Crackin Backs Blog

Six weeks into college, Kali Parkinson was exactly where an 18-year-old is supposed to be—half nervous, half unstoppable.

We’re told oxytocin is the “love hormone”—a cuddle chemical, a bonding buzz, a feel-good spray for stressed-out humans.

Work Scoliosis affects far more adults than most people realize. Dr. Jeb McAvinery explains adult-onset scoliosis, degenerative curves, modern 3D bracing, scoliosis-specific exercises, when surgery matters, and how to manage pain, posture, and progression for lifelong spine health.

Most people think rock bottom is the end of the story. For Matt Blanchard, it was the beginning of a different life—one built in a wheelchair, powered by purpose, and grounded in a mindset so relentless it makes excuses look small.

Some doctors manage disease. A rare few dare to erase it. Dr. Andria Klioze is one of those rare few.

Why even the world’s best performers struggle—and what their secrets can teach us about living better, longer, and stronger.

You get Jeff Mengenhausen — the only Navy SEAL-turned-hospital-CEO in America, and the force behind one of the most remarkable healthcare turnarounds happening today.

Discover how your nervous system is silently shaping your experience — whether you feel stuck, numb, or constantly “on.”

Why is it that we normalize knee braces, dental visits, and gym memberships, but still whisper about the pelvic floor—a vital part of the body that affects everything from posture to pleasure?

Sleep is the foundation of your health, your performance, and your longevity — yet most people spend more time researching their next car or phone than the very thing they spend a third of their life on: their mattress.