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The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson

The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson

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 The Back Doctors podcast is weekly conversations with doctors from around the world sharing patient stories as they inform, educate, and offer hope for the millions of people who have back pain. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • 318 Dr. Andrew Serlin - Degenerative Disc Disease and Stenosis

    318 Dr. Andrew Serlin - Degenerative Disc Disease and Stenosis
    Apr 6 2026

    Dr. Andrew Serlin shares his experience treating a patient with degenerative disc disease and stenosis that is so prevalent in today's aging population.

    Andrew B. Serlin, DC/LMT/JD
    DC Instructor and Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard     After practicing chiropractic medicine for 13 years, Dr. Serlin started working at the NUHS Whole Health Center as a floating clinician in 2018, and as a full-time attending clinician since 2019. He also serves as a faculty advisor for the NUHS Tai Chi & Qi Gong student club. Before becoming a chiropractic physician, he worked as an attorney in the Cook County Public Defender's Office from 1990 to 1997 and operated a law office in the Pilsen neighborhood from 1997 to 2000. He also became a Chair-Qualified Arbitrator for the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration program in 1997 and continues to arbitrate in that program today. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from National University of Health Sciences, his Juris Doctor from University of Illinois Law School in Champaign and his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also licensed in acupuncture and graduated valedictorian of the NUHS Massage Therapy program in 2021. Outside of NUHS, Dr. Serlin volunteers with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) since 2000 in the roles of Coach, Intermediate Referee, Coach Instructor, Safety Director, Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate and member of the Deerfield AYSO Region #1007 Board of Directors. He has also practiced Martial Arts since 1983 (Shorin-Ryu Karate, Kung Fu and Tai Chi). He currently teaches Tai Chi/QiGong at the Presbyterian Homes in Lake Forest in a skilled nursing setting and a memory care unit and at the Levy Senior Center in Evanston. These roles have allowed Dr. Serlin the opportunity to teach in some capacity the ages of 3-106. "I enjoy the opportunity to teach and share information with many different groups of people. I enjoy learning about life from the perspective that they share with me," he said. "I find much gratification in sharing my knowledge and life experiences in return. It has been my observation that the more I teach my students, the more I learn and grow myself." Education: DC Instructor and Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
    BA, University of Wisconsin, 1986
    JD, University of Illinois – College of Law, 1989
    DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2005 Resources: aserlin@nuhs.edu The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical Find a Back Doctor
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    38 mins
  • 317 Dr. Adam Propper - Why Cox® Technic

    317 Dr. Adam Propper - Why Cox® Technic
    Mar 31 2026

    Spine specialist, Dr. Adam Propper shares his professional experience using Cox® Technic and advocates for more students, doctors, and patients to learn more about its effectiveness.

    Dr. Adam Propper, D.C., C.C.S.P.

    When I was 8 years old, I suffered a severe head and neck trauma. Shortly after came my migraine headaches. My doctors had no answers for my problem and I suffered many years with these debilitating headaches.

    Fortunately, one of my college classmates invited me to her office and I became a chiropractic patient. She told me how my problem came from nerve pressure in my spine. I had no idea what chiropractic was, but her explanation made so much sense to me. None of my doctors told me I could be helped. Not only did my headaches get resolved, my overall health and immunity improved. Chiropractic worked! It saved my life and stopped my suffering. From that point on I was dedicated to becoming a chiropractor and helping others the way I was helped.

    Today my practice is filled with people who come to us with all sorts of problems. My patients want to stop taking medications for pain; they want a clear concise diagnosis and treatment plan; they don't want to spend hours waiting or being treated in a doctor's office. And most of all, My patients want and get results!.

    I love chiropractic and the simplicity of how chiropractic works. It can change a person's life.

    I have personally trained with Dr. James Cox, D.C. DACBR, and some of the top chiropractors in the world. They taught me how to be a healer: First: It's about listening to people carefully. Second: It's about applying the Philosophy, Art, and Science of chiropractic correctly. That's our purpose. My staff and I would be honored to have the opportunity to help you and your family.

    Resources:

    The Healer's Hands on Amazon

    Dr. Propper's website

    The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical

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    Episode 80 Dr. Adam Propper – Cox® Technic for Severe Neck Pain
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    35 mins
  • 316 Dr. James Kirk - Synovial Cysts and Foot Drop

    316 Dr. James Kirk - Synovial Cysts and Foot Drop
    Mar 9 2026

    Dr. James Kirk of Odessa, Texas specializes in treating the most difficult spine related conditions and shares the story of a gentleman facing spine surgery with a synovial cyst causing foot drop.

    Dr. J W Kirk is the owner and CEO of Clark Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. He was born in Odessa, he graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. His undergraduate studies were at North Harris County College and Texas Tech University. He has been a Rotarian since 1992 and serves on their board. He is a board member of the Odessa Fire Fighters Pension Fund. He is an Elder at Odessa Bible Church. He is a Certified Cox flexion/distraction practitioner. He and each doctor practice with a 'Low Force' technique called Directional Non-force Technique or DNFT.

    Dr. Kirk's website

    1-432-337-5553

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    The Cox 8 Table made by Haven Medical
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    22 mins
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