Spine specialist, Dr. Jake Bohnen shares a story of a disappearing disc herniation on MRI.

Dr. Bohnen attended Gustavus Adolphus College where studied Health Fitness and played football and baseball. Dr. Jake went on to attend Northwestern Health Sciences University where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. While studying at Northwestern, he played for the Naturals Hockey team.

Dr. Jake is certified in Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation Spinal Decompression, while also utilizing Diversified technique, extremity adjusting, activator, drop piece, trigger point therapy, laser therapy, and rehabilitation exercises. Also, he is certified to perform DOT physical exams and Drug and Alcohol Tests.

Spine specialist, Dr. Suneil Ninan shares a story of a grandmother with multiple disc bulges who is successfully treated conservatively.

In The Words of Suneil (Nick) Ninan, M.S., D.C.

Spine specialist, Dr. Matthew Collins, director of TWIN CITIES HEADACHE NECK & BACK, shares two interesting patient stories with us.  The first patient has sciatica following back surgery.  The second story involves diagnosing and treating sciatica without an MRI.

Spine specialist, Dr. Douglas Hadel discusses a very difficult neck condition to treat.  He also shares a story of a case of sciatica following a hip replacement.

About Dr. Hadel:

Selected Post Graduate Studies

Certification Cox Technique  I   1995             Certification Cox Technique II   2001

Certification Cox Technique III  2006           Acupuncture Treatment of Infertility  2010
Advanced Certification Cox Technique 2015

Awards  Honors

Cleveland Univ Alumni Board of Dir  1999
Ambassador Society Cleveland Univ  1988
Beta Chi Ro Fraternity Honorarium   1987
Advisory Committee OHAI Symposium   1985

Non-Surgical Treatment of Discogenic Pain

Resources:

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Spine specialist, Dr. Richard Dybowski shares one of the most difficult types of back pain to treat, a disc sequestration or disc fragment.

Dr. R.B. Dybowski graduated from Warren Fitzgerald High School, Oakland University then Palmer Chiropractic College in 1977. After one year of practice in Madison Heights, he opened the Utica Chiropractic Clinic, P.C.

Since Dr. Dybowski has been involved in many sports throughout his life, an interest in sports injuries comes naturally. Medical referral and acceptance of these referrals has been a hallmark of our practice. Multiple advanced and continuing education courses have been completed since his graduation. He is a certified Cox Technic doctor.

Resources:

Dr. Dybowski’s website

586-739-6080

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Spine specialist, Dr. Joel Kirsch from Birmingham, Michigan shares two patient stories with our listeners and we get to hear from one of those patients as well.

Dr. Kirsch earned his bachelors degree in exercise science from Indiana University in 2003 and doctorate of chiropractic from National University of Health Sciences in 2006. He is a candidate for a Diplomate Degree in Chiropractic Rehabilitation (ACRB), after taking more than 300 hours of post-graduate rehab courses. He is also a member of the International Society of Clinical Rehab Specialists (ISCRS).

Dr. J has worked with many of the world’s foremost experts in spinal care and rehabilitation, becoming certified in Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation .  In the last few years, he has traveled across the country, and as far as Australia and Europe to bring his patients the latest and most-effective treatment available.

Resources:

Dr. Kirsch’s website

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Spine specialist, Dr, Bryce Milam discusses a spinal condition called spondylolisthesis treated non-surgically with Cox Technic.

Dr. Bryce Milam is a 1982 graduate from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon. He is also a graduate of the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, the American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, and is a certified member of Cox ® Technic , one of only seven certified in the state of Oregon. He started the clinic with a vision to help others and become a rock in the Parkrose community. Over the years his clinic has grown and now shares this vision with Dr. Jackie Cashion, Dr. Daniel Capitano and Dr. Evan Halbert.

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Spine specialist, Dr. David Ward and his patient share their story of disabling back and leg pain in a new mom.

Dr. David Ward grew up in Adrian Michigan. It was there that he was first introduced to Chiropractic. After being treated by the hometown chiropractor, he knew he wanted to help heal people just like his chiropractor had done for him.

He soon took off for Central Michigan University to do his undergraduate studies, before moving to Davenport Iowa to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic.

Since his graduation, he has worked in clinics ranging as far and wide as Hyderabad, India. He finally found his home in Grand Rapids MI, and in October 2008 he opened the doors to Active Life Chiropractic. Dr. Ward is also the team chiropractor for the Grand Raggidy Roller Derby team.

Dr. Ward is proud to be a part of one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the world, the Shiners Hospitals. The Shiners Hospitals are committed to helping children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs. His clinic has also helped raise over 60,000.00 for Cystic Fibrosis research.

Resources:

Call:  616-361-9888

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On this episode, spine specialist Dr. Michael Karafa and his patient share their story of hope for patients who have already had one back surgery.

Dr. Karafa obtained his Doctorate from the National College in Illinois. He holds a B.S. in Biology from Geneva College. He’s been practicing in Sewickley since 2004. Mike is an avid runner and craftsmen. Mike strives to make sure his patients can remain active through injury or excessive training. He is certified in Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation and the Graston technique.

Resources:

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Spine specialist, Dr. James Schantz shares a story of a pilot with a neck fusion who gets relief of headaches with Cox Technic.

Dr. Schantz is one the few spine specialists 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 Leading Edge Sport & Spine, they are very proud to be offering this cutting-edge, non-surgical pain relief methods.

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 Peru.

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