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“I am a 16-year-old student, and I began working with Brian after experiencing a failed microdiscectomy at just 15 years old.  In February, following the unsuccessful surgery, I started Brian’s program. Sport is my life, so having to stop playing while I healed was a huge blow. However, I knew this was the only way to get back on the field….”

For Effective Core Stability – Should we use the TVA or Bracing?

“My physio has told me to focus on Transverse Abdominis strength for my back pain, but McGill says different. Who is right?”

We MUST always do a thorough assessment first to understand the problem BEFORE we dive into possible solutions.

Former UFC veteran Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold (@lukerockhold ) competed in the CJI grappling event last weekend. A few days before, he posted an interesting video displaying a lateral shift in his upright posture as a result of a back injury.

“After injuring my lower back in November 2023 I was in acute pain, so I followed the usual advice when this happens and took some painkillers while spending a lot of time flat on my back.”

“Over the past 5 years I’d had increasing periods of sporadic lower back pain. I couldn’t pinpoint the trigger, and although I had some knowledge on methods to address back pain, nothing seemed to help long term. I wanted to get rid of this ongoing pain and find someone who could properly identify the cause

“We discuss how to train for lifelong fitness, reduce injury risk, and protect your back and joints based on your age and personal goals…”

When the motorcycle mechanic met the back mechanic…

“Brian restored my confidence and taught me how to achieve and maintain a pain-free lower back with no surgery.”

June 2024 back pain questions from social media.

“I was on the verge of not being able to go to work due to pain. Thankfully I stumbled across Stuart McGill, bought his books and learned all I could. His website led me to Brian and I’ve never looked back. “