Chiropractic radiologist, Dr. Cliff Tao shares his expertise in reading spine images.
Dr. Cliff Tao was born in Ottawa, Canada now lives in Irvine, California. He has owned and operated a nationwide private chiropractic radiology practice since 2004. Following graduation from National University of Health Sciences in Chicago, Dr. Tao completed his 3-year full-time chiropractic radiology residency at
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) and then a full-time musculoskeletal radiology research fellowship at University of California, Irvine (UCI) Medical Center in Orange, California. He is an internationally sought after speaker, and is published both in chiropractic and medical literature, on the topic of chiropractic, spine, and musculoskeletal imaging. Dr. Tao was former voluntary radiology faculty at LACC and former voluntary instructor of radiology at UCI Medical Center. He is married with a 7-year-old boy, and enjoys the outdoors, especially downhill skiing.
On this episode of The Back Doctors Podcast, you’ll get to hear from Dr. James M. 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 presents published research on the effectiveness of Cox Technic in the treatment of post-surgical continued pain syndrome.
About Dr. Cox
Resources:
The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical
References:
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Clancy C, Quinn A, Wilson F. The aetiologies of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A systematic review. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017;30(3):395-402. doi: 10.3233/BMR-150318. PMID: 27689601.
Itz C, Huygen F, Kleef MV. A proposal for the organization of the referral of patients with chronicnon-specific low back pain. Curr Med Res Opin. 2016 Nov;32(11):1903-1909. doi: 10.
Gudavalli MR, Olding K, Joachim G, Cox JM. Chiropractic Distraction Spinal Manipulation on Postsurgical Continued Low Back and Radicular Pain Patients: A Retrospective Case Series. J Chiropr Med. 2016 Jun;15(2):121-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2016.04.004. Epub 2016 May 25. PMID: 27330514; PMCID: PMC4913115.
Aspegren DD, Burt AL. A study of postspinal surgery cases in chiropractic offices. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1994;17:88-92.
O'Shaughnessy J, Drolet M, Roy JF, Descarreaux M. Chiropractic management of patient’s post-disc arthroplasty: eight case reports. Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2010;18:7
Morningstar MW, Strauchman MN. Manipulation under anesthesia for patients with failed back surgery: retrospective report of 3 cases with 1-year follow-up. Journal Chiropractic Medicine 2012;11:30-5
McMorland G, Suter E, Casha S, du Plessis SJ, Hurlbert RJ. Manipulation or microdiskectomy for sciatica? A prospective randomized clinical study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2010;33:576-84 positive results with chiropractic manipulation
Estadt GM. Chiropractic/Rehabilitative management of post-surgical disc herniation: a retrospective case report. J Chiropr Med 2004;3:108–15.
Cox JM. Spinal adjusting of failed low back surgery. In: Chiropractic Orthopedics Conference Proceedings. Annual symposium on Investigation of Failed Low Back Surgery; 2009 May 8-May 10; San Antonio, Texas. Published by the American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists and Southern California University of Health Sciences and Texas Council of Chiropractic Orthopedists. American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists; 2009. p. 43-112.
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Cox JM, Feller J, Cox-Cid J. Distraction chiropractic adjusting: clinical application and outcomes of 1000 cases. Top Clin Chiropr 1996;3(3);45-59.
McMorland G Suter E Casha S du Plessis SJ Hurlbert RJ. Manipulation or microdiskectomy for sciatica? A prospective randomized clinical study. Journal Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010 Oct;33(8):576-584
Albert HB, Manniche C. The efficacy of systematic active conservative treatment for patients with severe sciatica: a single-blind, randomized, clinical, controlled trial. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012 Apr 1;37(7):531-42. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31821ace7f. PMID: 21494193.
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Spine specialist, Dr. Lee Hazen shares a story of a chronic back pain patient with several comorbidities that gets 70% relief with Cox Technic.
Lee Hazen, D.C.
Dr. Hazen graduated Cum Laude from Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles in 1989. After a short post-ceptorship in Burbank, Ca, he was invited to become a resident in Dr. James Cox's clinic. From 1989 until 1998 he was co-director and resident in Ft. Wayne Indiana with Dr. Cox. While there, he attended and completed a 400-hour post-graduate Chiropractic Orthopedics training sponsored by National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Hazen has been serving the Murrieta-Temecula area for 15 years.
As a Cox Technic instructor for the past 25 years, he has taught many chiropractors 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.
He is currently involved in gathering treatment outcome data for ongoing research on failed back surgery syndrome. He is continuing to publish case study reports on difficult and complex case studies that are evaluated and treated in his Temecula, CA office. Lee Hazen D.C. and TCIM is committed to helping you regain and then maintain your quality of life, devoid of spine and extremity pain. Dr. Hazen offers specific protocols for spinal pain relief that are well-researched, well-documented, repeatedly published and clinically effective: Cox Technic Flexion-Distraction and Decompression Adjusting Manipulation. The protocols were started 48 years ago by Dr. James M. Cox in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Cox Technic protocols have evolved as clinical application demands and research studies dictate. We are proud to offer the most cutting-edge, 21st century, non-surgical decompressive spinal pain relief.
Resources:
The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical
Dr. Kelly Brinkman from Logan University shares with us her clinic experience with compression fractures.
Dr. Kelly Brinkman earned her BS degree from Iowa State University in 1983 and graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1990. She has been in private practice in both Illinois and Missouri and has worked on a volunteer medical team on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. She finished the Insurance Consultant post graduate program and earned her MCS-P (Medical Compliance Specialist – Physician) in 2009. She has held the position of clinician and Educational Coordinator at Logan and is currently full time faculty. She has taught the Cox Flexion Distraction course since 1991 and has lectured for James Cox DC, DACBR through National College of Chiropractic post graduate department in years past. She also currently teaches the Billing and Documentation and Clinical Reasoning 1 courses and has assisted in numerous other classes.
Resources:
Kelly.Brinkman@logan.edu
Spine specialist, Dr. Marc Baker shares a story of a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces with continued back pain after having back surgery.
Dr. Marc Baker
Spine specialist, Dr. Anna Jurik shares a story of a 64-year-old female with spine fractures who was treated with Cox Technic.
Dr. Anna Jurik is a licensed Chiropractic Physician and a Registered and Licensed Dietitian/ Nutritionist. She is a graduate of National University of Health Sciences, where she earned her degrees in Chiropractic Medicine, a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice and a certificate in Massage Therapy. She currently holds a position as a teaching clinician at the university and is ranked as a Professor.
Her unique background has allowed her to take her teaching experiences outside of the standard classroom. She has taught seminars, which has allowed her to educate her colleagues as well as personally expand her mindset and experiences.
Dr. Jurik also holds degrees in Exercise Physiology and Dietetics, and has earned various certifications and trainings over the years in order
to diversify her treatment options. These include Graston Deep Tissue Technique, Kinesio-taping, Webster Technique, Pediatrics
& Prenatal care, Rehabilitation of the Spine, Craniosacral Therapy, Rehabilitation of the Spine, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Acupuncture, Cox Technique and Chinese Medicine.
This unique background has allowed her to truly treat every patient holistically. It allows her to work with a patient and put together a natural and specific plan to achieve and help maintain the best health possible. It has also allowed her to have a wide knowledge base that she is able to share with those she is educating.
Resources:
630-629-9664 Clinic
The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical
Spine specialist, Dr. Ted Siciliano shares a story of a lady who loses the ability to lift her foot causing her foot to drop with each step.
Dr. Ted Siciliano has been in active practice for 41 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.
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Dr. Cameron McConville shares a story of a retired 70 year-old mechanic with spinal stenosis who improves with Cox Technic flexion/distraction decompression therapy.
DR CAMERON MCCONVILLE
Cameron has extensive experience in the chiropractic field having graduated from the RMIT Bachelor course in 1993.
Through ongoing professional education and training Cameron has expanded his expertise and knowledge in the management of complex spinal disorders. Advances in spinal treatments led Cameron to the USA where he has undertaken further studies in the theory and application of spinal decompression/distraction therapy (Cox Technic). Cameron is pleased to be one of just a handful of certified Cox practitioners in Australia. Certified Cox practitioners are regarded for their evidence-based approach to the management of spinal disorders. Cameron has special interest in the management of 'sciatica', chronic low back, neck pain and headaches.
Cameron also has a strong interest in promoting his profession through research. In 2019 he joined the Board of the Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation (CARF), and in 2023 published his first research paper in the Canadian Journal of Chiropractic, drawing attention to the little known spinal condition known as spinal gout.
Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to back pain management Cameron has spent the past 20 years in Warragul developing strong relationships with local medical practitioners, physiotherapists and massage therapists ensuring clients achieve their health care goals.
Resources:
warragulchiropracticcentre.com.au
The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical
Spine specialist, Dr. Troy Dreiling shares a story of a building superintendent with a low back injury that resulted in an extruded disc.
Dr. Dreiling has been providing chiropractic services to the Vancouver / Portland Metropolitan area and the families living there, for well over 23 years. The basis of his service is a caring heart and wanting to see that people in pain – especially avoidable pain – can live the kind of life they envision for themselves by getting the care they need.
Resources:
Disc and Joint Pain Relief Complex
Dr. Kurt Olding discusses patient options when it comes to treating back pain and gives an example of a patient that's been through the Spine Care "Supermarket" in search of relief.
Dr. Kurt Olding has been in practice for over 30 years, opening Minster Chiropractic Center in 1986 after graduating from National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, IL in 1984. Through the years Dr. Kurt has enjoyed treating all age groups, from infants to athletes and parents to grandparents. He took special interest in sports medicine during his early years in practice, completing 300 hours of continuing education through the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician program.
Dr. Kurt earned Cox® Technic certification in 2009. In 2012 he began co-instructing the technique, and since 2015 has been a full-time instructor alongside Dr. James Cox, Dr. Ralph Kruse, and Dr. George Joachim.
Through his work with Cox® Technic, Dr. Kurt has had several exciting opportunities. In March of 2016, he taught Cox® Technic in Bern, Switzerland as part of the Swiss Chiropractic Academy’s “technique series” program. Later that month, he presented research on Cox® Technic with his mentor Dr. James Cox at the annual Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference. Dr. Kurt co-authored a paper published in the June 2016 edition of the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine titled Chiropractic Distraction Spinal Manipulation on Post-surgical Continued Low Back and Radicular Pain patients: A Retrospective Case Series.
In 2015, Dr. Kurt became board certified as a Chiropractic Orthopedist, and a Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (FACO). He is also a board member of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists, serving since early 2016.
Dr. Kurt and his wife Jackie are Minster natives. They have three children: Sunni, Kregg, and Jack. Sunni and her husband Tyler joined the practice in 2014.
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Spine specialist, Dr. Sarah Bracamontes shares a story of a 79-year-young female with left leg pain. Dr. Bracamontes shares her evaluation and treatment program that helped this patient become active again.
Dr. Bracamontes is a graduate of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and practices in Los Gatos, California. She has been a Cox Certified Doctor since 2005 as she found relief for herself as a patient being treated with Cox Technic. She also uses a low-force instrument for adjusting called an Activator. She practices an osteopathic therapy called cranio-sacral therapy. She has recently added pilates to her practice for functional rehab.
Resources:
See Dr. Bracamontes demonstrate Cox Technic on YouTube
The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical
New graduate, Dr. Douglas Pettit shares a back pain story of an expectant father who needs to be ready for his wife's delivery within 2 weeks.
Dr. Douglas Pettit is a Chiropractic Physician that grew up in New Jersey who now lives and practices in the Northern Atlanta Suburbs. He has taken post graduate training in the Cox technique and is certified in the Lumbar Spine by National University. He has also taken extensive post graduate training in Extremity Adjusting allowing him to help people not only with spine pain but also other conditions from head-to-toe. Dr. Pettit is currently completing the Neuromuscular-Skeletal Diplomate Program though the University of Bridgeport giving him advanced training in diagnosing and understanding the most complicated cases.
Dr. Pettit is getting married this March, where his fiancé and him who are both huge supporters of local animal rescues. They have a dog named Penny and together in their free time they enjoy going to local wineries and coffee shops.
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Spine specialist, Dr. Joseph Beissel shares a story of a 75-year-old gentleman struggling with chronic back pain.
Dr. Joseph C Beissel formerly served the citizens of Philadelphia as a member of the Philadelphia fire department for over 20 years. In that time, he earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Arcadia University. Upon retiring from the department Dr. Beissel completed his post graduate degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange Florida. Within the challenging times of the COVID- 19 Pandemic Dr. Beissel felt the need to open Rescue Care Chiropractic Clinic on March first, 2021 in order to maintain spinal health and reduce the stressors that are being put on the body in these trying times.
Dr. Beissel has extended his chiropractic training to become certified in the Cox® technic for flexion distraction and decompression of the spine. Experiencing low back pain himself Dr. Beissel chose a technic that is backed by research and proven to work for the most serious spine conditions. He brings his passion he had as a firefighter and saving lives to helping people heal and experience a better quality of life with this low force, rhythmical adjusting technic.
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Founder of Cox Technic, Dr. James Cox presents a case of disc herniation on the opposite side of back pain. This is a re-broadcast of a webinar presentation.
Dr. Cox is the developer of Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation and the proud participant in the on-going federal research projects involving the National University of Health Sciences, Palmer College of Chiropractic Research Center, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, Auburn University, etc. He is a member of the postgraduate faculty of the National University of Health Sciences and has been privileged to speak throughout the world.
Resources:
The full video of the case report is available as a CE ONLINE COURSE at this link.
About Dr. Cox
More about Cox® Technic
The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical
References:
Nakagawa Y, Yoshida M, Kawakami M, Ando M, Hashizume H, Minamide A, Maio K, Enyo Y, Okada M. Posterior endoscopic surgery for lumbar disc herniation with contralateral symptoms - a report of two cases. Minim Invasive Neurosurg. 2006 Oct;49(5):282-5. doi: 10.1055/s-2006-950392. PMID: 17163341.
Dr. Ernest Pecoraro, a world-renowned chiropractor who owned over five New York City clinics and re-emerged from over a decade of retirement after his daughter’s debilitating lower back pain was miraculously cured by addressing an unexpected culprit.
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On this episode, spine specialist, Dr. James Cox shares a story of a 29-year-old mother of three with 3 levels of disc herniations in her lower back. He explains the treatment he rendered and why.
James M. Cox, DC, DACBR, FICC, Hon.D.Litt., FACO(H)
Dr. Cox is the developer of Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation and the proud participant in the on-going federal research projects involving the Keiser University, National University of Health Sciences, Palmer College of Chiropractic Research Center, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, Auburn University, etc. He is a member of the postgraduate faculty of the National University of Health Sciences and has been privileged to speak throughout the world.
Links:
- Discat Plus Enhanced
- B vitamins in Formula One
- For doctors (and CE), the full case with treatment demo are available online. "Case Report Series 2017 Webinar #3 CE (1 hr)"
- Dr. Cox's nutrition podcast (chondroitin/glucosamine)
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About Dr. Cox
Grady Gibbs with Evolve Medical, shares his insight into selecting a doctor.
Grady has a 20-year career serving doctors and helping them achieve the triple aim: good for the patient, good for the system, good for the doctor.
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Grady@EvolveMedicalConsulting.com
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On this episode, orthopedic physical therapist, Rick Olderman shares a story of a woman with a 15-year history of back pain who has a remarkable relief of her pain in just days.
Rick Olderman is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with more than 25 years’ experience that specializes in helping people with chronic pain experience a pain-free life. He graduated with his Master’s Degree from The Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis in 1996.
His clinic in lovely Denver, Colorado was famous for being the place that people went when all other treatments failed.
Rick has written the popular Fixing You® series of books -- found on Amazon.com -- to help people with chronic pain or injuries. Rick wants to show you how to live completely pain-free without the need for medication.
He is one of the top professionals in the U.S. when it comes to understanding recurring injuries and chronic musculoskeletal pain. He wants to enhance quality of life by helping people fix their pain once and for all.
Rick wants to change how we understand and teach orthopedic physical therapy throughout all health and wellness education. He wants the fundamental understanding about how the body works to create and solve pain to be available to everyone.
Go to www.RickOlderman.com to find his free and paid products.
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Dr. James Cox is the developer of Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation. On this episode of The Back Doctors Podcast, he shares the most current literature supporting the principles of Cox Technic as well as shares exciting new research happening at Kaiser University.
Resources:
Notes/Slides for Cox Technic Principles
Video Treatment Portion of Video can be found here
About Dr. Cox
More about Cox® Technic
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Interventional physiatrist, Dr. Brain Joves discusses treatment options for spinal stenosis.
Dr. Brian Joves is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He specializes in spine and chronic pain disorders, and is the Chief of Pain Management for Hill Physicians.
Dr. Joves completed his ACGME accredited Fellowship in Pain Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles/ WLA VHA, and his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of California, Davis. He earned his Medical Degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, his Master’s degree in Medical Sciences from Boston University School of Medicine, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Biology from UC Davis.
Dr. Joves believes in a comprehensive approach to pain management: emphasizing education and physical modalities, while utilizing medications, interventions, as well as complementary/alternative medicine approaches to achieve functional restoration and improve his patients’ quality of life. His professional interests include neuromodulation including spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and dorsal root ganglion stimulation to treat neuropathic pain disorders.
Dr. Joves believes strongly in education. He has helped develop the Spine & Nerve Podcast and YouTube Channel, works with pain medicine fellows across the country as a mentor, and lectures nationally on neuromodulation therapies.
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Spine specialist, Dr. Lloyd Redington and his patient share her back pain story of not being able to compete to achieving her person best.
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Dr. Chad Hackel and his athletic patient share his story of pain and recovery.
Dr. Chad Hackel
I have enjoyed providing chiropractic, acupuncture and nutritional care to Custer County, for the last 18 years at Backbone of Healthcare. I grew up on a farm near Ord Nebraska and then attended NE Community College and NE Christian College where I met my wonderful wife, Marci. Together we have four terrific children. In college I had an interest in natural healing and a desire to help others achieve good health. After much research it seemed like chiropractic would be a great fit. I graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City Missouri in 2001. From there I moved to Lincoln to work at Conard-Love Chiropractic for about a year. Dr Conard specialized in alternative treatments such as nutrition, acupuncture and chiropractic. He taught me a lot about running a business and the treatment of hard cases.
In January 2003, we opened Backbone of Healthcare in Broken Bow. Since moving here I have received post doctorate certificates in Acupuncture, Cox Technique (specialized treatment for herniated discs and arthritis) and most recently Sports Certification. I really enjoy helping people suffering from herniated discs and sports injuries and many other health conditions. Continuing my education in the latest chiropractic approaches to natural health and treatment is a priority. Also, this last year our office participated in a nationwide clinical study of failed back surgeries.
Any spare time is filled with watching my kids participate in music, 4-H and sporting events. I also enjoy volunteering my time at church and church camp. If I can squeeze in a good football game or help my parents on the farm, my weekend feels complete.
Resources:
The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical
Dr. Danielle Peebles shares a story of a 50-year-old woman with menorrhagia and back pain.
Dr. Danielle Peebles, D.C., Chiropractic Physician
As an author and Chiropractic physician, Dr. Peebles is a trailblazer in her field helping to tackle health care disparities through chiropractic care. Education has always been the mainstay of Dr. Peebles' life. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from St. Louis University, she completed her Doctor of Chiropractic at Logan University.
Dr. Peebles' dedication to education is expressed in many avenues. Her dedication extends to teaching at St. Louis College of Health Careers where she stresses the importance of core courses such as mathematics. She is the author of Sex Sent Me To The Chiropractor, which comedically teaches you the benefits of chiropractic care; and she also serves the African American community through other organizations, such as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and the YMCA O'Fallon Park , where she is a board member.
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Spine specialist, Dr. Jeremy Heidt shares a story of a woman with severe sciatic who came to his office after going to the ER.
My name is Dr. Jeremy Heidt. It is a personal experience with chiropractic care for a back injury and sports treatment that I had my first experience with chiropractic care.
At the age of 14, I suffered from severe low back pain and migraine headaches. I had a spinal fusion surgery recommended for me at the age of 15. Through chiropractic care and giving my back time to heal I saw improvements in both my lower back and migraine headaches and was able to avoid a spinal surgery. This personal experience got me involved in chiropractic and I believe the personal and professional experience is what makes our clinic unique.
In the past 10 years of treating patients, I have learned that paying attention to the little things in treatment can have a huge impact. I have learned manual chiropractic adjustments, combined with soft tissue therapies, and rehab exercises as needed can truly make a difference in patient's lives, myself included.
Whether it's helping a patient walk with less pain, that ability to get on the floor to play with their grandkids, recovering from a sports injury, or avoiding a back surgery, these goals are what makes going to work each day enjoyable.
It is my goal to get the most efficient response possible for each patient. Whether it's using chiropractic adjustments to improve function and decrease pain, soft tissue therapies, flexion distraction/decompression, or rehab exercises/plans. I truly believe we have the tools available to make a difference with our patients and have them leaving our office better than when they came in.
I grew up in Dickinson, North Dakota. Graduated from college at the University of North Dakota and graduated from Chiropractic School at Northwestern Health Sciences in Bloomington, MN.
After spending 14 years in Minnesota and owning Midwest Chiropractic and Wellness in Eden Prairie, MN for 8.5 years Jenny and I made the decision to move back to North Dakota to be closer to our family and have our girls, Finley and Emery, closer to home.
I am certified in Cox Flexion Distraction/Decompression, (The only chiropractor in North Dakota with the certification and 5-10% of chiropractors being certified nationwide.) I am also certified in a technique called FAKTR that uses multiple soft tissue therapies (Cupping, Instrument Assisted Tools, Functional Rehab Exercises) to get patients better.
I enjoy treating a wide variety of issues from Acute and Chronic Neck and Back Pain, Disc Herniations, Scoliosis, Facet Syndromes and extremity issues such as shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle issues.
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Dr. Brian Joves gives a presentation that includes information on indirect spinal decompression, spinal cord stimulation, and radio frequency ablation.
Dr. Brian Joves is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He specializes in spine and chronic pain disorders and is the Chief of Pain Management for Hill Physicians.
Dr. Joves completed his ACGME accredited Fellowship in Pain Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles/ WLA VHA, and his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of California, Davis. He earned his Medical Degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, his Master’s degree in Medical Sciences from Boston University School of Medicine, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Biology from UC Davis.
Dr. Joves believes in a comprehensive approach to pain management: emphasizing education and physical modalities, while utilizing medications, interventions, as well as complementary/alternative medicine approaches to achieve functional restoration and improve his patients’ quality of life. His professional interests include neuromodulation including spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and dorsal root ganglion stimulation to treat neuropathic pain disorders.
Dr. Joves believes strongly in education. He has helped develop the Spine & Nerve Podcast and YouTube Channel, works with pain medicine fellows across the country as a mentor, and lectures nationally on neuromodulation therapies.
In his spare time, Dr. Joves enjoys spending time with his wife Ashley and their three sons, running and other types of fitness activities, along with exploring the region’s great food, craft beer and wine.
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