Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2021-01-16
Books mentioned on Protecting Spinal Health When Working From Home - Dr Stu McGill - #270
Dr Stuart McGill is a professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and a world expert in back pain. In the new WFH world, many people are changing their routines, desk setups and posture.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Back Mechanic
Back Mechanic by Stuart McGill is a comprehensive manual designed to help individuals diagnose, manage, and overcome lower back pain through improved spinal hygiene and targeted movement principles.
Discussed“i showed your book the back mechanic to my physical therapist and they flew into a rage”
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Essentialism
Essentialism by Greg McKeown is a self-development guide that advocates for focusing on the vital few pursuits rather than the trivial many to reduce burnout and improve intentional living.
Discussed“and this has been part of a longer journey of essentialism by greg mcewan do less but better”
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Back Mechanic
“in the absence of the average person uh to get that assessment that's why i wrote back mechanic it guides the person through a self-assessment”