268 Joel Proskewitz - The Spine Exchange
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Release Date: 03/18/2024
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...
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278 Dr. Matthew Collins - Biomechanical Back Pain
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Our spine specialist on this episode is Dr. Matthew Collins. Dr. Collins shares a story of a young woman injured in an automobile accident who continued to have pain long after her spine should have healed, but why? Spine specialist, Dr. Matthew Collins is the director of TWIN CITIES HEADACHE NECK & BACK. Matthew Collins, DC, DACRB is a 1999 graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. He has been in private practice in St. Paul, MN since 2000. Dr. Matthew Collins is board certified in Rehabilitation by the American...
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277 Dr. Shay Corbin - Neck and Arm Pain
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Shay Corbin shares a story of a gentleman with unrelenting neck and arm pain. Dr. Shay Corbin runs the Spine and Sports Rehab Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and also has an office in Port Allen. 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 treating for all injury types, assisting with their rehab and prevention of injuries as well as preparing them for daily tournament play. Dr. Corbin is contracted for LSU athletics to travel and treat athletes on and off-season for...
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276 Dr. Tony Nalda - Scoliosis
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Tony Nalda is on a mission to change the current medical model for the treatment of scoliosis. He explains the current state of scoliosis management and offers hope for the future with an evolving body of conservative management. DR. TONY NALDA DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC Severe migraines as a young teen introduced Dr. Nalda to chiropractic care. After experiencing life changing results, he set his sights on helping others who face debilitating illness through providing more natural approaches. After receiving an undergraduate degree in psychology and his Doctorate of...
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275 Dr. Scott Vrzal - Seven Patterns of Headaches
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Scott Vrzal shares his personal experience with headaches and his journey to diagnosing and treating patients with headaches. Dr. Scott J. Vrzal EDUCATION 1993 Doctor of Chiropractic - Los Angeles College of Chiropractic 1993 Internship - Thie Chiropractic - Pasadena, CA 1989 ndergraduate - California State University - Long Beach, CA 1987 Associate Arts - West Valley Junior College - Saratoga, CA POST GRADUATE STUDY 1993 Certified in Applied Kinesiology 1500 hours Applied Kinesiology Hundreds of hours in Neuro Emotional Technique 50+ hours Sacro-Occipital...
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274 Dr. James Cox - Cox Technic, Today & Tomorrow in Healthcare
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
On this episode of The Back Doctors Podcast, you’ll get to hear from Dr. James M. Cox who is the developer of 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 efficacy of Cox Technic and discusses the future of Cox Technic and chiropractic. About Dr. Cox Resources:
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273 Dr. Dan Spencer - Sciatica
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Dan Spencer shares a story about a 34 y.o. farmer who injures his back while working on a combine. Meet the Doctor Dr.Daniel D. Spencer Chiropractor Dr. Dan has served on the Contact For Health physician staff since October, 1995. He attended Adrian College. Dr. Dan was named to the Adrian College Dean’s List four times, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology on April 26, 1992. Dr. Dan entered Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in July of 1992. He pledged the Pi Kappa Chi professional fraternity in his first semester, joining his...
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272 Dr. Vilmarie Soto Gonzalez - Common Low Back Pain
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Vilmarie Soto Gonzalez shares the story of a 51-year-old with a disc protrusion causing low back and leg pain. Dr. Soto explains how she treated this patient successfully using Cox Technic. Dr. Soto is a graduate of Life University and has done post-graduate training in Cox Technic. She practices in Puerto Rico. Resources: Call Dr. Soto at 787-776-3030
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271 Dr. Matthew DiDuro - Softwave Tissue Regeneration
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Matt DiDuro shares with us a new technology that is sweeping the nation for reducing pain and inflammation. Dr. DiDuro brings over 24 years of Clinical experience to his patients, and currently runs two separate offices in Atlanta & Alpharetta. His practice is patient based with a focus on care for diabetics & neuropathic pain. Dr. DiDuro was one of the first chiropractors in New York that was invited to work in a rural medical setting. He was clinic director of chiropractic care at the Rushville Health Center from 2000-2005. His work helped deliver care to migrant workers and...
info_outlineJoe Proskewitz, a strength training and fitness coach shares his own back surgery story and his quest to help others with back pain.
Joel Proskewitz has been working to improve the lives of athletes, low back patients and general population clients for over 25 years.
After becoming a national champion in two of the most demanding sports, Karate and Bodybuilding and with an excess of 30,000 hours of one-on-one training, Joel has dedicated his life to the improvement of exercise techniques and systems to allow his clients to achieve the very best outcome in enhancing their pain free performance.
An internationally acclaimed strength coach and low back rehabilitation specialist, Joel travels the world teaching and sharing his philosophy to a variety of clinicians and trainers and has worked with 1000’s of fitness professionals on enhancing their skill set.
For the past 14 years, Joel has worked closely with Professor Stuart McGill (head of spinal biomechanics – University of Waterloo, Canada) in the rehabilitation of low back pathologies. He also teaches both the McGill clinical and performance courses and is one of only two people in the world who teaches for Professor McGill. Further information can be viewed on www.backfitpro.com
Joel has been a presenter at high profile health and fitness conferences such as the Discovery Fitness Convention and the South African High-Performance Institute, giving advice on topics including strength training for women, Olympic lifting for sports performance and practical nutrition for fat loss. He has also featured in leading publications, such as Men’s Fitness and Men’s Health.
Joel currently works with many high-profile clients, including Olympic medalists, international musicians and world record athletes. He is the CEO of PerformanceRx in London, UK.
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The Back Doctors Podcast – With Dr. Michael Johnson
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