Episode 145: Can Discs Heal? (with Stuart McGill) – The Thinking Practitioner Podcast World-renowned spine expert Dr. Stuart McGill returns for a deep dive into the complexities of disc healing and adaptation, back pain mechanics, and what manual and movement therapists need to understand about spinal loading, adaptation, and practitioner longevity. In this rich and […]
The biblical training week: Finding a path to aging well As I approach my eighth decade my goal is to remain able as long as possible. As a younger man my training emphasized strength, and to a lesser extent cardiovascular health. I did not need mobility. With more miles on my body, my training has […]
Dr. Stuart McGill: Build a Strong, Pain-Proof Back – Huberman Lab Dr Andrew Huberman interviews Professor McGill in this episode that brings out discussions on the full biopsychosocial spectrum as it relates to the cause, prevention and treatment of the symptom of back pain.
I have been an exercise freak all my life. But still, aged 60, I sprint up hills, jump on boxes, run 10km and lift heavy weights without any joint issues. I’ve never been one for stretching, and I was put off yoga: yet, so far, it’s all worked out. Having spoken to the health and […]
#495 The Dhru Purohit Show: The Root Cause Of Back Pain Decreasing Your Lifespan – Fix This To Stay Young Dhru and Dr. Stuart McGill delve deep into back pain. Dr. McGill shares insights into why back pain is so prevalent, dispels myths surrounding it, and discusses the types of repetitive stress and strain that […]
139. Setting The Record Straight (Part 1) w/ Stu McGill – The E3 Rehab Podcast Stuart describes why spinal disc adaptation is very limited, why he is careful with programming deadlifts following back injury and many other topics in this address of criticism following the podcast with Dr Peter Attia. We dove into a variety […]
Episode 287 with Peter Attia ‒ Lower back pain: causes, treatment, and prevention of lower back injuries and pain In this episode, Stuart engages in a deep exploration of lower back pain, starting with the anatomy of the lower back, the workings of the spine, the pathophysiology of back pain, and areas of vulnerability. He […]
Ep. 195: Ruck & Roll: The Complete Guide – Eat Move Think Rucking, or wearing a weighted “rucksack” while walking or jogging, originated as a practical form of fitness hundreds of years ago. It started as a training technique to prepare soldiers to carry their gear long distances—and lately, civilians are praising its health benefits […]
Part One: Back Pain with a little Sex – The Pain Pod Did you ever put on some Marvin Gaye for a little hanky-panky and end up screwing your back instead? Listen to Professor Stuart McGill talk about the world’s only research he completed with live back-pained couples and Avatar technology to discover how to […]
Dr. Stuart McGill explains the McGill Approach Our guest is Dr. Stuart McGill, PT, PhD. Stuart is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus (after 32 years at the University of Waterloo, Canada) who authored over 240 scientific journal papers, and 4 books and mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey. Investigations in the laboratory, training […]
Fascinating Fascia, the Knee and the Neck Webinar Series Session 2: Fascinating Fascia 50 years of clinical experience in fascia with Tom Myers and Dr. Stu McGill Sunday, October 15, 2023 ~ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT • Sign-Up Here Join in with two fascial pioneers, discussing their respective discoveries in the fast-evolving world of […]
How Walking Helps Relieve Back Pain With Dr. Stuart McGill Join Joyce & Stuart McGill, Professor and Chief Scientific Officer at Backfitpro Inc., for a casual conversation perfect for a walk. Joyce and Dr. McGill discuss how people are becoming voluntarily fragile and what that means, as well as understanding how to find the right […]