283 Dr. Jason Charkalis - Preventing Spine Surgery with Cox Technic
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Release Date: 02/10/2025
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...
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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...
info_outlineDr. 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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