The E3 Rehab Podcast

137. E3 Rehab vs Stu McGill: Back to Reality

Feb 27, 2024

The podcast discusses Stu McGill's claims on deadlifting for older adults, the McGill Big 3, vacuuming disc bulges, and non-specific low back pain. They challenge misconceptions, explore individualized exercise approaches, and empower informed exercise choices. The episode provides critical analysis, explores back pain prevention strategies, and emphasizes the importance of personalized care in managing back pain.

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Stu McGill

Peter Attia

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Quick takeaways

Adapting resistance training, including deadlifts, for older adults can be safe and beneficial with modifications and tailored approaches.

Managing non-specific low back pain requires holistic, individualized care despite McGill's emphasis on specific treatments.

The practical application of 'vacuuming' disc bulges lacks strong scientific support and needs further validation for effectiveness in disc issue management.

Deep dives

Deadlifting and Squatting for Older Adults

Stu McGill suggests in the podcast that individuals over the age of 50 shouldn't deadlift due to potential risks like hip replacements and injuries. However, research and clinical guidelines emphasize the importance of adapting resistance training, including deadlifts, for older adults. Studies show that various rep ranges and modifications can make deadlifts safe and beneficial.

Introduction

3min

Critical Analysis of Deadlift Claims for Older Adults

26min

Exploring Back Pain Prevention Strategies and Exercise Individualization

4min

Exploring Exercise Therapy and Back Pain Management

15min

Challenging Claims about Vacuuming in a Disc Bulge and Lack of Concrete Evidence

4min

Understanding Non-Specific Low Back Pain

11min

Empowering Exercise Choices and Addressing Misconceptions in Pain Management

6min

Chris sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss Stu McGill’s most recent podcast episode with Peter Attia. We dive into a variety of Stu’s claims throughout that podcast including: deadlifting in older adults, the McGill Big 3, vacuuming disc bulges, non-specific low back pain, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/2uycvTuFHbQ

Podcast Discussed

Other Resources:

Lancet Series on LBP Australian: LBP Clinical Care Standard NICE Guidelines

WHO Guidelines Karlsson et al, 2020

Grooten et al, 2022

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