Back Mechanic Archives - Power Rack Strength

17 Oct

When MRI Lies: The Truth About Annular Tears and Asymptomatic Pain

In today’s case, I want to highlight an example that perfectly illustrates why you can’t judge back pain—or the lack of it—by an MRI alone. This lifter came to us with years of...

10 Oct

You Are Not Your MRI: A Case Study in Spine Instability and Recovery

Continuing this series on MRI analysis, I want to give you another inside look at how we assess scans at Power Rack Strength. Every MRI tells a story—but it doesn’t always tell the...

29 Aug

Dry Needling, Back Pain, and Finding the Root Cause

When it comes to back pain, people often search for a quick fix. Dry needling is one of those treatments that gets a lot of attention — and rightfully so. It can be...

27 Aug

Mastering the McGill Big Three: Progressions, Variations, and Common Pitfalls

The McGill Big Three—bird dog, side plank, and modified curl-up—are cornerstone exercises for core stability and back resilience. But one thing I emphasize with all my clients is this: the right variation, the...

20 Aug

Understanding the McGill Assessment: Building Resilience, Reducing Pain, and Progressing with Purpose

The McGill assessment isn’t about handing out a cookie-cutter list of exercises. Its true purpose is to identify the root cause of pain, understand your unique injury history, and establish a prognosis for...

When MRI Lies: The Truth About Annular Tears and Asymptomatic Pain

You Are Not Your MRI: A Case Study in Spine Instability and Recovery

Dry Needling, Back Pain, and Finding the Root Cause

Mastering the McGill Big Three: Progressions, Variations, and Common Pitfalls

Understanding the McGill Assessment: Building Resilience, Reducing Pain, and Progressing with Purpose

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