The Back Doctors Podcast

Spine specialist, Dr. Ted Siciliano and his patient tell a story of severe back and leg pain following a knee replacement.

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.

Resources:

Manahawkin Chiropractic Ctr

720 S Main St Mayetta, NJ  08092

609-597-9333

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On this episode, we get the privilege of hearing from both the doctor and the patient.  Dr. Salvator Tocco, a spine specialist practicing in Cleveland, shares a story of a patient who had had multiple back surgeries before entering his office.  Then we get to hear the patient tell his treatment outcome with Dr. Tocco.

Dr. Salvator Tocco, DC, DACRB is director of Tocco Chiropractic & Rehabilitation that he founded in 1992.  Dr. Tocco has over twenty five years of clinical experience. Working together with an experienced team of professionals, Dr. Tocco has helped thousands of patients over the years to regain their health and vitality.

Dr. Tocco is part of the staff at Lutheran Hospital; Cleveland Clinic Health System. His interest lay in spinal care and joint rehabilitation. He treats patients with neck and back pain, headaches, involved in auto accidents, whiplash injuries, and work related injuries. Dr. Tocco has board certification in chiropractic rehabilitation and in motor vehicle crash dynamics and forensic risk analysis. He is a Certified Cox® Technic  doctor is both cervical and lumbar spine.

Dr. Tocco received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the esteemed Life University, College of Chiropractic, Marietta, Georgia in 1985. He regularly attends conferences and symposia sponsored by the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. Dr. Tocco completed a post–doctoral course of study in rehabilitation; The American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board currently registers him. Dr. Tocco has attended a post –doctoral course of study in clinical neurology at Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Missouri and an advance course in spinal related trauma from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, California.

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New York, spine specialist, Dr. Gary Stefanick tells us an uplifting story about a woman who regained her life back after having debilitating sciatica.

Dr. Stefanick is a 1980 graduate of Rutgers College with a B.S. degree in Human Kinetics/ Biology, his further education was received in 1983 as a Doctor of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College. Dr. Stefanick continued on with post doctorate studies becoming a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, and is board certified in many forms of physical rehabilitation. In addition to treating many injuries and conditions of the spine he is also proficient in treating and rehabilitating injuries of the extremities, especially conditions of the shoulders, knees, and hips. In addition to using Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation  of the spine he also includes in and out of office exercise protocols in his rehabilitation programs.

Throughout his life Dr. Stefanick has run 28 marathons in the U.S. and abroad, competed in 67 triathlons, and is an avid skier and tennis player. He has been treating patients from the tristate area for the past 32 years within his west village office.

Resources:

Call Dr. Stefanick (212)-243-3080

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This episode’s spine specialist, Dr. Craig Dillman shares an interesting story of a physician who injured his neck doing a yoga head stand.

Dr. Dillman has over 35 years experience treating the most difficult spine cases.  He often receives referrals from other doctors to defer spinal surgery and reduce pain, particularly individuals who cannot take pain medication.

His expertise is the treatment and evaluation of patients who are having mobility problems associated with arm, leg and back pain that often results from spinal disorders such as disc herniations, arthritis and spinal stenosis.

Dr. Dillman received his Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University and this doctorate from LACC.  He practices in San Diego.

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On this episode, we take a different approach to our interview to hear a patient’s perspective on Cox Technic Flexion/Distraction Decompression manipulation.

Mrs. Patricia Robbins graciously joins me to share her story of facing back surgery and finding hope for her future with the Cox® Technic treatments.

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Today our discussion with spine specialist, Dr. Jeffrey Langmaid is on spinal stenosis.

Spinal stenosis is one of the most commonly diagnosed and treated pathologic conditions affecting the spine.  One out of every 200 people over age 50 are reported to have spinal stenosis.

Dr. Langmaid brings non-surgical hope for patients afflicted with this debilitating condition.

Dr. Langmaid’s focus throughout his entire career has been on helping patients make informed decisions about their health care.  As a thought leader in the area of chiropractic care, Dr. Langmaid made a name for himself by founding an organization that connects chiropractors and physicians to provide more effective conservative care. He has also presented and lectured at multiple hospitals and continues to showcase his expertise as a featured speaker at chiropractic conferences.  Dr. Langmaid continually seeks ways to help patients find relief through a variety of conservative treatments.

Dr. Langmaid also values time with his family and can often be found spending time with his wife and daughter while surfing or enjoying the outdoors.

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Langmaid at the Laser Spine Institute

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Spine specialist, Dr. Ted Arkfeld tells an interesting story of a high school student athlete who suffered a concussion during the off season basketball.

Ted A. Arkfeld, D.C., M.S., C.P.C., is a 1988 graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic where he also received his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology. He earned his Master’s of Science in Biomechanical Trauma from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida.

For the past ten years, Dr. Arkfeld has focused solely on chronic conditions such as disc herniations, disc degeneration, spinal stenosis, and failed back surgery cases.  In 2009 he successfully became certified in Cox® Technic and recently completed his recertification process.  Dr. Arkfeld uses the latest research, technology, and clinical expertise in order to bring about successful clinical outcomes.

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Law enforcement officers have particular job requirements that predispose them to back pain.  Spine specialist, Dr Nate McKee tells us about these challenges.

Dr. Nate McKee is a chiropractor out of Davison, MI. He graduated in 2016 with his Doctorate of Chiropractic from National University of Health Sciences. Dr. McKee and his wife, Dr. Shannon McKee, recently opened their chiropractic and acupuncture practice, McKee Chiropractic Unlimited, back in October of 2016.

Though a recent graduate, Dr. Nate McKee has gained significant clinical experience, which has made him comfortable diagnosing and treating complex neck and back conditions.  While in chiropractic school he did an Externship at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN, he’s earned Cox® Technic Certification, and he is working towards becoming a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician.

Dr. McKee and his wife enjoy working together, to give patients in their area the best care, utilizing Cox® Technic, acupuncture, and more.

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This episode’s spine specialist is Dr. Roy Siegel.  He shares a story of treating one of the most beloved men in the world.  Dr. Siegel practices in New York City.

Roy H. Siegel is a Doctor of Chiropractic and nutritional consultant. He is a graduate of Cornell University, B.S. in Biological Sciences and a doctorate from New York Chiropractic College. He has a Diplomate in Chiropractic Orthopedics. He has lectured nationwide on low back pain and sciatica, prevention and treatment of dance and running injuries as well as nutrition (fats and oils, balancing hormones, blood sugar metabolism, detoxification, intestinal health, remedies for injury, spasm, pain).

Dr. Siegel’s lifelong dream was to become a doctor of veterinary medicine. He was accepted as an undergraduate to Cornell University with a full scholarship and majored in biological science. Dr. Roy had spent his childhood in a household with cats, dogs, guinea pigs and chameleons but while working on dairy farms in upstate New York during the summer breaks, he developed severe allergies to animals. His dream of becoming a veterinarian went up in smoke. After Dr. Roy graduated from Cornell with a Bachelor of Science he came to New York City to pursue a music career. Music has always been a passion. Dr. Roy has been playing drums and percussion since he was 7 years old.

Soon after graduation, Dr. Roy met a chiropractor who mentioned that chiropractic adjustments of the middle back (thoracic spine) may reduce interference to the nerves that transmit information between the brain and the liver. He said that the liver may be triggering an overabundance of histamine creating the excessive reaction to animal dander. The bottom line: after 4 weeks of adjustments, Dr. Roy no longer had allergic reactions to animals. His chiropractor said “with a degree in biology from one of the best universities on the planet and skilled musical hands like yours, who could be a better doctor of chiropractic?”

Dr. Roy loves working with people to enhance their health. Before he received his license to practice, Dr. Roy was hired to do exams at a chiropractic office in Manhattan. He was working on a clinical study relating lower back problems to weaknesses in the muscles of the legs and thighs and wanted to do this study on professional athletes. He met a theater director who asked if he wanted to use dancers for the study. Since it is said that dance is only secondary to football in the number of injuries sustained, Dr. Roy jumped at the chance to work with dancers. After meeting with the dancers, testing and collecting data at A Chorus Line, he was asked to do the same at most of the other Broadway shows. Dr. Roy has treated over 10,000 professional dancers and feels like a Ferrari mechanic, working on highly tuned dancers/athletes. His experiences working with these patients enhances his care for everyone he sees.

Dr. Siegel has had articles published in Modern Drummer, Runners World, and Dance Magazine. He was consulted in the production of the Time-Life Series on health as well as an article on pain in Redbook magazine. He was featured in a NY Times article on running with lower back pain and an article on posture in Oprah Winfrey’s magazine O. Dr. Siegel has appeared on WABC-TV and WCBS-TV discussing his role in the treatment of dance and running injuries. He appeared on Channel 5 News to discuss the inadequacies in health club class instruction and flooring. He was taped for “Sixty Minutes” on CBS-TV discussing wellness care with Gregory Hines.

Dr. Roy has attended over 2,000 hours of nutrition courses and seminars. He loves creating a diet and supplement schedule for patients that will help them alleviate and correct problems as well as slow the aging process. He practices what he preaches and loves it.

He is still an active musician, playing guitar and piano, performing as singer/songwriter Roy Howard. Besides treating dancers, his musical background enhances his ability to help musicians play with strength, dexterity in a pain free state.

Dr. Roy loves to provide preventative maintenance and correction of long term skeletal distortions on everyone who he sees for chiropractic care. His goal is to keep all of his patients pain and drug free.

Resources:

Dr. Siegel on Regis & Kelly

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Chronic pain patients make up 25% of those patients who experience back pain.  Dr. Barton shares an inspirational story of a nurse with chronic back pain.

Dr. Barton has been a strong voice of chiropractic in Kingston for over 12 years. Families, athletes, seniors and children have come to rely on his trusted advice and gentle, thorough approach.

Dr. Barton brings the most current levels of understanding and technology to the Kingston practice. His commitment to low force adjusting methods and natural approach to health regularly attract patients with stress related disorders, chronic spine issues, family wellness, and those looking to improve athletic performance.

Dr. Barton is a certified medical specialist with the Titleist Performance Institute and founding partner of the Kingston Golf Lab.

Dr. Barton leads by example. He and his family live a chiropractic wellness lifestyle blending fitness, nutritional awareness and purposeful living.

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