Episode
#270 - Dr Stu McGill - Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home
1:15:47
Published: Sat Jan 16 2021
Description
Dr Stuart McGill is a professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and a world expert in back pain. In the new WFH world, many people are changing their routines, desk setups and posture. Combined with limited access to gyms and less chance to move and exercise, this is a perfect storm for creating back pain. Expect to learn the number one cause of back pain Stu sees in his patients, why most physicians are wholly unprepared to deal with spinal injuries, why social media can stop you from being a master of your craft, whether our ancestors suffered with back pain and much more... Sponsors: Get 35% discount on everything I use from The Protein Works at https://www.theproteinworks.com/modernwisdom/ (use code MODERN35) Extra Stuff: Check out Stu's Website - https://www.backfitpro.com/ Follow Stu on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/backfitpro/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Dr. Stu McGill, the world's leading expert on back pain, shares insights into spinal health that can prevent back pain caused by changed routines and posture due to working from home.
00:00 - 01:11 (01:11)
Summary
Dr. Stu McGill, the world's leading expert on back pain, shares insights into spinal health that can prevent back pain caused by changed routines and posture due to working from home. Learn about the number one cause of back pain, how physicians deal with spinal injuries, and more.
Episode#270 - Dr Stu McGill - Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home
PodcastModern Wisdom
Movement is vital for optimal health not only for spinal health but also for cardiovascular and mental health.
01:11 - 07:08 (05:56)
Summary
Movement is vital for optimal health not only for spinal health but also for cardiovascular and mental health. However, reconstructing home offices can lead to improper lumber support and chair which can affect overall health.
Episode#270 - Dr Stu McGill - Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home
PodcastModern Wisdom
Chronic sedentariness followed by intense exercise can be a shock to the body and comes with risks, according to experts.
07:12 - 12:21 (05:09)
Summary
Chronic sedentariness followed by intense exercise can be a shock to the body and comes with risks, according to experts.
Episode#270 - Dr Stu McGill - Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home
PodcastModern Wisdom
Medics receive little education on mechanical back pain and often don't know how to properly treat patients with this issue, as revealed by many clinicians.
12:21 - 25:36 (13:14)
Summary
Medics receive little education on mechanical back pain and often don't know how to properly treat patients with this issue, as revealed by many clinicians.
Episode#270 - Dr Stu McGill - Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home
PodcastModern Wisdom
Learn how different positions and movement patterns can lead to tissue breakdown and how setting too many personal bests frequently can shorten your athletic career.
25:36 - 30:39 (05:02)
Summary
Learn how different positions and movement patterns can lead to tissue breakdown and how setting too many personal bests frequently can shorten your athletic career.
Episode#270 - Dr Stu McGill - Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of longevity training is to consider your health and wellness on a decade-long timescale to achieve optimal health, rather than just life extension.
30:39 - 37:17 (06:38)
Summary
The importance of longevity training is to consider your health and wellness on a decade-long timescale to achieve optimal health, rather than just life extension. It's essential to focus on achieving what you want, accepting sacrifices, and letting go of things that don't contribute towards your goals.
Episode#270 - Dr Stu McGill - Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home
PodcastModern Wisdom
Core fitness can help restore pain-free athleticism by creating an "exogirdle" around the core, making it resilient to micro movements and stabilizing the spine to prevent arthritic facet joint pain.
37:17 - 44:46 (07:29)
Summary
Core fitness can help restore pain-free athleticism by creating an "exogirdle" around the core, making it resilient to micro movements and stabilizing the spine to prevent arthritic facet joint pain.
Episode#270 - Dr Stu McGill - Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home
PodcastModern Wisdom
By identifying the precise cause of a patient's pain, healthcare professionals can develop a targeted strategy to reduce the discomfort and improve mobility.
44:46 - 54:51 (10:04)
Summary
By identifying the precise cause of a patient's pain, healthcare professionals can develop a targeted strategy to reduce the discomfort and improve mobility. Building up appropriate endurance and strength using basic methods can transfer patients to their end goals with more ease.
Episode#270 - Dr Stu McGill - Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home
PodcastModern Wisdom
The mechanism behind chronic pain is explained by a chiropractor who highlights the importance of empowering individuals to take action towards their own pain management rather than feeling like a victim.
54:51 - 1:00:47 (05:56)
Summary
The mechanism behind chronic pain is explained by a chiropractor who highlights the importance of empowering individuals to take action towards their own pain management rather than feeling like a victim. This tactic can alleviate psychological concerns surrounding chronic pain and be a more effective solution than medication alone.
Episode#270 - Dr Stu McGill - Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of finding joy and having fun while living life, without jumping out of planes or doing extreme sports.
1:00:47 - 1:09:19 (08:32)
Summary
The importance of finding joy and having fun while living life, without jumping out of planes or doing extreme sports.
Episode#270 - Dr Stu McGill - Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home
PodcastModern Wisdom
Learn about spinal health principles like longevity, demanding capacity, and the importance of body movement control, and find useful self-help guides like back mechanic training for ultimate back fitness and performance.
1:09:19 - 1:14:03 (04:44)
Summary
Learn about spinal health principles like longevity, demanding capacity, and the importance of body movement control, and find useful self-help guides like back mechanic training for ultimate back fitness and performance. However, it's crucial to address the insufficient training received by front-line practitioners that many citizens go to when suffering from back pain.
Episode#270 - Dr Stu McGill - Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home
PodcastModern Wisdom
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1:14:03 - 1:15:45 (01:41)
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The speaker is requesting the listeners to navigate to their little podcast app and press the subscribe button for them. They talk about the performance of their vehicle on a cold day.