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Dr. Stuart McGill: Fixing a 'Bad Back', Resolving Pain, Postural Awareness| Ep. 155

Feb 19, 2018

Dr. Stuart McGill shares tips on fixing back pain and enhancing performance through improved movement patterns. Topics include elite athletes' mentality, hand strength for injury prevention, body stiffness for powerlifting, hip assessment, corrective exercises for postural issues, and integrating software and hardware for postural awareness.

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Stuart McGill

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Dr. McGill emphasizes addressing spinal injuries like spine damage for long-term health.

Understanding bone callusing during rest periods is crucial for tissue adaptation and strength.

Neural engagement and optimal movement patterns are key for enhancing muscle strength and performance.

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Optimal Health and Wellness with Dr. Stuart McGill

Dr. Stuart McGill, a renowned health expert, shares valuable insights on spinal mechanics and movement integration for optimal health. Discussing strategies to improve movement patterns and address spinal issues, such as in his book 'The Gift of Injury,' co-authored with Brian Carroll.

Assessment of Hip to Prevent Injury

00:57

Desensitizing Pain Pathway Time Frame

00:53

Understanding the Impact of Training on Bones

00:46

Stronger Thoughts Lead to Denser Neural Drive

00:20

Introduction

2min

Exploring Movement Habits, Inspirational Quotes, and Listener Review

2min

Understanding Elite Athletes' Mentality and Tissue Damage Interpretation

19min

Enhancing Performance and Preventing Injuries through Strong Hands

5min

Optimizing Body Stiffness for Powerlifting

23min

Hip Assessment and Tailored Training for Injury Resilience and Performance Enhancement

2min

Corrective Exercises and Software Programming for Postural Imbalances and Pain

3min

Improving Postural Awareness Through Software and Hardware Integration

4min

Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a 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. This produced over 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, several textbooks, and many international awards. He mentored over 40 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. His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts, medical groups 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.

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Dr. Stuart McGill: Fixing a 'Bad Back', Resolving Pain, Postural Awareness| Ep. 155

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Optimal Health and Wellness with Dr. Stuart McGill

Reversing Injury and Preventing Damage

Bone Callusing and Training Capacity

Nervous System Engagement in Strength Training

Balancing Front and Back Muscles

Optimizing Hip Function and Movement

Assessment of Hip to Prevent Injury

Desensitizing Pain Pathway Time Frame

Understanding the Impact of Training on Bones

Stronger Thoughts Lead to Denser Neural Drive

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts