The Crooked Spine Show

Shoulder Exercises, including Neck & Upper Back, to be Pain-Free & Strong. @Gibson Sept. 2025

Shoulder pain, especially when you have had it for weeks, can also effect your neck, upper back and arms. Today's podcast will explain your full rehab: assessing range of motion, proper stretching exercises, then strengthening exercises to stay pain-free. 
Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/elLT4QcNq0Q
Subscribe, Listen to this episode by searching  to your favorite podcast app,“Crooked Spine Show”Watch past episodes on our YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9fIzpOo6Gx4pCat6gsr0j8D
First, thank you for Maria, Vu and Alex for helping demonstrate the exercises.  
Here are the exercises, etc. that we went through during the workshop: 
Standing and Sitting Posture Check. 
Check Flexibility of the shoulders: -T Stretch with Rotation-Wall Range of Motion-Broomstick Stretch 
And now Build Strength: -Reverse Fly-Modified Shoulder Press-Behind the Back Shrugs
Want to feel good all the time? Repeat your stretches DAILY.Repeat the strength exercises three times per week.

The Power of Nature to Heal Your Body, Mind and Soul. The Crooked Spine Show with Megan Edge

We have heard there are different ways to heal the body and mind without medications or psychotherapy.  My guest, Megan Edge, today will help us understand two topics: how nature provides our physical medicines along with emotional benefits; and Megan’s combination of counseling services in Victoria British Columbia, Canada (massage, tarot cards, etc.) to improve people’s lives long-term.
Lastly, Megan brings this all together in her new book, “The Heart's Journey: Healing Hearts Oracle Cards & Guidebook,” This Guide, explains how our heart health is at the center of our wellness, both physically and emotionally.
Now, let’s learn how Megan Edge's methods and tools to help people find healing.
 
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/uvIUg-VHrvk
Subscribe, Listen to this episode by searching  to your favorite podcast app, “Crooked Spine Show”
Watch past episodes on our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9fIzpOo6Gx4pCat6gsr0j8D
 
Q/A:
-Starting with your youth, when did you learn that mother nature provides natural medicines that get and keep us well?
-How do you know which plants offer healing properties?
-And which plants to avoid?
-Switch topics to your healing services, what is your approach to helping a person through your counseling?
-Walk me through each type of your counseling services:
-Intuitive Counseling
  -with Walk & Talk
-Past Life Regression Therapy
-Energy Massage
-Foot Chakra Massage
-Oracle & Tarot card readings
-Let’s go to your book, “The Heart’s Journey: Healing Hearts Oracle Cards & Guidebook.”
-what inspired you to write it?
-who is this book for?
-explain the different Healing Hearts Oracle cards; and how to use them.
-Anything I missed you wanted to talk about?
-And Mega’s take away:
-How to start using nature as your medicine.
-And how this book can help you.
 
Connect with Megan Edge:
Email Address: megan@meganedge.ca
Phone Number: (250) 589-1482
Website:  http://meganedge.ca/
Social Media Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganedge/
https://www.youtube.com/c/MeganEdgeHealing 
https://www.facebook.com/megan.edge.779 
https://www.facebook.com/meganedgehealing 
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MeganEdgeBotanicals
The Heart's Journey
Healing Hearts Oracle Cards & Guidebook
Discount coupon (same $9.75)  https://meganedgehealing.thrivecart.com/healing-hearts-oracle-cards/?coupon=HEARTSJOURNEY
 

Know Your Pain Patterns to Fix Your Pain. Award Winning Author Rick Olderman explains. Crooked Spine Show

When you have pain, like others, have you had to wait weeks to see a doctor, and then are told to take medications and possible surgeries with no relief.
Instead do you want to fix the source of your pain?
Rick Olderman is an expert in understanding the pain patterns causing chronic pain; and will help you actually FIX it. He explains all of this and more in his new book, “Pain Patterns”, which was just  awarded the 2025 National Indie Excellence Award in Alternative Medicine! Let’s go through it.
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/e2QhYTRnFjk
Subscribe, Listen to this episode by searching  to your favorite podcast app,
“Crooked Spine Show”
Watch past episodes on our YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9fIzpOo6Gx4pCat6gsr0j8D
 
Here are my questions for this award winning author and Physical Therapist:
-For my new podcast members, tell us Rick how you went from physical therapist, business owner, teacher and then author of 9+ books?
-Explain how facia is different than muscle or ligaments. Pg 19-21.
1. How does it connect to the nervous system? Emotions?
2. What are the common locations where it can be a problem?
-Explain how muscle tension, posture defects, affects our nervous system—then leads to chronic pain?
-Rick briefly summarize the causes and fixes of the 3 Pillars of Chronic Pain (chapters 6-8):
1. Extension
2. Flexion
3. Side Bending
-Why is thigh muscles and bones mobility important in reducing chronic pain Chapter 9-10)?
1. How do test it, and the fix?
-Also what is the importance of one’s butt muscles in fixing the pain patterns (chapter 11)?
1. The test and fix please?
-In Chapter 14 you link neck pain and headaches to muscle imbalances in the shoulder blade. Explain please?
-Lastly, walk us through a recent case where you used your system to help fix chronic pain?
-Anything I missed you wanted to tell us about your book?
-Your take away: Who is this book for?
Get the book: Pain Patterns: Why You Are in Pain and How to Stop It
https://amzn.to/49CUvQh
Watch the first interview introducing this book:
https://youtu.be/4w3hB74NrSs
Connect with Rick Olderman and checkout his other books that cover the spine, shoulder, foot/ankle, knee and hip.
https://rickolderman.com/
https://rickolderman.com/holistic-pain-relief-book/
And Rick’s social media:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXNyv2iwhBZkXFzZXpjXBAA
https://www.facebook.com/FixingYouMethod/
 

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.
 
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/-eSvS7cGRCw
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
 
 
 
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
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
 
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
 
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
 
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”
Watch other podcasts on YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9fIzpOo6Gx4pCat6gsr0j8D
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
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
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
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
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