The Back Doctors Podcast

Joe Proskewitz, a strength training and fitness coach shares his own back surgery story and his quest to help others with back pain.

Joel Proskewitz has been working to improve the lives of athletes, low back patients and general population clients for over 25 years.

After becoming a national champion in two of the most demanding sports, Karate and Bodybuilding and with an excess of 30,000 hours of one-on-one training, Joel has dedicated his life to the improvement of exercise techniques and systems to allow his clients to achieve the very best outcome in enhancing their pain free performance.

An internationally acclaimed strength coach and low back rehabilitation specialist, Joel travels the world teaching and sharing his philosophy to a variety of clinicians and trainers and has worked with 1000’s of fitness professionals on enhancing their skill set.

For the past 14 years, Joel has worked closely with Professor Stuart McGill (head of spinal biomechanics – University of Waterloo, Canada) in the rehabilitation of low back pathologies. He also teaches both the McGill clinical and performance courses and is one of only two people in the world who teaches for Professor McGill. Further information can be viewed on www.backfitpro.com

Joel has been a presenter at high profile health and fitness conferences such as the Discovery Fitness Convention and the South African High-Performance Institute, giving advice on topics including strength training for women, Olympic lifting for sports performance and practical nutrition for fat loss. He has also featured in leading publications, such as Men’s Fitness and Men’s Health.

Joel currently works with many high-profile clients, including Olympic medalists, international musicians and world record athletes. He is the CEO of PerformanceRx in London, UK.

Resources:

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Spine specialist, Dr. Eric Frank shares a story of an active middle-aged women who has a very difficult spine condition to treat and a limited amount of time to get her well before she is schedule to consult with a neurosurgeon.

Dr. Eric Frank is a 1988 Graduate of Logan University.  He has been operated Physician Associates of Pensacola, Inc. since 1990 until his recent retirement.  He has extensive training in Cox Technic and has treated thousands of patients throughout his career.  

Resources:

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Cox Technic

The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical

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This week, Mr. Eric Miller has a frank discussion about finances for doctors.  

Eric has served over 20 years in the financial industry and co-owns a national financial planning company dedicated to serving the needs of healthcare owners.  He has personally had over 20,000 conversations with practice owners at every phase of ownership.  He has published countless articles, videos, and podcasts on various financial topics and is an expert on matters concerning creating economic independence for a practice owner’s business and household.  He has recently published a book “How To Become a Financial Beast” which quickly became a bestseller on Amazon.  

Resources:

Eric’s Phone Number:  727-588-1540

Website:  www.econologicsfinancialadvisors.com

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Spine specialist, Dr. Timothy Gagan shares a success story using Cox Technic on a landscaper who has low back pain with pain down his leg and into his foot.  

Dr. Tim’s interest in chiropractic began with high-school sports. He was a wrestler and football player which caused him spinal injury. He was impressed with his hometown chiropractor and decided that treating musculoskeletal complaints through chiropractic care was what he wanted to do in life. He attained a bachelor’s degree in biology with a chemistry minor from St John Fisher University and a doctorate in chiropractic from the northeast college of chiropractic (formerly known as New York chiropractic college).  He has been in practice for four and a half years at Apple Country Chiropractic in Williamson, NY and specializes in treating intervertebral discs disorders. He attributes much of his understanding of injuries from experiencing them firsthand through sports and working alongside his father on construction jobs. He takes great joy in treating working men, like his father, and getting them back to work. In his spare time, he enjoys playing music. His mother is a piano teacher who instilled a love of music in him. You can hear his music on YouTube on his channel, “The musical chiropractor“.

Dr. Tim lives in Webster NY with the love of his life and wife, Rachel. She was instrumental in supporting him through chiropractic college and helping him survive “Grad School poverty.” They have a 12-year-old German Short Haired pointer named Bella. 

Resources:

Apple Country Chiropractic

The Musical Chiropractor

End Back Pain book

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The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical

Spine specialist, Dr. Matthew Alexander shares a back pain story of a high school athlete with an elusive diagnosis.

Dr. Alexander enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Katie and their four children, Annie, Ethan, Ellie and Georgie. He enjoys the outdoors, adventure sports, waterskiing, ATVs, and snowmobiling.  Dr. Alexander serves the Lord as a deacon at Bible Baptist Church and is a strong supporter of international missions.

About Dr. Alexander:

Undergraduate Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Human Anatomy

1993-1996 Cedarville University

1996-1997 SUNY Empire State

Graduate Education

Doctor of Chiropractic High Honors ”Magna Cum Laude”

1996-1999 New York Chiropractic College

Practice Experience

Apple Country Chiropractic, PC

Private Practice since 1999

Post Graduate Continuing Education Certification

Certified Cox-Flexion-Decompression (2005)

Whiplash: Acceleration/Deceleration Syndrome (1998)

Resources:

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Radiographic Outcomes of Immobilization using Boston Brace for Pediatric Spondylolysis

Elastic Lumbar Support Versus Rigid Thoracolumbar Orthosis for Acute Pediatric Spondylolysis: A Prospective Controlled Study

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Dr. Kim Lombardy shares a story of a chronic back pain patient who was prescribed and became addicted to opioids.  Dr. Lombardy describes this patient’s condition and how he successfully treated his back pain with Cox Technic eliminating his dependence on opioids.

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 Bowling Green State University, he enrolled in Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, where he graduated in 1980. Dr. Lombardy moved to Augusta, GA, and opened Woodland Chiropractic Life Center which later became Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic. He practiced for 29 years before being appointed Assistant Clinical Professor in the Orthopedic Department of the Medical College of Georgia, the first chiropractor to obtain that position in the history of MCG.   After two years he returned to private practice. Dr. Lombardy served as Vice-President of the Georgia Chiropractic Association for three years. He has the highest level of training in Activator Methods (painless instrument adjusting) and Cox Technic for disc problems. He has also studied Advanced Clinical Nutrition to help the body heal from the inside as well. Dr. Lombardy brings over 40 years of clinical experience to better help patients regain their health naturally. He is married to Edna Lombardy, and they have four children and nine grandchildren. They are members of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church.  

Resources:  

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lombardy

Dr. Lombardy’s written Case Report

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Opioid Use Reduction in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Patients at Three Months Utilizing Manual Spinal Decompression Manipulation

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Spine specialist, Dr. Martin Fleming discusses a 30-year-old patient who woke up with back pain.

Dr. Martin Fleming is a friendly and compassionate chiropractor providing care in midtown Manhattan. Dr. Fleming attended the University of Bridgeport, where he earned his chiropractic degree. He was awarded and completed two special community-based internships affiliated with the University. He obtained his bachelor’s from the State University of New York.

Dr. Fleming runs his own practice which allows him to ensure that his patients receive the best care and service from start to finish. He is board certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and is licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey.  He is a Cox Technic certified practitioner.

Dr. Fleming strives to embody the principals of health and well-being that he shares with his patients. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time exploring various approaches to physical fitness, including weight and cardio training as well as cross-fit and group fitness training. He also takes a hands-on approach when it comes to nutrition and likes to experiment in the kitchen by finding and trying healthy recipes. Other interests include art, travel, theatre and movies.

Dr. Fleming enjoys giving back to his community and has participated in many volunteer activities, including Freihofer’s Run for Women Road Race in Albany, NY and Boilermaker Road Race in Utica, NY. He has also carried out medical activities and services at Chase Wellness Centers, Bridgeport, CT.

Dr. Fleming is dedicated to helping patients receive the treatment they need so they can enjoy a positive and fulfilling lifestyle. Patients trust his expertise because he consistently provides high quality care that leads to positive and lasting health outcomes.

Resources:

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Low Back home exercises

A randomized clinical trial and subgroup analysis to compare flexion-distraction with active exercise for chronic low back pain

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Dr. Nathaniel Marcel explains what Bertolotti Syndrome is and how he successfully treated his patient using Cox Technic.

Dr. Nathaniel Marcel has always loved to work with his hands. His original pursuit in his undergraduate studies was to attend medical school and become a surgeon. As his senior year in undergrad neared its end he had a deep sense that he was being called to something else. His advisor persuaded him to shadow alternative providers and this is when he first fell in love with Chiropractic. Dr. Marcel loves that Chiropractic allows him to work with his hands from anywhere in the world and help people become pain-free. During treatment, he emphasizes patient education and believes it is key to positive outcomes and future injury prevention.

He is a South Louisiana native who grew up in Houma, Louisiana. He attended Terrebonne High School where he graduated Valedictorian of his class and enjoyed playing varsity soccer for four years. Dr. Marcel then attended Louisiana College (now Louisiana Christian University) where he received his Bachelor of Science with a major in biology. He continued his studies at Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) where he graduated top of his class and received his Doctorate of Chiropractic. He was awarded the Student Keeler Award for his selfless service, professional scholarship, and being held in high regard by the TCC faculty. While at TCC he served as a student tutor and Chief Intern over the University of Houston Clear Lake student rotation, where interns would treat students and faculty of UHCL. He is also Level 1 Titleist Performance Institute certified.

Dr. Marcel is married to his high school sweetheart Taylor and they have been blessed with a beautiful baby girl named Sage.

Resources:

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Spine specialist, Dr. Jay Young tells a story of a 54-year-old active woman with a 30-year history of back pain who presents to him with acute low back and leg pain.  He shares how she was successfully treated with Cox Technic.

About Dr. Young:

Dr. Jay Young graduated with his doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport IA, where Chiropractic was founded. Since graduating Dr. Young has seen great success. Patients drive from all over South Carolina seeking care from the staff at Young Chiropractic. Dr. Young accredits his great success to his approach to health and well-being. “Each patient is unique which is why they need individual treatment plans, and we do that based on their individual History, Exam, Posture Profile, X-Rays and our in-depth Motion Study X-Ray Analysis. At that point we can clearly see the root cause of their pain and discomfort and create a treatment plan designed for superior long-term relief.”

Dr. Young is a second generation chiropractor, falling in love with the profession at a young age after watching and admiring his late fathers passion for natural health and healing. He is proud to have served our Easley community and the surrounding area for over 27 years.

Resources:

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The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical

Chiropractic radiologist, Dr. Cliff Tao shares his expertise in reading spine images.

Dr. Cliff Tao was born in Ottawa, Canada now lives in Irvine, California. He has owned and operated a nationwide private chiropractic radiology practice since 2004. Following graduation from National University of Health Sciences in Chicago, Dr. Tao completed his 3-year full-time chiropractic radiology residency at
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) and then a full-time musculoskeletal radiology research fellowship at University of California, Irvine (UCI) Medical Center in Orange, California. He is an internationally sought after speaker, and is published both in chiropractic and medical literature, on the topic of chiropractic, spine, and musculoskeletal imaging. Dr. Tao was former voluntary radiology faculty at LACC and former voluntary instructor of radiology at UCI Medical Center. He is married with a 7-year-old boy, and enjoys the outdoors, especially downhill skiing.

Contact Dr. Tao: http://clifftaodcdacbr.com/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifftao/  

714-876-1126  

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