Episode
#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
1:24:45
Published: Mon Jun 17 2019
Description
Dr Stuart McGill is a professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and a world expert in back pain. Dr McGill has worked with some of the best athletes in the world across pretty much every sport you can imagine as a spinal specialist, so if anyone can give us some advice about how to cope with back pain, it's him. On today's episode expect to learn why backs are so problematic, how much of back pain is due to lifestyle choices or training methodology, how much of an impact desk work is having on our spinal health and why recovery from a back injury can be so slow and hard to define. Massive thanks to The Protein Works for sponsoring this episode, check out their full range here - https://bit.ly/TPWChrisWillx Extra Stuff: Buy Dr McGill's Book Back Mechanic - https://amzn.to/2ILv037 Check out Dr McGill's Website - https://www.backfitpro.com T-Nation CrossFit Article - https://www.t-nation.com/training/doctors-view-of-crossfit Follow Dr McGill on Twitter - https://twitter.com/drstuartmcgill (but don't expect a response) Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/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
This podcast episode discusses spinal health and rehab with Dr. Stuart McGill, addressing issues such as sedentary lifestyles, pain relief and fitness.
00:00 - 03:10 (03:10)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses spinal health and rehab with Dr. Stuart McGill, addressing issues such as sedentary lifestyles, pain relief and fitness. The episode also introduces Dr. McGill's favorite rehab exercises and his opinion on training methodology, including CrossFit.
Episode#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses the importance of movement, especially in people who have back pain, and the optimal amount of movement necessary for optimal health.
03:10 - 12:36 (09:26)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of movement, especially in people who have back pain, and the optimal amount of movement necessary for optimal health.
Episode#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses the impact of end plate fractures and Schmorl's nodes on spine health, particularly during heavy lifting exercises and other biomechanical activities.
12:37 - 16:56 (04:18)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the impact of end plate fractures and Schmorl's nodes on spine health, particularly during heavy lifting exercises and other biomechanical activities.
Episode#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The optimal exercise for biological adaptation is one that involves a hip hinge, strength, and endurance and tells the body to adapt in a consistent manner; this is achieved better through exercises like kettlebell swings and deadlifts rather than burpees and Olympic lifts.
16:56 - 23:45 (06:48)
Summary
The optimal exercise for biological adaptation is one that involves a hip hinge, strength, and endurance and tells the body to adapt in a consistent manner; this is achieved better through exercises like kettlebell swings and deadlifts rather than burpees and Olympic lifts.
Episode#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The CrossFit community has developed an addiction to training, with classes running five days per week, and even rest days including active recovery workouts.
23:45 - 39:13 (15:28)
Summary
The CrossFit community has developed an addiction to training, with classes running five days per week, and even rest days including active recovery workouts. This addiction can lead to injuries and long-term damage, and athletes need to develop strategies to manage their training schedules and prioritize rest and recovery.
Episode#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses various approaches and tools like static stretching, Theragun, vibrating foam roller, dynamic stretching, PNF, and their effectiveness in improving mobility.
39:13 - 45:06 (05:53)
Summary
The podcast discusses various approaches and tools like static stretching, Theragun, vibrating foam roller, dynamic stretching, PNF, and their effectiveness in improving mobility. They also highlight the prevalent use of static stretching in strength sports in the UK.
Episode#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The fascial linkage from the arm to the psoas muscle can affect athletic performance, including a pitcher's ability to throw a ball.
45:06 - 50:27 (05:20)
Summary
The fascial linkage from the arm to the psoas muscle can affect athletic performance, including a pitcher's ability to throw a ball. Static stretching may not be as effective as mobility training for injury resilience and athletic performance for world-class athletes.
Episode#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance is a book that focuses on arresting micro movements, proximal stiffness and stiffening appropriately for the flexible rod of the spine for more load bearing.
50:28 - 59:13 (08:45)
Summary
The Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance is a book that focuses on arresting micro movements, proximal stiffness and stiffening appropriately for the flexible rod of the spine for more load bearing. The book offers progressions to keep the theme going and stop energy loss, loss of height on joints, eccentric contractions proximally from disc bulges, an inflate fracture, or Schmorl's node.
Episode#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The concept of "sufficient athleticism" suggests that for some people, achieving optimal health may not require extreme training like professional athletes.
59:13 - 1:05:57 (06:43)
Summary
The concept of "sufficient athleticism" suggests that for some people, achieving optimal health may not require extreme training like professional athletes. Instead, sufficient stability, strength, and mobility may be enough to reach their health goals.
Episode#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker has a conversation with someone about getting out of pain and suggests they consider doing something else with their life.
1:05:57 - 1:11:45 (05:48)
Summary
The speaker has a conversation with someone about getting out of pain and suggests they consider doing something else with their life. They agree to work together and write a book about the process.
Episode#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the importance of having the right mindset when recovering from back injuries as well as the difference in physical therapy treatments for different patients.
1:11:46 - 1:22:29 (10:43)
Summary
The podcast discusses the importance of having the right mindset when recovering from back injuries as well as the difference in physical therapy treatments for different patients. The story of Brian's journey to recovery is shared as an inspiration to others going through the same experience.
Episode#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests that social media is contrary to mastery of craft and advises against bothering masters of the craft on social media.
1:22:29 - 1:24:32 (02:02)
Summary
The speaker suggests that social media is contrary to mastery of craft and advises against bothering masters of the craft on social media.