Dr. Stuart Mc Gill: Build a Strong, Pain Proof Back

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Stuart McGill, a distinguished professor emeritus of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo and a world expert on spine anatomy and physiology, back pain, and rehabilitation. We discuss the most common sources of back pain, how back pain can be assessed (including selfassessment techniques), and how to design a personalized recovery plan to reduce back pain. We discuss how to train for lifelong fitness, reduce injury risk, and protect your back and joints based on your age and personal goals. We also discuss how to prevent back pain, build core stability, and explain how McGills Big 3 exercises protect and strengthen the back. Dr. McGill, who is exceptionally fit in his late 60s, describes his lowtime investment, personal training routine, and the specific exercises he uses for mobility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. We also discuss controversial issues in the back pain and rehabilitation field, including how pain originates, the b