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The McGill Method
What is the McGill Method?
The McGill Method offers a thorough biomechanical assessment tailored for individuals with persistent back pain, especially when other treatments haven't worked. This method delves deep into identifying the specific causes of pain and injury, teaching you how to move in ways that promote healing and prevent further pain.
Why choose the McGill Method?
Back pain stems from identifiable causes. The McGill Method focuses on pinpointing these causes and addressing them with personalized interventions. Unlike conventional treatments that often focus on symptom relief through generic stretching, strengthening, or manual therapy, the McGill Method emphasizes long-term healing by improving movement patterns, ergonomics, and core endurance. This targeted approach helps you stop aggravating injured tissues and supports true recovery.
What to expect during the assessment
The initial assessment lasts around two hours. During this time, you will go through various positions, postures, loads, and activities to identify the biomechanics behind your pain. This process helps in understanding and correcting your movement
strategies and patterns to promote healing and prevent future injuries.
Key takeaways from a McGill Method appointment
After your McGill Method appointment, you will leave with:
Movement Education: Learn proper techniques to avoid aggravating your injury.
Ergonomic Adjustments: Recommendations to modify your daily activities and reduce pain.
Remedial Exercises: Customized exercises to rebuild your core endurance and back resilience.
Personalized Report: A detailed report with resources tailored to your specific needs
Who Can Benefit from the McGill Method?
Anyone with unresolved back pain can benefit from the McGill Method. For minor or first-time cases, Dr. Stuart McGill’s book: "Back Mechanic" offers a guided self-assessment. For those with chronic back pain or who have tried various treatments without success, seeing a McGill Method Certified Provider is the next step. Whether you aim to return to sports, avoid surgery, or simply enjoy a pain-free life, the McGill Method has helped individuals of all ages and activity levels achieve their goals.
Book your McGill Method assessment today
Take the first step towards lasting relief from back pain. Contact us at Rockhaven Massage Therapy and Osteopathy to schedule your 15 minute phone consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for a comprehensive McGill Method assessment. Feel free to reach out directly via our clinic contact form below.
Learn more about Dr. Stuart McGill
Dr. Stuart McGill is a renowned expert in spine biomechanics, with over 30 years of research focused on understanding and treating back pain. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo and has authored more than 240 scientific journal papers and several books, including "Back Mechanic", "Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance" and "Gift of Injury".
Where to hear more from Dr. Stuart McGill
Books and Publications:
Back Mechanic: Guides individuals through understanding their pain triggers and restoring a pain-free life.
Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance: Provides advanced training techniques for athletes.
Gift of Injury: Co-authored with Brian Carroll, detailing recovery from severe back injury to world champion.
Podcasts and Interviews:
Andrew Huberman: Build a strong, pain-proof back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAlt_HKX4as
Peter Attia MD: Dr. McGill discusses the science of back pain and effective rehabilitation strategies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1_sb1auiV8&t=191s
Mark Bell’s Power Project: Covers topics on back fitness, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX6TL0S7h5g&t=33s