The Back Doctors Podcast

Life in Manhattan means walking.  Spine specialists, Dr. Wanda Lopez shares the story of a New Yorker who wants to be able to walk pain-free again in Central Park.

Dr. Wanda Lopez is a board-certified Manhattan chiropractor who has been in private practice for nearly 30 years. She specializes in conditions of the spine, hands and feet.

Dr. Wanda believes it’s crucial to treat the whole person and address the role that stress, work and exercise can play in the body’s wellbeing. Her practice is dynamic and innovative, focused on helping patients make a prompt recovery.

She has been involved in yoga and in numerous sports, including squash, cycling, basketball, softball and volleyball, which inform her treatment of fitness-conscious patients and competitive athletes.

She has a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Biology from Notre Dame of Maryland University and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College. She is certified as a Cox Technic practitioner and in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM). To keep her work and techniques up-to-date, she regularly attends professional seminars.

Early in her career, she was an adjunct professor of human anatomy and physiology at LaGuardia Community College in New York.

Born in Puerto Rico, Dr. Wanda has spent all her professional career in New York City. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. Her office is located at 120 East 56th Street in Midtown.

Resources:

1-212-319-3433

Dr. Fred Schofield shares a story of a 90 year-old gentleman with severe incapacitating back pain that gets relief using Cox Technic.

A hairdresser seeks relief of severe back pain from spine specialist, Dr. Anthony Galante to avoid back surgery.

Dr. Galante graduated from National University of Health Sciences in 1992, is certified in Cox Technic Flexion/Distraction, author of The Sciatic Survival Guide and is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician.

Dr. Galante grew up with back pain. His mother suffered with it, his father had stenosis and arthritis, his grandfather had 2 low back surgeries (neither surgery helped), several aunts and uncles have dealt with back pain, with it being so prevalent in his family it wasn’t a big surprise that Dr. Galante found himself in a chiropractor’s office at the tender age of 17.

You see, Dr. Galante had a history of low back pain going back to middle school! For years the nagging pain was there, but it wasn’t until a hard hit in a hockey game landed the good doctor on his hip that the back really flared up!

Suffering with back pain on and off during his 20’s, he found traditional chiropractic techniques were not relieving the pain and it continued into his early 30’s. This caused Dr. Galante to search for a solution. And he found one. The Cox Technique relieved Dr. Galante’s back pain for the first time in 2 YEARS!

Currently, Dr. Galante uses numerous treatments to improve his patient’s quality of life. In addition to the Cox Technique, he utilizes Manipulation, Physical Therapy, Super Pulsed Laser, Whole Body Standing Vibration, Rebuilder Therapy, Orthotic Therapy, TENS units, Diet and Nutritional Counseling, Kinesiotaping and Massage Therapy.

Dr. Galante lives in Algonquin with his wife and two children.

Resources:

Dr. Galante’s website

224-829-0339

Spine researcher, Dr. Ram Gudavalli shares his research findings as to what happens in the human spine during Cox Technic that makes it so effective.

Dr. Gudavalli obtained Bachelor of Science degree and basic engineering degrees from India, and Master of engineering degree from McMaster University, Canada, and a PhD degree from University of Cincinnati. Gudavalli has been affiliated with basic and translational biomechanics research for more than 20 years. He has obtained several federal grants as a principal investigator, co-leader, and as a co-investigator to do research on basic science studies related to musculoskeletal system as well as clinical studies on low back pain and neck pain.

Dr. Gudavalli has conducted biomechanical experiments on human cadavers, animals, and human subjects, and low back and neck pain patients. As part of the studies Dr. Gudavalli measured motions, forces, balance, and electromyographic activity during experimental studies. Dr. Gudavalli developed instrumentation with real time feed back of forces during spinal manipulation procedures for training of clinicians. Dr. Gudavalli has developed computer models for understanding the motion segment behavior of lumbar spine.
Resources:

Dr. Gudavalli’s research papers

An active mother with a toddler and 4 month old is suddenly stopped by incapacitating back and leg pain.  Should she have back surgery for her disc herniation?

Dr. Kevin Keyes began his undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. He completed his doctorate degree in 1998 at the University of National Health Sciences in Chicago, Illinois. He was honored with the National Dean’s List Award upon graduation.  Dr. Keyes began practicing at Sadler Clinic in The Woodlands/Conroe area and built a sound reputation working alongside neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, pain management specialists, internists and family practice physicians. He was the first physician to bring the Cox Decompression method to his community.  Dr. Keyes was named one of Houston’s Top Chiropractors in 2008 and 2009.  He founded Woodlands Family Chiropractic in 2012 and in 2016 co-founded Vital Health Protocols, a program designed to teach other doctors emerging practices in functional medicine and functional nutrition. Dr. Keyes’ biggest joy in life is his family (wife Michelle and children, Carson & Isabella).

Resources:

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Dr. Keyes’ website

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Dr. Keyes’ website

(936) 447-9484

Back pain can be sign of an ominous underlying condition.  Dr. Daniel Clark shares patient stories of some of these life-threatening conditions.

Dr. Daniel Clark, a back pain specialist for over 30 years has been helping hundreds of people just like you live pain-free. As a back pain specialist certified in the Cox® Technic, he focuses on the examination and diagnosis of the patient. The examination of the spine is led by the most accurate tests available. The diagnosis most crucial to the best clinical outcomes depends on the back pain specialists keeping abreast of the latest tests and what they mean. Many patients had lost hope that they would ever find a cure for their chronic pain and be able to lead a normal life once again.

Macomb Spine Care specializes in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression methods, utilizing the Cox® Technic, backed by federally funded research, to treat neck, back and sciatic pain. These conditions can be a result from failed back surgery, bulging/herniated discs, degenerative disc disease and stenosis.

Resources:

Macomb Spine Care

586-228-1500

On this episode, spine specialist Dr. Jonathan Cerutti shares a story of a father who herniates a disc following the recent birth of his third child.  A before and after MRI confirms the reduction of the disc herniation using Cox ® Technic spinal decompression.

An active veteran gets frustrated with conventional treatment for his neck and shoulder pain.  After finding spine specialist, Dr. Sarah Murrow he is now pain free!

Spine specialist, Dr. Hilary Murray shares a story of a skeptical Harley rider that finally gets relief of his neck and shoulder pain.

Spine specialist, Dr. Matthew Alexander shares two patient stories of spinal stenosis.

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

Bachelors of Science in Human Anatomy

1993-1996 Cedarville University

1996-1997 SUNY Empire State
Graduate Education

Doctorate 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 Syndrom (1998)

Resources:

http://www.applecountrychiropractic.com/