The Big Three and Core Nutrition
The Peter Attia Drive
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Jan 29 2024 2h 35m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Peter’s experience with debilitating back painChapter 2 9 mins
Anatomy of the back: spine, discs, facet joints, and common pain pointsChapter 3 6 mins
Lower back injuries and pain: acute vs. chronic, impact of disc damage, microfractures, and moreChapter 4 5 mins
Why the majority of back injuries happen around the L4, L5, and S1 jointsChapter 5 6 mins
How the spine responds to forces like bending and loading, and how it adapts do different athletic activitiesChapter 6 2 mins
The pathology of bulging discsChapter 7 10 mins
The pathophysiology of Peter’s back pain, injuries from excessive loading, immune response to back injuries, muscle relaxers, and moreChapter 8 11 mins
The three most important exercises Stuart prescribes, how he assesses patients, and the importance of tailored exercises based on individual needs and body typesChapter 9 11 mins
The significance of strength and stability in preventing injuries and preserving longevityChapter 10 10 mins
Stuart’s take on squats and deadlifting: potential risks, alternatives, and importance of correct movement patternsChapter 11 8 mins
Helping patients with psychological trauma from lower back pain by empowering them with the understanding of the mechanical aspects of their painChapter 12 7 mins
Empowering patients through education and understanding of their pain through Stuart’s clinic and work through BackFitProChapter 13 8 mins
When surgical interventions may be appropriate, and “virtual surgery” as an alternativeChapter 14 4 mins
Weakness, nerve pain, and stenosis: treatments, surgical considerations, and moreChapter 15 1 min
Tarlov cysts: treatment and surgical considerationsChapter 16 4 mins
The evolution of patient assessments and the limitations of MRIChapter 17 7 mins
Pain relief related to stiffness and muscle bulk through trainingChapter 18 11 mins
Advice for the young person on how to keep a healthy spineChapter 19 10 mins
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