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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Back Pain Treatment, Prevention and Insights from Leading Spine Expert Dr. Stuart McGill #346 I was recently interviewed by Ben Pakulski on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast. We discussed the effect of muscle hypertrophy on joints, the different pain patterns that present in various sports and activities (and how to address them), and the mindset of […]
Low back pain with Dr Stuart McGill – Episodes 1 & 2 – Paincast Professor McGill discusses non-specific back pain and the intersection with “pain science”. Listen at: Spotify – Episode 1 Listen at: Spotify – Episode 2
Back Pain considerations for triathletes and endurance athletes with host British Triathlon coach Simon Ward The conversation covers thoughts on fascia, the elastic athlete, posture and training. The work of several authors is discussed. In particular is the book The art of running by Shane Benzie whose work studying the practices of the great running […]
The Walking Solution to Back Pain with Dr. Stuart McGill Join Joyce & Dr. Stuart McGill, Chief Scientific Officer at Backfitpro Inc, and Distinguished Professor Emeritus at University of Waterloo, for a casual conversation you can walk to. Joyce and Dr. McGill discuss how walking is a non-negotiable activity for spine health, the importance of […]
(142) Dr Stu McGill – Fix and Prevent your Back Pain We discuss why there is no “non-specific back pain” and why this diagnosis holds people back from solving their pain. Also the common mistakes clinicians and individuals make when it comes to both assessing back pain and treating it. The world has continued to […]
Back Pain, Stiffness & Fascia (with Stuart McGill) Legendary back pain researcher Stuart McGill (author of Back Mechanic and others) talks with Whitney and Til about spinal pain, fascia, biomechanics and other topics including: – Non-specific vs specific back pain – Stiffness/mobility tuning in manual therapy – The psoas’ role in supporting the spine – […]