The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson

This episode's spine specialist is Dr. Roy Siegel.  He shares a story of treating one of the most beloved men in the world.  Dr. Siegel practices in New York City. Roy H. Siegel He has lectured nationwide on low back pain and sciatica, prevention and treatment of dance and running injuries as well as nutrition. Dr. Roy has treated thousands of professional dancers and broadway performers along wit...

Chronic pain patients make up 25% of those patients who experience back pain.  Dr. Barton shares an inspirational story of a nurse with chronic back pain. Dr. Barton brings the most current levels of understanding and technology to his Kingston practice. His commitment to low force adjusting methods regularly attract patients with chronic spine issues. Dr. Barton is a certified medical specialist...

I think you are going to enjoy this story of hope from veteran spine specialist, Dr. William Davis. Dr. Davis practices in Kenmore, NY.  Even after serving generations of families in the Buffalo area community for over 40 years, he is still very passionate about his work.  His experience is evident in many areas including: nutrition, disc disease, degenerative joint disease, fibromyalgia, sports a...

Today's spine specialist on the Back Doctors Podcast is Dr. Gregory Priest.  Dr. Priest has authored several published papers and has been giving continuing education lectures since 2002.  He lives and practices in Melbourne, Florida.  He explains the thinking process and detective work it takes to diagnose and treat an architect with neck and arm pain. Dr. Greg Priest graduated Summa Cum Laude fr...

Dr. Loren Miller takes us on quite an adventure, following the story of a green beret veteran with multiple spine issues. Dr. Miller is an accomplished doctor and academic with both a Diplomate and Fellow status with the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists. "I became a chiropractor because when I myself was going through unbelievable neck, back, and muscle pain.  A chiropractor was the only docto...

Back pain in teenagers is common.  Dr. Kelly Brinkman shares a story of a 14 y.o. with a disc injury. Kelly K. Brinkman, DC, MCS-P graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1990 and was in private practice through 2016.  She is an Associate Professor at Logan University in their College of Chiropractic and has taught the Cox Flexion Distraction course at Logan since 1991.  She is currently w...

Dr. Leisa-Marie Grgula shares a story of a moto-cross rider and another story about a professional body-builder. Our spine specialist on this episode is Dr. Leisa-Marie Grgula.  Dr. Grgula is a Chiropractic Physician and holds a Bachelor degree in Human Biology.  She received her Doctorate Degree from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL.  She is certified in Cox® Technic  Flexion...

Dr. Bret White is this episode's Back Doctor.  Today, Dr. White shares an interesting story of a patient with neck pain, arm pain, and breast pain.  Dr. White currently practices in Vero Beach, Florida. Before relocating to Florida he practiced in Boston where he had the unique opportunity to teach to Nursing Students as well as 3rd & 4th Year Medical Students from Tufts, Harvard, UMASS and Boston...

On this episode of the Back Doctors podcast our guest is Dr. Tyler Lomnicki.  Dr. Lomnicki is an up and coming spine specialist who lives and practices with his wife Dr. Sunni Lomnicki in Minster, Ohio. He is a 2014 graduate of the National University of Health Sciences.  On this episode he shares a story of a woman who was brought into his office in a wheelchair. Resources: Contact Dr. Lomnicki D...

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 t...

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...

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: Contact Dr. Rosenberg See video...

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 treat...

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...

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 professi...

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 a...

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...

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 nation...

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 treatm...

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 p...

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 appl...

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 typ...

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...

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 Harbo...

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 Lyn...