Get out of pain and build spinal resiliency!
We specialize in the McGill Method approach for back pain reduction and to enhance athletic performance.
What is the McGill Method?
The McGill Method was developed by world renowned spine expert Professor Stuart McGill, with over 32 years of scientific research on the lumbar spine. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance both injury resilience and performance.
His work produced over 245 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers. He has published several books including Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance, Back Mechanic: The Step-by-step McGill Method to fix back pain, Gift of Injury: The strength athlete’s guide to recovering from back injury to winning again, and the textbook Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation.
Learn more about Dr. Stuart McGill here.
(Photo courtesy Dr. Stuart McGill.)
About the McGill Method Assessment
The Interview
The Assessment
The Assessment
The 3-hour assessment starts with a detailed history of your back troubles. Most clinicians are far too cavalier with this important first step to understanding not only your back troubles, but also potential injury mechanisms and pain triggers.
The Assessment
The Assessment
The Assessment
All back pain has a specific cause. To find yours, we will next perform a thorough assessment to discover what is causing your troubles, specifically looking at pain provoking motions, postures, and loads.
Your Program
The Assessment
Your Program
Lastly, I will coach you through your unique set of movement tools, exercises, and relaxation techniques based on the results of your assessment. This will not be your typical healthcare visit!
Whether it's pain relief or sports performance, we have the knowledge and experience to help you get there!
Meet Dr. Ferguson
Dr. Ferguson has been trained by Dr. Stuart McGill, and he has been certified as a McGill Method Provider since 2019.
He is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, and a rehabilitation specialist with the American Chiropractic Board of Rehabilitation. He is also a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner with the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. He holds a masters degree in exercise science with focus on injury prevention and performance enhancement. He has earned a post-graduate certificate in performance (sports) psychology, and he incorporates performance psychology techniques into his patients' recovery.
Dr. Ferguson has been involved in strength sports for more than 40 years. He has been an athlete, trainer, and treating physician (since 1992). He has authored over 100 articles in the areas of sports nutrition and training, and he has served as the nutrition editor for three international magazines.
Dr. Ferguson is an International Classifier with World Para Powerlifting. He has taught classes and Classified para Athletes on six continents. He has presented on the topic of Classification at the International Paralympic Committee Headquarters in Bonn, Germany.