From Extreme BMX to Rebuilding a Resilient Back
My client and friend Phil has one of the most interesting backgrounds of anyone I have worked with. He grew up in the UK and became a highly respected street BMX rider, known...
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Jun
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Jun
The Art and Science of the McGill Method: A Conversation With Sarah McGill
I’ve known the McGill family for a long time now. Almost exactly 13 years ago, on May 1st, 2013, I made my first trip up to Waterloo to meet Professor Stuart McGill. At...
10
Jun
How to Heal a Disc Injury: Stop Guessing and Respect the Process
If you are dealing with a disc injury, you have probably been told to stretch more, strengthen your core, and give it time. For many of the people who come to see me,...
05
Jun
Spine Injuries Are Specific, Not Random
I have seen too many people chase the label on the MRI instead of asking the more important question: what is actually causing the pain? Two people can have almost identical scans, and...
03
Jun
Spine Injuries Are Not All the Same
One of the biggest mistakes people make with back pain is assuming that every spine injury is the same. They hear the words “disc bulge,” “herniation,” “degeneration,” or “annular tear,” and they immediately...
