Dr. Michael McMurray - Treating the Professional Athlete
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Release Date: 08/04/2025
319 Dr. Nameer Haider - Combining Minimally Invasive Surgery, Neuromodulation, and Regenerative Medicine
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
On this episode, Dr. Nameer Haider shares with us various minimally invasive surgical procedures that he utilizes as well as combining these surgeries with neuromodulation and regenerative medicine. Dr. Nameer R. Haider MD,FAAPM&R,DABPM For more than twenty years, Dr. Nameer R. Haider has built his career around a simple but profound belief: people living with chronic pain deserve more than temporary relief — they deserve their lives back. That belief has carried him from medical school in Pakistan to operating rooms and innovation labs across the United States, shaping...
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318 Dr. Andrew Serlin - Degenerative Disc Disease and Stenosis
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Andrew Serlin shares his experience treating a patient with degenerative disc disease and stenosis that is so prevalent in today's aging population. Andrew B. Serlin, DC/LMT/JD DC Instructor and Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard After practicing chiropractic medicine for 13 years, Dr. Serlin started working at the NUHS Whole Health Center as a floating clinician in 2018, and as a full-time attending clinician since 2019. He also serves as a faculty advisor for the NUHS Tai Chi & Qi Gong student club. Before becoming a chiropractic physician, he worked as an...
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317 Dr. Adam Propper - Why Cox® Technic
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Adam Propper shares his professional experience using Cox® Technic and advocates for more students, doctors, and patients to learn more about its effectiveness. Dr. Adam Propper, D.C., C.C.S.P. When I was 8 years old, I suffered a severe head and neck trauma. Shortly after came my migraine headaches. My doctors had no answers for my problem and I suffered many years with these debilitating headaches. Fortunately, one of my college classmates invited me to her office and I became a chiropractic patient. She told me how my problem came from nerve pressure in my...
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316 Dr. James Kirk - Synovial Cysts and Foot Drop
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. James Kirk of Odessa, Texas specializes in treating the most difficult spine related conditions and shares the story of a gentleman facing spine surgery with a synovial cyst causing foot drop. Dr. J W Kirk is the owner and CEO of Clark Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. He was born in Odessa, he graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. His undergraduate studies were at North Harris County College and Texas Tech University. He has been a Rotarian since 1992 and serves on their board. He is a board member of the...
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315 Dr. Kurt Olding - Spine Research Relevant to You
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
This month Dr. Kurt Olding shares with us the latest published research on compression fractures, Gabapentin (Neurontin), degenerative scoliosis, epidurals, non-contained discs and spondylolisthesis. 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...
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314 Dr. Joel Dixon - Disc Extrusion
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Joel Dixon joins us from Australia to share the story of a man who had been advised to undergo back surgery but instead chose a non‑surgical treatment that ultimately relieved his pain. Dr Joel Dixon Chiropractor and Cox® Certified Practitioner B.APP.SC (CHIRO)J.P. Graduating from RMIT School of Chiropractic in 1986, Dr Dixon has concentrated his professional development in spinal disc decompression therapies since becoming certified in Cox® Technic in 2000. He is the only Cox® certified instructor in Australia. Cox® therapy is considered to be the “gold standard” used by...
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313 Dr. Steven Baroody - Neck Pain and Headache treated with Cox® Technic
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Steven Baroody, certified Cox® physician practicing in Manchester NH, presents his relieving treatment plan and outcome of a patient with bilateral neck pain and cervicogenic headache with chiropractic Cox® Technic. About Dr. Baroody Dr. Steven Baroody is a 2004 graduate of New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, NY. A martial artist for more than thirty years, he was introduced to chiropractic when he injured his lower back being thrown. The quick recovery that followed, and the opportunity to help others convinced him that chiropractic was the career for him....
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312 Dr. Clint Dickason - Compression Fractures
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Clint Dickason shares an unusual story of a gentleman with multiple compression fractures. About Dr. Dickason Dr. Dickason, an Indiana native, first became fascinated with Chiropractic Care in 1996. Dr. Dickason was active in High School and College level Wrestling and Football. He found that Chiropractic care kept him on the playing field. His passion for Chiropractic soared when he realized the human body is a self regulating and healing machine and decided he wanted to be a Chiropractor to help others realize their God given potential for health. Dr. Dickason received...
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311 Dr. Fawad Mian - Regenerative Medicine for Pain
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Our guest, Dr. Fawad Mian shares his own story that changed not only changed his health but changed the way he practices medicine. I'm Dr. Fawad Mian, and I specialize in regenerative medicine and non-surgical pain relief for active adults who refuse to accept pain, pills, or surgery as their only option. With a foundation in neurology and integrative health, I use advanced treatments like ultrasound-guided PRP, stem cell therapy, and movement re-education to target the root cause of chronic pain—so you can get back to living without limits. But this isn’t just professional for...
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310 Dr. Nate McKee - Tandem Stenosis
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Nate McKee shares a success story about a patient with tandem stenosis. 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 in Washington, D.C. for...
info_outlineDr. McMurray shares his experience working with the NHL team San Jose Sharks.
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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