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International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Lifetime Achievement Award 2026

We are so proud of Professor Stuart McGill for receiving the ISSLS (International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine) Wiltse Lifetime Achievement Award in Cape Town last week. He has dedicated over 40 years of his life to the science and understanding of the lumbar spine for better clinical outcomes with back-pained patients.

Can A Disc Heal, Adapt, Or Be Managed?

Professor Stuart McGill has spent the last 45 years investigating back pain mechanisms and the enhancement of spine performance to form evidence-based opinions to guide practice. A lot of people think Professor McGill is the guy that thinks "never flex your spine", ever! This lecture dives deep into this claim and if it is true or not, together with the topics of: Do discs adapt or are they just managed? What's the science behind Jefferson Curls for low back pain and for training? WATCH PARTY: Get together with your colleagues and friends and watch this lecture in a watch party, then discus

The Biopsychosocial Perspective on Low Back Pain with Professor Stuart McGill

If you have back pain, you might have been told "it's all in your head". This type of comment can be disempowering and unhelpful. At the same time, however, your brain and psychology do affect your experience of pain, as promoted by advocates of the "biopsychosocial model". In this video, Professor Stuart McGill uses a powerful example from his clinical practice to explain his thoughts on this subject. This is an excerpt from episode 8 of the Reason & Wellbeing podcast. Find the full episode on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... People and resources featured in t

Low Back Pain Tips for Spine Arthritis and Stenosis — Stuart McGill | Reason & Wellbeing 7

As people age, spine arthritis and stenosis increasingly contribute to back pain. Using Greg's father as an example, in this video, Professor Stuart McGill explains some drivers of pain in arthritis and stenosis, plus how to apply the principles of spine hygiene to ease the pain of people with this type of problem. This is an excerpt from episode 7 of the Reason & Wellbeing podcast. Find the full episode on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... People and resources featured in this episode: Stuart McGill, PhD. Find out more about Stuart at: www.backfitpro.com Greg

Getting To Know The Backfitpro Team: Stuart McGill x Brian Carroll @BrianCarroll1306

Stuart McGill takes the interviewer seat in this “Getting To Know” series with our Backfitpro team. Brian Carroll is one of our skilled McGill Method Certified Practitioners based in Florida, world-record holder power lifter, speaker, and co-author with Stuart McGill on their book "Gift of Injury". He is the owner of Power Rack Strength and consults with lifters and back-pained individuals both in-person and virtually from around the world. Get in touch with Brian here: Brian@PowerRackStrength.com His Website: http://powerrackstrength.com Youtube: @briancarroll1306

Getting To Know The Backfitpro Team: Stuart McGill x Sarah McGill

Stuart McGill takes the interviewer seat in this “Getting To Know” series with our Backfitpro team. Sarah McGill is the President of Backfitpro, and is one of our McGill Method certified practitioners seeing clients from her business Spine and Spirit Restoration. She runs workshops on spine health, and relaxation practices including breath-work, and works with clients 1:1 both in-person and virtually. Get in touch with Sarah at sarah.mcgill@backfitpro.com or www.sarahbackfit.com

Getting To Know Backfitpro Team: Stuart McGill x Ed Cambridge

Stuart McGill takes the interviewer seat in this “Getting To Know” series with our Backfitpro team. Dr. Ed Cambridge is one of our highly skilled McGill Method master clinicians, who is also part of our teaching team. Ed completed his PhD in the Spine Biomechanics Laboratory and worked side by side with Professor McGill in the experimental research clinic for 6 years. He is the owner of Cambridge Sport and Spine and consults on cases referred from around the world. Get in touch with Ed at Cambridgesportandspine@gmail.com or http://www.cambridgesportandspine.com/ McGill Method European Sum

Getting To Know The Backfitpro Team: Stuart McGill x Joel Proskewitz

Stuart McGill takes the interviewer seat in this “Getting To Know” series with our Backfitpro team. Joel Proskewitz is one of our highly skilled McGill Method master clinicians, who is also part of our teaching team. He is the owner of PerformanceRX in London, UK, and has recently been granted radiology requisition privileges as the first non-physician to do so. He advises numerous medical groups on back pain and function issues. Get in touch with Joel at info@performancerx.co.uk or http://www.performancerx.co.uk/ McGill Method European Summit: https://designed2move.com/course/european-mc

Resting Your Back With A Neutral Spine Position with Sarah McGill

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McGill Method Course Trailer; ONLINE COURSES

McGill Method courses are now available ONLINE, for the first time ever! McGill Method 1: Foundation For The Pain-Free Back McGill Method 2: Assessment McGill Method 3: Enhancing Performance The online McGill Method courses are expanded and more content rich than any of our live courses previously. As an added bonus, you have a full year to access the course modules and learn at your own pace! The first two courses are available now. Visit https://www.backfitpro.com/online-learning/ to register!

McGill Method Courses

What past delegates have to say after attending the McGill Method courses. McGill Method 1: Foundation for the Pain-Free Back McGill Method 2: Assessment McGill Method 3: Enhancing Performance Courses available ONLINE very soon! See www.backfitpro.com to register. Backfitpro Inc. Chief Scientific Officer: prof. Stuart McGill www.backfitpro.com

A Common Cause of Disc Herniation Explained

A Common Cause of Disc Herniation Explained. Professor Stuart McGill using Dynamic Disc Designs. www.backfitpro.com www.dynamicdiscdesigns.com

Stuart McGill Teaches Spine Stability

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Q&A with professor Stuart McGill - Why our spines have discs and not ball and socket joints

This is the third video in our Q&A series with professor Stuart McGill. See our YouTube channel for the previous videos. Website: www.backfitpro.com Instagram: @backfitpro9992 Facebook: Backfitpro Inc.

Q&A with professor Stuart McGill on Low Back Pain; THE MCGILL BIG 3

This is the second video of our Q&A series with professor Stuart McGill. We address your questions around the McGill big three exercises. For example, exercise progressions, other exercises to consider, and what to consider if you have been performing the McGill big 3 religiously, but still experience low back pain. We hope this helps! For more information and McGill Method resources, visit: www.backfitpro.com

Q&A with professor Stuart McGill on low back pain, Video #1

First video on our Q and A series on Low Back Pain.