The First Session: Where My Rebuild Truly Began
When I first stepped into Dr. Stuart McGill’s assessment room in May of 2013, I was operating on equal parts hope and desperation. Years of heavy lifting had caught up with me. I...
05
Nov
30
Oct
Client Testimonial: Andrea’s Pain-Free Return to Strength Training
One of the most rewarding parts of what I do is helping people return to the activities they love after dealing with debilitating back pain. Today, I want to highlight the progress of...
22
Oct
When Lifting Becomes Dogma: Why Context and Coaching Matter More Than the Barbell
Let’s get something straight right from the start: almost every injury I see in the clinic starts with a squat or deadlift. Four out of five, easily. And most of those injuries? They...
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...
