poor posture, excessive strain on workouts, a prior or recent injury such as a fall or auto accident...the list goes on. You should really be evaluated by a trained professional such as a medical doctor who specializes in spine, an osteopath, a chiropractor, not in any particular order. Much of what I see requires core training, as most people have very weak core muscles. There are several choices for core work: Pilates, Gyrotonics, posture-based yoga, TRX, Feldenkrais technique, Egoscue technique, Alexander technique and more. They all work but to me they are vehicles and you have to like what you "drive" as you will be doing these 2 - 3 times a week. They vary quite a bit. Some take special trainers and equipment while others can be done carefully on your own. READ MORE
Can I work out after a chiropractic adjustment?
Usually yes. It’s impossible to say because it depends on what is actually wrong with your back and the type of exercise you are planning to do. READ MORE
Could posture cause lower back pain in children?
Yes, all those things are likely sources. Backpacks are also common. The backpack should not exceed 15% of his body weight. Posture is so important. And it is a management issue more than a “fix-it” issue. In other words, reduce or eliminate harmful things such as what you mentioned and prolonged sitting. Add in corrective things, such as posture exercises. there are many on the Internet. It needn’t be expensive, but you do have to find something he likes enough to do. READ MORE
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What do you attribute your success to?
- His communication skills, can work well with all other medical professionals. Always interested in healthcare, loved the natural approach (drugless) and liked seeing the body heal naturally.
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Get to know Chiropractor Dr. Fred N. Lerner, who serves patients in Beverly Hills, California.
Dr. Lerner is a chiropractic orthopedist who has been in private practice since 1980.
Dr. Lerner graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1976 from the University of Toronto. In 1979, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, now part of Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS). Along the way, he has put together and run several different multidisciplinary medical groups. These groups have included orthopedic and neurosurgeons, physiatrists, physical therapists, and acupuncturists – all of whom worked together in a team approach to help their patients.
In 1998, Dr. Lerner became the first chiropractor to receive staff credentials at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and remained on staff until 2014. He has also served as a consultant to several insurance and health-related companies, as well as professional sports teams.
Dr. Lerner has dedicated a part of his life towards public service. Throughout the early and mid-1990’s, he worked with several State government groups to reform the Workers Compensation system in California. For about eight years, he served on the SCUHS Alumni Association, the last four as its President. In March of 2007, Dr. Lerner was appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to serve on the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. In January of 2008, he was elected as Chairman of the Board, and served in that capacity for four consecutive years.
Chiropractic orthopedists treat musculoskeletal problems without using drugs or surgery. With vast experience in his field, Dr. Lerner has specialized knowledge of the muscles, bones, cartilage, joints, tendons, ligaments, other connective tissue and nerve structures. He continues to work towards developing complementary medicine within and without the hospital setting as part of a team approach towards patient care.
Dr. Lerner was married for 28 years, and has two fully-grown daughters.
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