80% of people will suffer from back pain at some point in their life, often debilitating pain, but most problems are undiagnosed, self-diagnosed, and it can be chronic. So what do you do? For better or worse, it seems that your spinal health must be taken into your own hands. If you're going to have a healthy back, you'll need to educate yourself and take action. This week's guest, Dr. Stuart McGill, will help you do just that. ------------ Listen & Learn: Why proximal stability is essential for functional human movement Why tight hamstrings might not be the cause of back pain and how back pain might actually cause tight hamstrings (chicken vs. egg)   Why nerve tightness might be the real issue   Why disks are hydrophilic and require movement to hydrate How lying down on your belly for 3 minutes, and then walking around can help Why spine hygiene is essential to remove pain ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada). His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts and elite athletes and teams from around the world. Difficult back cases are regularly referred to him for consultation. Any product associated with this website has been tested in Dr. McGill's laboratory at the University of Waterloo, ON, Canada. Learn more at:  www.BackFitPro.com Nutritional Tip of the Week: Worst Food In The Grocery Store Links & References from the Show: Femoroacetabular Impingement Back Fit Pro Website Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Yoga Teacher College  -- The Definitive Mind-Body Fitness Training for Career-Minded Professionals. The Yoga Teachers College offers master-level training for those looking to build a career as yoga professionals. Our trainees benefit from the best of modern learning technology combined with old school apprenticeship. Graduates walk away with the skills, confidence and experience needed to become not just teachers, but community and business leaders as well. Learn More