325 Dr. Edgardo Vargas - Neck Pain and Headaches
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Release Date: 06/01/2026
337 Dr. Keith Bartley - Disc Extrusion Treated Non-Surgically with Cox Technic
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Keith Bartley shares a story of a young man who had been bent forward in back pain for 4 months prior to treatment. Dr. Bartley graduated from Indiana University with an Athletic Training and Sports Medicine degree and after interning with the New England Patriots entered Logan University. He has been practicing in Jasper, IN since 1990 and is certified in of the Cervical and Lumbar spines, and has Full Body, Biomechanics and Long Nerve Entrapment certifications in Active Release Technique (ART). He is an avid triathlete and has completed the Boston Marathon. Resources:...
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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...
info_outlineDr. Edgardo Vargas shares a story of woman who suffered with neck pain for years before finally getting relief with Cox Technic.
Chiropractor
Dr. Edgardo Vargas received his Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Puerto Rico, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. His plan was to go to medical school after graduating from university. After exploring deeper, he realized he wanted a specialty that offered a more natural way of healing. He picked chiropractic without knowing much about the field. Dr. Vargas moved to Chicago to study chiropractic. Arriving at the National University of Health Sciences, the students had to go through an evaluation and treatment program. He realized the potential available through chiropractic and how it helped back pain and motor function. He fell in love with it and wanted to know more. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic in 2006 and has been practicing ever since. Dr. Vargas has over 2000 hours training in nutrition and laboratory testing and also received certification as a Functional Medicine Practitioner. He enjoys showing patients how chiropractic can help with any chronic condition they might have.
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