Dr. Michael McMurray - Treating the Professional Athlete
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Release Date: 08/04/2025
336 Dr. Ryan Lawrence - Neck Pain with Arm Numbness
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Ryan Lawrence shares a story about a man with a "pinch" in his neck that progressed to arm numbness and tingling. Dr. Ryan Lawrence Doctor of ChiropracticDC If you've tried other treatments without lasting results, or you're not quite sure chiropractic is for you, that's exactly the kind of patient Dr. Ryan wants to hear from. With clinical experience spanning California, Florida, and Tennessee, including work with military veterans and within multidisciplinary care teams, he has learned that pain rarely tells the whole story. Dr. Ryan takes a genuinely curious...
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335 Ken Moench - Moench Method Bodywork
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Massage therapist, Ken Moench shares several client stories including a grandmother with 40-years of back pain. He also shares his journey that led him to author the book "Every Baby Hurts". Ken Moench With over 30 years of massage therapy experience, Ken Moench is a trailblazer in the field of healing. His method, known as The Moench Method, is a testament to his unique approach and expertise. Specializing in injury rehabilitation, Ken has honed his technique by integrating elements of myofascial release, deep tissue work, and trigger point therapy. Undeniably, this innovative...
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334 Dr. Peter Meyer - Disc Protrusion and Pelvic Pain
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Peter Meyer shares a story of a dance instructor with debilitating pelvic pain caused by a disc protrusion. Dr. Peter Meyer, Education and Memberships In addition to earning his Doctor of Chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic, Dr. Meyer earned his BA in biology from Illinois Wesleyan University. He is also a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® (CCSP®). He also has a degree in sports injuries, and took an additional 200 hours of sports education. Additionally, Dr. Pete has postgraduate training in the following: Acupuncture Dealing...
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333 Dr. Nikolaos Kalogeropoulos - Disc Extrusion
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Nikolaos Kalogeropoulos shares a story about a 41-year-old male with a disc extrusion who was told he needed immediate surgery. Listen as Dr. Nikolaos shares how he successfully treated this patient who ultimately did not require back surgery. Nikos Kalogeropoulos was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. He qualified as a Chiropractor from the now in 1998 and in 1999 qualified as a Chiropractic Sport Physician. Along with his private practice he worked at many sporting events, from local events to international events, like the IAAF All African Games. In...
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332 Dr. Kurt Olding - Stenosis
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Kurt Olding shares with us the latest published recommendations for conservative treatment for spinal stenosis. Dr. Kurt Olding has been in practice for over 40 years, opening Minster Chiropractic Center in 1986 after graduating from National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, IL in 1984. Through the years Dr. Kurt has enjoyed treating all age groups, from infants to athletes and parents to grandparents. He took special interest in sports medicine during his early years in practice, completing 300 hours of continuing education through the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician program....
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331 Dr. Lloyd Redington - Cervical Myelopathy
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Lloyd Redington shares a story of a gentleman who experiences neck pain and arm symptoms. Resources:
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330 Dr. Kiran Patel - Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Kiran Patel shares a story of a post-surgical continued spine pain patient that gets relief after having a dorsal root ganglion stimulation procedure. Kiran V. Patel, MD is a global leader in neuromodulation and interventional pain, widely recognized for advancing dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation in clinical practice and physician education. She is board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and serves as Director of Pain Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and Founder and CEO of the NYC Neuromodulation Center of Excellence. Dr. Patel also leads the...
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329 Dr. Sean Altman - Trying to Avoid Orthopedic Surgery?
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Altman is a Functional Medicine Doctor with expertise in Energy Medicine, Bioelectric Signaling, and Regenerative Orthopedics. He shares his own story that started his path towards becoming a doctor treating pain patients. Dr. Sean Altman is a Functional Medicine Doctor with expertise in Energy Medicine, bioelectric signaling, and regenerative orthopedics, whose work focuses on identifying the root cause of injury and restoring the body’s internal communication networks so healing can resume naturally and durably. With an academic foundation in Molecular Biology from Colgate...
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328 Dr. Kurt Olding - Finding the Right Spine Care Provider
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Kurt Olding shares with us a study of 30,000 low back pain patients and the care they receive depending on what type of provider they choose to see first. He goes on to share other studies and papers relevant to spine pain patients. Dr. Kurt Olding has been in practice for over 40 years, opening Minster Chiropractic Center in 1986 after graduating from National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, IL in 1984. Through the years Dr. Kurt has enjoyed treating all age groups, from infants to athletes and parents to grandparents. He took special interest in sports medicine during his...
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327 Dr. Michael Park - Combining the Decompression and Fusion Surgery and Neuromodulation for Low Back Pain
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Michael Park shares stories from a Proof-of-Concept study that combined lumbar or lumbosacral decompression and fusion surgery and neuromodulation. Dr. Park is a former principal investigator of the SynerFuse® proof-of-concept clinical trial and primary inventor of SynerFuse® technology. Dr. Park is a board-certified neurosurgeon, an associate professor, MnDRIVE neuromodulation scholar, William P. Van Wagenen Fellow, and director of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology at the University of Minnesota. He has extensive experience with...
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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
University of California, Berkeley
Certifications
Activator Methods: Advanced Proficiency Rated, Platform Instructor, and Western Region Director
Cox Technique
Applied Kinesiology by International College of Applied Kinesiology
Active Release Technique
Professional Organization
American Chiropractic Association
California Chiropractic Association
Past President of the Santa Clara County Chapter of the California Chiropractic Association
Principal Key Doctor Legislative Liaison for the Santa Clara Chapter of the California Chiropractic Association
Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research
National Institute of Chiropractic Research
Southern California University of Health Sciences, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Alumni Association
Awards
Doctor of the year for the Santa Clara County Chapter of the California Chiropractic Association
Thomas N. Trux Award for distinguished service in the area of legislative issues at the state level
Professional Services
Chiropractor for the Rio Vista Pro Am
Work with many professional and amateur dancers for the past 15 years
Worked with the Coors Light Cycling Team
Team Physician for many local soccer teams and gymnastic clubs
Team Physician for U.S. National Windsurfing Championships
Chiropractor for the San Jose Sharks Hockey Team
Faculty Appointments
Life West University of Chiropractic
Palmer College of Chiropractic - West
National College of Health Sciences
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