Low Back Disorders: Evidence-based Prevention and Rehabilitation by Stuart McGill Summary and Reviews
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Book Review: Well Worth The Investment
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are either working with or have your own low back problems this book is well worth the money. I have had an injury to my lower back and this book further explains how it's happened and why and also how to help me help myself. This book should be in the hands of all serious fitness instructors looking to further help their members.Book Review: Good Read
Summary: 5 Stars
Very detail and much thought went into writing this book on a detail level for those who study the body(doctors,students) or for those back pain suffers who need more information about the cause and conditions of spinal pain. Also recommend The Backsmart Fitness Plan by Dr. Adam Weiss- for the lay person , a very good full body workout that helps.Book Review: A fruitfull combination of research and practice
Summary: 5 Stars
The author is already for several years known as a first-class researcher in the field of biomechanics of the back. From this book we can learn that he is also very familiar with the clinical practice.Many times it is heard that 85% of the back problems is of unknown origin. This book shows this to be untrue: at it best the statement reflects insufficient diagnosis. There are a great number of pahological mechanisms leading to back pain. Few of them can be diagnosed from an X-ray, but they can be differentiated by a careful anamnesis and diagnosis and so lead to a suitable treatment.
On the basis of a state-of-the-art biomechanical model the author is able to evaluate many existing treatments and prevention programs. It is shown that many current treatment programs are good in part, but in other part incorrect or even harmful. For example, flexibility exercises or power training are definitely harmful. I wonder how the physiotherapy world will react on it.
Finally, a good point of the book is its clear and emphatic personal style.
Book Review: A must read for all medical professionals
Summary: 5 Stars
Having read lots of textbooks and papers on back pain this is without doubt the highest quality source for medical professionals seeking to get their head around a very complicated subject area.Book Review: Excellent but probably not ideal for the average person
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent text on spinal mechanics and healh but it's pretty much a text book for healthcare professionals. I suspect the average layman would have problems understanding it. You need some anatomical knowledge to understand what is being discussed. Also much of it is background information and discussions on research which is great for giving a solid scientific understanding of the subject but not so good for practical advice for a back sufferer. He has another book called "Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance" which is more practical. It's aimed at sports trainers and sportsmen but it's useable information for the man on the street too. Don't expect to find a simplistic 4 step one-size-fits-all exercise program in McGills books.
If you are prepared to make the effort you will learn a TON about the body, movement, training principles, back health and get a lot of widespread myths busted.