Ep 113: Complex Low Back Pain: Applying the McGill Method in Physical Therapy

Low back pain is one of the most common – and complex – challenges in healthcare. In this episode, physical therapist Jeff Vitale shares how he applies Dr. Stuart McGill’s evidence-based methods to help even the most difficult cases. Part of an elite group personally certified by Dr. McGill, Jeff integrates the McGill Method with other frameworks such as TPI and tools like the Neubie to create breakthrough results for patients who’ve often tried everything else.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Jeff’s personal story with back pain and surgery as a college athlete
• The philosophy and principles behind the McGill Method for detailed assessment, which includes redefining “chronic“ back pain
• How detailed assessment identifies pain triggers and guides precise exercise programming
• Balancing stability and mobility in athletic movements like the golf swing
• Where the Neubie fits into the rehab and performance equation

This is an episode for anyone serious about solving back pain at its source. Whether you’re a clinician looking for new tools or someone personally battling low back pain, this episode provides a roadmap with practical solutions.