Dr. James Lehman completed his MBA at the University of New Mexico and doctorate in chiropractic medicine at the Logan College of Chiropractic.
He is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, American Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists, Florida Chiropractic Physician Association, New Mexico Chiropractic Association, and the Connecticut Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Lehman provided health care services in private practice and with a large group practice / hospital for over 33 years in New Mexico. His chiropractic practice involved the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal conditions, which included a variety of diseases and neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
Prior to moving to Connecticut, Dr. Lehman practiced in Albuquerque, N.M., served as a chiropractic orthopedist at the Lovelace Medical Center, and mentored fourth-year medical clerks as an assistant clinical professor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
Currently, Dr. Lehman is an associate professor of clinical sciences and director of health sciences postgraduate education at the University of Bridgeport. He is board-certified as a chiropractic orthopedist, teaches orthopedic and neurological examination, and provides clinical rotations in sports medicine and neuromusculoskeletal medicine.
Dr. Lehman serves as the team chiropractor for the Bridgeport Bluefish, staff chiropractor for the Community Health Center in Meriden, Conn. He mentors fourth-year chiropractic clerks and orthopedic residents in training.
He has authored articles regarding health care reform, evidence-based practice, chronic pain and postgraduate education for chiropractors.
When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
