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Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home - Dr Stu McGill | Modern Wisdom Podcast 270

Dr Stuart McGill is a professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and a world expert in back pain. In the new WFH world, many people are changing their routines, desk setups and posture. Combined with limited access to gyms and less chance to move and exercise, this is a perfect storm for creating back pain. Expect to learn the number one cause of back pain Stu sees in his patients, why most physicians are wholly unprepared to deal with spinal injuries, why social media can stop you from being a master of your craft, whether our ancestors suffered with back pain and much more... Sponsors: Get 35% discount on everything I use from The Protein Works at https://www.theproteinworks.com/modernwisdom/ (use code MODERN35) Extra Stuff: Check out Stu's Website - https://www.backfitpro.com/ Follow Stu on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/backfitpro/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #backpain #stumcgill #spinalhealth - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

Dr Stuart McGillguestChris Williamsonhost
Jan 16, 20211h 13mWatch on YouTube ↗

CHAPTERS

  1. 0:00 – 0:45

    Intro

  2. 0:45 – 1:56

    Meeting Dr Stu

  3. 1:56 – 3:07

    Too much sitting

  4. 3:07 – 3:45

    Old world vs new world

  5. 3:45 – 11:45

    Common issues when working from home

  6. 11:45 – 13:43

    Back pain

  7. 13:43 – 15:51

    Back pain in the trenches

  8. 15:51 – 17:11

    What is unique about the spine

  9. 17:11 – 18:49

    Old school approach

  10. 18:49 – 23:10

    Story time

  11. 23:10 – 24:03

    Did it help you

  12. 24:03 – 30:24

    Most important habits

  13. 30:24 – 33:57

    Managing capacity vs demand

  14. 33:57 – 35:10

    Longevity

  15. 35:10 – 41:32

    Why do we have spine instability

  16. 41:32 – 43:37

    One day a week

  17. 43:37 – 45:41

    Getting the basics right

  18. 45:41 – 47:43

    Failure to get a thorough assessment

  19. 47:43 – 49:26

    Not getting a competent assessment

  20. 49:26 – 51:43

    Two subcategories of back pain

  21. 51:43 – 52:13

    How can people find mcgill certified clinicians

  22. 52:13 – 53:21

    Mental state and physical recovery

  23. 53:21 – 1:13:05

    Spinal assessment

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