The Crooked Spine Show

Learn the Exercises to Walk, Pain-Free. @Gibson Aug'25.

When every step causes anxiety of intense pain, then something needs to change. Today's workshop will give you the home steps you can take to understand which lower body part(s) are the problem; then the exercises to help improve your range of motion and improve strength to walk pain-free.
 
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https://youtu.be/-eSvS7cGRCw
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THE WORKSHOP OUTLINE:
 
First, check your standing posture.
 
Testing your low body flexibility. Does anything hurt?
-seated foot/ankle range of motion.
-seated calf test
-seated hip and low back test
-standing wall calf and hamstring test
 
Resetting your Walking Biomechanics
-seated foot rocking; then standing
-standing: head/eye alignment, weight shift to heels.
-walking This Way
 
And our last Gibson workshop: Neuropathy: Treatment & Exercises
https://youtu.be/gBeFC3E9cik

Stop Suffering from Pain. The Step-by-Steps through Dr. Ya-Ling's series, "The Everyday Pain Guide."

This week's #crookedspineshow #podcast
Do you have pains? Watch this interview and understand how to fix the underlying cause of your pains.
Dr. Ya-Ling Liou, in volume 2, “Fix the Fire Damage”, provides the “how to’s,” so YOU can fix your everyday pains; and avoid them from happing again.  Learn the steps you can take now to keep your body pain-free.
Checkout the show.
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/6iYyUCzDzbU
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“Crooked Spine Show”
Watch other podcasts on YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9fIzpOo6Gx4pCat6gsr0j8D
 
Let’s learn how can Dr. Liou and her book can help you:
-Dr. Liou share your story:
1. why a chiropractor
2. Why write a book
3. Explain your first book, “Put Out the Fire.”
-In volume 2, let’s go through the “fixing’ one’s pain.
1. First, how should interpret pain?
-How do you define body mechanics?
1. When is it faulty?
How is volume 2 of “The Everyday Pain Guide” different than volume 1?
-You go through every part of the spine and secondary joints/muscle. Can you give a bird’s eye view how we should “fix” each one?
-Your book is filled with illustrations how to perform each exercise. How much “pain” is good during exercise to have the result of being pain-free?
-Paint us a picture of a recent patient’s pain story; and the person’s recovery.
-Explain section two: “Fix your Body Chemistry”
-What is a good takeaway for my audience: how can each person start their healthy journey?
Connect with Dr. Liou, and get the books:
https://ya-ling.com/
https://www.facebook.com/everydaypainguide or
https://www.facebook.com/yaling.lioudc
https://www.instagram.com/dr.yaling.liou?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Finding & Running a Business that Really Helps People Get Better. Troy Laing, owner of CultureOC.

 
New #crookedspineshow #podcast
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/_orF47gBLug
 
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In 2025 we now have advance treatments and therapies to help us get and stay healthy quickly.
In today’s interview with Troy Laing, he explains why his wellness center, CultureOC, in Newport Beach, CA is thriving by providing state-of-the-art equipment helping optimize client’s recovery, performance and increase their longevity for a variety of health conditions. Let’s find out how CultureOC works.
 
Questions for Troy:
-What, in your past, planted the seed to build the CultureOC community?
 
-Explain biohacking?
1.How does it help your quality of life, long-term?
2.Why is this not part of the medical health system, and not covered by your health insurance?
 
-Explain how healing occurs through connecting the body, mind and spirit to reach one’s optimal health?
 
-What are the common health conditions people seek help from CultureOC? 
 
-Walk us through your Wellness evaluation.
    1. What in the evaluation helps you choose specific therapy that will help them?
 
-Explain the benefits of each therapy
1. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
2. Breath Work
3. Cold Plunge Therapy
4. Red Light Therapy
5. Infrared and Red Light Therapy
6. PEMF  and Brain Tap Therapy
 
-How did you choose the therapies offered in your wellness center for….
1. Chronic health conditions
2. Athletes
3. “Healthy” people
 
For clients wanting to really optimize their health, how many weeks/months should one commit to the therapies?
 
-How much does nutrition play in reaching one’s optimal health?
 
-What is a patient’s success story that was unbelievable until it happened. 
 
-What is a good take away: What is the first step one should take to start their health journey?
 
Connections Troy and CultureOC and book your first treatment:
https://www.cultureoc.com/
 
CultureOC socials:
https://www.youtube.com/@CultureOC
https://www.facebook.com/cultureocusa/

Find Your Better Health with Dr. Michael Sherwood. Crooked Spine Show

The faults of seeking help through your health insurance system is widely known. Dr. Mark Sherwood and his wife have the training and decades of living healthy lives. Their company, The Functional Medical Institute, will give the true scientific testing and education to help you get the health you deserve now, naturally.
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/L3fYACxyKUw
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“Crooked Spine Show”
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Topics discussed today:
-Dr. Mark, how did your background in Tulsa’s law enforcement, being a state bodybuilding champion, and the Power Team lead you become a Naturopathic Doctor?
-How is a Naturopathic Doctor similar and different than other healthcare practitioners?
-Dr. Mark, what is specifically of functional medicine? And how does it guide you in patient care?
-Getting into your Functional Medical Institute with Dr. Michelle, when did you open this in Tulsa and why?
-What are common struggles people suffer from that your institute helps?
-Explain the initial testing you perform, including DNA, to get a baseline for your patients? And what concerns do you see from this testing?
-How do you help these patients start their journey to recovery regarding mindset, lifestyle changes, etc.?
-How often do you “check in” with your patients to check their progress?
-How are your nutritional products different than ones found on Amazon, etc?
-I also see you offer books, course, etc. For your patients. How does these help them? Which ones are most popular?
-With all the support you offer your patients, what are common results that you see?
-With helping so many people so far, do you see a shift in your community’s mindset and action to be proactive in their health?
-And thank you for this free E-Book, Health, Hope and Freedom for the audience.  Can you explain how it can help each person in their health journey?
-Is there anything I missed that you wanted to bring up on our show?
-What is a takeaway to help a person start their journey to a better health?
The FREE E-Book: Health, Hope and Freedom—
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__fmidr.com_hhf&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1RdVWk9zsb0kmn-j1bGcAA&m=3s_UVz-zp663-CNyDSNs6nZwZ297HE9ulrzzsHCtshfKHnLvq0dx0U504hPrsAL1&s=S3vUvl_djO4GvTZd253Ps1B2UKTMrRfM8-6ITOmMt7Y&e=
Connect with Dr. Sherwood and the Functional Medical Institute:
https://sherwood.tv/
tel:918-748-3640
https://www.youtube.com/@livingyourwellnesslife
https://web.facebook.com/fmidr?_rdc=1&_rdr
https://www.instagram.com/drs_mark_and_michele_/
 

How your Watch can Help your Heart and more. Dr Torkil Færø explains. Crook Spine Show

Is there an objective, scientific way to measure our health and improve it before a serious medical event?
In today’s interview Dr Torkil Færø helps us understand our body’s internal stress regulator; then how to measure it to regulate and improve your optimal energy level. This is detailed in his new book, "The  Pulse Cure."
After this interview with Dr. Torkil, I read the book and purchase (and use daily) a smart watch. Learn why I am convinced by listening or watching this show.
Questions answered: 
-Why did you feel the need to write,  “The Pulse Cure.”
-Does traditional medicine look to prevent stress-related health conditions? Which ones, and are they effective?
- What is the autonomic nervous system? When is it in a relaxed or stressed state?
-How can the ANS predict illness, disease?
- How is your ANS, sleep, and stress linked?
-Does alcohol, nicotine, and excessive eating affect the ANS? How?
-Is exercise a “good” stress?
-What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? How can a heart rate monitor help?
-What is the Body Budget mentioned in your book? Can it be improved?
-How can Heart rate monitor help you find one’s optimal stress level in relation to:
-sleep, exercise, when and what to eat, etc.
-What Heart rate monitors do you recommend now in 2025?
-Anything I missed, you wanted to mention?
Get Dr Torkil Færø’s book, “The Pulse Cure”
https://www.amazon.com/Pulse-Cure-revolutionary-balance-optimise/dp/1529437334
An Audio version too.
Connect with Dr. Torkil and his team: 
https://thepulsecure.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil/
 

Stop Your Neuropathy. These Treatments & Exercises @Gibson July '25. Crooked Spine Show

Neuropathy is the feeling of one or more of these five things: numbness, tingling, burning, weakness, sharp pain.
In today's workshop Dr. Tony helps the audience understand how to overcome neuropathy to live a better quality of life. Dr. Tony (and participants) demonstrates the specific treatments and exercises for your recovery. Check it out.
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/K7uuNbDP8sI
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“Crooked Spine Show”
Watch other podcasts on YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9fIzpOo6Gx4pCat6gsr0j8D
Here is the outline:
What is neuropathy?
The locations of neuropathy.
Types of exercise that help neuropathy.
Treatments for the neck and headaches:
-pillow stretch
-acupressure C0-C1 (for headaches).
-Upper Trap Stretch
Treatments for the low back/feet:
-Relaxed plank extension
-Nerve Flossing (hands under knee). Add knee flexion (one-sided; then both)
-Leg bent, knee over top stretch.

Why Antioxidants is Essential for your Health. Chris Burres helps explain. Crooked Spine Show

Is there a cure for fatigue, insomnia, feeling “old”, etc.?
Maybe Chris Burres has come close to finding one. He is a research/scientist turned supplement distributor based on ESS60. Once someone starts using it, they can’t get enough.  Learn what ESS60 in Chris’s supplement MyVitalC is, and how it has helped people and pets feel their best.
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/K7uuNbDP8sI
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“Crooked Spine Show”
Watch other podcasts on YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9fIzpOo6Gx4pCat6gsr0j8D
Questions answered—
-What is oxidative stress? And what are the short and long term effects on the body?
-How do antioxidants help get us and keep us well?
-What is carbon 60?
-How did it lead you to create ESS60®? How is it different?
-How did you change from a scientist/researcher to a supplement distributor?
-Why do you put ESS60 in olive oil to make your supplement, MyVitalC?
-How does VitalC work to increase the body’s ability to heal?
-How does it improve sleep? Lower physical stress?
-Overall, how does MyVitalC improve one’s longevity?
-Do you need to change your lifestyle (exercise, diet, etc.) to see the benefits of VitalC?
-I see VitalC is used by pets? What improvements have occurred?
-Is there anything else you wanted my audience to know?
-What is a good takeaway? Why should people take VitalC, or other antioxidants?
For $15 your first order.↙️
https://www.muyvitalc.com/crookedspine
And connect with Chris Burris and his company—
https://www.myvitalc.com/
and Social Media Coordinates:
https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc/
https://www.facebook.com/myvitalc
https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc
https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videos
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres
And get Chris's book--
https://www.amazon.com/Live-Longer-Better-Journey-Achievable/dp/B0CFCPVVH3

Finding a Red Light Therapy that Really Works. Bjørn Ekeberg explains. Crooked Spine Show

Another #crookedspineshow #podcast interview.
Red Light Therapy has become a trusted treatment to improve and maintain good health. Specific type of red light therapy can be more effective than others.
Today’s talk with Bjørn Ekeberg in Norway helps us understand the source of red light therapy, the specific health benefits, and how his product effectiveness FlexBeam, compared to other red light therapy devices.
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/3-dpE6a7q_0
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“Crooked Spine Show”
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9fIzpOo6Gx4pCat6gsr0j8D
Questions for Bjørn:
-Where does red light come from? How is it compared to infrared?
-How does red light therapy work to help human physiology?
-What are common health benefits red light therapy marketed for?
-How are differences in red light therapy devices?
-How is FlexBeam different than other devices?
-Does FlexBeam need to be done in a medical office? Can it be used on any part of the body?
-How does FlexBeam help recovery?
-Does FlexBeam help keep you healthy? Reduce injures in athletes?
-Anything I missed that you wanted to discuss?
-Your takeaway: Bjørn what would you say to someone when interested, but not a purchaser of FlexBeam or other red light therapy devices?
Connect with Bjørn Ekeberg and his team—
https://www.Recharge.Health
And their social media:
https://www.facebook.com/theflexbeam/
https://www.instagram.com/theflexbeam/
https://www.youtube.com/@Rechargehealth
 

Chiropractic Doctors: Why We are Different. @CCEU July '25. Crooked Spine Show

This week's #crookedspineshow #podcast
Watch this Full Video: https://youtu.be/ObvGcaIbY_Q
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Today, Dr. Tony talks to about 20 chiropractors in a discussion about the importance of the adjustment, including prepping the patient to understand the benefits of chiropractic, how to communicate this message, and post care. Also importance of proper communication skills in bedside matter with patients.
Thank you, Dr. Joel for letting us use you as our demonstration of the adjustment.
If your a Doctor of Chiropractic in Southern California and looking to do your continuing education for the year, attend one of the CCEU seminars in your area:
https://cceunits.com/dates-and-locations-registration/
And call for more detailed information: (714) 726-9630

No more Knee Pain. These Recovery Exercises. @Gibson June '25. Crooked Spine Show

Once you have knee pain, you will know how it effects all parts of your life. This workshops helps you understand the causes of knee pain, and how to rehab from icing, stretch and strength exercises. When your diligent with your rehab, you can improve your everyday movement.
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/zSDoF4eCbNs
Subscribe, Listen to this episode by searching  to your favorite podcast app, “Crooked Spine Show”
Watch other podcasts on YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9fIzpOo6Gx4pCat6gsr0j8D
Outline for today's talk--
Causes: -Posture, Feet, Hips
Location: -Ligaments or Meniscus or Muscle Motion; which one is painful?
Home care: -”RICE”
Exercises:
-Stretch: Quadriceps, Calves, TFL, VMO
-Knee Extensions
-Wall Sit Exercise
-Walk THIS Way