The Crooked Spine Show
Our goal is to give you the simple nuggets to relieve stress on your body by forming long-term habits to live a longer, healthier life.
Our goal is to give you the simple nuggets to relieve stress on your body by forming long-term habits to live a longer, healthier life.
Episodes

Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Walking is the most simple way to keep your whole body healthy...usually. Have an injury and poor posture can make walking painful, so you will naturally avoid this . This workshop will give you steps to self-assess your posture, gait, balance (and the muscles that control these). Then you can walk pain-free and build muscle with better posture to live a healthy quality of life.
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/UxNDZxUv5O8
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
WORKSHOP OUTLINE:::
What are the causes of painful walking? Ex: Trauma, surgery, balance, posture, etc.
Strategy to walking better:
* Assess spine, hip, knee/ankle alignment.
* Assess standing & walking posture. (Check feet, upper back)
Exercises to improve walking (in this order).
1. Seated Rolling Feet
2. Wall Leg Extensions
3. Wall Squats
4. Wall Hamstring/Back Stretch
5. Wall THIS way Then Wall Walking Exercise. Maintain rolling feet, head up.
*These modifications: A. Eye opens, Forward; then back B. Eyes closed forward; then back.
And find our other workshops to help you here--
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9dJnmuz5eHHVPMf6DJxP-sg

Saturday May 27, 2023
Saturday May 27, 2023
From our interview in February, Jerry and I talk about how to keep your heart healthy for the long run. Jerry Baker is my guest today because he has almost an unlimited resource of videos and articles from leading health professionals. This is the first time for Jerry to be on our show, so I want to know why he is so passionate about helping people get and stay healthy; then share his information for us to keep our heart’s healthy and possibly avoid a heart attack.
Topics for today:
-Jerry. Who are you? Why and how did you make health your passion and business.
-What are the current risks in America for heart disease? Have the stats improved over the years?
-Is there a region of the world, culture and/or peoples that have the healthiest hearts on the planet? And why?
-What are the two leading risk factors that lead to heart disease/attacks?
-How important is your genetics/hereditary factors in your risk of heart disease, an attack?
-What are the four heart-healthy lifestyle habits we should focus on? Detailed tips please.
-You offer a membership on your website, etc. How does this differ from your current articles/videos you offer for free. How have your members improved their health?
-And lastly Jerry, your best takeaway to help people begin a healthy heart lifestyle today.
Connect with Jerry Baker—
https://www.fit4lifellc.com/
https://blog.fit4lifellc.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Fit4LifeLLCwithJerryBaker
https://www.instagram.com/fit_for_life_intl_llc/
https://pws.shaklee.com/fit4lifellc/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitforlifeinternational/
And the personal assessment tool (to get your supplements right) https://meology.shaklee.com/assessment?sponsorId=m%2Fh71PuAAXU2ecSGVywgGg%3D%3D&pwsName=fit-for-life
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/iwOTE2GoQMg
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA

Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Psoriasis is rarely understood unless you have it. In general it is a skin condition that looks like a rash that will not go away. It can affect a person physically, emotionally and psychologically. And the medication side effects can be extreme. Dayna Hrovath is my psoriasis expert. She will help us understand how to treat this condition naturally and through self-care. Her clients live a higher quality of life by having a consistent healthy routine of diet, exercise and more. Let’s find out how.
Connect with Dayna Hrovath—
Website: https://fountainmillsfunctionalwellness.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/
FMFWellness/ Psoriasis FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196542107993978
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJE-ETwA6binnh8WZERNqOw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmfwellness/
Free ebook - The 3 Day Jumpstart To Loving Your Skin:
https://go.fountainmillsfunctionalwellness.com/3-day-jumpstart-lp
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/hqi1xDSIvTI
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Topics for today:
-what is psoriasis.
-it is defined as a genetic or environmental condition.
-how psoriasis is initially diagnosed; can it be resolved.
-When meeting your medical doctor, how is medical treatment approached.
-common side effects from the medications.
-how does the medical treatment medications affect a person's mental, emotional and physical health.
-when someone contacts Dayna for help, what are the common worries they want help with.
-how do you explain alternative topical or oral treatments; and get your clients to switch.
-how do you give a client hope?
-are there healthy routines you help implement with your clients.
-what can someone start today to help themselves manage/relieve their psoriasis.
-Dayna’s takeaways.

Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
Balance and Falling issues can be the result of other problems such as weak muscles or limited joint motion. This workshop will give you individual exercises to strength weak muscles and improve coordinated movement when walking to give you better balance. Overall doing these exercises consistently will help you maintain your independence, and feel confident moving without falling.
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/5acI7XQ5AP4
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
OUTLINE FOR THE WORKSHOP--
How our brain, nerves and movement work to tune your balance.
Seated: working on your low body balance.
* Alternate feet rolling.
* Alternate knee extensions.
* Alternate leg lifts.
Standing: moving with good balance; check your posture first.
* Why your normal may not be ideal.
* Strengthen quads with wall squats.
* Assisted alternate lunges (using wall, chair). Front and Back. Eyes Open/Closed.
Now put it together with Walking THIS way.
* Rolling feet; fingers on the wall; head up.
* Eyes open; front and back.
* Eyes closed; front and back/
Using exercises above to Get Up From the Floor
* This way or alternatives.
Learn other exercises to improve posture, reduce pain, and more--
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9dJnmuz5eHHVPMf6DJxP-sg

Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Today Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Adin Dadian, helps explain how his two clinics helps patients in the community get well. Dr. Dadian explains how he has grown his two clinic through his education, experience and managing his teams. Checkout this interview to help avoid the frustration of finding or getting referred to the wrong physical therapist, so you get well quickly.
Topics today—
-What made you want to do the work to become a DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy).
-How did you get the experience to become an expert in your field.
-Difference of in-person appointments relative to tele-health.
-Why did Dr. Dadian open a second practice? How do you manage both staff and patients?
-What do you feel makes people contact your clinics to get treatment.
-What services do you offer and how do they benefit your patients.
-Are patients more compliant when they pay cash or use their insurance.
-How have you built your brand/reputation in the Rancho and Glendale communities.
-Looking beyond your own clinics, how are you (and will in the future) help your communities in Rancho and Glendale.
-Dr. Dadian, how would you choose a physical therapist?
Connect with Dr. Dadian, Phoenix Physical Therapy and Wellness—
http://www.phnxpt.com/
https://www.facebook.com/phnxpt/
https://www.instagram.com/phnxpt/
Rancho Cucamonga, CA (909) 789-1212
Glendale, CA (818) 484-7333
All insurances, work injuries and accident cases accepted.
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/ibUw1FdNEVg
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA

Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Neck Pain can cause physical as well as psychological stress. Your recovery is based on a proper assessment to find the cause of your neck pain. Initial treatment will help reduce the pain; and continued treatment to strengthen your body to handle the stress of your day. This will allow the pain not to return. Learn these exercises in this workshop.
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/8BQy7DwKz8o
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Outline for the workshop--
The causes: -traumatic, poor posture, lifestyle/exercise habits.
The symptoms: pain (around the neck & head), headaches, dizziness, radiating neurological signs (sharp, numb, weakness, tingling, burning).
Assessing your neck: R.O.M., posture check, x-ray analyis (if needed).
When chiropractic can help. (posture, disc healing, nerve symptom reduction, improve joint motion, guidance in building an exercise routine, etc.)
Start with these stretches:
-pillow stretch
-corner stretch
-upper trap stretch
Build strength/endurance:
-3 shoulders
-shrug

Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Do you have a plan if/when you are in a car accident? Did you know you will NOT be able to see your current doctors(s), or use your health insurance.? And calling your auto insurance company for advice might be a conflict of interest. So where do you turn?
There are specific doctors that specialize in helping your full recovery and avoid any life-long pains. Where can you find them that provide a high standard of care?
Jean-Paul Anderson operates a directory of doctors (Doctors for Accidents) that you can trust to help you full recovery to feel good even after you stop any treatments. Jean-Paul and his team give you complete access to them so you feel less stress as you get a fast, full recovery.
Connect with Doctors for Accidents:
https://doctorsforaccidents.com/
(833) 999-9362
https://www.facebook.com/DoctorsforAccidents
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxTpDeN-8pedKWyijuKFE1A
https://www.instagram.com/doctors_for_accidents/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-for-accidents/
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/bTXu8JUtCPY
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA

Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Layne Vanlieshout founder of LV Wellness explains. Crooked Spine Show Podcast Episode.
Do you love to work until your exhausted? Your boss or family make encourage it, but it could be hurting your health long-term? In today's podcast Layne helps us learn to self-assess ourselves physically, psychologically and emotionally to see if we need to adjust our activity, diet, sleep and other parts of our lifestyle to not allow our body get and stay in a stress or anxious state. Listen in.
Connect with Layne Vanleishout to get your health back:
https://www.lvwellnessconsulting.com
* NEW! Stress Rescue Group Program, Join the Waitlist (starting January 2023): https://www.lvwellnessconsulting.com/early-interest-waitlist
* IG: https://www.instagram.com/layne_vanlieshout/
* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@layne_vanlieshout
* Free Energy Rescue E-Book: https://www.lvwellnessconsulting.com/freebie-page
Watch this Full Video:https://youtu.be/pN8wFMyAr8w
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights:
*Layne's background and her specific passion to help.
*Defining high functioning anxiety. How it changes your stress hormones, effect libido, etc.
*How rest is productive.
*Low energy? Do you have this normal cortisol cycle?
*How would your medical doctor help you?
*Why is medicating a hormonal imbalance not helping your body.
*How Layne assesses a client's lifestyle and their self-care.
*Adjusting your daily routine to protect your energy.
*Our nervous system's change to short & long-term stress.
*How language affect your anxiety levels.
*Starting to build habits to reduce internal and external stressors. Your beverage and food choices matter.
*Can changing your cooking oils help? When to eat out.
*Importance of movement to reduce stress/anxiety; but balance with rest.
*Layne's new group coaching option explained. Live, include labs, community support, etc.
*Layne's Free Energy Rescue E-Book. How it can help you.
*Layne's takeaway. Listen to your body.

Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
How does Chiropractic work to help you? Chiropractic adjustments work to return the nerves to a healthy state, so you can feel healthy and happy. In this workshop connects the nerves to your symptoms of pain, stress, your lowered/limited activities, and more. Then you will understand how Chiropractic can get and keep you well.
Watch this Full Video: https://youtu.be/8dkPdvBBB3U
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights:
How nerve connect through the body.
What are healthy/irritated nerves.
How nerve affect your health. Nerve chart explained
https://www.euclidchiropracticinc.com/spine-nerve-chart/
Effect on muscle strength/pain. Nerves effect... on low back pain; Digestion, heartburn, diet; Sleep, anxiety, stress; and Attitude;
Your H.N.S.- does it control every function of the body?

Saturday Mar 25, 2023
Saturday Mar 25, 2023
What are you missing? Even when we have a healthy exercise routine and join weekly classes by great instructors (like Denice) we can still experience pain at home or work. Denice is a long-term teacher/trainer at the Gibson Center. She helps the Upland, CA community stay healthy through her weekly yoga and pilates classes. Today I guest to help give some insight how to stay healthy OUTSIDE of class. We spoke about posture, walking, consistency; including exercises to help.
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/5oSF6CHnSHA
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes:
https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos:
http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights from this workshop--
(12:15) Best sitting posture- here is your checklist.
(15:00) Standing posture check using a wall.
(17:45) Walk THIS way to help your back/posture stay strong.
(25:15) For back strength, standing wall kick back.
(27:45) Relief knee pain with this seated exercise.
(28:45) Relieve hamstring tightness and improve back strength. Try this.
(29:30) Are your legs not even? This modified exercise to stretch your back and hips.
(31:45) Are your uneven hips causing back pain? A simple check.
(34:50) Checking your resting posture to avoid/relieve pain.
(36:45) Modified sitting hip & knee stretch.
Learn more in our other workshops to get and stay healthy—
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9dJnmuz5eHHVPMf6DJxP-sg


