The Crackin' Backs Podcast

Dr. Pick hales from the Midwest, a gentle, yet powerful soul with close to 40 years in the field of Sports Chiropractic. Hailing from Dodge City, Dr. Pick has been involved in the car of all types of Athletes but fell in love with the world of Professional Rodeo and was heavily involved in the Dodge City Round up Rodeo. There is something special about talking with people from the Midwest. The sen...

We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crac...

 Today we had on Dr. Alan K. Sokoloff, or “Dr. Sok”, as his patients refer to him He is the owner/clinic director of the Yalich Clinic Performance and Rehabilitation in Glen Burnie, MD, where he has practiced for over 34 years.  Dr. Sok is the current president of the Professional Football Chiropractic Association. Dr. Sok has been a member of the University of Maryland Sports Medicine Team since...

Join us in talking with Dr. Anne Sorrentino, the past president of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians™ as she speaks about the importance of becoming a CCSP® or DACBSP® to strengthen the field of sports chiropractic, maintaining annual certification and how she began working in the extreme sports world with Nitro Circus and BMX bike racing. Laugh with us as she promotes CPR certi...

Dr. D. Simon, D. C., C.C.E.P., is a graduate of Life University. Her interest in sports rehab brought her to PFCS as a student and she has been a volunteer with Pro-Sports Chiropractic for the last few years. She currently resides in Atlanta where she has been in practice for 4 years. She has a passion for helping people get better and her goal is to one day become a chiropractor for professional...

We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crac...

Hunter Joslin is a surfer and skateboarder for over 55 years. He invented and developed the Indo Board Balance Trainer over a 30-year span beginning in 1975. In 1998, after dabbling in many other surf-related businesses, decided to market the Indo Board commercially and developed the brand, distribution, marketing channels, and officially launched the product that same year at the Surf Expo in Orl...

In today's episode, we have comedian, writer, director, and podcaster Chris Mancini on. Bringing lots of quick wit with him, we discuss how chiropractic health care has helped him deal with major anxiety, as well as other things he has faced in his profession. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, healt...

In today's episode, we have YouTuber, podcaster, and entrepreneur Heath Hussar on.  We talk to him about his career on the internet, and how he takes care of his health in his busy day-to-day.  We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical,...

Today we talk with Dr. Karla Solum, a beast of a doctor in every right. She was the recent 2021 ACA sports doc of the year, a title well deserved. She has many experiences and lessons to give to all, even to the old docs running the show. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Cracki...

Today we interview Dr. Jan Corwin, one of the pioneers of the field of Chiropractic. From being the first chiro to ever travel abroad with an Olympics team to being the first chiropractor chosen to be an ACA sports chiropractor, Dr. Corwin here has lots to share. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health...

Today we talk with Taekwondo legend Steven Lopez. Steven has won 2 Olympic Gold medals and one bronze, 5 world championships,  and 1 title in the world cup. Besides being an amazing fighter, Lopez is also an incredible human with a huge heart that has inspired many around him, always striving to be a better person to those around us. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of...

Today we talk with Dr. Eliot Corvin, a long-time doc from Florida who has helped many athletes in MMA and other fighting sports. We chat about one of his most famous athletes, Dustin Poirier, and what it takes to keep a world champion like Dustin moving. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more t...

Today we talk with Dr. Mike Miller, doctor of the New England Patriots of the last 38 years. Retiring in 2020, Dr. Miller talks with us about memories he has had with the team over such a long time, and what he learned about the importance of health and work ethic while doing so. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our per...

Today we chat with Dr. Brian Prieto, ex-doctor of the Angels for the past decade and a half. He has some good stories as well as advice to give, so make sure you don't miss it! We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutri...

Today we sit down with Dr. Michael Gazdar, team doctor of the San Francisco Giants. We ask him about how he keeps such a high-level team moving and functioning to their best, as well as some funny stories he's had with them. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs”...

Today we sit down and talk to an old friend of the Docs, Dr. Ted Forcum. Dr. Forcum is a 2-time winner of the ACA Sports Chiropractor of the year. He is also an expert on lower extremity injuries and has been the Medical Director of many track and field events. He has worked numerous National and International track and field events, including the Olympics with Team USA. Dr. Forcum is a brilliant...

Dr. Brian Nook is a pioneer in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. He has been an international treating Chiropractor who turned his diplomatic skills into education. He has worked and been a leader at Chiropractic Colleges in South Africa and Australia before taking a job back in the States at Palmer West in California. Listen as he tells stories and hear his vision for what he sees is the future of Sp...

Was blown away by the amount of knowledge and passion that came from this one individual. Dr. Tim Brown @tbsportscare is the founder/Creator of Intelliskin, Co-Medical Director of the Association of Surfing Professionals, and was just inducted into the Huntington Beach Surfers Walk of Fame. He takes on an entirely different view on movement patterns, how to think about your daily life of activity,...

When you combine On-field Sports medicine and Extreme Sports, One name is at the top of the list. Dr. Trish Bare @bareessentialsportsmed. Trish Bare Grounds is the Owner of Bare Essentials Sports Medicine. She is a Licensed & Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Functional Movement & Balance Specialist, Certified IASTM Specialist, Certified Sports Nutritionist, Certified Concussion Manage...

Today we sit down with Michael Kroeger- legendary bassist of the equally legendary rock band Nickelback- and talk about how the life of an artist such as he can take such a physical toll and the need for doctors, such as chiros, to repair the massive physical toll that touring takes on one's body, especially when doing so for as long as Mike has.  We are two sports chiropractors, seeking know...

Today we talk with Dr. Jenna Brennan, a colleague of Dr. Barons, and a graduate from the University of Florida, who received her doctorate from the National University of Health Sciences.  As a relatively new doc, we talk to her today about the strengths and flaws of chiropractic and advice for new chiro students. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources i...

Today we talk with Luis Alvarez, the current PT of the Florida Panthers NHL team, who has been a licensed physical therapist for 20 years and holds a master's and bachelor's degree in physical therapy and nutrition and fitness, respectively. We had a great time with Luis, telling stories from the past and exploring the impact that a PT has on the chiropractic world. We are two sports chi...

Today we talk with Dr. John Scaringe, President, and CEO of the Southern California University of Health Sciences, and longtime friend of both docs.  We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies....

Today we are joined by a friend of Doctor Baron, Dr. Jaime Ayuso. Jaime works as a DC and EMT  at Northwestern Health Sciences in Minnesota. The gang talks about their theories on the direction and new applications of their respective career fields, as well as share stories from their pasts.  We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health....