Corrective Exercise/Rehab Training the Back – Part 2: Science, Philosophy and Practicality by Stuart McGill | Date Released : 04 Dec 2006 0 comments Close Introduction Training that replicates the cause of the challenge “Drawing in” mythology and misunderstanding Spine Stability – all muscles are important No special stability forces in TVA or other Two schools of thought Fishing rod example – orchestration of muscles and spine Push-up position walkout example Drawing in vs. pushing out Big Belly – stable spine Detriment to focus on TVA or any other specific stabilizer Psycho-social issues vs. mechanical work Psycho-social result of (not cause) of injury Biomechanical load and psycho-social issues Link between what you think and how you activate muscle The effect of smiling on back The “game face” effect Mental toughness vs. those trying to prove they are in pain Conclusion Back to top About the author: Stuart McGill Dr.Stuart M. McGill is a professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada) and the director of the Spine Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Waterloo, ON, Canada. His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts, elite athletes and teams from around the world. Difficult back cases are regularly referred to him for consultation. Full Author Details Related contentContent from Stuart McGill Low Back Exercise: Separating Myth from Fact Stuart McGill | Articles Spinal Fusion and Mountain Biking Anthony Carey | Articles Spine Warm Up Revisited John Paul Catanzaro | Articles Training the Back - Part 1: Science, Philosophy and Practicality by Stuart McGill | Videos The Inner Unit Paul Chek | Articles Transversus Abdominis Revisited Mel Siff | Articles Chiropractic Care Joshua Rubin | Articles Functional Manual Release by Gary Gray | Videos Back Strong and Beltless - Part 1 Paul Chek | Articles Low Back Pain Mike Clark | Articles Fear the Squat No More Paul Chek | Articles Training the Back – Part 2: Science, Philosophy and Practicality by Stuart McGill | Videos Training the Back - Part 1: Science, Philosophy and Practicality by Stuart McGill | Videos 5 Stages of Exercise Progression by Stuart McGill | Videos Leave a reply Comments (0) Back to top