308 Dr. Steven Falowski - SynerFuse
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Release Date: 11/24/2025
308 Dr. Steven Falowski - SynerFuse
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Steven Falowski shares an exciting new development in spine surgery that combines the two therapy modalities of spinal fusion and neuromodulation into a single solution implanted simultaneously at the point of a spinal fusion procedure. Steven M. Falowski MD Board Certified Functional Neurosurgeon Director Functional Neurosurgery Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster PA President -Executive Pain Committee, Congress Neurological Surgeons/American Association Neurological Surgeons President- Pennsylvania Pain Society President- Elect- American Society Pain and Neuroscience Strategic...
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307 Dr. Kurt Olding - Primary Spine Care Model
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Kurt Olding discusses a new process to get back pain patients to the right provider via a "primary spine care specialist". Dr. Kurt Olding has been in practice for over 35 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...
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306 - Christi Thompson - StretchLab
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Christi Thompson from StretchLab shares a story of a nurse who gets back pain relief from one-on-one assisted stretching. Christi Thompson Master Instructor | Area Education Manager | Member, Master Trainer Advisory Council 2025 Christi Thompson is a dedicated Master Instructor at StretchLab and a member of the 2025 Master Trainer Advisory Council. Since joining the StretchLab team in 2019 as a Flexologist in Dilworth (Charlotte, NC), Christi has demonstrated a clear trajectory of growth—progressing to Lead Flexologist in Fort Mill, SC, and achieving the title of Master Instructor in...
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305 - Dr. Hrefna Sylvia - Recurring Back Pain After Surgery
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Our spine specialist from Iceland, Dr. Hrefna Sylvia shares a story of a gentleman experiencing back and leg pain after surgery. About Dr. Hrefna Syliva Dr Hrefna Sylvia is born and raised in a small town in the Westfjords in Iceland. In 2009 while training for an Ironman she experienced severe low back pain, that is when she first got introduced to chiropractic. Her interest for chiropractic increased with time and in 2014 she moved to Georgia to study chiropractic. Dr Hrefna Sylvia graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractor from Life University in Atlanta, GA in June 2018 and...
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304 Hunter Ziesing - Longevity AI
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Our guest, Hunter Ziesing shares his work with AI in assisting individuals in their quest for health and longevity. Hunter spent the bulk of his career in investment banking focusing on the Healthcare, Consumer, and Technology areas. He was the founder of Charity of Choice, a non-profit focused on cancer research and health prevention. Early Overall Outcomes Biomarker Improvements A majority of patients showed significant movement in at least one critical biomarker (ApoB, VAT, bone density, VO2Max, HbA1c). ~80% improved at least one key biomarker. Common improvements...
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303 Dr. Kim Lombardy - Treating Post Surgical Patients
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Kim Lombardy shares a story about a gentleman who presents with neck pain after having a surgical fusion. Dr. Kim Lombardy is a native of Sandusky, Ohio. After suffering from chronic pain and illness, stemming from a childhood accident, and being under medical care for 20 years, he was referred to a local Sandusky chiropractor, Dr. Vince Darr. After a series of spinal adjustments, Dr. Lombardy’s pain began to recede, and his health was restored. He was so impressed that he changed his major from Pre-Veterinary Medicine to Pre-Chiropractic. After completing his undergraduate studies at...
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302 Dr. Colin Son - How AI is Reshaping Spine Care
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Neurosurgeon, Dr. Colin Son shares real-world insight into how new technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are already changing how we diagnose and treat spine conditions. About Dr. Son: Colin Son, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery with a focus on minimally invasive care of the brain and spine. As a neuroendovascular surgeon, he treats conditions from inside the blood vessels without an incision and is one of the few endoscopic spine surgeons in the area using a camera and small incisions to access deep and delicate areas around the spine. Dr. Son...
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301 PJ Glassey - Back Pain and Your Brain
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
My guest, PJ Glassey discusses the emotional side of back pain and how a condition known as Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS) is characterized by chronic pain, often in the back, neck, shoulders, and hips, and is caused by the brain’s response to repressed negative emotions and stress. About Mr. Glassey: PJ started personal training in 1987 and successfully grew his business over the following 11 years, training clients in their homes and at local area gyms. With the help of these clients as test subjects, and armed with his degree in Exercise Science, PJ invented his “multi-protocol”...
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300 Troy Laing - Fitness and Recovery
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Fitness and lifestyle expert Troy Laing shares his work not only with back pain, but in biohacking. Meet Troy Laing Culture OC was founded by Troy Laing, an Australian entrepreneur with a passion for health and fitness, inspired by his global travels and immersion in diverse wellness practices. His vision was to create a pioneering biohacking social wellness club that fosters strong community bonds while promoting physical and mental well-being. This mission has earned recognition in esteemed publications highlighting its innovative approach to merging fitness with social...
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299 Dr. Brigitte Rozenberg - Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Brigitte Rozenberg shares a story about a 26-year-old with a large disc herniation that is successfully treated with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. Founder, Spinatomy Spine & Disc Centers For over 30 years, Dr. Brigitte Rozenberg has been a trailblazer in the fields of spinal health, functional wellness, and non-surgical pain relief. As the Founder and CEO of Spinatomy Spine & Disc Centers, she has helped thousands of patients regain mobility, reduce chronic pain, and avoid surgery or long-term medication through advanced, non-invasive treatment protocols. With three...
info_outlineDr. Steven Falowski shares an exciting new development in spine surgery that combines the two therapy modalities of spinal fusion and neuromodulation into a single solution implanted simultaneously at the point of a spinal fusion procedure.
Steven M. Falowski MD
Board Certified Functional Neurosurgeon
Director Functional Neurosurgery
Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster PA
President -Executive Pain Committee, Congress Neurological Surgeons/American Association Neurological Surgeons
President- Pennsylvania Pain Society
President- Elect- American Society Pain and Neuroscience
Strategic Advisor - SynerFuse® ... a Minnesota-based medical device company innovating the spine industry with its integrated approach to spinal fusion and chronic pain
Senior Advisor- Pacific Spine and Pain Society
Past Board of Directors, International Neuromodulation Society
Past Senior Advisor, Past Secretary-North American Neuromodulation Society
Dr. Falowski underwent his neurosurgical residency training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia with a focus on Spinal Cord Stimulation and Pain management, complex spinal procedures, and treatment for movement disorders such as deep brain stimulation. He completed a functional neurosurgical fellowship at Rush University in Chicago. His practice specializes in neuromodulation and spinal procedures. He is board certified in Neurosurgery.
His major focus in society and industry revolves around education, integration of specialties, research, and practice management. He is the course director for cadaver workshops and educational offerings across multiple societies.
He collaborates with numerous companies and industry partners on product development, education, research, and strategy. Dr. Falowski is involved in numerous clinical research studies and novel developments for spinal cord stimulation, pain management, and spinal procedures.
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 that provide Ultra Low Energy™ (ULE™) Therapy.
Resources:
Neurological Associates of Lancaster
Sponsor:
The Cox Table by Haven Medical