
About Dr. Steven B. Ross
Expert witness and consultant in spinal biomechanics, injury causation, and medico-legal analysis.
Professional Background
Dr. Steven B. Ross is a chiropractic physician, independent medical examiner, and expert witness whose work focuses on spinal biomechanics, soft-tissue trauma, medico-legal documentation, and injury causation. With more than four decades of clinical, diagnostic, and forensic experience, he has evaluated cases involving spinal trauma, motor vehicle collisions, acceleration-deceleration injuries, ligament and facet capsule injury, alleged manipulation-related injury, and disputed standards of care. His work is distinguished by a methodology-based approach that begins with force, mechanism, and tissue response before reaching an opinion.

Credentials & Certifications
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Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
Clinical training in spinal biomechanics, anatomy, and musculoskeletal disorders
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Fellow of the American Academy of Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering (FASBE)
Recognition for advanced expertise in biomechanical analysis and forensic applications

Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management (DAAPM)
Specialized certification in pain assessment and management
Areas of Review and Testimony
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Spinal Biomechanics​
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
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Soft Tissue Injuries
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Sprain-Strain Injuries
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Manipulation-Related Injuries
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Medical Malpractice
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Stroke by Manipulation
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Spinal Cord Injuries
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Disc Injuries & Herniations
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Failure to Refer/Diagnose
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Causation Determination
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Informed Consent Issues
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Peer Review Services
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Forensic Records Review

Professional Memberships
Fellow of the American Academy of Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering