Building Bulletproof Backs Ep 6 - Cricketing Icon Dennis LIllee shares his Back Pain Insights

Building Bulletproof Backs

English - July 13, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB
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Previous Episode: Building Bulletproof Backs Ep 6 - Mindset Matters with Daniela Casotti

Next Episode: Building Bulletproof Backs Ep 8 - Mountain Bike STACKS with Andrew Mann

Welcome to the Seventh episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mental, physical and emotional Health.

I am your host, Marion McRae, a physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.

Our Guest for this episode is one of Australia's greats - Fast Bowler Dennis Lillee who suffered back pain in the spotlight of international sporting competition. Dennis talks openly about his back pain story, his insights, and how he is working now to re-shape the coaching of bowling technique so that younger athletes may enjoy less injuries and longevity in the sport.

We discuss -

Dennis’s tools:

Physical - Pilates, core strength and technique for sports skillsMental - Believe there is a way and FIND ITEmotional - Become invested in the process of healing. Own it for yourself.

Dennis’s Top tips

Lifestyle - Keep activeBe proactive - look at movement patterns and techniquesGive it time, it's a process. It takes effort

Links : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Lillee

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Dennis needs no introduction. This is how Wikipedia describes -
Dennis Keith Lillee, AM, MBE (born 18 July 1949) is a former Australian cricketer rated as the "outstanding fast bowler of his generation".Lillee was known for his fiery temperament, 'never-say-die' attitude and popularity with the fans.

During the interview it becomes obvious that Dennis's "never say die" attitude assisted him greatly with his back pain.

If you resonated with any of today's conversations and think perhaps you may like to Build your own Bulletproof Back, or assist a loved one on their journey - Please visit
https://www.movement-solutions.physio/bulletproof-backs

Marion's Top 3 Tips for creating a Bulletproof Back are Here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx8e1dMuDJg&t=188s