The Back Doctors Podcast

The Back Doctors Podcast

With Dr. Michael Johnson

Episode 58 Dr. Sarah Murrow – Neck and Shoulder Pain

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Murrow-300x300An 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!

Dr. Murrow pursued her undergraduate studies at West Virginia Wesleyan College, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She then received a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, TX. She is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and holds an active Kentucky Chiropractic license from the Kentucky Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

After working in Fort Worth for awhile after graduation, she moved to Louisville in 2008 and began working with another Cox certified doctor, Dr. Ralph Stengel. When he retired in August 2009, she relocated the practice into a new building around the corner and has been practicing there ever since.

Dr. Murrow specializes in the Cox technic, a well-researched, scientifically proven technique to treat more delicate spinal conditions such as disc herniations, stenosis, and spondylolisthesis. You can learn more about her technique and other conditions that can be treated by visiting www.coxtechnic.com.

Resources:

Dr. Murrow’s website

Episode 57 Dr. Hilary Murray – Neck and Arm Pain

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

Dr. Murray was born and raised in Clinton, New Jersey. Hilary went to North Hunterdon High School and excelled in soccer, basketball, and softball. She helped her team win the NJ Group 4 State softball championship in 2006. After graduating high school in 2008, she completed her undergraduate degree at Moravian College.  She was a four-year starter on the Moravian College Women’s Basketball team and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2012.

Dr. Hilary followed in her father’s footsteps to become a chiropractor. She is now a 2016 graduate from Palmer College of Chiropractic. She received her first chiropractic adjustment by her Dad only hours after she was born. While growing up and playing sports all year round, chiropractic adjustments from her Dad, Dr. John was the foundation of her success in sports, life, and health. From an early age, she always had a passion to help others. This lead her to choosing chiropractic to help others feel their best and function at their optimum level with chiropractic care.

Dr. Hilary is excited to be in her hometown of Clinton, New Jersey and joining the family practice. She utilizes full spine chiropractic techniques such as Sacro Occipital Technique, Thompson, Activator, Gonstead, as well as specific Blair upper cervical care. She is also certified in Cox Technic for the cervical and lumbar spine. In Dr. Hilary’s free time she loves to hike, surf, play/ watch all sports, and being with her family.

Resources:

Dr. Murray’s website

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

Dr. Murray completed her undergraduate degree at Moravian College.Â
She followed in her father’s footsteps to become a chiropractor. She received her doctorate of chiropractic degree from the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic.  She is certified in Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation for the cervical and lumbar spine.

Resources:

Dr. Murray’s website

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Episode 56 Dr. Matthew Alexander – Stenosis

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Alexander photoSpine 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/

Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canal. This narrowing causes a restriction to the spinal canal, resulting in symptoms that include pain, numbness, and loss of motor control.

Spine specialist, Dr. Matthew Alexander shares two examples of this condition and how he treats patients with spinal stenosis.

Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canal. This narrowing causes a restriction to the spinal canal, resulting in symptoms that include pain, numbness, and loss of motor control.

Spine specialist, Dr. Matthew Alexander shares two examples of this condition and how he treats patients with spinal stenosis.

About Dr. Alexander:

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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

Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canal. This narrowing causes a restriction to the spinal canal, resulting in symptoms that include pain, numbness, and loss of motor control.

Spine specialist, Dr. Matthew Alexander shares two examples of this condition and how he treats patients with spinal stenosis.

About Dr. Alexander:

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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

Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canal. This narrowing causes a restriction to the spinal canal, resulting in symptoms that include pain, numbness, and loss of motor control.

Spine specialist, Dr. Matthew Alexander shares two examples of this condition and how he treats patients with spinal stenosis.

About Dr. Alexander:

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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
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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)
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Resources:
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Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canal. This narrowing causes a restriction to the spinal canal, resulting in symptoms that include pain, numbness, and loss of motor control.

Spine specialist, Dr. Matthew Alexander shares two examples of this condition and how he treats patients with spinal stenosis.

About Dr. Alexander:

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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
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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)
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Resources:
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Episode 55 Dr. Jake Bohnen – Disc Herniation

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Bohnen pic 2Spine 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.

Dr. Jake continues to live an active lifestyle by enjoying golf, baseball, hockey, basketball, snowboarding, running, and water sports. Dr. Jake strives to get his patients out of pain quickly and back to doing what they love to do!

Resources:

jakebohnen@gmail.com

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Episode 54 Dr. Suneil Ninan – Multiple Disc Bulges

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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.

“I have been in private practice for more than 20 years. Over this period of time, I have gained knowledge in treating a variety of conditions, for both acute and chronic conditions.

Earlier on in my career, I also taught anatomy and physiology at the college/undergraduate level, and stopped when the demands of private practice became too great to do both.

I opened my office in Gowanda in 1994. I have been practicing in this small town ever since. I enjoy the charms of being in a rural area, with space and privacy. I am happy to live and work in my hometown, where I went to school and have friends and family. I enjoy playing tennis, bike riding, hiking, and gardening. I also enjoy travel, and the great outdoors. I am a longtime member of Collins Friends Meeting, where I teach Sunday School. I live nearby in Cattaraugus, NY with my wife and two boys.”
Resources:
(716) 532-6212

Episode 53 Dr. Matthew Collins – Sciatica

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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.

Matthew Collins, DC, DACRB is a 1999 graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. He has been in private practice in St. Paul, MN since 2000.
Dr. Matthew Collins is board certified in Rehabilitation by the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. He has certificate training in Acupuncture. He has training and credentials in MRI interpretation from the State University of New York in Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He has an advanced certificate of competency in Whiplash Injuries from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego.
His practice focus is on the diagnosis and case management of biomechanical spine pain and spine injuries. He co-manages patients with complex spine conditions with local primary care providers, neurologists and surgeons.
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Episode 52 Dr. Douglas Hadel – Cervical Disc Extrusion

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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:

Dr. Hadel’s website

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Episode 51 Dr. Richard Dybowski – Disc Sequestration

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Dybowski pic 3Spine 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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Episode 50 Dr. Joel Kirsch – Acute and Chronic Back Pain

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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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Episode 49 Dr. Bryce Milam – Spondylolisthesis

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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.

Resources:

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Dr. Milam’s website

http://thebackdoctorspodcast.com/

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