258 Dr. James Cox - Treating Patients After Back Surgery with Cox Technic
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Release Date: 08/21/2023
288 Bjørn Ekeberg - Infrared Light Therapy
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
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 changing, NASA-developed technology. A former screenwriter for NRK & Netflix shows, Bjørn created the brand for Recharge and leads the company from 2023. Resources: Our show...
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287 Dr. James Cox - A Life Well Lived
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
We celebrate the life 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 Clark, Dr. Casey Rogers, Dr. David Kulla, Dr. Amelia Pappas, Dr. Adam Propper, Dr. Joel Dixon, Dr. Keith Bartley, Dr. Kelly Brinkman, Dr. Ted Arkfeld, Dr. Kyle Pankonin, Dr. Greg Priest, Dr. Bob Funk, Dr. Eric Frank, Dr. James...
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286 Dr. Joy Kong - Regenerative Medicine
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
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, where I specialize in stem cell therapy, ketamine therapy, as well as a wide range of therapeutics to enhance patients’ overall health and combat diseases in a holistic manner, by...
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285 Dr. Mike Van Thielen - Foundations of Health
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
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 elevate the body, mind, and life. Resources: Show sponsor:
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284 Dr. Jason Giles - Pain and Addiction
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
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 hospitals. My habit escalated quickly, spinning my life completely out of control. Unable to stop on my own, in despair I sought help through California’s Physician’s Health Program, a specialized...
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283 Dr. Jason Charkalis - Preventing Spine Surgery with Cox Technic
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
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, acupuncture and cold laser therapy are also utilized. Resources: Charkalis Chiropractic Center, Stowe, VT 802-253-7004
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282 Dr. Karl Louder - Multiple Disc Bulges
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
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 back pain. He studied Exercise and Health Physiology in the prestigious Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary before going on to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and...
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281 Dr. Elizabeth Welch - PostureFit
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
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 moment they leave my office, they are going right back to teaching their body to slouch". I struggled with this, knowing the other methods of fixing posture don't work long term. That is when...
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280 Justin Zenanko - SynerFuse™ and New e-TLIF™ Procedure
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
SynerFuse™ is a Minnesota-based medical device company innovating the spine industry with its integrated approach to spinal fusion and chronic pain. The patented SynerFuse™ procedure, Electric Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (e-TLIF™), combines fusion with direct nerve stimulation to address chronic low back and leg pain that is unaddressed in traditional spinal fusion surgery. There are more than 500,000 spinal fusion procedures performed annually in the United States alone. As many as 40% of cases result in chronic, residual pain following a spinal fusion surgery costing the US...
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279 Dr. Nate McKee - Leg Pain.
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Nate McKee shares a story of an automobile mechanic unable to work due to his severe leg pain. Dr. Nate McKee grew up in Fort Wayne, IN. He was first introduced to the great state of Michigan, when he attended Albion College. At Albion College, Dr. Nate received his Bachelor's in Exercise Sciences. He then went onto National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL where he received his Doctorate in Chiropractic. While at National, he was actively involved in the Student American Chiropractic Association, and was President. During that involvement he lobbied...
info_outlineOn this episode of The Back Doctors Podcast, you’ll get to hear from Dr. James M. Cox who is the developer of Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation. He is a remarkable doctor who has dedicated his life to finding the most effective treatment for back pain. He presents published research on the effectiveness of Cox Technic in the treatment of post-surgical continued pain syndrome.
About Dr. Cox
Resources:
The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical
References:
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