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YOU'RE FIT. YOU'RE STRONG. SO WHY ISN'T YOUR BODY WORKING? You work out. You eat well. You look healthy. But something isn't right. Your hips are constantly tight. Your lower back aches. Your sex life isn't what it used to be. Maybe you're leaking urine, struggling with erections, or experiencing discomfort during intimacy. What if these seemingly unrelated problems have something in common—and nobody has told you where to look? On this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, pelvic floor educator, Pilates expert, and entrepreneur Jana Danielson reveals an often-overlooked connection between pelvic floor dysfunction, sexual health, chronic pain, breathing, core strength, and athletic performance. And this isn't just a women's health issue—or something that happens after 50. Jana shares the story of a 24-year-old Division I football player whose tight hips, back pain, and sexual difficulties were affecting his confidence, relationships, and quality of life. He was young. He was athletic. So why was his body struggling? WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: Pelvic floor dysfunction in men and women: The warning signs you might be overlooking.Sexual health and performance: How pelvic floor muscles may influence erections, orgasm, intimacy, and sexual function.Kegels vs. pelvic floor relaxation: Why strengthening isn't always the answer—and when too much tension may be part of the problem.Tight hips and lower back pain: The potential relationship between breathing, posture, core stability, and pelvic floor function.Athletic performance: Why even strong, highly trained athletes can experience pelvic floor problems.Breathing and nervous system regulation: How diaphragmatic breathing works with your pelvic floor.The surprising foot connection: Why Jana believes your toes, walking mechanics, and posture deserve more attention.But Jana's story goes much deeper than anatomy. At just 21, she was taking 11 medications and experiencing daily urinary incontinence. She feared what her future might look like. That experience eventually changed the direction of her life. Now she's challenging the silence, embarrassment, and assumptions surrounding pelvic health. Here's the question: If you're training your abs, glutes, legs, and back—but ignoring your pelvic floor—what might you be missing? And could the solution sometimes involve learning to relax a muscle rather than strengthen it? ▶️ WATCH THE FULL CONVERSATION with Jana Danielson to explore the overlooked connections between pelvic floor health, sexual wellness, injury recovery, movement, and human performance. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Crackin' Backs Podcast for weekly conversations with leading voices in sports medicine, neuroscience, functional health, longevity, rehabilitation, and human performance. 💬 LET'S TALK: Were you ever taught how your pelvic floor affects your health, or did you think it was only something women needed to worry about? 🌐 More episodes: CLICK HERE We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

0% VISION IN ONE EYE. JUST 1% IN THE OTHER. SO HOW DOES HE DO THE IMPOSSIBLE? What if the biggest limitation in your life isn't physical—but something you've been conditioned to believe? Dr. Reece MacLeod has no vision in his right eye and just 1% vision in his left. Growing up, he was repeatedly told what he couldn't do. By age 14, he feared his future was already over. Today, he's a successful chiropractor, recognized for his adjusting skills, who runs, trains, and challenges boundaries most people would never consider crossing. But how does someone who can barely see develop such remarkable awareness of the human body? And what can his story teach us about our own limitations? In this powerful episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron explore Dr. MacLeod's extraordinary journey through neuroplasticity, sensory adaptation, brain health, resilience, overcoming adversity, and human potential. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER Neuroplasticity and sensory adaptation: How the brain learns to navigate the world using touch, hearing, memory, and spatial awareness.The power of touch: How visual impairment shaped his approach to chiropractic care, palpation, and understanding the human body.Breaking mental barriers: How fear, childhood expectations, and self-limiting beliefs influence what we think we're capable of.Diagnosis doesn't define destiny: Why a medical condition shouldn't automatically determine someone's future.Chronic pain and rehabilitation: Why restoring movement, confidence, and function matters beyond simply reducing pain.Resilience and human performance: How confronting challenges can reveal strengths we never knew existed.THE QUESTION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING How many times have you said, "I'm too old," "I'm injured," "I'm not capable," or "I can't"—without ever discovering whether it's true? Dr. MacLeod offers a perspective that challenges us all: "The biggest point of failure is never trying something." Whether you're an athlete recovering from injury, someone struggling with chronic pain, a healthcare professional, or simply someone afraid to take the next step, this conversation may change how you see your own potential. Because sometimes the greatest obstacle isn't your diagnosis, your circumstances, or your body. It's what you've convinced yourself you can't do. ▶️ WATCH THE FULL EPISODE and discover what Dr. MacLeod's journey reveals about the human brain, overcoming limitations, and the power of believing in possibility. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Crackin' Backs Podcast for weekly conversations on neuroscience, neuroplasticity, sports medicine, chiropractic, injury recovery, longevity, and human performance. 🌐Crackin Backs Podcast Website We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

Getting healthy can feel expensive, complicated, and overwhelming. But does it have to be? Tim James knows what it feels like to wait too long. After years of severe digestive problems, bleeding stools, skin issues, fatigue, weight gain, and eventually an emergency medical crisis, he says he finally stopped waiting for his health to change—and started changing the way he lived.  On this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, Tim joins Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron for a provocative conversation about processed foods, gut health, nutrition, environmental exposures, stress, sleep, healthy aging, and the simple daily habits that may have a bigger impact than we realize. Tim also shares the personal lifestyle changes he credits with transforming his health, including losing 42 pounds and overcoming several of the problems he had struggled with for years.  But this conversation isn't about becoming perfect. It's about a much bigger question: Why do so many of us wait until our health forces us to change? You’ll learn why Tim believes getting healthier doesn't have to start with expensive programs or complicated routines, how he approaches reducing processed foods and everyday chemical exposures, why sleep and stress matter, and several simple habits you can begin thinking about today—including strategies that cost nothing.  ▶️ Watch to the end, then SUBSCRIBE to Crackin’ Backs for weekly conversations designed to help you ask better questions about your health, performance, and longevity. Learn more about Tim James: 🥬 Organic Energy Juice / Superfood Greens 🎙️ Tim James Upgraded Podcast on Apple Podcasts We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

Your body has a check engine light. The question is: are you paying attention before it becomes a bigger problem? A headache. Poor sleep. Gut issues. Anxiety. Skin problems. Fatigue. Changes in mood or behavior. What if some of the symptoms we’re trying to silence are actually the body trying to communicate? In this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron sit down with Beth Lambert, author, educator, former healthcare consultant, and Founder and Executive Director of Documenting Hope, to explore a provocative question: Why can two people experience similar environments and stressors—yet one thrives while the other becomes chronically ill? Beth introduces the concept of “Total Load”: the cumulative impact of nutrition, stress, environmental exposures, medications, the microbiome, nervous-system regulation, lifestyle and other factors that may influence an individual's resilience. In the conversation, she describes symptoms as a body's “check engine warning light”—a signal worth understanding rather than automatically ignoring. Pasted text In this episode, we explore: • Why seemingly unrelated symptoms may deserve a closer look • The connection between the gut microbiome, immune system and resilience • Antibiotics and their potential long-term impact on the microbiome • Environmental toxins, plastics, pesticides and chemical exposures • Stress, nervous-system dysregulation and modern life • The emerging science of the exposome and cumulative environmental exposure • Light, technology, EMFs and the modern home • Why Beth believes health needs to be viewed through a more individualized lens • Her practical 80/20 approach to reducing overwhelm • Three things families can start doing now: reduce unnecessary stress, prioritize whole foods and simplify the home environment Pasted text This isn't about becoming afraid of everything around you. It's about becoming more aware of what your body may already be telling you. Beth’s work focuses particularly on children with chronic health and developmental challenges. Through Documenting Hope, her team studies the cumulative effects of environmental and lifestyle stressors and personalized, systems-based approaches to health. Beth is also the author of A Compromised Generation and co-author of Brain Under Attack. Beth Lambert Beth and Documenting Hope are bringing together physicians, researchers, practitioners, innovators and families for the Health & Healing Expo by Documenting Hope, November 21–22, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, with a virtual attendance option. The two-day event explores the connections among the microbiome, nervous system, mitochondria, metabolism, fascia, nutrition, light, neuroscience, regenerative medicine and whole-person health. The Health and Healing Expo 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ▶️ Watch the full conversation on YouTube. If conversations about health, longevity, chronic illness, human performance, recovery and challenging the way we think about healthcare interest you, SUBSCRIBE to the Crackin’ Backs Podcast so you don't miss what's coming next. Your body may already be talking. The question is: are you listening? We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

What if your body is warning you that you’re under-recovered, under-fueled, or hormonally struggling—before your performance ever drops? Dr. Stacy Sims is back on Crackin’ Backs, and this time we go beyond “women are not small men” to answer a more important question: How can women actually learn to read what their bodies are telling them? Stacy breaks down the early warning signs many active women overlook—from changes in sleep, menstrual cycles and HRV to iron deficiency, appetite, body temperature, fatigue and recovery. We also get into why a woman can still be training hard, hitting PRs and looking incredibly fit while her body may already be struggling underneath. In this conversation, we explore: • The early signs of under-recovery and overtraining in women • Why your menstrual cycle can act as a vital sign • What HRV may—and may not—be telling female athletes • The connection between iron deficiency and changes in HRV • Why waking up exhausted despite enough sleep matters • How under-fueling and low energy availability affect recovery • Why women may lose normal hunger and thirst signals during heavy training • When to push through a workout—and when to back off • Why your wearable's “recovery score” may not tell the whole story • How strength training supports women and girls across the lifespan • Why female athletes need a different approach to training, recovery and injury prevention • The growing problem of applying male-based research and algorithms to female physiology • How AI could amplify misinformation in women’s health Stacy also shares a simple morning check-in women can use before blindly following a training plan or fitness watch: How did you wake up? What is your resting heart rate doing? Are you thirsty? How do your muscles feel? What happens after you fuel? The goal isn't to collect more data. It's to understand what your body is trying to tell you. If you’re an active woman, female athlete, coach, parent, trainer or healthcare professional—or simply want to better understand women’s health, hormones, exercise, nutrition and recovery—this conversation is for you. ▶️ Watch to the end, and if conversations like this help you make better decisions about your health, subscribe to Crackin’ Backs. We bring leading experts in physical, mental and nutritional health directly to you every week. Learn more about Dr. Stacy Sims: Dr. Stacy Sims Learn more about Collective X: Stacy's new women's health intelligence platform is working to close the female health data gap with vetted, women-specific research and evidence-backed insights. Collective X Health #StacySims #WomensHealth #FemaleAthlete #WomensFitness #Overtraining #Recovery #FemalePhysiology #StrengthTraining #Hormones #HRV #MenstrualCycle #SportsScience #CrackinBacks We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

What if changes in your sex life aren't simply part of getting older—but could be telling you something about your overall health? In this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, intimacy and sexual wellness expert Susan Bratton joins us for a candid, educational conversation about the surprising connections between sexual health, blood flow, hormones, brain health, relationships, healthy aging and longevity. Susan makes a provocative case: we pay attention to sleep, nutrition, exercise and recovery as markers of health—but should our intimate health deserve a place in that conversation too? We explore why changes in erectile function, arousal, sensation and libido may sometimes deserve more attention than simply writing them off as “getting older.” Susan also explains the role she believes blood flow, nitric oxide, hormones and the nervous system can play in maintaining sexual wellness as we age. But this conversation goes well beyond physiology. Why do couples who once had a strong connection sometimes become roommates? Why can desire change even when two people still love each other? And can intimacy actually become better—not worse—as we get older? Susan shares her perspective on: • Sexual health as a potential window into overall wellness • Blood flow, nitric oxide and sexual function • Libido and changes that occur with aging • Hormones, arousal and the nervous system • Why men and women may experience arousal differently • The relationship between intimacy, connection and longevity • Why couples can gradually lose physical connection • Rebuilding intimacy when you've grown apart • Trust, safety, novelty and long-term relationships • Why communication may matter as much as technique • Maintaining intimacy through midlife and beyond • Sexual wellness as part of a larger healthy-aging strategy Susan also challenges one of the biggest assumptions surrounding aging: What if losing intimacy isn't something we simply have to accept? This episode is frank, funny and occasionally provocative—but underneath it is a serious conversation about human connection, relationships, sexual wellness and what it means to remain healthy and engaged throughout life. If you're interested in longevity, men's health, women's health, relationships, hormones, cardiovascular health or maintaining intimacy as you age, this is a conversation worth hearing. ▶️ Watch to the end and tell us in the comments: Should sexual health be considered another important marker of overall health? And if conversations like this help you think differently about your health, subscribe to Crackin’ Backs. Every week we bring experts in physical, mental and nutritional health into conversations designed to help you live, move and feel better. RESOURCES SUSAN MENTIONS IN THIS EPISODE Susan Bratton — Official Website The Magic Pill Method — Susan's free exercise designed to help couples start a conversation about rebuilding intimacy and identifying what may be getting in the way. Sex Life Bucket List — Susan's downloadable list of ideas designed to help couples bring more novelty, communication and exploration into their relationship. Longevity Wins — Susan's newsletter focused on longevity, mindset, health and aging. ProDx Health — The at-home health testing company Susan discusses during the episode. Educational Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The views and recommendations expressed by guests are their own and should not be considered individualized medical advice. Always discuss changes in sexual function, cardiovascular health, hormones, medications, supplements or medical treatments with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. #SusanBratton #SexualHealth #HealthyAging #Longevity #MensHealth #WomensHealth #Intimacy #Relationships #HormoneHealth #HeartHealth #BloodFlow #Libido #HealthyRelationships #CrackinBacks We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

You exercise. You eat well. You feel great. Your blood work comes back “normal.” So why are seemingly healthy people still having heart attacks? Cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson is back on Crackin’ Backs—and this conversation challenges some of the assumptions many of us have about what it actually means to be heart healthy. Wolfson argues that a standard cholesterol panel may be only a small part of the cardiovascular picture. His approach looks deeper at markers such as ApoB, Lp(a), inflammation, homocysteine, omega-3 status, metabolic health and other factors when assessing cardiovascular risk.  But that's only where the conversation starts. We get into some of today's most debated heart-health questions: Can you have “normal” cholesterol and still be at risk? What do ApoB and Lp(a) actually tell us? Are statins being prescribed too aggressively—or are they saving lives? Does a coronary calcium score of zero really mean you're safe?  What does Wolfson think about GLP-1 drugs and their cardiovascular benefits?  Could COVID or post-COVID dysautonomia/POTS have lasting cardiovascular implications?  Why can someone be lean, athletic and incredibly fit—and still have a heart attack? And what should you actually be testing if your goal isn't simply to avoid disease—but to protect your heart for decades? Wolfson doesn't shy away from controversy. He questions conventional approaches to statins and coronary calcium testing, discusses where he believes mainstream cardiology falls short, and explains why he favors a much broader, root-cause approach to cardiovascular risk.   And one of the most surprising moments has nothing to do with cholesterol: Could something as simple as when you go to bed affect your heart-attack risk? Wolfson discusses research linking inconsistent sleep timing with cardiovascular risk—and what that might mean for your daily routine.  This isn't about creating fear. It's about asking a better question: If you feel healthy today, how do you know your heart actually is? Watch to the end, then tell us in the comments: What's the ONE heart-health number or test you think everyone over 40 should know? 👇 Join the conversation. If you value conversations that challenge conventional thinking about heart health, longevity, nutrition, human performance and preventive medicine, subscribe to Crackin’ Backs. New conversations every week. And share this episode with the person in your life who says, “I'm healthy—my blood work is normal.” We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

PRP. Stem cells. Now exosomes. Are they the next breakthrough in regenerative medicine—or is the hype getting ahead of the science? Exosomes are tiny biological messengers involved in cell-to-cell communication, carrying signals such as proteins, lipids and RNA.  But as exosome therapy grows in popularity, patients are spending thousands of dollars without always knowing exactly what they're getting. Neurosurgeon and regenerative medicine specialist Dr. Jeff Gross returns to Crackin' Backs to break down the science behind exosomes, stem cells and PRP—and what patients should know before considering treatment. We get into 50 billion vs. 500 billion exosomes, why 5 mL may tell you almost nothing, product quality and sourcing, timing after injury, PRP vs. stem cells vs. exosomes, joint degeneration, recovery, and where regenerative medicine may be heading next. Gross explains that volume alone doesn't tell you the source, particle count, processing, quality or protein content of a product.  Most importantly: How do you know if what you're being sold is legitimate? Gross explains what he believes patients should ask about experience, sourcing, testing, particle counts and the certificate of analysis before spending the money.  If you're interested in exosomes, PRP, stem cells, MUSE, regenerative medicine, longevity, joint health or recovery—this is a conversation you'll want to hear. 👇 Would you know what questions to ask before getting exosomes? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to Crackin' Backs for weekly conversations on health, longevity, human performance and emerging medical science. Know someone considering regenerative medicine? Share this episode with them before they spend the money. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

Your smartwatch says you slept great—but you feel exhausted. So who’s right: your wearable or your body? We’re surrounded by sleep scores, readiness scores, HRV, heart rate, recovery data and stress metrics. But Dr. David Hopper says there’s a problem: we may be getting better at reading our devices while getting worse at reading ourselves.  In this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, Dr. Hopper joins us to explore how to use wearable technology without becoming controlled—or overwhelmed—by the data. We get into: The one wearable metric Dr. Hopper believes deserves the most attention: HRV Why your sleep or recovery score may disagree with how you actually feel What HRV can tell you about stress, recovery, sleep and your autonomic nervous system Why constantly checking health data may actually create more anxiety How to use an Oura Ring, Apple Watch, WHOOP or other wearable to better understand your body instead of replacing your instincts  The overlooked roles of breathing and sleep in health and recovery  What you might discover if you took your wearable off for an entire week Dr. Hopper explains that HRV can provide useful insight into how the autonomic nervous system is responding to stress and recovery—but emphasizes that wearable data needs context.  His approach starts with something remarkably simple: before checking your watch in the morning, ask yourself how you actually feel. Then use the technology to help confirm and understand those signals rather than dictate them.  Because the future of health may not be about collecting more data. It may be about learning which data matters—and knowing when to trust your own body. WATCH TO THE END: Dr. Hopper shares the three things he would teach someone to pay attention to if every wearable disappeared tomorrow. QUESTION FOR YOU: Have you ever felt great—then looked at your watch and suddenly questioned your recovery because of what it told you? 👇 Tell us in the comments. To learn more about Dr. Hopper, his work, educational resources, and his new book, visit his official website and social media channels. His latest book takes a deeper look at many of the concepts discussed in this episode and offers readers practical ways to reconnect with their bodies while using modern health technology more intelligently. And if conversations about health, longevity, human performance, recovery and the science behind how your body works are valuable to you, subscribe to Crackin’ Backs and join us each week. Share this episode with that friend who checks their Oura, Apple Watch or WHOOP before deciding how they feel. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

Why Smart People Stay Stuck: The Identity Trap That's Holding You Back | Daniel Schuler You know you should exercise, eat healthier, spend more time with your family, and stop scrolling social media... So why don't you? If knowledge isn't the problem, your identity might be. In this powerful episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, Identity Coach Daniel Schuler reveals why so many successful people feel lost, struggle with self-sabotage, and never reach their full potential—not because they lack motivation, but because they're living from an outdated identity. Learn how to discover your purpose, find your "why," build lasting confidence, break limiting beliefs, and stop letting social media define who you are. In This Episode:  Why smart people stay stuck  How identity shapes every decision you make  Why motivation fades but identity lasts  How social media influences confidence and self-worth  Finding your purpose and authentic "why"  Building resilient, confident kids  Why emotional intelligence is the ultimate human advantage in the age of AI  Practical tools for lasting personal growth and transformation Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, healthcare professional, parent, leader, or simply wondering, "Who am I becoming?" this conversation will challenge the way you think about mindset, success, mental health, leadership, and human potential. About Daniel Schuler Daniel Schuler is an Identity Coach and Emotional Intelligence Coach who helps individuals and organizations break through limiting beliefs, align their identity with their goals, and create lasting transformation through purpose-driven living and authentic leadership. Learn More  Daniel Schuler Consulting: HERE Subscribe to Crackin' Backs for weekly conversations with world-leading experts in health, longevity, mindset, neuroscience, psychology, human performance, fitness, leadership, nutrition, sports medicine, and personal growth. If this episode inspired you, Like, Subscribe, Share, and leave a Review. Your support helps us bring more conversations that help people think better, live healthier, and perform at their highest level. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

Can hearing loss increase your risk of dementia? Can you have a normal hearing test but still struggle to understand conversations? These are some of the biggest questions in hearing science—and the answers may change the way you think about brain health, cognitive decline, and longevity. In this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, internationally recognized hearing researcher Dr. Nicholas Reed explains the powerful connection between hearing loss, brain health, cognitive load, memory, aging, and dementia prevention. Learn why traditional hearing tests may miss important problems, how the brain—not just the ears—processes sound, and why hearing could become one of the most important vital signs for healthy aging. You'll discover: Why people struggle to hear in noisy restaurants despite a normal hearing testThe connection between hearing loss, cognitive decline, and dementiaHow hearing affects memory, attention, and brain functionWhether concussions, whiplash, and head injuries can impact hearingCan the brain be trained to hear better?What everyone should know to protect hearing and brain health for lifeIf you're interested in longevity, Alzheimer's prevention, cognitive health, healthy aging, hearing loss, brain optimization, auditory processing, concussion recovery, or evidence-based health, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to Crackin' Backs for weekly documentary-style conversations with the world's leading experts in longevity, performance, neuroscience, and human health. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

Why am I still in pain? It's one of the most searched health questions on the internet. Millions of people live with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, back pain, neck pain, migraines, pelvic pain, IBS, anxiety, and unexplained symptoms despite seeing specialists, trying medications, physical therapy, injections, surgery, and countless other treatments. In this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, chronic pain educator and bestselling author Nicole Sachs explores a different question: What if your symptoms aren't simply something to eliminate—but something to understand? Rather than debating whether pain is "all in your head," this conversation dives into the fascinating relationship between the nervous system, emotional stress, chronic pain, and the body's remarkable ability to communicate through symptoms. Nicole shares why so many people become trapped in cycles of pain, perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear, and nervous system dysregulation—and how learning to listen differently can become part of the healing process. In This Episode ✔ Why chronic pain often persists even after tissues have healed  ✔ How the nervous system influences pain, stress, and recovery  ✔ Why your body may be sending signals instead of simply "breaking down"  ✔ The surprising connection between emotional stress and physical symptoms  ✔ Why people-pleasing and perfectionism frequently accompany chronic illness  ✔ What to do when you've "tried everything" and nothing has worked  ✔ How Nicole Sachs approaches healing alongside—not instead of—conventional medical care  ✔ What gives hope to people living with chronic pain today Whether you're living with chronic back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, migraines, pelvic pain, long-term stress, anxiety, unexplained symptoms, or you're a healthcare professional looking to better understand persistent pain, this episode offers an evidence-informed, compassionate perspective on one of healthcare's most challenging problems. About Nicole Sachs Nicole Sachs, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, chronic pain educator, speaker, and bestselling author known internationally for helping people better understand the relationship between the brain, the nervous system, emotional processing, and chronic symptoms. Her work has helped thousands of people explore new approaches to healing while complementing appropriate medical care. If this episode helps you better understand chronic pain, the nervous system, or mind-body health, subscribe to the Crackin' Backs Podcast for weekly conversations with world-leading experts in pain science, sports medicine, longevity, neuroscience, rehabilitation, nutrition, and human performance.   We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

Everything You've Been Told About Fascia Is Wrong? | Dr. Jason Amstutz Explains the Science Is fascia really the missing link to chronic pain, poor mobility, and athletic performance—or has social media turned it into the most misunderstood tissue in the human body? Every day, millions of people spend money on foam rollers, massage guns, stretching routines, scraping tools, and "fascia release" techniques. But what does the science actually say? Are these recovery tools helping your body...or are they simply treating symptoms while missing the bigger picture? In this eye-opening episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, internationally recognized sports chiropractor, educator, and fascia expert Dr. Jason Amstutz challenges many of the beliefs surrounding fascia, movement, pain, recovery, and human performance. You'll discover why the body may function more as a fluid communication system than a collection of isolated muscles and joints, why so many people continue to feel "tight" despite stretching every day, and how understanding fascia may completely change the way you think about injury prevention, rehabilitation, and movement. In this episode: ✔ Why fascia is one of the most misunderstood tissues in medicine  ✔ The biggest myths about fascia circulating on social media  ✔ Do foam rollers, massage guns, scraping, and stretching actually work?  ✔ Why your body feels tight—and what's really happening beneath the surface  ✔ The relationship between fascia, fluid dynamics, and human movement  ✔ Why pain doesn't always originate where you feel it  ✔ Recovery strategies that actually deserve your time and money  ✔ How elite athletes and healthcare professionals are rethinking movement and rehabilitation Whether you're an athlete, physical therapist, chiropractor, massage therapist, personal trainer, physician, or someone simply looking for lasting answers to chronic pain, stiffness, mobility, and performance, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and give you a completely new perspective on how the human body works. Learn More About Dr. Jason Amstutz 🌐 Learn about Dr. Jason Amstutz, LINK Pro, clinical education, and professional courses:  LINK Pro Sport We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

Every parent wants to make the best decisions for their child. Yet never before have parents faced so much conflicting information about childhood health, vaccines, ADHD, allergies, asthma, anxiety, autoimmune disease, nutrition, immunity, and preventive care. So how do you know who to trust? In this thought-provoking episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Edmond "Dr. Ed" Sarraf, an integrative pediatrician who has spent more than two decades bridging conventional pediatrics with evidence-informed nutrition, lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, and holistic care. After years practicing traditional pediatrics in hospitals and busy medical practices, Dr. Ed began asking a difficult question: Why were so many children becoming chronically ill despite advances in modern medicine? That question transformed his career—and continues to shape how he approaches children's health today. This conversation isn't about choosing sides. It's about asking better questions. Together, we explore where conventional medicine has transformed pediatric care, where it may still have unanswered questions, and how parents can confidently navigate today's complex healthcare landscape. In This Episode You'll Discover: Why rates of ADHD, anxiety, allergies, asthma, eczema, autoimmune disease, and chronic childhood illness continue to rise Are children actually getting sicker—or are we simply diagnosing more conditions? Why vaccines remain one of the most challenging conversations between physicians and parents How trust between parents and healthcare professionals has changed over the past two decades The role nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, environmental exposures, and lifestyle play in children's health Where conventional pediatrics excels—and where integrative medicine may offer additional tools How parents can make informed, thoughtful decisions without being driven by fear or misinformation What every parent should know before making important health decisions for their children Whether you're a parent, grandparent, healthcare professional, educator, or simply interested in children's health, this episode offers a respectful, balanced conversation about one of the most important issues facing families today. Our goal isn't to tell you what to think. It's to help you ask better questions. About Dr. Edmond "Dr. Ed" Sarraf Dr. Edmond Sarraf is the founder of Southern California Integrative Wellness Center in Los Angeles. After completing his pediatric residency, he practiced conventional pediatrics before expanding his training in homeopathy and functional medicine. Today, he combines traditional pediatric care with nutrition, botanical medicine, mindfulness, and personalized lifestyle strategies, while continuing to serve as an attending pediatrician. Follow Dr. Ed on: Instagram HERE Facebook: HERE YouTube: HERE We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

The ACL Isn't the Problem: What Youth Sports Is Getting Wrong About Female Athletes | Dr. Holly Silvers-Granelli ACL injuries are reaching epidemic levels in youth sports, high school athletics, college competition, and professional sports. Female athletes are tearing ACLs at alarming rates despite better coaching, more strength training, advanced technology, and greater access to sports medicine than ever before. So why are these injuries continuing to rise? In this eye-opening episode of Crackin' Backs, we sit down with Dr. Holly Silvers-Granelli, one of the world's leading experts in ACL injury prevention. Her groundbreaking research has helped shape injury prevention programs used around the globe and recently gained national attention through her work featured in The New York Times. But this conversation isn't about repairing knees. It's about asking a bigger question: What if the ACL tear is simply the warning light on the dashboard? Dr. Silvers-Granelli explains why the real issues often begin long before the ligament fails—through movement patterns, neuromuscular control, youth sports specialization, recovery deficits, coaching practices, and athlete development. We explore: • Why ACL injuries continue to rise despite more training and sports performance programs  • The hidden movement signatures that may predict injury months or years before it occurs  • Why the hip, trunk, brain, and nervous system matter as much as the knee itself  • The unintended consequences of year-round sports participation and early specialization  • What parents, coaches, and athletes should be watching for right now  • How force plates, AI, wearable technology, biomechanics, and video analysis are changing injury prevention  • Whether we are approaching a future where ACL injuries can be predicted before they happen  • The most important change Dr. Silvers-Granelli would make in youth sports tomorrow Whether you're a parent, coach, healthcare professional, athletic trainer, physical therapist, strength coach, or athlete, this episode provides practical insights that could help keep athletes healthy, performing, and on the field. Because the future of sports medicine may not be about treating injuries. It may be about preventing them altogether. About Dr. Holly Silvers-Granelli Dr. Holly Silvers-Granelli, PhD, MPT, is an internationally recognized researcher, clinician, and educator specializing in ACL injury prevention, sports performance, biomechanics, and neuromuscular training. Her research has influenced injury prevention programs used worldwide and continues to shape how athletes are trained, screened, and developed. Free Resources: FIFA 11+ Injury Prevention Program The FIFA 11+ Injury Prevention Program is one of the most researched injury prevention programs in sports and has been shown to significantly reduce lower-extremity injuries, including ACL injuries, when performed consistently. Official FIFA 11+ Resources: • FIFA Training Centre – FIFA 11+ Program • GetSet Mobile App The PEP Program (Prevent Injury, Enhance Performance  Link to article and 11+ for Kids program   If you found this episode valuable, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a parent, coach, trainer, or athlete who needs to hear it.   We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast