Dr. Stu McGill - Elite Athletes, Avoiding Back Surgery, Posture

<p>Dr. McGill is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 32 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance injury resilience and performance. This produced over 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, many international awards, and has mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey.<br/><br/>I’m honored to have Dr. McGill on the podcast to discuss the following: <br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0NbPz0DiM&amp;t=60s'>1:00</a>- Introduction to Dr. Stu McGill<br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0NbPz0DiM&amp;t=150s'>2:30</a>- Working with athletes <br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0NbPz0DiM&amp;t=435s'>7:15</a>- Getting help from general practitioners<br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0NbPz0DiM&amp;t=510s'>8:30</a>- Working with general population versus elite athletes<br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0NbPz0DiM&amp;t=750s'>12:30</a>- Chiropractors and acupuncturists<br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0NbPz0DiM&amp;t=1020s'>17:00</a>- The possible need for back surgery <br/> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0NbPz0DiM&amp;t=1920s'>32:00</a>- Modifying behaviors long-term<br/> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0NbPz0DiM&amp;t=2280s'>38:00</a>- Training changes with age <br/> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0NbPz0DiM&amp;t=2700s'>45:00</a>- Could NO weight lifting be helpful?<br/> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0NbPz0DiM&amp;t=3240s'>54:00</a>- Future medications and advancements for back pain<br/> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0NbPz0DiM&amp;t=3600s'>1:00:00</a>- Does posture matter for back pain? <br/> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0NbPz0DiM&amp;t=4000s'>1:06:40</a>- Does lifting form matter for back pain?</p>