Crackin Backs Blog

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."

Imagine sitting quietly at the edge of a vast canyon at sunrise, utterly alone with your thoughts. In that still silence, faced with only the rustle of wind and the warmth of first light, buried emotions can finally surface. This is where Christopher “Dooley” Dooley found himself on his journey from emotional repression to healing.

Did you know that millions of pregnant women were given a synthetic hormone that was later banned as one of the most cancer-causing substances ever invented?

When we think of carbon monoxide (CO), the first thing that comes to mind is a silent killer—the toxic gas emitted from car exhausts, known for its lethal effects in poorly ventilated spaces.

Life often unfolds in ways we neither anticipate nor desire, thrusting us into narratives woven with both humor and heartache. Dr. Mark Jones's journey stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, illustrating how adversity can be transformed into a beacon of hope and healing for others.​

In a world where the status quo in sports medicine often falls short, pioneers like Dr. Tim Brown refuse to accept mediocrity.