Podcasts about back mechanic

Dr. Stuart McGill (IG: @backfitpro, X: @drstuartmcgill, FB: @Backfitpro, YT: @backfitpro9992) is a ‘distinguished professor emeritus', University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 32 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance both injury resilience and performance. His advice is often sought by golfers, trainers, therapists and others from around the world. His work has produced over 245-peer reviewed scientific journal papers, several textbooks, and many international awards and he has mentored over 37 graduate students during his scientific journey. He continues as the Chief Scientific Officer for Backfitpro, Inc. Difficult back cases, and elite performers, are regularly referred to him for consultation. Be sure to check out Dr. McGill's books: ‘Back Mechanic' CLICK HERE ‘Gift of Injury'  CLICK HERE Also be sure to watch Dr. McGill's video: ‘The New Science of Golf' featuring Dr. McGill and WLD Champion Lee Brandon CLICK HERE. ‘Back Mechanic Book w/ Video Streaming models CLICK HERE You can learn more about Dr. McGill's work and view more of his books and videos on his website: www.backfitpro.com  Dr. McGill has also offered our listeners a 10% discount on all purchases, so be sure to use code BFPGOLF360 at checkout.   Affiliates: PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe's ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360 Books by Rande Somma Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6 Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed' – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount. Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360) Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/  

Talking about physical health and wellness for photographers, particularly focusing on injuries sustained from the demands of the job. They explore the importance of maintaining physical fitness, the significance of core strength, and the mind-body connection in photography. The conversation also touches on fun and engaging physical activities that can help photographers stay active and healthy, as well as practical tips for preventing injuries related to camera gear and posture. In this episode, They discuss the importance of choosing the right gear for photographers, emphasizing the balance between aesthetics and functionality. He shares personal anecdotes about his experiences with different camera bags and the impact of gear weight on physical health. The conversation transitions into the significance of self-care, nutrition, and mental resilience, highlighting how these factors contribute to a photographer's performance and well-being during demanding wedding days. Lindsay's Small Rig Cobb Light: http://surl.li/vpbwal Back Mechanic (book recommendation): http://surl.li/eembpr Want us to feature your question, photography story, or industry hot take on an episode? Send us a DM, voice note, or video on instagram @TheShootYourShotPodcast. Your privacy is important to us. If you want to remain anonymous just let us know :) Sign up with Imagen AI to streamline your photo editing and get 1500 edits free! Sign up below for this rad AF offer: https://bit.ly/timothypodcast Become an IG reel-creating machine with Social Templates!  with Promo code: LINDSAY. socialtemplates.co   00:00 Introduction and Vision Board Inspiration 04:26 Injuries in Photography: A Common Concern 08:33 Physical Health and Maintenance for Photographers 14:54 The Importance of Core Strength 20:24 Mind-Body Connection in Photography 25:50 Fun and Engaging Physical Activities 34:30 Camera Bag and Posture Considerations 34:58 The Burden of Gear: Choosing the Right Bag 39:56 Minimizing Gear for Better Performance 44:38 Innovations in Lighting: Enhancing Photography 51:43 Health and Wellness: The Importance of Self-Care 56:42 Mental Resilience: Embracing Challenges for Growth 01:01:30 Nutrition and Energy: Fueling the Photographer's Day

Mike interviews Joel Proskewitz about Back Pain, the spine surgeries he's had as well as the rehab process. Joel's Website Links: PerformanceRx Website: www.performancerx.co.uk Backfitpro Website: www.backfitpro.com The SpineXchange Website: www.thespinexchange.com SpineXchange YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thespinexchange8993?feature=shared Mr. Proskewitz has worked with Professor McGill for the past 12 years earning his approaches for assessment and performance training. He is a master trainer based in London UK. Professor McGill regularly refers difficult patients to Joel who assesses the individual to reach a precise diagnosis. Then an appropriate strategy to eliminate the pain triggers to wind down sensitivity is coached. This is followed with an exercise progression to create a foundation for pain-free movement. He has taught internationally with Professor McGill for the past three years. He teaches McGill 2, McGill 3 and the Back Mechanic course. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bobandbrad/support

The key to pain-free activity is to assess the pain mechanism and employ a matched approach. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren are joined by Dr. Stuart McGill to discuss how he made the switch from lab scientist to clinician, his approach to identifying back pain, thoughts on “non-specific” back pain, and how he employs his “virtual surgery” approach. Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a “distinguished professor emeritus”, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 30 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance both injury resilience and performance. His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts, medical groups and elite athletes and teams from around the world. His work produced over 245 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, several textbooks, and many international awards including the “Order of Canada” in 2020 for leadership in the back pain area. He mentored over 37 graduate students during this scientific journey. During this time, he taught thousands of clinicians and practitioners in professional development and continuing education courses around the world. He continues as the Chief Scientific Officer for Backfitpro Inc. Difficult back cases, and elite performers, are regularly referred to him for consultation. Any product associated with this website has been tested in Dr. McGill's laboratory.   Resources:   www.backfitpro.com   Get Dr. Stuart McGill's book, The Back Mechanic, here       Hosts:   Darren Buford is senior director of communications and editor-in-chief for ABMP. He is editor of Massage & Bodywork magazine and has worked for ABMP for 22 years, and been involved in journalism at the association, trade, and consumer levels for 24 years. He has served as board member and president of the Western Publishing Association, as well as board member for Association Media & Publishing. Contact him at editor@abmp.com. Kristin Coverly, LMT is a massage therapist, educator, and the director of professional education at ABMP. She loves creating continuing education courses, events, and resources to support massage therapists and bodyworkers as they enhance their lives and practices. Contact her at ce@abmp.com.     Sponsors:     Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com        Touch America: www.touchamerica.com       Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function.                      Website: anatomytrains.com                        Email: info@anatomytrains.com             Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains                       Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA     TouchAmerica is a leading manufacturer of professional grade wellness furniture, bodywork tables, halotherapy suites, hydrotherapy equipment, sound bathing loungers, and other related products. At TouchAmerica, we believe in a future where good health and vitality are common in all aspects of living. Promoting the positive power of conscious touch is at the core of our vision. We hope our products help add a touch of functional elegance to your massage & spa work environment. ABMP members receive 20% off all standard products. Discounts do not apply to salt or special-order SKUs. Visit https://www.touchamerica.com/ or Call 800 67 TOUCH and use code touchABMP*. Reach out today and feel the TouchAmerica difference!  

BACK PAIN... I'll admit, maybe not the sexiest topic, but arguably one of the MOST important topics that not enough people are talking about or are aware of.   BACK HEALTH & BACK PAIN - I can almost guarantee most of you tuning in have at some point experienced back pain, or maybe you presently have back issues that just don't seem to ever correct themselves. In this episode, I have President of Back Fit Pro and Owner of Spirit & Spine Restoration in Victoria BC, Sarah (who is also my bestie in real life), join me to discuss everything spine, common back injuries, how over training is causing you more harm and sabotaging your progress, and how to listen to your body to ensure you are supporting yourself for the long term!   I personally struggled from a year long chronic injury that had me in a ton of pain and almost unable to get out of bed for months - yet no one could tell me what was wrong. I had multiple tests done, had gone to the ER multiple times, saw several professionals and yet zero answers. It wasn't until about a year later, when thankfully the universe brought Sarah into my life, that she was able to distinguish my intolerable stomach pain as a bulged disc in my spine which had been radiating pain (likely due to years of bodybuilding and over training / not properly taking care of my spine health!). This subject is eye opening, and we provide you with some great things to consider as well as some ways to rest or support your back if you do experience pain, if you're sitting for long hours for work, or if you just want to prioritize long term back health (which we all should be doing!).   Reach out to Sarah if you have back pain, and check out some of her other resources:   Sarah's website: www.sarahbackfit.com Sarah's email: sarah@backfitpro.com  Backfitpro's Website: www.backfitpro.com  Link to “Back Mechanic” by Stuart McGill: https://www.backfitpro.com/books/back-mechanic-the-mcgill-method-to-fix-back-pain/  (10% off code for the book: “SarahBFP2021”)

“Stand up, don't sit, get your steps in, and we can literally accomplish miracles," says Jillian Michaels. Jillian, a personal trainer who many of you probably know from NBC's hit show, The Biggest Loser, joins us to discuss everything she's learned since being on the show, her best nutrition and exercise tips, plus: - How Jillian's wellness philosophy has evolved over time (~0:44) - Why Ozempic isn't actually a quick fix for weight loss (~09:36) - What we're still getting wrong about nutrition (~16:29) - How your mindset influences your health outcomes (~23:24) - Jillian's foundational fitness tips she tells her clients (~27:19) - How to get a good workout in just 10 minutes (~33:09) - Red flags in a personal trainer (~36:20) - Jillian's serious back injury & how she recovered (~41:51) - Jillian's advice for those dealing with chronic pain (~59:35) - How to recognize your personal pain triggers (~01:02:26) - Why the wellness space often overlooks nuance (~01:08:11) - The importance of broadening your health POV (~01:15:11)  - What's next for Jillian in the fitness world (~01:21:34) - Why you should listen to your gut (~01:24:21)  Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Referenced in the episode: - Jillian's book, Master Your Metabolism. - The Fitness App. - Back Mechanic, by Stuart McGill. - What's Our Problem? by Tim Urban. - mbg Podcast episode #342, with Casey Means, M.D. - mbg Podcast episode #458, with Robynne Chutkan, M.D. - mbg Podcast episode #297 & #477, with William Li, M.D. - mbg Podcast episode #445, with Scott Galloway. - The DB Method & iTouch Wearables. - Sign up for The Long Game.  We hope you enjoy this episode sponsored by Nerdwallet, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

If you've ever suffered from specific or non-specific back pain, you'll know how debilitating it can be. While you might avoid lifting heavy loads because of the risk of putting your back out, cyclists often have sore lower backs from the hours spent on the bike. Today's guest, Dr. Stuart M. McGill, is a distinguished professor emeritus, University of Waterloo in Toronto, Canada where he was a professor for 30 years. Stuart has authored several books (links in the show notes) and his advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts, medical groups, elite athletes, and teams from around the world. If you want to learn how to fix your own back pain and  enhance both injury resilience and performance you'll find this conversation very interesting!   We cover these topics and more: Why do folks suffer from a bad back? What are the most common causes for active folks and athletes? What percentage of chronic back pain sufferers can take their own steps to improving the situation? What steps would he recommend, how often and for how long? He outlines the core, which muscle groups are involved and how they impact spinal health What are the biggest myths that he observes regarding core training? He explains what his "big 3" core exercises are, and why they're so important Which common core exercises does he feel have real benefit and which does he advise we avoid? If you'd like to find out more about Dr. McGill please visit his website at www.Backfitpro.com where you'll find links to his books and courses, all blogs and past podcasts, and also links to clinicians who they have trained. You can also find him on Instagram - @backfitpro   Stuart recommended several books: Stuart McGill books His book Back Mechanic was written for people with back pain. Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance is for people interested in training to manage a history of back pain but still train to high levels of performance. His other books are for strength athletes (Gift of Injury, co-authored with Brian Carroll) and clinicians (Low Back Disorders).   Recommended Books Supertraining  Mel Siff & Yuri Verkoshansky Power of positive thinking - Norman Vincent Peale - written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life The quick and the dead - Pavel Tsatsouline - Total training for the advanced minimalist   There are many videos of the Big 3 online. This is one that Dr. McGill referenced in the call: Brian Carroll: The Big 3 full breakdown   Dr. McGill also mentioned training the fascia. If you're interested in this topic you might like this: Fascia Training Academy Get started with your 8 week mobility plan    Become UNbreakable 8 week strength plan for endurance athletes   Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join SWAT/High Performance Human tribe here.   Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful.  Please click here to support the HPH podcast.  Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes.  Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here.  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Holiday shopping season is upon us, and there's something out there for everyone. Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia reflects on the guests that decked the halls of Back Talk Doc in 2022 and compiled a list of the top ten gifts for people with back pain. The list is inspired by discussions with guests, including Dr. David Schecter and Esther Gokhale, and addresses a range of prices and applications. Finding the perfect gift is tough, so Back Talk's top ten list helps strike the balance of something that lights up your loved ones' faces while not depleting your budget or inflicting more back tension. Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia's Top Ten List 10. Think Away Your Pain by Dr. David Schechter 9. Desert Tortoise Botanicals Trauma Pain Salve 8. Dr. Eric Goodman's Foundation Training App 7. Fresh N Lean Meal Delivery Service 6. 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back by Esther Gokhale 5. Back Mechanic by Dr. Stuart McGill 4. Crossover Symmetry Padded Bands 3. Ear Seeds 2. Thermophore Heating Pad 1. The Back Talk Book by Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia Bring enlightenment into friends' and families' spines and homes this holiday season and start 2023 with habits that are guaranteed to ease any back pain or stress. Listen to this episode of Back Talk for the top ten gifts people with back pain can't wait to receive this year. Subscribe & Contact

In this episode we speak with Dr. Stuart McGill about fixing back pain. Dr. McGill is Distinguished Professor Emeritus (after 32 years at the University of Waterloo, Canada) who authored over 240 scientific journal papers, 4 books, and mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey. Investigations in the laboratory, training centre and research clinic probed back injury and pain mechanisms, rehabilitation approaches, and performance training. As a consultant, he has provided expertise on low back injury to various government agencies, many corporations and legal firms and hundreds of professional/international athletes and teams worldwide. He is regularly referred special patient cases from the international medical community for opinion. His books include Back Mechanic, written for the lay public with pain (also in 20 languages), Low Back Disorders, third edition (2016), written for clinicians, Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance, 2017, written for coaches and athletes, Gift of Injury (2018), a manual for rehabilitating the back-injured strength athlete. Learning Points: Why is a solution to back pain so elusive for so many? What are some of the myths surrounding back pain? Why do we need to pay attention to patterns of movement? Website: https://www.backfitpro.com/

Join us as, Chiropractor and Primary Spine Practitioner, Dr. Brendan McCann and myself dive into the intimacies of my chronic back pain along with my different diagnosis. Dr. McCann uncovered what is referred to as Type II Modic Changes or End Plat Edema. According to Dr. McCann there is minimal clinical research and solutions when it comes managing pain caused by Modic Changes. Listen as we dive into what I have figured out on my own personal journey after very episodic pain after experiencing a severe disc herniation. The physical and emotional battle is real when you are faced with pain and physical limitations. As I will share in this episode, it has been and is still a very dynamic and multifaceted healing process. Let's dive in to the meat and potatoes. Connect with Healing Life Coach Katie Lane Connect with Dr. Brendan McCann Book we referenced "Back Mechanic" by Dr. Stuart McGill LIVE video recording on Facebook

Legendary back pain researcher Stuart McGill (author of Back Mechanic and others) talks with Whitney and Til about spinal pain, fascia, biomechanics and other topics including: - Stiffness/mobility tuning in manual therapy - The psoas' role in supporting the spine - Fascial connections, Janda's lower-crossed model, and more.  Get the full transcript at Til or Whitney's sites:  Whitney Lowe's online Clinical & Orthopedic Massage Courses Til Luchau's courses at Advanced-Trainings.com  Resources: Stuart McGill's site: Backfitpro.com Books by Stuart McGill: Back Mechanic ISBN: 978-097350182 Low Back Disorders ISBN: 978-097350182 Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance ISBN: 978-0973501834 Stu recommends: Bernie Clark: Your Spine, Your Yoga: Developing stability and mobility for your spine ISBN: 978-0968766552 Sponsor Offers: The 6th International Fascia Research Congress in Montreal, Sep 10-14, 2022 at https://fasciaresearchsociety.org.  Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com. ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.  Handspring Publishing: save 20% by entering “TTP” at checkout at handspringpublishing.com.  About Whitney Lowe  |  About Til Luchau  |  Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com (The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)

For Dr. Stuart McGill, surgery should be the last resort. In fact, for many patients who don't properly address their pain, surgery is, at best, a temporary option. Consider this: following a disc hernia procedure, many patients, including those Dr. McGill sees, usually fall back into old habits and run the risk of re-injuring their damaged spine. “So you are going to have to change the way that you move [and] become more efficient in purposefully stimulating the adaption that you need in your body to become robust again,” he says. The problem, Dr. McGill says, is that most orthopaedists don't do a full exam of the whole patient to find the source of the pain. That can take two to three hours.  “The assessment, if it's thorough enough, will always give you the answer,” says Dr. McGill. And that answer is rarely putting a patient under the knife. Other solutions, which can often include long-term therapies, will get to the source of the pain and lead to long-term healing “95% of the time,” he says. Dr. McGill knows what he's talking about: he has literally https://www.backfitpro.com/books/back-mechanic-the-mcgill-method-to-fix-back-pain/ (written the book on the mechanics of back pain), how to assess it, and published award-winning research on spine biomechanics. Also, as a distinguished Professor Emeritus at University of Waterloo, he is considered one of the world's leading biomechanists. On this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. McGill joined Dr. Lakhia with special guest https://www.cnsa.com/providers/john-m-lesher-md-mph (Dr. John Lesher), MD, MPH, of Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates to talk all about spine biomechanics: from the benefits of a technique experts refer to as “virtual surgery,” to the mechanics of strengthening exercises for back pain.  Read the Full Show Notes on our website https://www.backtalkdoc.com/podcast.html (BackTalkDoc.com). 

Dr. Aaron Horschig is a sports physical therapist, Olympic weightlifting coach, strength and conditioning specialist! He is the author of the bestselling book The Squat Bible, which has been published in multiple languages. His latest book Rebuilding Milo is the culmination of Dr. Horschig's life's work in the weight room. It contains all the knowledge he has amassed over the past decade while helping some of the best athletes in the world. As the founder of SquatUniversity.com, Dr. Horschig shares his innovative approach to help millions of athletes and coaches across the world move better, decrease their aches and pains, and reach their true athletic potential. As a physical therapist, he works with elite-level Olympic weightlifters and powerlifters, athletes from the NFL and MLB, and international-level soccer players. He is also the host of the Squat University Podcast, where he creates even more amazing content!Find Dr. Horschig at-https://squatuniversity.com/IG- Squat_UniversitySpecial love to-Former guest Dr. Stuart McGill, author of Back Mechanic!Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

Welcome back to the Fearless Training "Roar Knowledge" Podcast Episode 103: Dr. Stuart McGill - The Back Mechanic! Expect To Learn: - The Truth About Back Pain - Daily Spine Hygiene - Why Surgery Is The Last Resort - Back Pain Myths Debunked - Pain Humbles Us All - Why We Are All Human Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a “distinguished professor emeritus”, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 30 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance both injury resilience and performance. His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts, medical groups and elite athletes and teams from around the world. His work produced over 245 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, several textbooks, and many international awards including the “Order of Canada” in 2020 for leadership in the back pain area. He mentored over 37 graduate students during this scientific journey. During this time he taught thousands of clinicians and practitioners in professional development and continuing education courses around the world. He continues as the Chief Scientific Officer for Backfitpro Inc. Difficult back cases, and elite performers, are regularly referred to him for consultation. Any product associated with this website has been tested in Dr. McGill's laboratory. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/backfitpro/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmATSWiGhq8tgEnmYYSLdXQ/feed WEBSITE: https://www.backfitpro.com/about-us/ FREE PHYSECRETS: http://fearlesstraining.co APPLY NOW: https://alexconnor.com.au/apply/ Coaching/Business Inquiries: alex@fearlesstraining.org https://alexconnor.com.au/ Subscribe & Follow along for more: » Subscribe: https://bit.ly/FearlessChannel » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/227661021434383 » Instagram: https://instagram.com/Fearless_Training_ » ROAR Podcast: https://bit.ly/FTRoar

Dr. Stuart McGill is an expert on back injury & pain mechanisms. Difficult back cases are regularly referred to him for consultation. Watch full interview here. Book & product links below. Be Green With Amy Amazon Store  Receive 5 Free Recipes from me. Why is a solution to back pain so elusive for so many? What are some low back pain exercises one can do at home? Is walking, even when painful, a good solution to helping with back pain? What can someone who sits much of the day do to help with back pain? What are the proper postures for sitting, standing, lifting etc.? What are some of the common misconceptions about and treatments for low back pain? He authored 5 books and over 240 scientific journal papers on back pain. Heavy lifting, sneezing and tying shoes can trigger pain. Learn how to alleviate and / or prevent these occurrences. Dr. McGills' books include: Back Mechanic, written for the lay public with pain (also in 20 languages)  Low Back Disorders, third edition (2016), written for clinicians  Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance, 2017, written for coaches and athletes  Gift of Injury (2018), a manual for rehabilitating the back-injured strength athlete.  Lumbar support pillow  Website: www.backfitpro.com Check out my Amazon Store!  Get 5 FREE Recipes! Join Stuart McGill is Professor Emeritus (after 32 years at the University of Waterloo, Canada) who authored over 240 scientific journal papers, 5 books, and mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey. Investigations in the laboratory, training centre and research clinic probed back injury and pain mechanisms, rehabilitation approaches, and performance training. As a consultant, he has provided expertise on low back injury to various government agencies, many corporations and legal firms and hundreds of professional/international athletes and teams worldwide. He is regularly referred special patient cases from the international medical community for opinion.  

In the 103rd Episode of The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast, Mike, Chris and our special guest professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, back pain expert, author of Back Mechanic and Gift of Injury, Dr. Stuart McGill will talk about joint stability, densification of neural drive, distribution of strength in the human body and how professor Stuart McGill met Pavel Tsatsouline.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:.(0:30) Introducing our special guest professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, back pain expert, author of Back Mechanic and Gift of Injury, Dr. Stuart McGill @backfitpro https://www.backfitpro.com/books/ (1:30) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(1:40) How did Professor Stuart McGill meet Pavel Tsatsouline?(2:20) The power of being great at reading people(4:10) Pavel is a savvy in understanding the russian science(5:30) Pavel has the strongest core i've ever met(6:00) Densification of neural drive(7:00) “Strength starts as a thought between your ears” - Dr. Stuart McGill(8:00) Powerlifting, the strongest wins(9:10) “If you're happy, you'll never be strong”- Dr. Stuart McGill(13:50) 2019 world's strongest man competition in Africa(14:50) Eliminate joint instability(15:30) Pavel understands the Psychology, the neurology ,the programming and he has a dark spot(17:00) Documental about fighters(21:00) Weight boy strength vs Farm boy strength(23.10) Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn(24:00) The wonderful distribution of strength in the human body(25:00) SInister with the 36K kettlebell, shout out to Jackie Michaels Vazquez @jackiejvazquez(27:30) Work your grip, shout out to Adam T Glass @adamtglass_(32:40) Walking is such a balm for the back(35:50) How important is posture when it comes to back pain? How does the COVID work from home lifestyle affect back pain?(40:50) Sometimes more is not better(43:00) Is there specific standards that people should follow for back health?(43:30) Subcategorize people to be more accurate and help better(45:30) The person who wants more more and more, doesn't understand the concept of tuning(46:10) Sufficient strength to keep your body in balance(50:00) “Every athlete has to know exactly what they are training for, and then they go find the very best tools, the very best coaches to get them in the thing they need the most” - Stuart McGill(51:10) Doing kettlebell sport since gym class in school, shout out to Denis Vasilev @denisvasilevkbsport(52:00) Shout out to Keegan Smith @theatgmentor (53:40) What is optimal human performance?(1:02:20) Where to reach out to Dr. Stuart McGill @backfitpro https://www.backfitpro.com/ .#TheBreakthroughSecretsPodcast #strengthtraining #kettlebells #strength #knowledge #education #podcast #strengthshow #fitness #health #strengthhasagreaterpurpose #wellness #coaching #mindsetFind Free Resources at www.kettlebell.works Liked the show? Please lease us a review!

In episode 114, Ed Coan & Dr. Stuart McGill sit down for a conversation on all things back mechanics when lifting. Dr. McGill is THE foremost authority on back mechanics in the world. His entire career has centered around studying the spine, how it becomes injured and ways we can successfully rehab and get back to a high level of performance. He is the author of many books including my favorites: Back Mechanic and The Gift of Injury. On the other hand, Ed Coan is simply the greatest powerlifter of all time. Period. Show Sponsor: Bearfoot Athletics. Head to https://www.bearfootathletics.com/ and use the code "SquatU" for 10% off their products! Show Sponsor: Ample. Head to https://www.amplemeal.com/products/ample-oo-bottles-c/#squatu and use the code "SquatU" for 15% off. Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performance/dp/1628604220/ Support the show on Patron.com/SquatUniversity Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommended-products/ Further reading based on today's show: 1) Dr. McGills books: https://www.backfitpro.com/books/ 2) Kettlebell study: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2012/01000/kettlebell_swing,_snatch,_and_bottoms_up_carry_.3.aspx 3) Disc herniation study 1: https://www.academia.edu/20392584/Intervertebral_disc_herniation_studies_on_a_porcine_model_exposed_to_highly_repetitive_flexion_extension_motion_with_compressive_force 4) Disc herniation study 2: https://www.academia.edu/20392607/Progressive_Disc_Herniation 5) Disc herniation study 3: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/40028143_The_Morphology_of_Acute_Disc_Herniation 6) Cholewicki and McGill Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/002192909290242S?via%3Dihub Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquatUniversity/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squatuniversity Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/squat_university

Becoming your own back mechanic? What a great idea! Professor Stuart McGill shows us how! Back pain is a big problem for so many people. And Professor McGill has spend his life becoming a true master of his craft. As a professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo for 30 years, he has helped thousands of people to not only get out of pain, but to learn how to assess and correct issues for themselves. His book Back Mechanic was so important for us and the people we work with for understanding these issues. He is now the Chief Scientific Officer of backfitpro.com, and is still helping people to this day. We are so grateful for Professor Start McGill and his great work to help people get out of pain!Find Prof. McGill at-https://www.backfitpro.com/FB- @Backfitpro

For Episode 031, Jason interviews Dr. Stuart McGill, CEO of BackFitPro and *the* expert when it comes to backs and dealing effectively with back injury and pain. Dr. McGill explains in simple, easily understood terms why proper adequate movement is foundational -- and rucking is so helpful --  to having a healthy back and spine. Dr. McGill was the Professor Emeritus of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo in Canada, where he was a professor for 32 years, the author of "Back Mechanic" and current CEO of BackFit Pro. He has worked with MMA fighters, NFL athletes, and Tier 1 Special Operations guys, just to name a few groups in a diverse lot.  Two years ago, before Glorious Professionals existed, Jason and GORUCK had the opportunity to visit his BackfitPro lab just north of Toronto, Canada and talk to him about his work. The result of that conversation is not only this podcast, but Dr. McGill’s knowledge and teaching has hugely impacted GORUCK’s thinking on rucking and human performance since.  In this conversation learn: how rucking is a way to help people with back problems and the “curious situation where backpacks can reduce spine loads” because the ruck acts as an extra muscle/lever; the biomechanical importance of slowly increasing weight and getting enough muscular rest; how sitting too much is detrimental and walking helps correct resulting pain; and the best progression for getting into rucking and rehabbing your back.  Links: BackFitPro “Back Mechanic: The step-by-step McGill Method to fix back pain” Ultimate Back Fitness & Performance by Dr. Stuart McGill  Mens Health Article on Rucking  GORUCK’s Rucking Primer and Jason’s Rucking “White Paper” from 2 years ago (mentioned) Dr. Kelly Starrett on Glorious Professionals Learn more about GORUCK and the Rucker 3.0 Glorious Professionals podcast website

The Professor Emeritus (32 years at the University of Waterloo) the massively sought after "Back Mechanic" is back for another deep dive all that pertains to a persons back health.

In this episode, we discuss some of the inspiration behind Smartstrong and the back-pain Solutions podcast. We detail one of the seminars we attended back in 2019, out in Eindhoven, where we spent several days with world renowned back expert professor Stuart McGill where we learnt some of the fundamental principles he takes in the management of back health with his clients, following years of research over in Canada. Dr. Stuart McGill is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 30 years. Over that period his laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance both injury resilience and performance. Professor McGill’s professional work has resulted in over 400 scientific publications, including four textbooks!! The first book, Lower back disorders: Evidence based Prevention and Rehabilitation is now on its third edition and was written for clinicians such as us. His textbook Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance provides the evidence base to design and prescribe the most appropriate exercise programs for the back. In the book titled Back Mechanic, seeks to guide readers through a self-assessment of pain triggers, then shows how to avoid these roadblocks on the road to recovery. Most recently, his book The Gift of Injury, in collaboration with champion powerlifter Brian Caroll, is about healing injury in the athlete and building resilience to compete once again.  Some of the things you’ll discover: Why removing the aggravating factors is fundamental in the recovery of back injury?How the extensor muscles in the back contribute stability to the spineWhy it’s important not to ignore the hips when assessing the backDon’t be misinformed by additional investigational findings such as MRI or X-rayDegenerative disc disease is NOT a diagnosis!Why we should identify what is appropriate for the rehabilitation goal of the individual, and not simply take a generic approach to recovery   Highlights You wouldn’t tell your mother in law she had degenerative face disease so why is degenerative disc disease so commonly reported as a diagnosis for people with back pain?! Back pain always has a cause and degenerative disc disease, or degenerative joint disease, is not a diagnosis that should be given to a patient. All back pain always has a cause and for the most part, degeneration is rarely the cause of pain. Back pain complaints require a thorough history, and examination of the problem, if it is to be managed effectively for the specific individual, there are no short cuts! For more episodes of the Back Pain Solutions podcast visit: www.smartstrong.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe so you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to additional content. If you’re suffering from back pain, want to improve your posture, or want to build resilience to future injury then you’re in the right place. Join us and take an active approach to better back health. Resources… eBook: https://smartstrong.ck.page/dda17bdf60   Send Us A Question…https://smartstrong.co.uk/contact-us/Website...  www.smartstrong.co.uk 

Krista Thom is a woman who has not sat down in nearly 3 years! Due to a sitting disability caused by sciatica, shew must either stand or lie down at all times. Sitting causes her a whole host of issues including extremely painful cramping and eventual sleep deprivation as a result of nights full of pain. Even sitting for a short period of time causes these symptoms for her. In this episode of ConverSapiens, she shares with us about her life full of lots of walking, tons of standing, and some lying down, but no sitting. My Upright Life: https://myuprightlife.com/Krista's website, which is about living with sciatica and a sitting disability. Sitting Disability Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sittingdisabilityOne of the few online support resources for those dealing with sitting disabilities. BackFitPro: https://www.backfitpro.com/This is the website for Dr. Stuart McGill's company. He ran a research lab at the University of Waterloo that investigated low back issues. Krista mentions his books, Back Mechanic and Low Back Disorders. Both can be found on this site.

Find yourself with an aching lower back because your work-from-home arrangement sees you typing away on your bed or a bar stool? Turns out many people are feeling lower back pain these days. So we arranged an interview with the world authority on the causal mechanisms of disc and spine issues: Dr. Stuart McGill, the author of Back Mechanic and the founder of Backfitpro. McGill fixed back issues without surgery for NFL superstars, PGA Tour golf coaches and world-record breaking powerlifters. In this episode, he provides easy-to-follow advice on how to address some of the more common pandemic-wrought back problems. Stuart McGill is interviewed by guest host Stephen Salzmann, Medcan's director of fitness. For complete show notes, visit eatmovethinkpodcast.com.  Eat Move Think is produced by Ghost Bureau.  Follow Shaun Francis on Twitter and Instagram, and Medcan @medcanlivewell.

Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada). His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts and elite athletes and teams from around the world. Difficult back cases are regularly referred to him for consultation.

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In this episode of the PowrLifting Podcast we chat with Dr. Stu McGill about all things PowerLifting, Strength, Back Injuries and much more. Dr. McGill has worked with some of the best PowerLifters in the World. We had a great chat and it was amazing to hear Stu tell stories and share some of his knowledge on lower back injuries, rehab, strength and of course PowerLifting. Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 30 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance both injury resilience and performance. His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts, medical groups and elite athletes and teams from around the world. His work produced over 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, several textbooks, and many international awards. He mentored over 37 graduate students during this scientific journey. During this time he taught thousands of clinicians and practitioners in professional development and continuing education courses around the world. He continues as the Chief Scientific Officer for Backfitpro Inc. Difficult back cases are regularly referred to him for consultation. He has published 4 books Ultimate Back Fitness, Low Back Disorders, The Back Mechanic & Co-Authored “The Gift Of Injury” with Brian Carrol. Check out Dr. Stu's books on Amazon here https://amzn.to/2Lhenhn Sponsors: http://BackFitPro.com http://StrongarmSports.com http://WomenWhoPowerLift.com Intro by the one and only @genopowerlifting To sponsor the PowerLifting Podcast email us at powerliftingpodcast@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's episode, we sit down with the world’s leading expert on the mechanics, function, and longevity of the spine, Dr. Stuart Mcgill. Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 30 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people, and enhance both injury resilience and performance. His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts, medical groups, and elite athletes and teams from around the world. I highly recommend you look into Dr. McGill’s written work which I have linked below! My particular favorite is “Back Mechanic” which is a tremendous book anyone with back pain or for coaches wanting to level up! Back Mechanic guides you through a self-assessment of your pain triggers, then shows you how to avoid these roadblocks to recovery. Whether you’re struggling with a disc bulge, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, muscle strain, or even leg pain associated with a herniated disc, you will be able to wind down your discomfort and match your unique symptoms with the approach that is right for you. Check out Dr. McGill’s books, courses, work, and more HERE!Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE! Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS: Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!

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Stuart McGill Jan 2, 2020 On this episode Tom talks with renowned back specialist, Dr. Stuart McGill, about back pain in the 21st century. Stuart McGill is Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo, and has authored over 240 scientific journal papers, 5 books, and mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey. He […] The post Dr. Stuart McGill – The Back Mechanic appeared first on Boomers Rock.

On this episode Tom talks with renowned back specialist, Dr. Stuart McGill, about back pain in the 21st century. Stuart McGill is Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo, and has authored over 240 scientific journal papers, 5 books, and mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey.  He is regularly referred special patient cases from the international medical community for opinion.  

Mr. Proskewitz has worked with Professor McGill for the past 12 years learning his approaches for assessment and performance training. He is a master trainer based in London UK. Professor McGill regularly refers difficult patients to Joel who assesses the individual to reach a precise diagnosis. Then an appropriate strategy to eliminate the pain triggers to wind down sensitivity is coached. This is followed with an exercise progression to create a foundation for pain-free movement. He has taught internationally with Professor McGill for the past three years. He teaches McGill 2, McGill 3 and the Back Mechanic course.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's:CEO Strength CoachWeight Room Wisdom Please “Thank” our sponsor who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/ Joel Proskewitz is the founder of PerformanceRx - a high performance, personal training and injury rehabilitation facility based in London, UK. Joel is also an executive member, master clinician and lead course instructor for Professor Stuart McGill’s Backfitpro Inc., specialising in low back rehabilitation. Joel has worked with Professor McGill for the past 13 years learning his approaches for assessment and performance training. He is the instructor for the McGill Assessment, High Performance and Back Mechanic courses. Along with this, Joel also teaches his own training course - Deconstructing the Squat and Deadlift. *Joel is a 3rd degree black belt in Shotokan karate and is also a qualified international coach/instructor. *Mr Johannesburg Natural Bodybuilding Champion 2002 *He was one of the S&C coaches to the Olympic Heavyweight South African Rowing Pair (Bronze in Athens 2004) and also the strength coach to the South African National Karate Team. He qualified with the NSCA in 1996 and soon opened (with his business partner) the very first personal training gym in South Africa - he operated his business for 10 years before moving to the UK in 2006. In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why. Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it. Low back mechanics and strength training. Relation of martial arts to coaching. Can proper biomechanics reduce risk of injury. Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received. His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's:CEO Strength CoachWeight Room Wisdom Please “Thank” our sponsor who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/ Joel Proskewitz is the founder of PerformanceRx - a high performance, personal training and injury rehabilitation facility based in London, UK. Joel is also an executive member, master clinician and lead course instructor for Professor Stuart McGill’s Backfitpro Inc., specialising in low back rehabilitation. Joel has worked with Professor McGill for the past 13 years learning his approaches for assessment and performance training. He is the instructor for the McGill Assessment, High Performance and Back Mechanic courses. Along with this, Joel also teaches his own training course - Deconstructing the Squat and Deadlift. *Joel is a 3rd degree black belt in Shotokan karate and is also a qualified international coach/instructor. *Mr Johannesburg Natural Bodybuilding Champion 2002 *He was one of the S&C coaches to the Olympic Heavyweight South African Rowing Pair (Bronze in Athens 2004) and also the strength coach to the South African National Karate Team. He qualified with the NSCA in 1996 and soon opened (with his business partner) the very first personal training gym in South Africa - he operated his business for 10 years before moving to the UK in 2006. In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why. Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it. Low back mechanics and strength training. Relation of martial arts to coaching. Can proper biomechanics reduce risk of injury. Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received. His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Back pain is the bane of athletes everywhere. About a third of adults deal with it at some point, and that number is even higher for us fitness folk. To make matters worse, the cause of back pain, and low-back pain in particular, is rarely obvious and notoriously difficult to diagnose. It also often strikes out of nowhere, lingers for a while, and then suddenly vanishes for no apparent reason. Or not—sometimes it sets in the for long haul. All this mystery, confusion, and frustration has made low-back pain a reliable honeypot for Internet profiteers, fake doctors, and supplement shysters who aren’t bothered one bit by cashing in on people’s pain. That’s why I wanted to talk to one of the most respected, experienced, and knowledgeable experts in the world on spinal health and function—Dr. Stuart McGill—to help cut through the noise and get an honest, practical, evidence-based take on treating back pain. Dr. McGill has spent over 30 years studying the mechanics of the spine and what causes back pain and how to safely and effectively treat it, has published several books including The Back Mechanic, and through his work has helped tens of thousands of people prevent and eliminate back pain without invasive surgery. In this interview, Dr. McGill and I start more or less from square one and then dive into the nitty gritty details and address a whole host of questions I get asked fairly often, including . . . -Is back pain always caused by structural damage? -Can you have structural damage without pain? -How do different forms of exercise affect the health of your back? -How common is degenerative disc disease? -What can people do to self-diagnose and heal their back pain? -When is surgery a good idea and when it is unnecessary? -And more. The bottom line is by the end, you’ll know more about the real science of back pain than 95% your fellow lifters (and more than many doctors and personal trainers). 6:28 - Does back pain mean good or bad structural damage? 16:24 - Can there be structural damage without pain? 25:16 - How does mechanical stimulation damage tissue and correlate to pain? 32:38- What options did the clinicians give your client? 36:49 - What are your thoughts on back surgery? 42:36 - What should back surgeons prove to their patient before recommending back surgery? 45:35 - What is a scenario that requires back surgery? 50:07 - Is deadlifting and squatting safe for the spine? 58:59 - What is the goldilocks zone for squatting and deadlifting? 1:10:51 - Where can people find you and your work? Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

The author of Back Mechanic, Dr. Stuart McGill, sits down with Robbie Bourke to discuss his research on the causal mechanisms of back pain and how to rehabilitate people who are suffering. Dr. McGill has worked as a professor at the University of Waterloo for more than 30 years, researching back issues and publishing more than 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers.

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Stu McGill. Nothing else to say.This interview was career fulfilling for me, as professor McGill has served as one of the fathers I never had.As recommended in this interview, be sure you pick up copies of Professor McGill's book "Back Mechanic" by the case, and make them available to your patients. All of Professor McGill's books should be part of your library:- Low Back Disorders (as I mis-named "low back pain" in the podcast)- Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance- Back Mechanic- Gift of Injury: The Strength Athlete's Guide to Recovering From Back Injury and Winning AgainThe books can be found at http://www.backfitpro.com/books/back-mechanic-the-mcgill-method-to-fix-back-pain/ and so much more.Enjoy our conversation!

Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach Dr. Stuart McGill, BackFitPro and Brian Carroll, Power Rack Strength  Bone Callousing and remodeling Neural Drive and why smiling doesn't help it Using speed for neural drive Torso Bracing General Programming Brian's thoughts on what he would have changed about his training in the past 10% off for Strength Coach Podcast listeners.  Use the code BFPFriends Stu's site: BackFitPro.com Fix your back pain with Dr. McGill's book Back Mechanic. Fix your back pain for performance enhancement with Dr. McGill's and Brian Carroll's book Gift of Injury. The book is also available on Brian's site: PowerRackStrength.com The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Forum thread "Healthy Scratch Workout" The article "Brilliant at the Basics" His thread and article "The Fragile Generation Check Out Coach Boyle's Latest Products Complete Core Training   The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Rachel Cosgrove discusses "Vision and The Big Picture " The Functional Movement Systems Segment Eric Dagati is on to continue his series about foot positions with "The Power of 3"  

  The Gift of Injury Fix your back pain with Dr. McGill's book Back Mechanic! Use the code BFPfriends on any Backfitpro books and supports at BackFitPro.com. How did Dr Stu McGill take top ranked powerlifter, Brian Carroll, from his devastating back injury in 2012 to full recovery and numerous national first place finishes? The…

Highlights of Episode 219 Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach Dr. Stuart McGill, BackFitPro and Brian Carroll, Power Rack Strength  What led Brian to eventually see Stu Stu explains Brian's injury Stu talks about Purposely Provoking Pain A review of The Big Three Approaching every lift with the same intensity Get The Gift of Injury at: Stu's site: BackFitPro.com Brian's site: PowerRackStrength.com Amazon.com   The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Forum thread "Aerobic Training, Science vs. The Real World" His article with Stuart McGill "Making the Split Squat Work for You" The thread "Heavy Sled Marches"   The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Alwyn Cosgrove discusses "Never discounting or doing deals" The Functional Movement Systems Segment Eric Dagati is on to talk about foot positions with "The Power of 3"

Back pain has become the world’s leading cause of disability. Stuart McGill has been at the forefront of non-surgical approaches to addressing back pain for many years. His 2015 book "Back Mechanic: The Secrets to a Healthy Spine Your Doctor Isn't Telling You" is a wonderfully accessible account of his methods and perspectives. McGill spent 30 years as a professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo in Canada. His laboratory has become a renowned destination for everyday people as well as Olympic and professional athletes from around the world who are struggling with back pain. He is the author of more than 300 scientific publications and 3 textbooks that address issues such as lumbar spine function and injury mechanisms, patient assessment, corrective exercise prescription, and performance training. McGill also consults for many medical management groups, governments, corporations, legal firms, and elite sports teams. He has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Volvo Bioengineering Award for Low Back Pain Research. He released his landmark text, “Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation,” in 2002. It changed the way coaches, bodybuilders, athletes and non-athletes approached core training. His new book, “Back Mechanic,” is written for a lay audience and addresses common misperceptions about back pain. It also provides a step-by-step guide of the McGill Method to fix back pain. Backfitpro.com is a web site also geared for a lay audience and is dedicated to providing access to evidence-based information and products that assist in preventing and rehabilitating back pain. Products featured on the website have been tested in McGill's lab at the University of Waterloo. McGill and his staff have also produced a video, “The Ultimate Back: Enhancing Performance,” that synthesizes McGill's approaches for avoiding back injury and enhancing athletic and physical performance. It is available for purchase on Vimeo. 4:23: Stuart talks about how he was more interested in becoming a plumber than a scientist until his high school football coach asked him to return to school and earn his high school degree. That led him to college where he met professors who got him excited about mathematics and physics, and eventually the study of spine biomechanics. 7:00: Ken asks Stuart to describe the remarkable research atmosphere Stuart was able to create at the University of Waterloo. 8:08: Stuart explains that he did not go to medical school, but that he learned he had a unique talent of assessing and relating to people with back pain. 11:00: Ken shares his experience of back pain and traveling to Canada to visit Stuart as a patient, which prompts Stuart to describe his process of assessing people. 14:53: Dawn asks Stuart to talk about his motivation for writing “The Back Mechanic.” 19:53: Although back pain is the world’s leading cause of disability, Dawn asks Stuart why back pain is underappreciated by so many people in the medical community. 22:04: Stuart explains some of the most mechanisms for back injury and ways to prevent them. 26:22: Ken asks Stuart to talk about a study he did several years ago on firefighters with the Pensacola Fire Department. 30:36: Stuart talks about how heavy weightlifting will probably shorten the careers of modern golfers like Rory Mcllroy, and how the great golfers of old who had wonderful long careers – Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player – weren't weightlifters. 33:53: Stuart talks about the great strikers in mixed martial arts and the UFC are the leaner ones who can unleash muscle. The same is true of the great sprinters, the great golfers, and the great home run hitters, who are the ones who can create a very brief muscle power pulse, and let it go. 34:33: Dawn asks Stuart about reports that the rate of back surgery in the U.S. is five times higher than in other developed countries.

Should you combine deadlifts with an extensive yoga routine? What’s the easiest test ot identify the next NHL superstar? And how do you recruit subjects for a sex mechanics study? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode of the Flowgrade with the go-to-expert for biomechanics of the spine Dr. Stuart McGill. Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Besides attention-grabbing studies like the one described above, Stuart treats a multitude of professional athletes from various sports. With more than 30 years of clinical research and three major books under his belt, Stuart is one of the go-to-doctors for professional athletes, sport teams, and other high performers with back pain. He occasionally shares athletes with another expert in the field and a former guest on the Flowgrade Show, Kelly Starrett (LINK TO THE EPISODE). In this interactive episode (Stuart helps me to fix my posture with one easy trick), you will learn why Stuart has mixed feelings about MMA, the easiest test to identify the next NHL superstar and why powerlifters should avoid doing yoga an. You will also learn a couple techniques from Stuart’s book Back Mechanic to optimize your posture on the spot. Enjoy! --- Find all the show notes, quotes and links of this podcast here: https://www.flowgrade.de/en/stuartmcgill --- SHOW NOTES: 1:00 - Why Stuart introduces himself as a plummer 3:00 - Mixed feelings about MMA and ultimate fighting 5:10 - Why the NBA has better tests than the NFL 10:40 - An easy test to find the next NHL superstar 12:20 - Why powerlifters shouldn’t do yoga 20:45 - The hardest book Stuart has ever written 23:40 - How to fix your posture with some easy exercises 27:50 - On longevity and how to train in different life stages 33:30 - What Stuart would recommend his younger self 38:45 - On recruiting participants at latin dance schools   Find more quotes and links of this podcast here: https://www.flowgrade.de/en/stuartmcgill  

When it comes to back health, what are the biggest misconceptions and what are the exercises that makes the biggest difference in reducing pain? On this episode, we talk to author and doctor of spine biometrics Dr. Stuart McGill and discuss the programs he built to address body deficits and help build a pain free foundation. Three Takeaways If you take away the mechanical cause of back pain and stop the trigger, you’ll reset the threshold trigger a little higher. For good spine health, walking in small doses and small intervals guarantees success. Every time you trigger pain, you trigger easier the next time. At the top of the show Stuart McGill told us about his story and how he got started in his practice. With an interest in optimal spine function, the work he has done relies on his ability to probe a patient’s pain provocation mechanism. This goes against the current medical system trend which, “now revolves around the 15 minute appointment. There is no hope, for the physician to do a thorough enough assessment to arrive at a precise diagnosis of the pain.” Next we went into detail about his work of assessing pain triggers and the book he wrote, The Back Mechanic. By helping his patients understand the nature of their pain he gives them “the liberation of knowing that you have control over your pain trigger.”  We also talked about how Stuart believes in coaching people through pain instead of passing intervention. He also provided his best advice for maintaining back health - walking “in small intervals.” We went onto touch on the modern workforce and why sitting in our chairs all day puts a lot of strain on our backs. He also stated the danger of going from that to going straight to the gym and how that can do even more damage. “You can have a mobile spine but you can bear really high loads or you can be a power lifter but you have to be stiffened in order to to do that.” To aid your back in the office, avoid overloading your spine for long periods by getting out of the chair, pushing for the ceiling, inhaling and exhaling. This will give your ligaments normal spinal stability. Toward the end of the show, we discussed chiropractic manipulation and Eastern medicine.   It’s very common for strength and conditioning coaches not to measure what that person’s particular body needs. Dr. Stuart McGill stresses the importance of that knowledge. It’s also necessary to remember these key points; the more you trigger back pain you get better at sensing it. After a back injury the body grows more nerves into the disc and every time you trigger pain you trigger easier the next time. Additionally, walking is necessary for back health, “That’s how our bodies were designed.”   Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada). His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts and elite athletes and teams from around the world. Difficult back cases are regularly referred to him for consultation. Go to http://www.backfitpro.com/ for more on Stuart. To Download Your FREE PDF Copy of the Amazon Best Seller: The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual, Click Here  For a FREE Paperback Copy. The TRT MANual has helped hundreds of thousands of men around the world reclaim their health and vitality. Don’t suffer in silence a moment longer! PS. As an added bonus, upon finishing the book-once you provide a Thoughtful, High Quality Review on Amazon (hopefully 5 STAR), we will send you our new unreleased eBook 7 Lies You’ve Been Told About Testosterone for FREE.* (To receive book, email jay@trtrevolution.com a screenshot of your posted review.)

Highlights of Episode 191   "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, is on for part 2 (check out last episode) to talk about: his new book, Back Mechanic 8 Easy Assessments Transfer of Training Coaching the Big 3 Exercises His thoughts on the latest Phillip Beach influenced work and so much more   "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Forum Thread- "Regeneration" Forum Thread- "High Hamstring Syndrome" Forum Thread- "Quad Cramping in ASLR" and more!     Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6     "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the HUGE Summer Sale, Wall Padding and Customization "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "The Importance of Marketing" and the Results Fitness Marketing Checklist.   Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to continue a series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach.  Part 3 in on "The Ability to Adapt as a Coach"      "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)   

Highlights of Episode 190   "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, is on to talk about his new book, Back Mechanic, revisiting sit ups, Pain Science, posture and it’s role in back pain, 8 Easy Assessments , the Big 3 Exercises and so much more. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview so he is on the next episode as well.     "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about an article called “Strength Training May Improve Academic Performance”, a couple of forum threads called “Timed Sets”, and “14 year old Water Polo player” and more.     Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6     "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the HUGE Summer Sale and a new product called the Acumobility Ball. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about Marketing and "Making Sure Your Product/Programming is Awesome"   Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to continue a series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach.  Part 2 in on Building Your Method or Philosophy.   "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)   

What are some of the main causes of back pain and why do so many people encounter sore backs? In this episode of The Food For Fitness Podcast, Scott is joined by Dr. Stuart McGill - a world-leading authority on spine biomechanics at is based at the University of Waterloo in Canada. Stuart’s advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts and elite athletes and teams from around the world. He explains how we often injure our backs, some of the leading causes of back pain (both in and out of the gym), exercises that can improve back strength and ones you might want to avoid, why you can’t be a good golfer and powerlifter at the same time, why high repetition Olympic lifting is a bad idea, his thoughts on foam rolling and whether you really need to be doing a deep squat. FFF 060: The Back Mechanic, How To Have A Pain-Free & Strong Back - with Prof Stuart McGill is a post from: Food For Fitness  

Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada) as well as a renowned writer. His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts and elite athletes and teams from around the world. This conversation is different than most of his others in that we delve into the psychological impact of physical structure as well. Enjoy! Learn more about the Doc at http://www.backfitpro.com/