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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/  

In this episode, Chris sat down with Stu McGill and Marc Surdyka. Stu provided more context surrounding his previous podcast interview with Peter Attia in addition to our recent episode discussing some of Stu's claims during his conversation with Peter. We dove into a variety of topics including: deadlifting in older adults, promoting resilience, disc bulges, adapting exercises for specific needs, lumbar flexion, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/O_EhTJH-M4I  Peter Attia Interview w/ Stu McGill  E3 Rehab Podcast: Episode 137. E3 Rehab vs Stu McGill: Back to Reality  More about Stu:  BackFitPro.com --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/  Apparel: https://store.e3rehab.com/collections/frontpage  --- Podcast Sponsors: Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab CSMi: https://humacnorm.com/e3rehab  --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @chrishughen --- This episode was produced by Matt Hunter

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Stuart McGill is a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and the chief scientific officer at Backfitpro Inc. where he specializes in evaluating complex cases of lower back pain from across the globe. In this episode, Stuart engages in a deep exploration of lower back pain, starting with the anatomy of the lower back, the workings of the spine, the pathophysiology of back pain, and areas of vulnerability. He challenges the concept of nonspecific back pain, emphasizing the importance of finding a causal relationship between injury and pain. Stuart highlights compelling case studies of the successful treatment of complex cases of lower back pain, reinforcing his conviction that nobody needs to suffer endlessly. He also covers the importance of strength and stability, shares his favorite exercises to prescribe to patients, and provides invaluable advice for maintaining a healthy spine. We discuss: Peter's experience with debilitating back pain [3:30]; Anatomy of the back: spine, discs, facet joints, and common pain points [14:45]; Lower back injuries and pain: acute vs. chronic, impact of disc damage, microfractures, and more [24:45]; Why the majority of back injuries happen around the L4, L5, and S1 joints [31:00]; How the spine responds to forces like bending and loading, and how it adapts do different athletic activities [36:15]; The pathology of bulging discs [43:15]; The pathophysiology of Peter's back pain, injuries from excessive loading, immune response to back injuries, muscle relaxers, and more [46:00]; The three most important exercises Stuart prescribes, how he assesses patients, and the importance of tailored exercises based on individual needs and body types [56:15]; The significance of strength and stability in preventing injuries and preserving longevity [1:08:15]; Stuart's take on squats and deadlifting: potential risks, alternatives, and importance of correct movement patterns [1:19:30]; Helping patients with psychological trauma from lower back pain by empowering them with the understanding of the mechanical aspects of their pain [1:30:00]; Empowering patients through education and understanding of their pain through Stuart's clinic and work through BackFitPro [1:39:00]; When surgical interventions may be appropriate, and “virtual surgery” as an alternative [1:46:45]; Weakness, nerve pain, and stenosis: treatments, surgical considerations, and more [1:55:30]; Tarlov cysts: treatment and surgical considerations [2:00:15]; The evolution of patient assessments and the limitations of MRI [2:02:15]; Pain relief related to stiffness and muscle bulk through training [2:07:00]; Advice for the young person on how to keep a healthy spine [2:14:15]; Resources for individuals dealing with lower back pain [2:25:30]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

Rucking, or wearing a weighted “rucksack” while walking or jogging, originated as a practical form of fitness hundreds of years ago. It started as a training technique to prepare soldiers to carry their gear long distances—and lately, civilians are praising its health benefits too. The hashtag #rucking currently has 23 million views on TikTok, and the versatile activity has been covered by experts like Peter Attia and Michael Easter. Here, get the rundown on rucking and whether it's right for you, with Move Host Dr. Andrew Miners and BackFitPro CSO Dr. Stuart McGill, the world's leading back pain expert. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html           Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/              In this 238th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Dr. Stuart M. McGill joins us. Welcome, Stu!     Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a "distinguished professor emeritus" at the 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 worldwide.   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 worldwide.   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.   More about Dr.McGill: https://www.backfitpro.com/about-us/ Backfitpro: https://www.backfitpro.com/ Backfitpro on IG: https://www.instagram.com/backfitpro/           ABOUT THE HOST   Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™.   Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en            SPONSORS       Marek Health    Marek Health is the telehealth platform that connects customers to partnered providers focusing on hormone optimization and preventative medicine—offering self-service labs at great prices and guided optimization.    Check out the Table Talk Lab Panel (84 different biomarkers + urinalysis) AND the NEW! Check-up Panel (an affordable option for a monthly check-up).    Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order.    www.MarekHealth.com/tabletalk          elitefts   If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered.     https://www.elitefts.com/   Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order.       SUPPORT THE SHOW   All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/    Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew.  https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/    elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/    elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/      #DDTTTP   #DTTTP   #ddttp

In this episode of The Soft Tissue OT Podcast,  we are joined by a special guest all the way from the UK, Joel Proskewitz  to delve into the world of Spinal Rehabilitation. Joel Proskewitz has been involved in the health and fitness industry for 3 decades, with a specialisation in spinal rehabilitation for the past 20 years. Joel has worked side by side with Professor Stuart McGill (head of spinal biomechanics – University of Waterloo, Canada) in the rehabilitation of low back pathologies, and is one of only two people in the world who teaches with Professor McGill.Founder of The Spine Xchange, which is a community for spine surgery patients, which offers guided support and comprehensive resources for all things to do with the human spine. CEO of PerformanceRx, founder of The SpineXchange, McGill Master Clinician, BackfitPro instructor, Faculty member UCL (University College London) and permanent member of a spinal MDT at a leading London Orthopaedic hospital. We go very in depth into discussing many topics, including;Spinal Surgery - what it's like from personal experienceSpondylolisthesisEndplate fracturesshear forces & shear intolerant discogenic issueslower back surgeryand much more!If you have enjoyed this podcast episode, please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to ensure you don't miss any future episodes.

This is the second part of our interview with world renowned low back pain expert and biomechanist Professor Stuart McGill. In this episode, we pick up right from where we left of and continue our discussion of the mechanisms of low back pain and rehab. Stuart McGill is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus (Spine Biomechanics) at the University of Waterloo. As a professor for 30 years, his work has produced over 245 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, authored 5 textbooks and has been awarded numerous international wards, including recently the ORDER OF CANADA. He continues as the chief scientific officer for BackFitPro, were he consults for difficult low back cases and often works with the worlds top athletes from various sports. This is part 2 of a 2-part interview with Prof. McGill and we deep dive into the world of low back pain, including topics such as;Surgery and Low back painThe role of imaging - is it important?Golf and low back painPerformance and low back rehabDensifying neural driveAnd Much MORE!If you have enjoyed this podcast episode, please SUBSCRIBE to this podcast to ensure you don't miss any future episodes. 

In this episode of the podcast, Jordan interviews the world renowned low back pain expert and biomechanist Professor Stuart McGill.Stuart McGill is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus (Spine Biomechanics) at the University of Waterloo. As a professor for 30 years, his work has produced over 245 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, authored 5 textbooks and has been awarded numerous international wards, including recently the ORDER OF CANADA. He continues as the chief scientific officer for BackFitPro, were he consults for difficult low back cases and often works with the worlds top athletes from various sports. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Prof. McGill and we deep dive into the world of low back pain, including topics such as;Core StabilityWhy it is important to have a thorough assessmentBiological tipping pointsSpinal Disc Injuries and how they occurMicroinstability Understanding context Theory of Atherogenic Neuromuscular inhibitionAnd Much MORE!Keep an eye out for part 2 of this podcast interview with Prof. Stuart McGill which will be coming soon!If you have enjoyed this podcast episode, please SUBSCRIBE to this podcast to ensure you don't miss any future episodes. 

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.

Dr. Ed Cambridge, Master Clinician and Lead Instructor for Backfitpro discusses his journey of becoming a Chiropractor to working on a daily basis with Dr. Stuart McGill. Ed goes into fitness and therapeutics myths, and his thoughts on the interplay between the spine, hip, and knees. www.cambridgesportandspine.com www.backfitpro.com   -- Ed Cambridge is a spine geek! He has studied spines at CMCC and during his Ph.D. at the University of Waterloo under the tutelage of Dr. Stuart McGill. He continues to work on academic projects and research as well as teach courses on back pain for clinicians around the world. All while keeping a private practice seeing patients from across North America at his clinic in Brampton, ON.    Ed is an avid skier and consults on technical aspects of the sport as an export consultant in biomechanics for the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance. When not on the ski hills with his family, Ed also enjoys golf and waterskiing in the summer.   

Hoy tenemos en este formato breve de 5x5 con Eugenio López Recio, a continuación os dejo una breve reseña de sus formaciones y experiencia profesional. Doctorando en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte (Universidad Pablo de Olavide). Master Oficial en PRL (Universidad Francisco de Vitoria). Licenciado en CCAFD y Diplomado Magisterio EF (Universidad de Sevilla). Entrenador Nacional de Triatlón. Técnico Deportivo Actividades Subacuáticas. CSCS. CFSC. DNSET. EXOS M3. EXOS REHAB. EBFA BTS 2. FMS. Intructor submarinismo 2* (FEDAS). McGill Method levels 1,2 y 3 (Backfitpro). Psicomotricista PPA (ASEFOP). Certificación en anatomía funcional y ejercicio correctivo (A&F, Hector García). Certificación de entrenamiento en embarazo y postparto (FIDIAS). Formación especializada en Pilates suelo y Pilates con implementos (UPO). Entrenador de club de halterofilia (FAH). Ponente Workshop Patrones respiratorios (FMA) Coordinador y ponente del Experto Universitario en Evaluación Funcional del Movimiento y Ejercicio Correctivo de la Universidad Pablo de Olavide. Entrenador personal y readaptador en Eugenio López, Euentrenador. (Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla).

Dr. Stuart McGill's lifetime of work has been studying the Lower back to figure out the mechanics and many mechanisms that causes pain....and how to better treat lower back pain. I'll be spending this weekend with Dr. McGill and some of my fellow BackfitPro certified family members, to learn, hone, and refine how we work to help those with back pain....so what better episode to share from the archives, than the interview Dr. McGill and i did back at the start of the SSCT podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menachem-brodie/support

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.)

In this week's episode of Healthspan Academy, I chatted with spine biomechanics mastermind Dr. Stuart McGill. We chatted about the most effective tactics for rehabilitating and preventing back pain and improving performance. Dr. McGill discussed the data and methodology he used to develop the "big 3" as his core recommended pain resolution protocol. We talked about common misconceptions and miscues when it comes to resolving back dysfunction. Dr. McGill also discussed the key aspects of assessing back pain and prescribing the optimal solution based on how the symptoms are being expressed.  Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo, where he taught for 30 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues concerning the etiology of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pain patients, and how to improve injury resilience and performance.  Dr. McGill started his academic career with a bachelor's degree in Health and Performance at the University of Toronto then went on to attain a master's degree in Anthropology and Biomechanics from the University of Ottawa. Later, he completed his PhD in Kinesiology and Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo. During his scientific journey, he mentored 37 graduate students and taught thousands of clinicians and practitioners in professional development and continuing education courses around the world. Furthermore, governments, corporations, legal experts, medical groups, celebrities and elite athletes and teams from across the globe frequently seek his counsel.  He has also authored several books on low back disorders and back pain. Over 245 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, multiple textbooks, and numerous international accolades, including the Order of Canada in 2020 for leadership in the field of back pain, have resulted from his efforts. Currently, Dr. McGill continues to serve as Backfitpro Inc.'s Chief Scientific Officer.  Find more about his work through his website at BackFitPro.com. *** Please note that the content discussed in this podcast is intended for self-education and is not to be interpreted as medical 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). 

Welcome back to another episode of the Mission Driven Made Podcast!Host Jacob Straub sits down with the # 1 back pain expert in the entire world, Dr. Stuart McGill.Dr. McGill starts the episode with sharing his story including his struggles in school. Through effort, good coaches, mentors and professors, he eventually made his way to college where he almost quit. Years later, he graduated with his PHD in Biomechanics and was immediately hired on as a Professor.With over 3 decades of research of the human spine and applying his science based practices to treating back pain, Dr. McGill started his company Backfitpro to assist clinicians with clinical techniques and to guide people who suffer with pain. He has worked and consulted internationally for athletes in all major sports, many olympic athletes, pro bodybuilders, first responders, major politicians, Hollywood actors and many more. Dr. McGill info:Instagram - @backfitproWebsite/Courses - backfitpro.comMission Driven Made info:MIDWEEK MIND-SWEAT (Subscribe) - https://missiondrivenmade.comAsk Me Anything (have your question get answered on a future podcast episode)missiondrivenmade.com/contact/MDM Apparel - https://missiondrivenmade.com/store/Instagram - @missiondrivenmadeYouTube - Mission Driven MadeFacebook - @missiondrivenmadeLinkedin - Jacob StraubSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/JacobStraub)

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

Welcome to TRUE TO YOU CHATS! Hosted by Kasey Brown where we chat all things being true to you in the fitness and wellness space.Your support means the world if you could subscribe, leave a review, & leave a comment below! This will help us grow and offer YOU way more content.-----------In this episode, our girl Sarah McGill, daughter of Dr. Stu McGill who is the leading most researcher and authority on all things lumbar spine, goes into how being mindful of our bodies can truly help us be the best version of ourselves. By taking ourselves back into our own hands, something I have experienced first hand this year.Sarah is the President of @Backfitpro, Owner of Spine and Spirt Restoration, & and the latest to join the team of McGill Method Practioners. Follow Sarah on Instagram, her website, & contact her Sarah.mcgill@backfitpro.com. For McGill method resources, books, and practitioners you can visit www.Backfitpro.com. Follow Sam Brown on Instagram.Questions or podcast ideas? TRUETOYOUCHATS@GMAIL.COM Follow True To You Chats on Instagram & Kasey @powercakes on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & her blog.

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

Dr. Stuart McGill is a renowned expert. In fact, myself and many others would consider him the pretty undisputed authority on back pain. He’s had a profound influence on my own training as well as the programming that I do for people around the world every month. A professor at the University of Waterloo for over 30 years, Dr. McGill’s work generated over 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, contributed to several textbooks, and garnered international awards. His knowledge and expertise has informed leading personal training certifications, core training programs, and prominent workshops like RKC and StrongFit.Joining me from Canada, Dr. Stuart (or Stu, as he asks me to call him) proves an exceptionally good sport as I throw a number of complex questions his way. Dr. Stu shares insight into his work with the St. Louis Cardinals and explains how he was able to predict back injuries before they happened with 100% accuracy. He also gives us a glimpse into his diagnostic methods and walks us through how approaches to training should change over time to support shifting goals and advance longevity. Want relief from your back pain? Start here!Proudly Sponsored ByVivobarefootAnecdotally, a significant number of people have experienced relief from much of their back pain after spending more time barefoot or switching to a pair of Vivobarefoot shoes. Squishing our feet into stiff, heeled shoes disrupts the entire postural chain that’s connected to our feet! Suddenly our knees operate a little less optimally, our backs are a little tilted, and our shoulders are a little forward – all because of the crazy shoe tech that’s supposed to be making us more comfortable. The response is often tension, and that tension resides in our backs and hips. Vivobarefoot shoes, on the other hand, are wide, lightweight, and zero drop to reconnect and “rewild” us to our natural gait patterns and muscular systems from toe to head. They’re perfect for every occasion, from casual wear to training, and they’re made from sustainable materials!Use code STACKED at checkout to save 15% on your entire cart!Quicksilver ScientificI’ve told you about my favorite QS products, like NAD+ Gold and Immune Charge, but now these rockstars have created something called the Quarantine Recovery Program. Sign up on the website and be the first to receive when it drops! It’s a three-month kit that starts with a 30-day restore program, which includes a total-body detox and a liver detox (with alcohol consumption up about 55% since lockdown began, this something a lot of people could probably use). Month two is all about activating natural cellular detoxification pathways through AMPK stimulation. AMPK is essentially the metabolic master switch that tells the body to convert fat into usable fuel. Month three is all about elevating energy production, with amazing products that include a brand new NAD booster called NAD Platinum. It contains the same NMN as NAD Gold, with added nutraceuticals and molecules to give the effects even more of a boost.These guys at Quicksilver make the best nutraceuticals that I know of. Head on over to QuicksilverScientific.com and use code STACKED10 at checkout to save 10% on your order – or, if you’ve never placed an order before, use code STACKED to save an extra 5%!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/stacked)

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.

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

Dr. Stuart McGill is a world-renowned expert in the biomechanics of the spine. He is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Waterloo and Chief Scientific Officer at BackFitPro. Dr. McGill has consulted with thousands of athletes to assist them with rehabilitation, injury prevention and movement optimization for performance. He has assisted high-level MMA athletes such as former UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St Pierre. In this episode, we discuss the importance of the spine in efficient movement, how to correctly load the spine, the biomechanics of power and how this applies to Combat Athletes.

This episode features spine care legend, Stuart McGill.  Stu is retired but for many years served as a Professor of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, and is Chief Scientific Officer of Backfitpro.  As a professor for 30 years he explored low back mechanics and has been the author of hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific journal papers that address the issues of lumbar function, low back injury mechanisms, tissue loading during rehabilitation, and the formulation of work-related injury avoidance strategies and high-performance training.  He has been the mentor to many graduate students. This work has received several international awards.  As a consultant, he has provided expertise on low back injury to various agencies, and corporations.  He has authored several books including “Low Back Disorders:  Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation” and “Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance”. He is widely recognized by his peers as a world expert on back-related injury and rehabilitation.

To be able to have the opportunity to have this guy as a guest and pick his brains was absolutely awesome. For this weeks Strength Chat, it was a pleasure to chat with the Chief Scientific Officer for Backfitpro, as well as an author and contributor to numerous peer-reviewed journal papers, with his research into understanding back pan sought after around the world, Professor Stuart McGill. For most of this podcast, I felt like I should be taking notes as I learned so much myself. We covered the causes and how to reduce back pain in powerlifting, Stuart's thoughts on lifting belts, bouncing deadlifts off the floor, and burpees. A really great chat with a whole load of information for you. You can follow Stuart via the following links; Instagram: @backfitpro Website: https://www.backfitpro.com/ You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links; Instagram: @coach_cuthbert Facebook: Coach Cuthbert Training Systems Website: http://www.coachcuthbert.co.uk/

Dr. Stuart McGill has spent his career exploring the ins and outs of the human spine, and what makes it strong vs. what makes it break down. He has helped thousands of individuals and athletes from around the world get out of pain, and find how to truly build and bolster their spine. With his 4 books, and clinics being taught around the world, Dr. McGill is truly helping drive our health and abilities to new levels. In this episode we talk with Dr. McGill about Cycling specific concerns, and thing we need to consider when working with our cyclists. A running theme in our conversation is....IT DEPENDS!!!  Tune in as we talk shop, and have quite a bit of fun along the way! www.BackFitPro.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menachem-brodie/support

Sitting at a computer all day for work is a pain in the neck! ...and the back, and likely putting you at risk for a number of health issues. Today’s expert is Dr. Edward Cambridge- a Kinesiology graduate, Doctor of Chiropractic, and an expert in spine and hip biomechanics. We’re discussing the health hazards occupational sitting, and how to optimize your health by adjusting your workspace. Are multiple screens causing you neck stiffness? Is your standing desk causing you back pain or soreness? Do we need to buy an expensive office chair with lumbar support? Learn how to adjust your workspace throughout the day with this new school of ergonomics. Dr. Cambridge explains the importance of load sharing, taking micro-breaks and knowing your unique time limit for sitting. I also ask how people with herniated discs can avoid surgery. Follow along at home with some sample stretching exercises you can use during your microbreaks. This is a must-listen for anyone with chronic pain or if you are worried about your sedentary lifestyle. LINKS: www.CambridgeSportandSpine.com www.BackFitPro.com Foundation Training: https://www.foundationtraining.com/about The LumbAir & other back supports: https://www.backfitpro.com/back-supports/ Back Mechanics (Book for patients with back pain): www.BackFitPro.com/books Clarity for your Creative Career: www.LauraMeoli.com/book Ideal Career Assessment Video: https://youtu.be/xc0_QiV6IFU Listen to more episodes of the LoudaVision Podcast: www.LoudaVision.com Follow me on the social media: @LoudaVision Image Credit: decade3d Thanks to Magdalena from the Lil’Minimalovin’ Podcast: www.lilminimalovin.podbean.com

I had the honour of interviewing legend in the strength training world, Dr Stuart McGill. We had an extensive chat about how he diagnoses lower back issues, his corrective strategies, the unanimous issues people suffering with lower back pain have, why mustn't just train muscles and why modified strongman training is one of the best modalities you can use for rehab.

Never Miss an Episode!Subscribe on  iTunes / YouTube Share0+10Tweet0 Limit Slayer Podcast #152 Join Nick & Brian as they discuss: How a 90 year old woman not only eliminated debilitating back pain in 10 minutes, but also got to stay with her friends and family, while avoiding being put in a nursing home. Why back surgery may do more harm than good How to wield the double edged swords of mindset, ego and luck. How to make and keep your back pain free, for the rest of your life. And the one thing you can't do alone... "Gift of Injury" is now available on Amazon.com. Click HERE to get it. > #152 - Downloads MP3TranscriptWallpaper Quotes Gift of Injury PreviewCheat SheetBuy Videos Websites Johari Window PowerRackStrength.com BackFitPro.com Products Gift of Injury 10/20/Life Cutting Weight Transcript - Limit Slayer Podcast #152   Click to Show Brian Carroll: The reason why McGill is so good at what he does... he has these provocative tests that the MRI doesn't always reveal. The test reveals certain evidence that the MRIs don't. Because you can have someone with a terrible MRI that is completely symptom and pain free. And someone with a great MRI that has tons of symptoms and pain. So that's why surgery just isn't a fix. You might go in and make the MRI look a little bit better possibly, but not take away the pain. Especially if you have multiple pain generators. Surgery is not a good start for sure. Nick Ritchey: We're joined today by special guest, Brian Carroll, for episode 152 of the Limit Slayer Podcast. Brian is a world champion powerlifter who went from daily, debilitating back pain with 2 crushed vertebrae, to becoming pain-free and squatting over 1100lbs in competition. Picking Up Where We Left Off In the last episode we looked at what non-athletes can learn from athletes, how Brian avoided surgery, got pain free, and stronger than ever. We did a quick overview of his latest book, Gift of Injury, co-authored with spine specialist, Dr. Stuart McGill. Special thanks to Mustbbilling who left us a 5-star review on iTunes saying, "Amazing interview with Brian Carroll. Inspirational case study of what the human spirit is capable of and provides the motivation and stimulation to help anyone begin their own journey. Looking forward to the next interview." Thank you so much for sharing what you enjoyed and helping others discover our podcast. I couldn't agree more with your feedback and know you’re going to LOVE part 2. In this episode we're going to pick-up where we left off and cover: How, in just 10 minutes, a 90 year old woman learned a new movement pattern that got her pain free and allowed her to stay near her loved ones, so she didn't have to be put into a nursing home. We'll discuss what an MRI doesn't revel, and why maybe surgery shouldn't be your first stop for chronic back pain. We'll look at how to correctly wield the double edged swords of mindset, ego, and luck. We'll talk about the one thing you can't do alone... And finish with some excellent advice on how to get your back pain-free, and keep it that way, for the rest of your life. Let's get this party started! Hey Brian, how are you? Prevention First… Brian: Hey, thanks for having me back, man. How’s everything going? Nick: Going great! I want to talk about athletes today. Could you tell us what athletes are going to get out of this book? Brian: Athletes, in the best-case scenario, will adhere to a lot of my hard-won wisdom. And Stu's science and knowledge. They'll avoid my path and not end up hurting their back too bad. The injured strength athlete or athlete would gain a lot of knowledge. Especially considering what I didn't know at the time about back injury and how to properly progress. How to diagnose and assess.

LT 099 | Dr. Stuart McGill & Brian Carroll - The Gift of Injury Subscribe & Review on : Apple Podcasts | Stitcher This week's podcast features two return guests: Dr. Stuart McGill and Brian Carroll. Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a professor emeritus of the 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. Brian Carroll is world class powerlifter with over a decade of elite class lifting under his belt. Coming back from a devastating back injury in 2012 that broke multiple bones and that most experts said he would never recover from, Brian returned to world class form and was able to establish a new world record for the squat at 1185 pounds all after his back injury. This interview tells the story of Brian’s injury and his journey back to health and elite performance with the help of Dr. McGill. Here are 3 things you will learn from this interview: The importance of being an athlete 24/7 What's one piece of advice you both would give to our youth to better prepare them to strength train? The value of assistance work If you are interested in purchasing a copy of Gift of Injury you can find it on Amazon.com, Powerrackstrength.com and BackFitPro.com and I will also include those links in the show notes. Interview Topics and Questions: Brian and Dr. McGill Who came up with the title "The Gift of Injury" and what's the meaning for each of you behind this title? What does being an athlete 24/7 mean? What's one piece of advice you both would give to our youth to better prepare them to strength train? Regardless of sport, why is it important to only compete at competitions a few times a year? What do we need to do to change the mindset of chasing reps and adding weight? This is not a mindset that athletes intuitively possess. Brian What does it mean to "Practice the way we plan to compete." and to "approach every lift with intent and meaning". The value and importance of assistance work. What do you look for when coaching an athlete and how to select the appropriate exercise. Your decision to retire and over the next several years lower your body weight.   Dr. McGill Why "knee to chest" stretches and rolling around | use of a foam roller are not good for the back or performance? How the Big Three provides a stiffening, bracing effect for several hours after performing them reduces micro movements. Bone callousing: quick explanation of theory and how this was a key part of Brian's rehab Show Notes: BackFitPro.com PowerRackStrength.com Gift of Injury McGill Pull Up with Maximal Neural Drive How the Great Ones Hold Onto Their Careers Thoracic Mobility Drill

Never Miss an Episode!Subscribe on  iTunes / YouTube Limit Slayer Podcast #151 Join Nick & world champion powerlifter Brian Carroll as they discuss: How EVERYONE can benefit from thinking more like an athlete How Brian went from a broken back, to squatting over 1,000lbs An overview of "Gift of Injury," Brian's latest book co-authored with Dr. Stuart McGill "Gift of Injury" is now available on Amazon.com. Click HERE to get it. Gift of Injury Websites Johari Window Mighty Cast 107 PowerRackStrength.com BackFitPro.com Transcript - Limit Slayer Podcast #151   Click to Show Brian Carroll: Think of this analogy.You're walking down the street and you constantly stub your big toe. I can inject it with all kinds of Lidocaine and painkillers and everything, bandage it up, but until we address the gait problem that toe is never going to heal up because you keep picking the scab and stubbing it.I say it's no different with your back.If you're constantly causing the injury over and over, it doesn't matter what I shoot into it, it doesn't matter what we do to brace it, doesn't matter what we do until we address the issue and the injury mechanism and take that away -- and then we allow to rebuild athleticism. Who is Brian Carroll? Nick Ritchey:  Brian embodies the saying, "it's not over until you quit."Three time World's Strongest Man, Bill Kazmaier, wrote the forward to his new book and says, My own mentor and former co-host, Chris Young, before he was taken away early by leukemia, called Brian a "true gentleman," and a lot of other good things back in Mighty Cast episode 107.Three things about Brian that stand out to me the most are that he has squatted over 1000 pounds in competition over 50 times. He has multiple world records in three different weight classes totaling over 10 times his body weight in power-lifting competitions. And Brian is chock full of wisdom. This Episode… In this interview we're going to cover Brian's transformation from the lowest of lows, to the highest of highs. From sitting in his car, considering eating a bullet, to getting pain free and stronger than ever.We're going to look at his book, the big ideas that you can take away from it, and the details that make a difference. Relevant at 19 or 91… We'll talk about a 90 year old woman that got to stay in her house because she was able to fix her back pain with some basic power lifting 101.And we're going to look at how this information has impacted both of our lives and leave you with some takeaways that can change your life for the better, forever, if you implement them. And now let's get to our guest.Hey Brian, how are you doing? 3 Years Later… Brian: I've been doing well Nick. Thanks for having me. It's been really right at three and a half years…Kind of hard to believe how fast time has flown.Hope everything's been well with you. Nick:  Yeah. I don't know if you know, but last time you were my surprise birthday present. My birthday is on the 19th and you were on the show on the 17th. Brian: Oh really? So he surprised you with that. That's pretty cool. Nick:  Yeah, definitely. I was tickled pink then, and when I saw your new book come out I was I was tickled pink again. So I'm looking forward to getting into that with you a bit today. Brian: Sounds good man, ready to do it. 2 Busted Vertebrae… Nick: Well, I think we should start off with what happened because I know you were starting the recovery process the last time we talked. You had some videos on YouTube with Dr. McGill. I was watching those and following your progress.We were all crossing our fingers rooting for you.But man, you had a hell of an injury, which the book goes into quite a bit.The book is "The Gift of Injury" by Brian Carroll and Dr. Stu McGill. You had, a crushed L5 and a split sacrum.For our readers that don't know what that means, we all know what a donut is. A crushed vertebrae is kind of like a crushed donut.

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"

LT 085 | Joel Proskewitz - PerformanceRx   Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher The LEO Training Podcast exists for listeners and supporters like you. If you enjoy this content and it provides you with valuable information, please consider giving back to LEO Training. Click the button below to Donate!     Joel Proskewitz is an internationally acclaimed strength coach and health and fitness expert. His unique approach focuses on effective, tailored training and rehabilitation programs that achieve results that really last. With an excess of 30,000 hours of training, Joel has worked with a wide range of clients including Olympic medalists, business executives, rehabilitation patients and families keen to improve their long-term fitness. After becoming a national champion in two of the most demanding sports, Karate and Bodybuilding, Joel has spent the last 23 years working as a personal trainer, continuously developing his skills in training and rehabilitation. Joel works with Professor Stuart McGill (head of spinal biomechanics – University of Waterloo, Canada) in the rehabilitation of lower back pathologies. He also an assistant instructor for Prof. McGill on the McGill clinical courses and a lead instructor for the McGill Trainer courses. Joel has been a presenter at high profile health and fitness conferences such as the Discovery Fitness Convention and the South African High Performance Institute, giving advice on topics including strength training for women, Olympic lifting for sports performance and practical nutrition for fat loss. He has also featured in leading publications, such as Men’s Fitness and Men’s Health. Topics: Joel's background and education How he came to work on low back rehab Joel's work with Dr. McGill Why Joel observes one spinal surgery each month and what he learns The setup and environment at PerformanceRx His work with the 2000 Sydney Men's Pair from South Africa Show Notes: PerformanceRx (Website) PerformanceRx (Facebook) PerformanceRx (Instagram) Courses  BackFitPro  

LT 084 | Dr. Stuart McGill - Enhancing Athleticism in Rowers Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher The LEO Training Podcast exists for listeners and supporters like you. If you enjoy this content and it provides you with valuable information, please consider giving back to LEO Training. Click the button below to Donate!   We’re back with Episode 084 of the LEO Training Podcast. I am pleased to have Dr. Stuart McGill back on the show as a return guest. His first interview, LT 012  | Dr. Stuart McGill  - Spine Hygiene for Rowers. has been one of my most popular episodes to date. Today’s interview will focus on one topic into which Dr. McGill and I will diver very deep into: enhancing athleticism in rowers - simply put what can we do to improve performance. Dr. Stuart McGill is a retired Professor of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo. Dr. McGill is the author of over 400 scientific publications and 3 textbooks that address issues such as, lumbar spine function and injury mechanisms, patient assessment, corrective exercise prescription, and performance training. Dr. McGill consults for many medical management groups, governments, corporations, legal firms, and elite sports teams and athletes from around the world and has won numerous awards, including the Volvo Bioengineering Award for Low Back Pain Research. Dr. McGill is one of the few scientists who are regularly referred challenging patients for consult from around the world. Here’s what you will learn in this episode: How Dr. McGill's work started in the research lab, progressed to the clinic, and made its way into the realm of high performers. Principles for training a rower: What is elastic energy storage? Why is it important to train and how do we do it? How do we tune the rowing stroke to the athletes flexibility and stiffness? Why "hollowing" or activating the TVA does not promote spinal stability and is a poor skill for athletes to learn? How to build stiffness with the Big 3? How the Big 3 helps with short and long term cumulative stiffness in the torso? Once we have established this foundation, what higher level exercises should rowers progress to enhance pulsing, timing, and kime (Turbo ball training, KB swing) ? How do we build injury resilience from this? Injury clusters on teams: How posture impacts injury - "C" spine vs. a more neutral spine. How this impacts a higher incidence of disc bulges. Is it possible to get into a neutral posture in a rowing shell due to the seated position and impact of the foot stretcher and rowing stroke mechanics? Adaptions to training, intensity,and volume. - How to balance the strength and conditioning with the training for the sport to enhance elastic energy storage? Do we really want to emphasize and focus on heavy strength work ala a powerlifter or do we want to promote more elastic, ballistic qualities to enhance injury resilience and sports performance? What lifts should we avoid (Olympic style lifts)? Any special considerations for a elite athlete vs. a masters athlete for the aforementioned topics? Back Mechanic Companion Videos McGill 3 Seminar at Kabuki Strength Show Notes: www.backfitpro.com BackFitPro (Facebook) BackFitPro (Instagram) University of Waterloo Spine Biomechanics Laboratory   How Can I support the LEO Training Podcast? Tell Your Friends & Share Online! Subscribe & Review:  iTunes | Stitcher Donate: Check out our Patreon account!

80% of people will suffer from back pain at some point in their life, often debilitating pain, but most problems are undiagnosed, self-diagnosed, and it can be chronic. So what do you do? For better or worse, it seems that your spinal health must be taken into your own hands. If you're going to have a healthy back, you'll need to educate yourself and take action. This week's guest, Dr. Stuart McGill, will help you do just that. ------------ Listen & Learn: Why proximal stability is essential for functional human movement Why tight hamstrings might not be the cause of back pain and how back pain might actually cause tight hamstrings (chicken vs. egg)   Why nerve tightness might be the real issue   Why disks are hydrophilic and require movement to hydrate How lying down on your belly for 3 minutes, and then walking around can help Why spine hygiene is essential to remove pain ABOUT OUR GUEST 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. Any product associated with this website has been tested in Dr. McGill's laboratory at the University of Waterloo, ON, Canada. Learn more at:  www.BackFitPro.com Nutritional Tip of the Week: Worst Food In The Grocery Store Links & References from the Show: Femoroacetabular Impingement Back Fit Pro Website Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Yoga Teacher College  -- The Definitive Mind-Body Fitness Training for Career-Minded Professionals. The Yoga Teachers College offers master-level training for those looking to build a career as yoga professionals. Our trainees benefit from the best of modern learning technology combined with old school apprenticeship. Graduates walk away with the skills, confidence and experience needed to become not just teachers, but community and business leaders as well. Learn More

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium (again) with Dr. Benjamin Ramos, a California native surfer, skateboarding, breakdancer, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor, and military veteran who served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Pacific Fleet Operations. He is a doctor of chiropractic medicine and has his master’s of science in exercise. Dr. Ramos s a doctor of chiropractic medicine and has his master’s of science in exercise and sport science and owner of FlowForce Rehab in San Diego, CA. We last talked to Dr. Ramos on Episode 14 and are very happy to have him back. We cover: How all movements/exercises should be safe, productive and sustainable All movement and positions are context specific to the person standing in front of you How there is no specific range that all people will fall into Why movement screens are not as helpful as some may think How protective mechanisms persist even after tissues have healed and more! For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

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.