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The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
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info_outlineDr. James Cox explains an underdiagnosed cause of lower back pain called Bertolotti's syndrome and how it can be effectively treated 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, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, Auburn University, Keiser 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:
About Dr. Cox
link to info on supplements:
- Cox Technic Resource Center Inc
- Discat Plus Enhanced specifically
- Discat & Joint Pain Relief specifically
The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical
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