I came to Aleks desperately in pain due to spine problems, normal life seemed unattainable to me. After a few weeks of exercises, during which he showed knowledge, individual approach, commitment and care, I got back to normal life. Thanks to Aleks, the exercises have become my daily routine, and my spine is not a […]
Dr. McGill was a beacon of light during a dark and difficult time of my career. I had just suffered my first serious injury and it was debilitating, taking away from my training and causing me constant pain. Dr McGill taught me techniques and principles to follow that I use every day and have improved […]
“In 2017 I suffered a severe low back injury at work as a firefighter. I initially dealt with therapists who prescribed exercises which aggrivated my pain and I realized that their approach was not helping me. My wife found Eric and booked me an appointment. Right from the start Eric took a much better approach […]
“I’m a 63-year-old man with mild degenerative disc disease, facet arthropathy, femoral impingement, and lateral lumbar stenosis. Recently, I also discovered I have degenerative joint disease in both hips, now bone-on-bone. Thankfully, a right hip replacement is scheduled for next month, thanks to Sarah McGill’s accurate diagnosis. Over the past year, I’ve had low back […]
For a long time I have been searching for an effective program on how to restore my back to a high level performance. I found the “Back Mechanic” and it immediately helped me to create a concrete program of what to do. Shortly after I sought out Professor McGill and he right away created for […]
I reached out to Professor McGill when I had been injured over a year with daily pain, no answers, and many experiments done on my body at the local hospital that turned into more pain and more questions. I thought my life as an athlete was over forever. With Prof. McGill’s guidance I was helped […]
Having a severe lower back pain I looked for a specialist who is familiar with Stuart McGill’s approach. I was lucky to find Dr. Hudon clinic close to Montreal. The assessment took 4 hours, which was equivalent to 8 normal physiotherapist visits. I left Dr. Hudon office with clear understanding and written instructions on how […]
“I have had a variety of back issues for most of my adult life. I am 57 and have always exercised regularly, but I was at the point where I was taking pain medication daily and regular physiotherapy wasn’t helping to relieve the pain. I was doing an exercise program designed for people with back […]
After my back injury, I didn’t think I would ever be able to compete again. But because of Professor McGill and his guidance to rebuild training capacity, I am back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ~ C Meredith, Body builder
After a year of dealing with intermittent lower back pain, instability & weakness I made the pilgrimage from Newcastle, UK to Canada to see Dr McGill. The simplicity of the Back Mechanic process and Stu’s no nonsense approach is precisely what I needed. I’m back training, lifting & enjoying life pain free. Forever indebted. Thank […]
Stuart McGill is one of the most influential people I’ve ever met when it comes to my training. I still use and teach his methods years after learning them. Thanks to his teachings I went from disabling back pain to max effort and still have had zero issues with my back. This is amazing considering […]
“I have been dealing with chronic back pain for the last eight years. I’ve seen countless clinicians, physios, chiros and massage therapists. I have had IMS, Prolo injections and PRP injections. Some treatments gave me short lived relief but never lasting. During my search I ordered the Back Mechanic. After I finished the book I […]