Physician, Speaker, #1 NYT Bestselling Author of Outlive (The Science and Art of Longevity), Founder of Early, CoFounder of 10 Squared, and Podcast Host of THE DRIVE
How one exercise restored independence for a 70-year-old patient | Stuart McGill, Ph.D. This clip is from episode # 287 of The Drive which was rebroadcasted on 9/1/25. In the full episode, we cover: -The difference between acute and chronic back pain, and the mechanics behind each -How the spine adapts to bending, loading, and different athletic activities -The pathology of bulging discs and their impact on pain -How psychological trauma from back pain can be eased by understanding its mechanical causes -More Watch or listen (Ep. # 287 rebroadcast) to the full episode on my website (https:/https://lnkd.in/gjsgJ68v) or your favorite podcast player.
What a great story about how something so simple can have a profound impact on someone's life.
Such simple things I take for granted in my life today such as bending over, tying my shoes, and after this, just getting up and moving around the house. A beautiful reminder of the importance of taking action early on and being aware of our bodies preservation
Awesome stuff!! I share Dr. McGill’s concepts and exercises with my patients every single day. It is so practical. Plus, I do it personally to stay healthy, strong, and stable in my core.
McGill is a legend.
Incredible to see how understanding mechanics can change lives 🙏 Physical independence isn’t just about strength, it’s about insight, precision, and the confidence to move without fear.
This is incredible. She just needed a little empowerment. Thank you for sharing!
What I love about this is that it’s practical advice that made a significant difference to someone’s life. Great example of personalized medicine.
So why doesn't an occupational therapist think about these mechanics?
Rehabilitacion Cardiopulmonar y Oncológica
2wA few days ago, a patient's wife told me: Doctor, in your talk you told us that it was impossible for us to lose the ability to go to the bathroom and wipe our bottoms alone, and at 50 years old this was happening to me. Your message stayed with me and I started doing exercises. Now I can wipe myself.