The Back Doctors Podcast

Australian spine specialist, Dr. Cameron McConville shares a story of a 67 year-old retired taxi driver with severe lower back and leg pain.  Dr. McConville’s specialized treatment quickly returned this patient to his normal activities.

Dr. McConville graduated from the RMIT Bachelor course in 1993. Following his graduation, he spent his first 5 years in Geelong.  It was during that period that Cameron focused his learning on soft tissue disorders and their relationship with chronic spinal dysfunction.   Muscle treatments and exercise rehabilitative therapy became a central focus of his treatments and he continues this unique approach today.

Through ongoing professional education and training Dr. McConville has expanded his expertise and knowledge in the management of spinal disorders.  Advances in the treatment of severe spinal cases led Cameron to the USA where he has undertaken further studies in the theory and application of Cox Technic.  Dr. McConville is pleased to be one of just a handful of certified Cox practitioners in Australia.  Certified Cox practitioners are regarded for their evidence-based approach to the management of spinal disorders.  Dr. McConville has special interest in the management of sciatica, chronic low back, neck pain and headaches.

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A 56 year old runner experienced worsening back pain after a run.  Spine specialist, Dr. Shawn Nelson explains the cause of his pain and his road to recovery.

About Dr. Nelson

My journey to becoming a Chiropractor began with me as a patient in my early teens.  I was being treated for some debilitating migraine headaches that would take my vision from me.  The care I was receiving significantly reduced this.  When the time came to make some career choices in high school to focus on for further education; I chose Chiropractor, FBI agent, and stuntman (The Fall Guy was my favorite TV show and the impetus for this choice).  Due to my natural aptitude in science, my experiences with my own issues, and my overwhelming desire to be able to help in any situation I could; I made my choice.

I was a 2 sport athlete in college on scholarship for both football and wrestling.  Once those ended I changed my focus to rugby.  I was on scholarship for it through my chiropractic college, which recruits and gives scholarships to athletes from around the world.  I then embarked on an odyssey that still hasn’t ended.  My playing career finally for the last time ended in 2012.  I have played in 2 countries, countless states, and for 6 teams (including a cameo for the Navy).  I have coached both the men and women of Detroit.  For the last 5 years I have stayed active with refereeing.   I finished my education graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa March of 2002.  I have practiced in Michigan continuously since then.  My wife and I have 2 boys and a girl which keeps us very active.  I have been helping to coach my son’s wrestling club in the winters as well.

My work ethic was shaped by growing up on our family farm outside my hometown of 500 people.  My parents worked full time jobs and I played 5 sports per year in high school, so we farmed at night when everyone else had gone in for the night.  If something broke we were up as long as we needed to be to be ready for the next night.

I have treated every type of patient possible from all 3 of my kids within 2 hours of their birth, to professional athletes, to motor vehicle injuries, to my oldest a fascinating 110 year old woman who was a burlesque dancer in Paris France in World War II.  Given my own experiences in athletics, with my own significant injuries, I have a wealth of experience in treating all aspects of the spine.  I also have a specialized technique for treatment of the shoulder.  I employ over 10 techniques for adjusting the spine, and work tirelessly to find the technique that is right for each patient.  I utilize a mechanically vitalistic view of the body.  It is a beautiful machine that can do amazing things functionally, but only if it’s structure (the spine) is in its optimum condition.

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Cox Technic for Knee Pain

Toronto spine specialist, Dr. David Homer shares a story of a very painful neck condition called spasmodic torticollis or wry neck.

About Dr. Homer:

Cox Flexion Distraction Lumbar/Cervical Certified
ONLY OFFICE IN TORONTO TO HAVE THE TABLE
Active Release Technique Certified
Cold Laser Therapy
Shockwave Therapy
Kineso-taping
Vibration Therapy
Custom Orthotics
Fascial Abrasion Technique
Computerized Diagnostic equipment for accurate diagnostic assessment
Often Same Day Appointments
All procedures performed by the Doctor.  We do not use assistants.
Other Practitioners:
Registered Massage Therapist
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist
Manual lymphatic drainage Practitioner
Feldenkrais Method Practitioner

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Spine specialist, Dr. David Atiyeh shares a story of a gentleman struggling to find answers for his perianal pain.

Dr. Atiyeh at Atiyeh Chiropractic and Functional Neurology is committed to helping you regain and then maintain your quality of life, devoid of spine and extremity pain.

He offers specific protocols for spinal pain relief that are well-researched, well-documented, repeatedly-published and clinically-effective: Cox Technic Flexion-Distraction and Decompression Adjusting Manipulation. The protocols were started 48 years ago by Dr. James M. Cox in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Cox Technic protocols have evolved as clinical application demands and research studies dictate. We are proud to offer cutting-edge, 21st century, non-surgical spinal pain relief.

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Spine specialist, Dr. Dean Greenwood shares two stories of two different women both with neck and arm pain.

Dr. Greenwood’s Professional Qualifications

• Doctor of Chiropractic (Palmer College of Chiropractic)
• Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (US)
• Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Orthopaedic Specialists (Canada)
• Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice (National University of Health Sciences)
• Cox Technic Instructor

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Spine specialist, Dr. James Schantz shares a story of an owner of a landscaping business and his unusual cause of back pain.

When the nation’s top chiropractic organizations teamed up with Prevention Magazine to honor six U.S. doctors with the Chiropractic Award of Excellence, they chose Dr. Schantz. He was selected to represent the pinnacle of community service and clinical excellence for the Southeast. Dr. Schantz has been twice honored by the Georgia Chiropractic Association as Humanitarian of the Year- a distinction shared with former President Jimmy Carter. Dr. Schantz volunteers his time with Flying Doctors of America, having performed chiropractic on medical missions to Peru, Guatemala, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Dr. Schantz is one the few chiropractors in the State of Georgia Certified to treat patients using the Cox Technic Flexion-Distraction and Decompression protocols. This method is based on significant clinical research as well as clinical documentation. These protocols were started 48 years ago by Dr. James Cox. At our office, we are very proud to be offering this cutting-edge, non-surgical pain relief method.

Dr. Schantz graduated with honors in 1986 from the nation’s leading chiropractic school, the National College of Chiropractic in Chicago. He has completed CEUs at Harvard Medical School in Low Back Pain, Sciatica, and Mind-Body Medicine. He is also Cox Technic Certified. Dr. Schantz has been a member of the American Chiropractic Association Sports Injuries and Fitness Council and the Federation of International Sport Chiropractors. He has trained as a Certified Golf Conditioning Expert. Dr. Schantz serves as an External Faculty Member for Life University School of Chiropractic, mentoring student interns.

In his free time, Dr. Schantz enjoys rock climbing, kayaking, running, biking, yoga and volunteer work with his friends and family.

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Spine specialist, Dr. James Cox shares two stories of difficult neck conditions treated successfully with Cox® Technic.

Dr. Cox is the developer of Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation and the proud participant in the on-going federal research projects involving the National University of Health Sciences, Palmer College of Chiropractic Research Center, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, Auburn University, etc. He is a member of the postgraduate faculty of the National University of Health Sciences and has been privileged to speak for many chiropractic associations throughout the world. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Chiropractic Radiology and a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractic. Honorary degrees include Doctor of Letters (NUHS) and honorary Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists.  Now, in his own office in Fort Wayne, he is most excited to gather cases to share with his colleagues who have a desire to go the next step for their patients’ care via the mini-workshops and webinars and seminars.

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Dr. Harry Adelson shares a story of a gentleman with chronic back who responds to stem cell injection therapy.  Dr. Adelson was one of the very early adopters of stem cell medicine for the treatment of pain. He has performed nearly 5,000 stem cell procedures, placing him solidly among the most experienced in the world with the use of stem cells for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Dr. Adelson began his training in regenerative injection therapy in 1998 while in his final year at The National College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland, Oregon.During his residency program in Integrative Medicine at the Yale/Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut, he volunteered after hours in a large homeless shelter in Bridgeport, Connecticut, providing regenerative injection therapies to the medically underserved while gaining valuable experience. He opened Docere Clinics in Salt Lake City in 2002 and from day one, his practice has been 100% regenerative injection therapies for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain conditions. In 2006 he incorporated platelet rich plasma and ultrasound-guided injection into his armamentarium, in 2010, bone marrow aspirate concentrate and adipose-derived stem cells, and in 2013, fluoroscopic-guided injection (motion X-ray). Since February of 2010, Dr. Adelson has performed over 4,000 bone marrow and adipose-derived adult stem cell procedures, placing him among those most experienced in the world with use of autologous stem cells for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain conditions.

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Dr. Christophe Dean discusses a disc case that requires doctors to work together for the best outcome for the patient.

On this episode, spine specialist Dr. Ted Siciliano explains what a synovial cyst is and how it can cause low back pain.  More importantly, Dr. Siciliano discusses the treatment options for this condition.

Dr. Ted Siciliano has been in active practice for 35 years in the Manahawkin, NJ area.  Dr. Siciliano is a long-time certified Cox Technic practitioner who attends courses regularly to keep up on all the latest in research, biomechanics, and application of Cox Technic protocols. He has written several case reports for the monthly Cox Technic Case Report publication and shares cases at Cox Seminars on a regular basis. He conducts practical, hands-on workshops with his colleagues at his Mayetta, New Jersey office.

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