Crackin Backs Blog

On this mind-bending episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Mattera, former military cognitive warfare strategist and author of the upcoming book, The Great Rewiring, to uncover how 2007 marked the beginning of a silent war—one fought not with bullets, but with bytes.

What if the mystery illness doctors can’t explain… the grief you can’t shake… or the anxiety you can’t pinpoint… isn’t yours alone?

Did you know your aching back might actually start in your gut? According to renowned chiropractor and functional health expert Dr. Robert Silverman, the gut is the epicenter of our health.

Did you know your heart holds secrets to your overall health, adaptability, and even your longevity?

Imagine racing up a grueling mountain stage during the Women's Tour de France—your vision blurring until it completely disappears, your wheels skidding off the road, plunging you into darkness and uncertainty. For Maureen "Mo" Manley, this wasn't just a terrifying moment during a prestigious international race; it was the beginning of a life-changing battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

What if the greatest battle humanity faces — cancer — could be won not through better treatments... but through earlier detection?

Life rarely unfolds as planned. Sometimes, the paths we choose lead us into dark corners we never anticipated. Shawn Livingston, recently featured on the Crackin Backs Podcast, knows this truth all too well. His powerful story takes us from courtroom despair to the redemptive embrace of ultra-running—a tale that resonates deeply in the heart and mind.

In this eye-opening episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we're joined by esteemed physical therapist and pain expert Dr. Joe LaVacca. Known for his unique blend of empathy, science, and storytelling, Dr. LaVacca challenges conventional views of pain, rehabilitation, and patient care, redefining what it means to truly heal.

In this powerful episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Functional Neurologist Dr. Michael Bagnell to explore the brain from the inside out — not metaphorically, but through the lens of imaging, neuroplasticity, and real-time case studies.

Listening to Camille Block's story on the Crackin' Backs podcast is an emotional, transformative experience that touches the heart deeply. Camille's journey began as a young girl who instinctively felt protective over her younger brother, who was born with cerebral palsy. Before the term "special needs" entered common vocabulary, her family recognized he was simply "special."