139. Setting The Record Straight (Part 1) w/ Stu McGill – The E3 Rehab Podcast Stuart describes why spinal disc adaptation is very limited, why he is careful with programming deadlifts following back injury and many other topics in this address of criticism following the podcast with Dr Peter Attia. 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. The post Setting The Record Straight (Part 1) w/ Stu McGill – The E3 Rehab Podcast appeared first on backfitpro ..read more

287 ‒ Lower back pain: causes, treatment, and prevention of lower back injuries and pain 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 end ..read more

Ep. 195: Ruck & Roll: The Complete Guide – Eat Move Think 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 a ..read more

Part One: Back Pain with a little Sex – The Pain Pod Did you ever put on some Marvin Gaye for a little hanky-panky and end up screwing your back instead? Listen to Professor Stuart McGill talk about the world’s only research he completed with live back-pained couples and Avatar technology to discover how to have sex without triggering back pain! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJolu5gEGqs Spotify https://open.spotify.com/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/part-one-back-pain-with-a-little-sex/id1557962304?i=1000636956780 The post Part One: Back Pain with a little Sex – The ..read more

Dr. Stuart McGill explains the McGill Approach Our guest is Dr. Stuart McGill, PT, PhD. Stuart is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus (after 32 years at the University of Waterloo, Canada) who authored over 240 scientific journal papers, and 4 books and mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey. Investigations in the laboratory, training center, and back pain experimental research clinic probed back injury and pain mechanisms, rehabilitation approaches, and performance training. YouTube: https://youtu.be/rTX7MIQHKbk?si=cN6jhZVlwbRacy6a Spotify https://open.spotify.com/ i ..read more

Fascinating Fascia, the Knee and the Neck Webinar Series Session 2: Fascinating Fascia 50 years of clinical experience in fascia with Tom Myers and Dr. Stu McGill Sunday, October 15, 2023 ~ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT • Sign-Up Here Join in with two fascial pioneers, discussing their respective discoveries in the fast-evolving world of fascia, gleaned from Tom’s 50-year career in fascial education and manual therapy, and Stu’s decades of academic and clinical revelations that have transformed the field of elite training and rehabilitation. From Tom: As a clinician, not a researcher, my journ ..read more

How Walking Helps Relieve Back Pain With Dr. Stuart McGill Join Joyce & Stuart McGill, Professor and Chief Scientific Officer at Backfitpro Inc., for a casual conversation perfect for a walk. Joyce and Dr. McGill discuss how people are becoming voluntarily fragile and what that means, as well as understanding how to find the right amount of stress your body needs to perform at its best. You’ll also hear practical advice about relieving back pain, and the benefits of walking with a weighted pack, both for those with and without back pain. Listen at: https://www.99walks.fit/weeklywalk/stuart ..read more

How to Fix Your Back Pain with Dr. Stuart McGill – Bob & Brad Podcasts Professor McGill is a guest on the popular Physical Therapy podcast Bob and Brad. They discuss many topics including back pain and sleep, alternate therapies, walking, back supports, smoking, and obesity, to name a few. The post How to Fix Your Back Pain with Dr. Stuart McGill – Bob & Brad Podcasts appeared first on backfitpro ..read more

The Striking Truth Bonus Footage – UFC champion Georges St-Pierre, David Loiseau & Dr. Stuart McGill The Striking Truth crew was fortunate during the 4.5 year production to capture the scientific testing of world renown spine and biomechanics expert Dr. Stuart McGill as he conducted his analysis of Georges St-Pierre and David Loiseau. The results of this investigation is used by McGill Method clinicians to create better programs for athletes. The post The Striking Truth Bonus Footage appeared first on backfitpro ..read more

(142) Dr Stu McGill – Fix and Prevent your Back Pain We discuss why there is no “non-specific back pain” and why this diagnosis holds people back from solving their pain. Also the common mistakes clinicians and individuals make when it comes to both assessing back pain and treating it. The world has continued to evolve and change during the time that Stu has been researching and practising and we explore how the modern lifestyle can influence pain or causes of pain. Naturally, we learn about combating the sedentary lifestyle whether that is office based or working at home remotely. Listen at ..read more