{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"314 Dr. Joel Dixon - Disc Extrusion","description":"Dr. Joel Dixon joins us from Australia to share the story of a man who had been advised to undergo back surgery but instead chose a non\u2011surgical treatment that ultimately relieved his pain. Dr Joel Dixon Chiropractor and Cox\u00ae Certified Practitioner B.APP.SC (CHIRO)J.P. Graduating from RMIT School of Chiropractic in 1986, Dr Dixon has concentrated his professional development in spinal disc decompression therapies since becoming certified in Cox\u00ae Technic in 2000. He is the only Cox\u00ae certified instructor in Australia. Cox\u00ae therapy is considered to be the \u201cgold standard\u201d used by thousands of Chiropractors around the world for the treatment of low back and leg pain, neck and arm pain, and other spinal pain conditions. Cox\u00ae flexion distraction has more than 50 years of research, documentation, and proven outcomes for decompressing spinal nerves and treating low back pain. It\u2019s a gentle, non-surgical, low-force procedure that helps the spine heal properly and keeps it as pain free as possible. Dr. Dixon has a specific interest in treatment for disc bulge and disc herniation, sciatica, spondylolisthesis and scoliosis, amongst other conditions. He has treated thousands of patients with varying degrees of spinal disc pathology requiring non-surgical, conservative treatment using the latest Cox\u00ae 8 decompression instruments from Michigan USA. Dr. Dixon has supported athletes from a range of organizations including Sydney Swans and NBL clubs, South Dragons and Gold Coast Blaze. He also has had an extensive background in obstetrical spinal disorders and has been registered at two private hospitals providing in house spinal therapy. Dr. Dixon\u2019s continuous professional development in both the USA and Australia enables him to bring the most up to date research, technology and techniques to every consultation enabling rapid symptom resolution and the return to full spinal function as quickly as possible. In 2024 Dr. Dixon became fully certified to provide Concussion Baseline Testing and Concussion Treatment.  Both of these services are available at the clinic utilizing Complete Concussions (CCMI), which is comprehensive, worldwide testing and treatment protocol for concussion. Dr. Dixon practices at Malvern Chiropractic Clinic and Melbourne Spine Clinic. Resources: Melbourne Spine Clinic joel@melbournespineclinic.com.au  Dr. Dixon's Published Case The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical Find a Certified Cox Doctor ","author_name":"The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson","author_url":"http:\/\/thebackdoctorspodcast.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"