I’ve had my third episode of back pain in the past six years, and I feel very fortunate to have been only a few hours’ drive from Brian while visiting the U.S. on business. I’m deeply grateful to Brian for his truly professional service, his depth of knowledge, and his caring attitude. I spent two days with Brian at the end of October, and the assessment and recovery plan experience was truly inspiring. It gave me a clear and practical roadmap to recovery. Like many others, I’ve been down the usual path of X-rays, MRIs, painkillers, and physiotherapy—only to be told, “With a back like that, don’t lift heavy weights.” What makes Brian unique is that he truly understands your challenges because he has walked this path himself. His insight and approach are exceptional. Just a few weeks into following his recovery plan, I’m already feeling the benefits and have full confidence it will help me return to where I want to be. If you’re considering traveling to see Brian, I can assure you it will be one of the best decisions you make on your journey to recovery. I’m also looking forward to my virtual follow-up with Brian in the coming weeks. A big thank you as well to Bristol for accommodating my schedule so seamlessly during my U.S. trip. Wishing the entire Power Rack Strength team continued success!

Colm Lyons

The past year has been the most humbling year of my life. Looking back, I will always be forever grateful for my struggles and time of my life. It has taught me to appreciate every moment you are given and never take anything for granted. I battled a L5-S1 herniation for 9-10 months, before deciding to come see Brian for an assessment in August 2025. Brian was the first professional to listen to me, empathize, and truly show he cares. He made me feel comfortable and gave me hope, when I felt so defeated. He found things on my MRI that others missed and explained the exact cause of my symptoms. He explained and demonstrated the importance of spinal hygiene and proper way to perform everyday tasks that can impact our spine in a negative way if not performed properly. Then we taught me proper lifting mechanics and proper way to rebuild. I am currently starting week 13 of my rebuild. I was able to initiate my 2nd phase of my recovery over the past 6-8 weeks. Now able to perform: stir the pot, various carries, goblet squats. All light weight, but it’s a start and better than I was even a month ago. I am on a strict gradual progression using Brian logic and expertise. My neural symptoms are still present, but they are slowly and gradually improving. As Brian said recovery if not linear, stay the course, be patient, and trust the process. I am not where I was before the injury, but I am improving everyday. It took Brian 18 months to rebuild, and I am prepared and motivated to rebuild properly as well. Brian and Bristol, thank you for everything. Thank you for giving me hope and guidance during my back injury journey.

Trevor Perry

I brought my son to see Brian and what a difference one appointment can make. He took the time to explain how his body works, injury prevention, and also changed his form which has made an immediate difference. Brian is very knowledgeable and he shares all that during the appointment. We went from wondering what we could possible do for 4 hours, to we need more time. Brian is awesome and we are lucky to live in the same city.

Jason Jackson

Very knowledgeable and explains things that would normally go over my head, but Brian takes his time and explains it well...would recommend seeing Brian before you go under the knife...

Ben Gott

Brian and his team are top notch! I came to him after almost a year of searching for answers to my back pain. I tried everything under the sun to try and get back to full health with no luck. Finally I reached out to Brian and set up a virtual consult. To say this consult was lifechanging is an understatement. Brian took his time and was extremely helpful in helping me understand the cause of my pain and showing me things that the radiologist missed on imaging. Brian was extremely thorough and asked detailed questions about my athletic history to which he was able to use to help paint the picture as to why my back was in the position it was. Brian was able to formulate a plan that got me pain free in a matter of days. I have continued to see great progress over 6 weeks and my core is stronger than ever! I had an additional follow-up with Brian and it was just as helpful as we were able to progress me even more! I am so grateful for all of Brian’s help, knowledge and expertise. If you are struggling with back pain at all Brian is your guy. If I could give more that 5 stars I would!!

Nathan Friedman

I just finished two days with Brian. The McGill Assessment one day and coaching the next day. The information and care that Brian was able to provide to me was unlike anything I’ve received from multiple doctors and physical therapists. I don’t believe that he could have done as good a job without flying out to see him in person and it was well worth the trip. I feel like I’m headed home fully equipped with the tools and information to finally start recovering.

Joseph Brogan

Working with Brian has been a game changer for me. I came in struggling to understand what was going on with my back and feeling uncertain about how to safely get back to the activities I love. Brian not only took the time to explain things in a way that made sense, but he also built a clear, customized plan to help me build resilience, regain confidence, and progress step-by-step. His approach is both professional and genuinely caring—he listens, asks the right questions, and makes sure each step feels doable but effective. I’m already feeling stronger and more in control, and I’m excited about where this journey is headed. I cannot describe how much I enjoyed working with him -- I'd highly recommend meeting with him.

Julian Dickenson

I have had back issues dating back to 2009 and beyond (a fused disc at birth). I had fusion surgery in 2009, 4 epidurals in different discs, and a host of other issues. I'm not a pro athlete but have always maintained an active lifestyle with recreational sports and the gym. I've seen numerous physicians and physical therapists due to a combination of those activities and a daily desk job. This is the first time I felt like I had a true advocate who understands the pain and how to evaluate EVERYTHING that may be driving the pain. The holistic approach of the McGill Method in Brian's extremely capable hands is so much better than disconnected specialists (Neurologist, Orthopedist, PT, Chiropractor) addressing potentially only 1 or 2 of a much broader set of issues. BUT, you must go in accepting you're signing up for hard work for yourself with the result of walking away (pun intended) with the tools to ideally never return to pain.

Greg Vogel

Working with Brian was transformational for my back rehab. I had beat my discs up with years of long sitting and improper lifting. After months chiropractic and physical therapy I got no where. When I started working with Brian was when I saw major improvements. When we started working together, I was taking 10 ibuprofen a day and could not sleep due to pain. After months of hard work and listening to his advice I am completely off ibuprofen and I am in 90% less pain. I have been able to return to lifting and excel at work. His expertise has combated the worst and most complex pain of my life and he got me my life back. If he ever offers you the chance to work with him take it.

Daniel Murray

I had a back pain assessment with Brian, and it was truly a turning point for me. He gave me back the hope and confidence I had lost, and for the first time in a long time, I left feeling like I had a clear and realistic plan to eliminate my back pain. Brian was incredibly patient throughout the entire process. He took the time to answer all my questions and concerns in detail, never rushing or overlooking anything. Together, we workshopped everything down to a science, breaking down every trigger and movement with precision. His professionalism, depth of knowledge, and genuine care made all the difference.

Luca Bozzi

I've worked with dozens of clinician's as colleagues and seen countless others as an athlete. Brian is without question the most diligent , caring and skilled clinician I've met. Within 2 full days back to back, my knowledge on back injury mechanisms, assessment, and treatment have come to a new level. With his extensive skill he had assessed the cause of a massive disc hernation that 100's of hours with other clinicians had tried with no progress. Within minutes i was shows how to amplify pain, then bring it back down to minimal, with repeats to show its not luck. IF you are dealing with chronic back pain ,Brian provides the most detailed care and gives hope in the most bleak of situations. My life as an athlete and clinician are forever changed from a 2 day appointment.

Andrew & Sarah Pearson

Brian was amazing with my daughter. We were exhausted looking for solutions to her condition, and always coming up against she needs surgery. She had been competing at national level in powerlifting with over 20 state records. Everything stopped when she got hurt at wrestling practice - resulting in 3 bulging disks and intense pain. Progress wasn’t good with the specialist path, all roads leading to surgery. We first had video calls with Brian and then went to Jacksonville for an in-person consultation. The knowledge and care Brian provided was incredible. We followed the plan he put together and quickly got improvements in her mobility and pain levels. Keeping with Brian’s recommendations got her back to school, and taking part in sports again in HS varsity lacrosse. Thank you Brian!

David McNeill

My session with Brian Carroll was the most robust and diligent assessment I have had in nearly a 18 mo-2 year battle of symptoms, pain, and utter frustration. I was extremely fortunate to have Dr. Stuart McGill there as well. However, both Dr. McGill and Brian went above and beyond what I expected in assessment and availability to help me better understand what was going on. Even on follow up calls, emails, and questions Brian is helpful, kind, considerate, and most of all compassionate. He has a true compassion, gift, and drive to help people in tough situations 1. overcome them 2. refind parts of themselves that pain and symptoms have robbed them from. Most importantly he listened to me as a human in need and gave me hope. He and Dr. McGill were hands down the best to work with and is honest about expectations and recovery protocols. Although I am in my infancy of beginning to recover properly and by no means out of the woods as my injury has many components that drive intensity and emotionality invested in it, Brian and Dr. McGill reminded me before I left (maybe it was words or actions or a combination of both) that I was going to be ok. Stay the course, trust the process, move well, and most of all never give up hope.

Benjamin Lawrence

My session with Brian Carroll was the most robust and diligent assessment I have had in nearly a 18 mo-2 year battle of symptoms, pain, and utter frustration.  I was extremely fortunate to have Dr. Stuart Mcgill there as well. However, both Dr. Mcgill and Brian went above and beyond what I expected in assessment and availability to help me better understand what was going on. Even on follow up calls, emails, and questions Brian is helpful, kind, considerate, and most of all compassionate.  He has a true compassion, gift, and drive to help people in tough situations 1. overcome them 2. refind parts of themselves that pain and symptoms have robbed them from. Most importantly he listened to me as a human in need and gave me hope.  He and Dr. Mcgill were hands down the best to work with and is honest about expectations and recovery protocols.  Although I am in my infancy of beginning to recover properly and by no means out of the woods as my injury has many components that drive intensity and emotionality invested in it, Brian and Dr. Mcgill reminded me before I left (maybe it was words or actions or a combination of both) that I was going to be ok. Stay the course, trust the process, move well, and most of all never give up hope. 

Matt Brown

Brian Carroll’s PowerRackStrength (PRS) Testimonial: Taking Cody from crippling back pain back to squatting 600+ pounds! Back pain doesn’t need to be the end of doing what you love! If you are in need of a coach or suffer from low back pain, click the link below to set up an online consultation with me now! View Video Testimonial

Cody from Kratos Barbell

In this video, we hear from Mike De la Pava and his journey to recovery from his back injury. Mike discusses the serious effects an injury can have on one's mental health, his struggles, and how he was able to pull through and make his "come back". Lastly, he shares what advice he would give to new lifters. View Video Testimonial

Mike De la Pava

"Brian’s coaching will be a game changer in your life. First off, I will say that anyone who chooses Brian will not only come away with more tools to manage their back injury but will also be a wiser person about their physical health in general. As Brian says, “I would be doing you a disservice if I didn’t tell you this.” He truly wants to help and share his knowledge. He will give you the tools to control your pain and start healing. As someone who had been to countless physical therapists and pain management clinics, Brian was the only one who truly helped me and showed me that there was hope for the future. Thanks Brian"

Cam Wallace

"Brian went to school with my Dad in the 90s and they are good friends. My entire family has a history of back pain, myself not removed. I am now a senior in high school, playing football pain-free on both sides of the ball, and I hope to play on the next level. Last year, after working with Brian during our initial session, my max bench was around 225; just this weekend, I benched my first 275 lbs! Thank you, Brian!"

Slade H.

"I had the opportunity to work with Brian Carrolll for most of 2023. In 2019, I blew my back out after a deadlift and was in agony. After a trip to the ER and seeing specialists for years, In June of 2023, I saw Brian for an in-person assessment. Brian Carroll is the first person to have ever given me an actual assessment and determined and taught me about the cause or causes of my pain. As I have transitioned back to doing my own training, I am now back to competitive powerlifting and understand my limitations and the traps I fell into setting world records and understand the parameters Brian outlined for me. Brian is one of the best in the field."

Naomi Sheppard Powerlifter and Coach (WR Squat of 577 at 148)

"After a serious car accident, I met Brian about 12 years ago. We both worked as massage therapists and I have seen Brian's transition into a back specialist shortly thereafter, but first as someone helping lifters, then gen-pop and athletes all over the world. Brian has taught me a great deal about back pain, and as a Massage Therapist and a Physical Therapist, Brian has helped me with my training and pain, and we have also shared many clients/patients together. Brian offers a unique service for failed back cases; I've sat in on assessments, have helped him with them, and know this is the real deal. I suggest all of my back-pained clients see Brian Carroll in Jacksonville, FL."

Chelsea Hall, PTA/LMT

"My sports history is one of eclectic taste. At one point in my younger days, I served many masters. I have devoted my life to exploring physically demanding contact sports and some of the most competitive Strength Sports in the world. Kickboxing, rugby, powerlifting, strongman, I did it all. Then, my back failed me, as did so many other people in the medical industry, treating me with cookie-cutter approaches. At first, I was hesitant to work with Brian because I was afraid of letting go of my sport, and I knew the discipline required on this path would be unlike anything I had faced before. I now sit in the driver’s seat of my comeback into Strongman as I seek to return to the national stage, compete at the world level, and fight for the state title. None of these would have been possible without Brian’s calculated training, stern weekly conversations, and what he would call my “Gift of Injury." UPDATE: Six years later, I have competed successfully in strongman, bodybuilding, and highland games while maintaining a pain-free life."

Michael De La Pava

"I was into boxing my whole life. I had to be destroyed physically before I could admit what I was doing wasn't working. My career as a soldier didn't help either. Eventually, the pain ended my career in the army, along with the depression. Before your guidance, I was in constant pain and unable to walk without a cane! 2015-17 shots quit working at all. Horrible pain. Very depressed. Now I walk again, just about every day! I often walk for extended periods over 45 minutes with minimal pain. I also do various exercises, work on ladders, work down low on the ground occasionally, and more. Thank you and McGill for giving me a lot of my life back."

Leather

"I tell everyone I can if you have back issues, contact Brian. He does a super thorough assessment with you and understands what your back needs. I was in pain for a few years after two failed surgeries. Since I started working with Brian, my nerve pain has diminished totally, and I feel strong physically. I'm so thankful!"

Kieran

"Before I met Brian and learned about spine hygiene, I was hunched over my shopping cart and miserable due to back pain. After meeting Brian and following his plan, I am working toward my first 400-lb bench at 50 years young, PAINFREE. "

Pat Mooney

"I met Brian four years ago during the pandemic when I started having back pain. Brian showed me how to live and not let back pain prevent me from enjoying life. Over the last four years, Brian has continued to coach and consult me with my lifting progressions as we have done a complete rebuild. In 2023, I benched my first 405lb raw with Brian's help. I recently competed in my first powerlifting meet, pulling 550lb! Thank you, Brian! "

Adam Kinder

"I’m a 50-year-old former powerlifter and strongman competitor. I first hurt my lower back when I was a senior in high school playing baseball. I was trying to beat a throw to first base and felt something pop in my lower back when I stepped on the base. A couple of years ago, I bought Gift of Injury and Back Mechanic and “loosely followed the instructions” and found a little relief, but not enough to matter. In April 2021, I reached out to Brian because I saw a video of him squatting 1306 and thought, how in the world is that possible with the damage I had read about that his back had? After our phone consultation, he had me doing big 3 two times a day and religiously walking three times a day, along with telling me I had to change my movement patterns, stop squatting and deadlifting, and let the pain settle, which was probably the hardest thing I had done in a long time. A few weeks later, I went to Jacksonville, and Brian did a full hands-on assessment and gave me a game plan, which I followed to the letter the best I could. It’s been almost a year, and after continuing to move well and doing the big 3 along with walking, suitcase carries, etc. I honestly have a core of iron. I am back to squatting and deadlifting heavy again with no pain, which is a miracle. Brian’s guidance has changed my life because I just figured that low back pain was what I had to look forward to for the rest of my life. After all, the chiropractor said I had degenerative disk disease, which I’ve learned is not true at all. Thank you so much. Also, I'm already back to walking with the 700-lb yolk, Pulling 600 with no pain whatsoever, and squatting 550lb raw. I can tell you this—I never expected to squat over 500 again or ever be pain-free, for that matter! "

Nate Ball

"I had a McGill Assessment done after years of researching/reading/listening as much as possible about the McGill Method. I can only say that everything was as expected! After years of back pain, I never felt like I had real direction in my life on genuinely getting better. Nine months later, I've been able to PREVENT flairs from coming on! It has been a life-changing experience for me. If you ever feel hopeless with back pain, I can't recommend going to see Brian. I've recently started a business to pursue my true passion, and that wouldn't be possible if I had never seen him. I am grateful to have my life and my body back!"

Marshall W.

"Brian is extremely professional, and I appreciate his willingness to work with my schedule, be straightforward with me, and, most importantly, not give black-and-white answers. I have come to appreciate the McGill method because while it is based on principles, there is a ton of strategy involved, as all of us have our own pain triggers we have to work around with jobs, training, and our daily lives. Brian covers this in our sessions. I know that I am still in the early stages of rebuilding my back and have not healed, but I 100% believe in the McGill Method and Brian's professional guidance. Update edit* I am back to lifting; squatting and deadlifting are pain-free!"

Noah

"It was about a year ago on a cold morning when my back pain started to go off the rails after "tweaking" my back on a heavy set of squats. I was frustrated and could not understand what I had been doing wrong, so I reached out to Brian. I was familiar with his books and the work he had done with Dr. Stuart McGill, and I knew I needed a professional's guidance. Brian and I had a few virtual sessions where he outlined an excellent plan to get out of pain. Once the pain had mostly subsided, I decided to have an in-person session with Brian, where he gave me a full assessment and outlined a plan for rebuilding what I had broken. I've not had a relapse in back pain since, and I owe it all to Brian's coaching and guidance. If you're considering reaching out to him, do it. You won't regret it! Update Edit* I am back to lifting pain-free."

Adriel

"Brian’s coaching will be a game-changer in your life. First off, I will say that anyone who chooses Brian will not only come away with more tools to manage their injury but will also be a wiser person about their physical health in general. As Brian says, “I would be doing you a disservice if I didn’t tell you this.” He truly just wants to help and share his knowledge. He will give you the tools to control your pain and start healing. As someone who had been to countless physical therapists and pain management clinics, Brian was the only one who indeed helped me and showed me that there was hope for the future. Thanks, Brian!"

Cam