Today, we're getting to the root of a problem that plagues 80% of the population at some point in their lives: back pain. Dr. Lysander Jim, a spine health specialist, is here to shed light on this frequently misunderstood problem.
Dr. Jim's journey into the world of medicine was sparked by a simple biology textbook, leading him into the world of chronic pain management amid the fiery debate over opioid prescriptions. But frustration grew as he watched patients return month after month with little progress.
Until a game-changer emerged. Dr. Jim discovered the groundbreaking McGill Method, designed by Canadian biomechanist Stuart McGill. It bridged the gap between scientific knowledge and clinical practices, offering new hope to those grappling with debilitating back pain.
Today, Dr. Jim is the go-to expert for nonoperative back pain solutions, occupational injury rehabilitation, athletic performance enhancement, and, when necessary, surgical interventions. His latest triumph is the book Specific Spine, which unravels the mysteries of the human spine and its ties to low back pain.
In this episode, we discussed:
How Dr. Jim learned about a better approach to treating back pain
Your starting point to proactive health and well-being
Two important strategies for future back pain prevention
The counterintuitive reason why flexiblity isn't the biggest preventor of injuries
Why the number one thing we can do to extend our longevity is avoid falls
Learning how to move without excessive spine bending.
Spine Clinicians for the McGill Method:
