The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson

Beverly Atkins shares the Feldenkrais Method® with us and explains how gentle movement can relieve pain. Beverly's mission is simple: help people feel better by getting unstuck from old patterns. For most of her life, Beverly had undiagnosed ADHD and compensated with grit. She completed the Hawaii Ironman in 2009. In 2014, while working at Facebook's Los Angeles office, the fast pace was manageabl...

Personal injury attorney Charles Sanders takes us through the legal process involved in spinal "soft tissue" injuries. About Charles "Chuck" Sanders Charles is passionate about helping the injured fight for their rights against insurance companies. Early on in his career, while working as an insurance adjuster and claims counsel for numerous insurance companies, Charles saw first-hand and personal...

Dr. Ted Siciliano shares insights from his spine care practice on treating patients with the Cox Technic Dr. Ted Siciliano has been in active practice for over 40 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 wr...

Dr. Keith Bartley shares a story of a young man who had been bent forward in back pain for 4 months prior to treatment. 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 Lu...

Spine specialist, Dr. Ryan Lawrence shares a story about a man with a "pinch" in his neck that progressed to arm numbness and tingling. Dr. Ryan Lawrence Doctor of Chiropractic DC If you've tried other treatments without lasting results, or you're not quite sure chiropractic is for you, that's exactly the kind of patient Dr. Ryan wants to hear from. With clinical experience spanning California, Fl...

Massage therapist, Ken Moench shares several client stories including a grandmother with 40-years of back pain.  He also shares his journey that led him to author the book "Every Baby Hurts". Ken Moench With over 30 years of massage therapy experience, Ken Moench is a trailblazer in the field of healing. His method, known as  The Moench Method , is a testament to his unique approach and expertise....

Spine specialist, Dr. Peter Meyer shares a story of a dance instructor with debilitating pelvic pain caused by a disc protrusion. Dr. Peter Meyer, Education and Memberships In addition to earning his Doctor of Chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic, Dr. Meyer earned his BA in biology from Illinois Wesleyan University. He is also a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® (CCSP®). H...

Dr. Nikolaos Kalogeropoulos shares a story about a 41-year-old male with a disc extrusion who was told he needed immediate surgery.  Listen as Dr. Nikolaos shares how he successfully treated this patient who ultimately did not require back surgery. Nikos Kalogeropoulos  was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. He qualified as a Chiropractor from the now  University of Johannesburg  in 19...

Dr. Kurt Olding shares with us the latest published recommendations for conservative treatment for spinal stenosis. Dr. Kurt Olding has been in practice for over 40 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 g...

Dr. Lloyd Redington shares a story of a gentleman who experiences neck pain and arm symptoms.   Dr. Lloyd M. Redington, Jr. graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1999. He has been practicing chiropractic in Michigan since 1999.  In 2001 he opened the doors of Complete Chiropractic in Buchanan.  In 2006, the office relocated to Niles-Buchanan Road where we continue to serve the people of...

Dr. Kiran Patel shares a story of a post-surgical continued spine pain patient that gets relief after having a dorsal root ganglion stimulation procedure. Kiran V. Patel, MD is a global leader in neuromodulation and interventional pain, widely recognized for advancing dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation in clinical practice and physician education. She is board-certified in Anesthesiology and P...

Dr. Altman is a Functional Medicine Doctor with expertise in Energy Medicine, Bioelectric Signaling, and Regenerative Orthopedics.  He shares his own story that started his path towards becoming a doctor treating pain patients. Dr. Sean Altman is a Functional Medicine Doctor with expertise in Energy Medicine, bioelectric signaling, and regenerative orthopedics, whose work focuses on identifying th...

Dr. Kurt Olding shares with us a study of 30,000 low back pain patients and the care they receive depending on what type of provider they choose to see first.  He goes on to share other studies and papers relevant to spine pain patients. Dr. Kurt Olding has been in practice for over 40 years, opening Minster Chiropractic Center in 1986 after graduating from National College of Chiropractic in Lomb...

Dr. Michael Park shares stories from a Proof-of-Concept study that combined lumbar or lumbosacral decompression and fusion surgery and neuromodulation. Dr. Park is a former principal investigator of the SynerFuse® proof-of-concept clinical trial and primary inventor of SynerFuse® technology. Dr. Park is a board-certified neurosurgeon, an associate professor, MnDRIVE neuromodulation scholar, Willia...

Spine specialist, Dr. Anna Jurik shares her experience treating the cervical spine 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 Therap...

Dr. Edgardo Vargas shares a story of woman who suffered with neck pain for years before finally getting relief with Cox Technic. Dr. Edgardo Vargas Chiropractor Dr. Edgardo Vargas received his Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Puerto Rico, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. His plan was to go to medical school after gr...

Spine Health Researcher, Clinician, and Professor, Dr. Christine Goertz shares her life's work in her new book Take Your Back Back . RESEARCH & HEALTH POLICY CAREER I'm Christine Goertz, D.C., Ph. D. I have spent 35 years working with multi-disciplinary teams to conduct research studies and implement best practices designed to optimize care for patients with low back pain. CURRENT ROLE I am a Prof...

Spine specialist, Dr. Casey Johnston shares an interesting case of a 58 y.o. triathlete with severe back and leg pain. Dr. Casey Johnston, D.C. is the owner and Clinical Director for Desert Springs Chiropractic. He has been in full time private practice since 2001. He is an alumnus of Oklahoma State University and Texas Chiropractic College. Prior to his work at DSCC, he worked as the Lead Chiropr...

Dr. Njideka Olatunde explains how she uses Reflexology for pain management. For over 40 years, Dr. Olatunde has been at the forefront of holistic wellness, specializing in medication-free alternatives to pain relief. As a Master Reflexologist and leading expert in the transformative practice of Touchology™ and Reflexology, she has empowered thousands to break free from the cycle of pain, using the...

Dr. Austin McGraw, newly trained in Cox Technic, shares his success in treating a roofer with back and leg pain. A graduate of Texas Chiropractic College, Dr. McGraw is Cox Technic Certified in treating the lumbar spine. Resources: Connect with Dr. McGraw Find a Back Doctor certified in Cox Technic The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical

Spine specialist, Dr. John Murray shares a story of a patient who had a multi-level spinal fusion and then had another surgery to remove all the hardware from his spine. Dr. John Murray Located in Clinton, NJ, Dr. John G. Murray Jr. is a board-certified Chiropractor providing affordable, high-quality care since 1980. Dr. Murray serves Hunterdon and Warren counties as well as the Lehigh Valley, Pen...

On this episode, Dr. Nameer Haider shares with us various minimally invasive surgical procedures that he utilizes as well as combining these surgeries with neuromodulation and regenerative medicine.   Dr. Nameer R. Haider MD,FAAPM&R,DABPM For more than twenty years, Dr. Nameer R. Haider has built his career around a simple but profound belief: people living with chronic pain deserve more than temp...

Dr. Andrew Serlin shares his experience treating a patient with degenerative disc disease and stenosis that is so prevalent in today's aging population. Andrew B. Serlin, DC/LMT/JD DC Instructor and Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard After practicing chiropractic medicine for 13 years, Dr. Serlin started working at the NUHS Whole Health Center as a floating clinician in 2018, and as a f...

Spine specialist, Dr. Adam Propper shares his professional experience using Cox® Technic and advocates for more students, doctors, and patients to learn more about its effectiveness. Dr. Adam Propper, D.C., C.C.S.P. When I was 8 years old, I suffered a severe head and neck trauma. Shortly after came my migraine headaches. My doctors had no answers for my problem and I suffered many years with thes...

Dr. James Kirk of Odessa, Texas specializes in treating the most difficult spine related conditions and shares the story of a gentleman facing spine surgery with a synovial cyst causing foot drop. Dr. J W Kirk is the owner and CEO of Clark Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. He was born in Odessa, he graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy and a Doct...