Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels

Healing Back Injuries Once and For All, with Dr. Stuart McGill

Jan 24, 2022

Jillian Michaels is joined by Dr. Stuart McGill, a renowned spine rehabilitation expert and Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo. They dive into the intricacies of recovering from severe back injuries, with Jillian sharing her own spine injury journey. The conversation highlights the significance of injury prevention, effective pain management strategies, and the importance of personalized assessments in rehabilitation. Dr. McGill emphasizes informed approaches to alleviate chronic pain, making this a vital listen for anyone struggling with back issues.

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Stuart McGill

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Dr. Stuart McGill emphasizes the necessity of accurate diagnosis and personalized care for effective rehabilitation of spine injuries.

Jillian Michaels shares her experience highlighting the importance of understanding pain mechanisms to prevent and manage future back injuries.

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Intro

3min

Journey of Spinal Rehabilitation and Injury Recovery

3min

A Journey Through Severe Back Pain and Healthcare Challenges

4min

Preventing and Managing Back Injuries

2min

Journey to Spinal Rehabilitation Expertise

9min

Understanding the Widespread Struggle with Back Pain

2min

Navigating Back Pain: A Personalized Approach

7min

Healing from Back Injuries

5min

Navigating Back Pain: Personalized Approaches

10min

Jillian opens up about her life changing injury -- fracturing her spine and herniating three discs. She’s joined by the world’s foremost expert in rehabilitating spine injuries and healing back pain, Dr Stuart McGill. They discuss everything from injury prevention and pain management to proper injury assessment and the importance of identifying the right course of action to ensure successful rehabilitation. If you live with chronic pain, or struggle with a current or old injury that diminishes your quality of life, this is a must listen.

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Back Mechanic and other books by Dr. McGill: https://www.backfitpro.com/books/

Website: https://www.backfitpro.com

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