The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson

Our spine specialist from Iceland, Dr. Hrefna Sylvia shares a story of a gentleman experiencing back and leg pain after surgery. About Dr. Hrefna Syliva Dr  Hrefna  Sylvia is born and raised in a small town in the Westfjords in Iceland. In 2009 while training for an Ironman she experienced severe low back pain, that is when she first got introduced to chiropractic. Her interest for chiropractic in...

Our guest, Hunter Ziesing shares his work with AI in assisting individuals in their quest for health and longevity.   Hunter spent the bulk of his career in investment banking focusing on the Healthcare, Consumer, and Technology areas. He was the founder of Charity of Choice, a non-profit focused on cancer research and health prevention. Early Overall Outcomes Biomarker Improvements A majority of...

Dr. Kim Lombardy shares a story about a gentleman who presents with neck pain after having a surgical fusion. 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 Darr. After a series of spinal adjustments, Dr. Lombardy...

Neurosurgeon, Dr. Colin Son shares real-world insight into how new technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are already changing how we diagnose and treat spine conditions. About Dr. Son: Colin Son, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery with a focus on minimally invasive care of the brain and spine. As a neuroendovascular surgeon, he treats conditions from inside...

My guest, PJ Glassey discusses the emotional side of back pain and how a condition known as Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS) is characterized by chronic pain, often in the back, neck, shoulders, and hips, and is caused by the brain's response to repressed negative emotions and stress. About Mr. Glassey: PJ started personal training in 1987 and successfully grew his business over the following 11 ye...

Fitness and lifestyle expert Troy Laing shares his work not only with back pain, but in biohacking. Meet Troy Laing Culture OC was founded by Troy Laing, an Australian entrepreneur with a passion for health and fitness, inspired by his global travels and immersion in diverse wellness practices. His vision was to create a pioneering biohacking social wellness club that fosters strong community bond...

Dr. Brigitte Rozenberg shares a story about a 26-year-old with a large disc herniation that is successfully treated with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. Founder, Spinatomy Spine & Disc Centers For over 30 years, Dr. Brigitte Rozenberg has been a trailblazer in the fields of spinal health, functional wellness, and non-surgical pain relief. As the Founder and CEO of Spinatomy Spine & Disc Centers...

Our guest Joe Lehotay shares his expertise with PEMF, Pulsing ElectroMagnetic Fields. PEMF is a revolutionary wellness modality that utilizes soothing pulsed electromagnetic fields. Our PEMF machines apply focused pulsing magnetic stimulation to the body at the cellular level through our exclusive line of accessories. By stimulating and exercising the cells, PEMF supports the body's natural healin...

Dr. McMurray shares his experience working with the NHL team San Jose Sharks. Michael McMurray Clinical Director of Chiropractic Solutions Chiropractic Philosophy Education Doctorate of Chiropractic (Magna Cum Laude), December 1982 Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, December 1984 Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Bachelor of Arts: Zoology, June 1976 Univ...

On this episode, Dr. Hany Demian shares his passion of treating those with chronic spine pain. Dr. Hany Demian, MD, CCFP is a regenerative medicine pioneer and CEO of BioSpine, one of North America's most advanced spine and recovery centers. A former trauma doctor and pain specialist, Dr. Demian integrates stem cell science, AI diagnostics, and genetics into a new kind of personalized medicine. He...

On this episode, Dr. Brandon Skiles shares a case of an 80-year-old gentleman who had severe lower back and right leg pain for two months before presenting to his office. Brandon Skiles, DC   Dr. Skiles is a chiropractor with a diverse background in healthcare. After graduating from Columbus State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, he worked two years as a trauma ICU nurse. Driven b...

Thought leader Julio G. Martinez-Clark shares how his company in helping to bring medical innovation to the market sooner by conducting clinic trials in Latin America. About Julio: Julio G. Martinez-Clark stands at the forefront of clinical research transformation as the Ambassador of IAOCR/GCSA in the Americas and CEO of bioaccess®, where he bridges global quality standards with the world's growi...

Dave Hodgson, an engineer, explains how the lumbar support he developed decompresses the spine while you wear it. When the BaxMAX was created, we considered all of the shortcomings of a typical back brace in our design. First, the BaxMAX is not made of elastic. It's made of a thin, porous nylon fabric (stitched with Kevlar) so it doesn't stretch like an elastic back brace and is breathable. The ma...

Spine specialist, Dr. Todd Sinett shares a patient story and what led him to develop The Backbridge™ System. About Dr. Sinett: Inspired to follow in his father's footsteps, this born and bred Long Islander is a second-generation chiropractor. A graduate of New York Chiropractic College, Dr. Todd Sinett is an applied kinesiologist, pain expert, author of several books, and the inventor of the Backb...

Spine specialist, Dr. Mary Peterson shares stories of successfully treating her patients using Cox Technic. About Dr. Peterson's Practice: Great Lakes Health & Wellness is an exceptional chiropractic practice led by board-certified chiropractor Mary Peterson, DC, and her skilled team in Palos Heights, Illinois. The practice takes a caring, compassionate, results-driven approach to caring for patie...

Dr. Grant Elliott shares a comprehensive online rehab program that he developed to help you with your back pain. About Dr. Elliott: Grant Elliott is a chiropractic physician based in the Tampa Bay area, specializing in treating disc herniation and sciatica through non-surgical methods. With a deep commitment to health and fitness, Grant practices what he preaches and focuses on helping people retu...

On this episode, spine specialist, Dr. Jasmine Hornberger shares a story of a gentleman who she treated successfully with Cox Technic ® before and after back surgery. Jasmine Hornberger, DC Chiropractor, Functional Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master I am a chiropractor, energy healer, and guide for whole-body healing. I founded Everyday Alignment in Grand Haven, Michigan, as a space where pe...

On this episode, we learn about light therapy with Bjørn Ekeberg.  He explains how light therapy works and its exciting future in improving human health and function. Bjørn Ekeberg, CEO & Co-Founder Managing Director of Recharge Health Oslo. Bjørn has a PhD in Philosophy of Science and has written on physics and cosmology, but his career path led him instead to build a business based on a paradigm...

We celebrate the life of Dr. James M. Cox. The Passing of Dr. James M. Cox Contributing Doctors: Dr. Madelynne Galatic, Dr. Michael Karafa, Dr. Bryce Milam, Dr. Ted Siciliano, Dr. Ricardo Rivas, Dr. Amanda Harris, Dr. Doug Pettit, Dr. John McGinnis, Dr. Dan Spencer, Dr. Lloyd Reddington, Dr. Sarah Bracamontes, Dr. Mark Korchok, Dr. Elra Morgan, Dr. Leisa Grgula, Dr. Sunni Lomnicki, Dr. Daniel Clar...

Dr. Joy Kong teaches us about stem cell therapy and the research behind it. From Dr. Joy Kong: I am a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Addiction Medicine, American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine). I am also the president of "Chara Health" – formerly known as Uplyft Longevity Center- in Los Angeles, California...

Dr. Mike Van Thielen shares cutting-edge yet practical steps toward optimal health. A message from Dr. Van Thielen: Our mission is to empower individuals to discover their true purpose, optimize their health, and unlock their superpowers, enabling them to achieve fulfillment, happiness, and become the best version of themselves. We leverage cutting-edge biohacking technologies and strategies to el...

Dr. Jason Giles shares his own story of addiction as a catalyst to helping others in their recovery journey. A word from Dr. Giles: The founding of Addiction Doctors stems from a deeply personal experience that changed the trajectory of my life. Twenty-five years ago, after realizing my dream of becoming an anesthesiologist, I became addicted to fentanyl—a drug that was then only available in hosp...

Dr. Jason Charkalis shares a story of a patient who presents with hand pain/numbness resulting from multiple disc protrusions in his neck. Jason Charkalis, D.C., graduated Cum Laude from Logan University in St. Louis, MO in 2009.  He has been in private practice in Stowe, VT since 2009. Adjusting techniques include Cox Flexion Distraction, Diversifed, Activator and Drop Assist. Nutritional advice,...

Spine specialist, Dr. Karl Louder shares a story of a man with multiple disc bulges resulting in severe back and leg pain. Dr. Karl Louder was born in Quebec City, Quebec, but spent most of his growing up years in Airdrie, Alberta where he now works at a chiropractic office with a special interest in treating discogenic spine conditions such as spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and chronic low ba...

Dr. Elizabeth Welch shares her breakthrough to helping her patients finally correct their posture. A word from Dr. Welch: I am Dr. Liz Welch, Chiropractor and the founder of PostureFit. After adjusting a patient some years ago, I watched as she walked out of my office, hunched over in terrible posture. I thought to myself, "I am delivering the best chiropractic adjustment on my patients, but the m...