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The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson

The Back Doctors podcast is weekly conversations with doctors from around the world sharing patient stories as they inform, educate, and offer hope for the millions of people who have back pain.
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Dec 26, 2016

Our spine specialist on this episode of the Back Doctors Podcast is Dr. Joseph D’Angiolillo. Today he shares a story of a woman who had sudden upper back pain for no apparent reason.

Dr. D'Angiolillo practices in Somerset, NJ and he has been in practice since 1985.

Dr. D'Angiolillo is certified in Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction and he has published several case studies on the effectiveness of the Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction for patients suffering from sciatica and cervical radiculopathy as the result of herniated discs.

Resources:

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Dec 19, 2016

Dr. Bartley shares two stories with us today.  The first story is of a patient who has scoliosis and a bad disc resulting in severe back pain.   The second story is a 28 yr. old construction worker with drop foot.

Dr. Bartley graduated from Indiana University with an Athletic Training and Sports Medicine degree and after interning with the New England Patriots entered Logan University. He has been practicing in Jasper, IN since 1990 and is certified in Cox Technic of the Cervical and Lumbar spines.  He is an avid triathlete and has completed the Boston Marathon. 

Resources:

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812-482-6600

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Dec 12, 2016

On this episode of the Back Doctors Podcast we are speaking with spine specialist, Dr. Howard Rosenberg.  Dr. Rosenberg is a dedicated family man and community member living and practicing in West Bloomfield, Michigan.  He is taking time out of his busy practice to share with us a story of an active 70 year old man who wants to get back to playing tennis.

Resources:

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Case Report #161: Foot Drop, Radiculopathy, Spinal Stenosis

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Dec 5, 2016

Listen as this week's Back Doctor, Dr. Shay Corbin helps a professional jazz musician with neck and arm pain to play his saxophone again and complete his Australian tour.

Dr. Shay Corbin runs the Spine and Sports Rehab Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Dr. Corbin was the PGA Tour Chiropractor, from 2004 to 2007 traveling to tour events around the nation working with the world’s best golfers treating for all injury types, assisting with their rehab and prevention of injuries as well as preparing them for daily tournament play. Dr. Corbin is contracted for LSU athletics to travel and treat athletes on and off-season for injuries and to help get ready for competition. 

Resources:

Contact Dr. Corbin

Spine and Sports Rehab Center

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Nov 28, 2016

On this episode we look at patient data in regards to cost of care, effectiveness of care, and patient satisfaction with Dr. David Moen.  Dr. Moen is the Chief Medical Office for Occtegrity. 

Dr. Moen earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin and completed his residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Minnesota.  Dr. Moen is a physician leader with over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience. His areas of expertise include market trends, health care economics, and care model development and implementation.

Resources:

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Occtegrity

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Nov 21, 2016

On this episode we will be talking to one of the leading spine specialist in New York City, Dr. Jeff Rosenberg.  Dr. Rosenberg tells a story of a man with spinal stenosis who regains his ability to walk through Central Park.

Dr. Rosenberg has traveled all over the country to learn the latest in non-surgical pain treatment techniques from the leading experts.  He has served as a healthcare professional at many major athletic events, including the Ironman races and the Wall Street Decathlon.  He is a sought after speaker, most recently lecturing at Harvard University.

Resources:

Rosenberg Wellness Center

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Nov 14, 2016

This episode's "Back Doctor" is Dr. Lee Hazen.  Dr. Hazen shares a story of a 59 year old man with 30 years of back pain even after having back surgery.  But...there's hope.

Dr. Hazen has been specializing in the treatment of spine pain for the over 25 years.  As a Cox® Technic  instructor, he has taught many doctors across the country the use of the specialized decompression table, diagnosis and care of spinal disease.  Currently he is on the post graduate faculty of National University of Health Sciences.  

Resources

Temecula Center for Integrative Medicine

951-383-4333

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Nov 7, 2016

This episode’s “Back Doctor” is Dr. Joel Dixon from the Melbourne Spine Clinic.  Listen as Dr. Dixon treats a large extruded disc without surgery!  Dr. Dixon runs the largest Cox® Flexion Distraction Spinal Decompression practice in Victoria.

Dr. Dixon has successfully treated thousands of patients with varying degrees of spinal disc pathology requiring non-surgical, conservative decompression.

Dr. Dixon has treated athletes from a range of organizations including Sydney Swans and NBL clubs, South Dragons and Gold Coast Blaze.

He also has had an extensive background in obstetrical spinal disorders and has been registered at two private hospitals providing in house spinal therapy.

Dr. Dixon practices at Malvern Chiropractic Clinic and Melbourne Spine Clinic.

Resources

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Melbourne Spine Clinic

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Oct 31, 2016

This episode's Back Doctor is Dr. George Joachim.  Dr. Joachim shares a story of a dual sport high school athlete with a back injury.

Dr. Joachim attended Ohio State University and completed his Doctoral work at the National College in Chicago. He completed his hospital rotation at Edgewater Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Joachim is Board Certified in Rehabilitation.

Dr Joachim has lectured nationally and internationally on the conservative treatments for low back and neck pain. He is part of the post graduate faculty at the National University of Health Science. His personal background involves a strong athletic career as a collegiate "Big 10" competitor, to more recently, a Bronze medal winning United States National Bobsled athlete.

Resources

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Oct 24, 2016

On this episode, Dr. Larry Widmer shares two different patient stories with severe neck pain.  He explains what their problems were and how each was resolved without surgery.

Dr. Widmer practiced for 36 years in Lancaster, Pennsylvania before relocating to his present practice with the Connerly Physical Medicine Group in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  His specialty is the conservative, non-surgical treatment of cervical and lumbar disc syndromes and the conservative management of headache.

Resources

Connerly Physical Medicine Group

Published C5-C6 Disc Herniation Case

 
 

 

 

Oct 17, 2016

The "Back Doctor" we are highlighting on this episode is Dr. Mike Poulin.  He will be discussing the cause and treatment of tension headache.

Dr. Poulin has over 24 year’s experience treating chronic and difficult spinal conditions.  He has two busy private practices in Herndon, VA and Ashburn, VA.  He is highly regarded in his community for his excellent clinical results and is respected by his peers as a hands-on workshop instructor for Cox® Technic.

Resources

To schedule an appointment: 703-561-0600

Dr. Poulin's Website

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Oct 10, 2016

Osteoarthritis of the knee is commonly treated with drugs.  Long-term therapy with medicines may cause other problems: NSAIDs can cause stomach ulcers, cardiovascular problems, and kidney and liver damage. Taking larger doses of acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) may cause liver damage.

On this episode, Dr. Luigi Albano offers a totally new drug-free treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee.  He applies the principles he uses in treating the spine to treat the knee.

Resources

Cox® Flexion Distraction Decompression of the Knee

Case Series: The Innovative Application of Cox® Flexion Distraction Decompression to the Knee

Dr. Luigi Albano

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Oct 3, 2016

On this episode of The Back Doctors Podcast we will be hearing from Dr. Travis Cross.  Dr. Cross will be sharing a story of a gentleman with severe lower back pain who had been advised to have a surgical fusion for a condition called spondylolythesis. 

Dr. Cross has found a unique balance of Cox Flexion/Distraction, and physiotherapy that is producing very positive results for his patients who typically exhibit the most serious symptoms.  He has nearly 20 years experience working with spinal disc related conditions. His private practice is located in the Perimeter Area of northern Atlanta. 

Resources:

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Sep 26, 2016

Low back pain is a common complaint during pregnancy.  Dr. Amelia Pappas, a mother of two has a special interest in obstetrical back pain.  In this episode, Dr. Pappas shares with us her success using a unique treatment for a women in her third trimester of pregnancy with back and pelvic pain.  Dr. Pappas practices at the Melbourne Spine Clinic and also in Malvern, Australia.

Resources:

Dr. Pappas' Journal Article

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Sep 19, 2016

On this episode Dr. Marc Baker from Nova Scotia Canada, shares how he successfully treated a woman in her third trimester of pregnancy with lower back pain.  Dr. Marc Baker worked in a multidisciplinary private practice while also being a staff doctor at the Canadian Forces Base hospital in Halifax.  After his tenure with the Canadian Forces, he opened the first Disc Clinic in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. In the spring of 2015 he opened a second Disc Clinic in Dartmouth Nova Scotia.

Resources

www.TheDiscClinic.com

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Sep 12, 2016

Dr. Jim Brandt began practice in October 1969 with two other doctors.  He began his private practice in 1970.  He obtained his Diplomate in Chiropractic Orthopedics in 1980.  He has served on the Chiropractic Orthopedic Examination Board from 1987 to present.  Currently, he is the President of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists. He received his Masters degree in Biomechanical Trauma from Lynn University in 1994.  His son Ryan joined the practice 2000.  Dr. Brandt has lectured locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.  He was presented with the Examiner Emeritus award that has been given to only three other chiropractic orthopedists since the Boards inception in the 1960's.  He has studied with Dr. Jim Cox since the 1970’s and he and Dr. Ryan Brandt are certified, flexion-distraction practitioners.  Dr. Brandt has been married since 1968 and has two grown children and five grandchildren.

Resources:

J. R. Brandt DC, MS, FACO President Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists

www.dcorthoacademy.org

Senior Chiropractic Orthopedist

Coon Rapids Chiropractic Office 330 Northdale Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55448

(763) 755-4300

www.coonrapidschiropractic.com

Certified Cox Practitioner www.crchiropractic.com

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Sep 5, 2016

On this episode of The Back Doctors Podcast, you'll get to hear from Dr. James Cox who is the developer of Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation.  He is a remarkable doctor who has dedicated his life to finding the most effective treatment for back pain.  He takes the listener on his journey to developing Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation. Why it works. How it works. What the clinical results are and why it can certainly give hope to those suffering with low back pain and other spine related symptoms.

Resources

More about Cox® Technic 

www.coxtechnic.com

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Aug 29, 2016

Dr. Greenwood is a founding partner of the Vancouver Spine Care Centre in beautiful downtown Vancouver, BC.  He is a1981 graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic, a board certified Chiropractic Orthopedist, a member of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences and a certified Cox Technic practitioner.  He just completed his Masters of Advanced Clinical Practice program at National University of Health Sciences.  Dr. Greenwood’s practice specializes in the non-surgical management of herniated disc, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and degenerative disc disease. He discusses a case of a synovial cyst causing low back pain as well as loss of muscle mass in the thigh of an active woman named Lana.

Following her treatments Lana states,

"For me, your methodology and treatment helped to mitigate surgery and potentially a long term mobility disability. I credit your care 100% for recovering from such pain".

Resources:

Vancouver Spine Care Centre

102-1678 W Broadway Vancouver, British Columbia  V6J1X6 604-873-6029

www.coxspinecare.com

mail@vancouverspinecarecentre.com

 

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Aug 22, 2016

Dr. Ted Siciliano has been in active practice for 35 years in the Manahawkin, NJ area.  Dr. Siciliano is a long-time certified Cox Technic practitioner who attends courses regularly to keep up on all the latest in research, biomechanics, and application of Cox Technic protocols. He has written several case reports for the monthly Cox Technic Case Report publication and shares cases at Cox Seminars on a regular basis. He conducts practical, hands-on workshops with his colleagues at his Mayetta, New Jersey office.

Dr. Siciliano shares a case of 33 year-old weight-lifter with a disc extrusion and another case of woman with neck and arm pain who had multiple levels of disc involvement. Both cases would have likely went to surgery if not for Dr. Siciliano’s treatment with Cox Technic.

Resources:

Manahawkin Chiropractic Ctr

720 S Main St Mayetta, NJ  08092

609-597-9333

www.drtedsiciliano.com

Facebook:  Ted Siciliano DC

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Aug 15, 2016

Dr. Kurt Olding is a certified Cox technic practitioner and assistant instructor for Cox Technic Seminars.  He has been treating spine conditions for over 30 years.  He is in private practice in Minster, Ohio with his daughter and son-in-law.

On this episode, Dr. Olding shares a story of a 74 year-old farm wife with back pain as a result of spinal stenosis.  Dr. Olding co-authored a recently published research paper that he also shares with us.

Resources:

Minster Chiropractic

12-A Eagle Drive Minster, OH  45865

419-628-3004

www.oldingchiropractic.com

Case Report #145 at http://www.coxtechnic.com/downloads.aspx

Chiropractic Distraction Spinal Manipulation on Postsurgical Continued Low Back and Radicular Pain Patients: A Retrospective Case Series.  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27330514

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Aug 11, 2016

I’m your host Dr. Michael Johnson. I invite you to listen to this first episode of The Back Doctors Podcast. I this episode I’ll be sharing with you a patient story from my own practice. It involves a patient with an acute exacerbation of lower back pain that had been preceded by three years of chronic back pain as well as pelvic pain.

In future episodes I’ll be interviewing doctors who treat spine related conditions that cause neck and back pain and other related symptoms. The purpose of these podcasts is for you to find hope from these inspirational stories told by devoted doctors who care for patients just like you.

Resources:

To see Dr. Oz’s report on vulvodynia go to

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/vulvodynia

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