The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson

Hong Kong, spine specialist Dr. Matty Wong shares an interesting story of a 40 year-old housewife with a sudden onset of face pain. Biography Dr. Matty F.Y. Wong is a registered chiropractor in the USA and Hong Kong. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from National University of Health Sciences, Chicago, Illinois, USA in 1993. She undertook further certified program in Cox® Decompressi...

Spine specialist, Dr. Kim Lombardy shares a story of a patient with hip and leg pain that still continues to have pain after her hip replacement. About Dr. Lombardy Dr. Kim Lombardy is a native of Sandusky, Ohio. After suffering from chronic pain and illness, stemming from a childhood accident, and being under medical care for 20 years, he was referred to a local Sandusky chiropractor, Dr. Vince D...

A certified nursing assistant suffers a severe neck injury as a result of an auto accident.  Spine specialist, Dr. Jeremy Heidt and the patient tell her story of recovery using Cox® Technic . Dr. Heidt is Certified in Cox Decompression Adjustment and Manipulation Technic. This is a gentle technique used for treating many spinal conditions ranging from mild Low Back Pain to more severe cases of Bac...

Australian spine specialist, Dr. Cameron McConville shares a story of a 67 year-old retired taxi driver with severe lower back and leg pain.  Dr. McConville's specialized treatment quickly returned this patient to his normal activities. Dr. McConville graduated from the RMIT Bachelor course in 1993. Following his graduation, he spent his first 5 years in Geelong.  It was during that period that Ca...

A 56 year old runner experienced worsening back pain after a run.  Spine specialist, Dr. Shawn Nelson explains the cause of his pain and his road to recovery. About Dr. Nelson My journey to becoming a Chiropractor began with me as a patient in my early teens.  I was being treated for some debilitating migraine headaches that would take my vision from me.  The care I was receiving significantly red...

Toronto spine specialist, Dr. David Homer shares a story of a very painful neck condition called spasmodic torticollis or wry neck. Dr. David Horner, B.Sc., D.C., ART Education Dr. Homer graduated from Life University in 1997 with a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree and was honored as a National Dean's List scholar (ranking within the nations top 1% of academic scholars). He was head of the rad...

Spine specialist, Dr. David Atiyeh shares a story of a gentleman struggling to find answers for his perianal pain. Dr. Atiyeh at Atiyeh Chiropractic and Functional Neurology is committed to helping you regain and then maintain your quality of life, devoid of spine and extremity pain. He offers specific protocols for spinal pain relief that are well-researched, well-documented, repeatedly-published...

Spine specialist, Dr. Dean Greenwood shares two stories of two different women both with neck and arm pain. Dr. Greenwood's Professional Qualifications Doctor of Chiropractic (Palmer College of Chiropractic) Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (US) Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Orthopaedic Specialists (Canada) Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice (National Univers...

Spine specialist, Dr. James Schantz shares a story of an owner of a landscaping business and his unusual cause of back pain. When the nation's top chiropractic organizations teamed up with Prevention Magazine to honor six U.S. doctors with the Chiropractic Award of Excellence, they chose Dr. Schantz. He was selected to represent the pinnacle of community service and clinical excellence for the Sou...

Spine specialist, Dr. James Cox shares two stories of difficult neck conditions treated successfully with  Cox® Technic . 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,...

Dr. Harry Adelson shares a story of a gentleman with chronic back who responds to stem cell injection therapy.  Dr. Adelson was one of the very early adopters of stem cell medicine for the treatment of pain. He has performed nearly 5,000 stem cell procedures, placing him solidly among the most experienced in the world with the use of stem cells for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain.  D...

Dr. Christophe Dean discusses a disc case that requires doctors to work together for the best outcome for the patient. Dr. Dean has been practicing since 1975. After studying at Pennsylvania State University, he went on to earn his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic. In 2007, he earned the Michigan Association of Chiropractors 's award for Chiropractor of the Year. In 19...

On this episode, spine specialist Dr. Ted Siciliano explains what a synovial cyst is and how it can cause low back pain.  More importantly, Dr. Siciliano discusses the treatment options for this condition. 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 o...

Prominent Nashville spine specialist, Dr. Casey Bearden shares a story of a Marine veteran suffering with lower back pain and leg pain who also had had two previous neck surgeries. Dr. Bearden's Story Several years ago I developed a severe low back condition known as a "bulged or herniated disc." It progressed quickly and the pain I felt at certain times was so piercing that I couldn't tie my own...

Spine specialist, Dr. Troy McColman discusses the causes and treatments of spinal stenosis. Dr. Troy McColman of Soft Health and Healing Clinic provides safe and effective care for those suffering from a broad range of soft tissue and repetitive stress injuries, various types of arthritis, wounds, sports injuries, disc and spinal disorders as well as other musculo-skeletal conditions.   Education...

Spine specialist, Dr. Lonny Skjervheim and his patient share a story of a disc herniation causing sciatica. Earning his doctorate in chiropractic, Dr. Skjervheim is a 1991 graduate of the Northwestern Health Science University, College of Chiropractic. He is an active member of the Washington State Chiropractic Association, the American Board of Sports Chiropractic Physicians, and the National Str...

On this episode, spine specialist Dr. Vincent Pankonin shares a story along with his patient about chronic back pain. Dr. Pankonin has been in practice since 1993 and received his training at Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, Minn.  As a doctor of chiropractic, Dr. Pankonin diagnoses and treats alignment and pain problems that affect the muscles, bones, and nerves of the body re...

Spine specialist, Dr. Timothy Smith talks with us about a patient who tries everything she can think of to try to get rid of her leg pain. Dr. Smith graduated with honors from New York Chiropractic College after completion of his bachelors degree from SUNY at Buffalo majoring in Biological Sciences. Dr. Smith began the practice of Chiropractic in December 2002 in Angola NY immediately after his gr...

Spine specialist, Dr. Kevin Moriarty and his patient share a successful resolution of spine pain following a compression fracture. Dr. Moriarty opened his office in 1987, located at 505 West Hollis Street in Nashua, treating the Greater Nashua Community with compassionate, effective, reliable health care. The practice is open to all age groups for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions a...

Spine specialist, Dr. Joseph Pritchett treats a skeptical low back pain patient following an automobile accident. Dr. Pritchett practices in Baton Rouge, LA in a multi-disciplinary setting.  He focuses on treating difficult spine conditions with conservative treatment, such as Cox Technic flexion/distraction spinal decompression manipulation, dry needling, graston technique, myofascial release, an...

Spine specialist, Dr. Chris Osterlitz and his patient, Roger share their stories of a successful outcome of conservative treatment for neck pain in this patient with a previous neck surgery. In 1990, Chris received his bachelors of science in Human Biology from Plattsburgh State University in Plattsburgh, New York. In 1994, he completed his license for massage therapy and began private practice. I...

Spine specialist, Dr. David Atiyeh shares an inspiring story of a patient in constant pain after having multiple back surgeries. Dr. Atiyeh is a native of Michigan, being born in Detroit.  He studied Engineering at Central Michigan University where he also received  Masters in Business Administration.  His plans changed when he was introduced to Chiropractic after an injury.  The philosophy behind...

Spinal stenosis can result in back and leg pain and in this story that spine specialist, Dr. Thomas Milus shares it can also be a cause of urinary incontinence.  THOMAS B. MILUS, D.C., Ph. D., D.A.B.C.O. EDUCATION Undergraduate Northern Illinois University Dekalb, Illinois Degree: Bachelor of Arts – 1973 Graduate Palmer College of Chiropractic 1000 Brady Street Davenport, Iowa 52803 Degree: Doctor...

Spine specialist, Dr. James Proodian shares a story with us about a 30 year-old teacher with a minor disc bulge but with major pain. Dr. James Proodian is an accomplished physician and health educator whose passion for helping people achieve better health led him to establish Proodian Healthcare Family of Companies, which includes Natural Healthcare Center (a state-of-the-art healthcare facility);...

Dr. Kyle Pankonin a spine specialist who practices in Minnesota, shares a story of a farm wife suffering with sciatica. Dr. Kyle Pankonin graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1999. Prior to studying at NWCC, he attended South Dakota State University and Southwest Minnesota State University. Dr. Pankonin opened Red Rock Chiropractic Center in April 2000, and in December 2010 moved...