#27 - Pain, Rehab and Personal Approach - Joel Proskewitz

In this episode of the CCU Podcast, I speak with Joel Proskewitz. Joel Proskewitz is a spinal rehabilitation specialist. He deals primarily with mechanical neck and low back pain and has a special interest in pre/post spinal surgery patients. He is one of only two people in the world to teach for Professor Stuart McGill (Head of spinal biomechanics, University of Waterloo) and travels the world extensively teaching and sharing his experience, understanding and rehabilitation of the human spine to a mix of clinicians, spinal surgeons, and associated professionals. He is the only non-physician to be a permanent member of an elite spinal medical team in London, UK and works closely with surgeons, pain consultants, rheumatologists, and radiologists. He regularly presents and contributes towards complex spinal cases with his medical team. Joel has had 7 spinal surgeries himself, so fully understands the rehabilitation journey, both physically and mentally and draws from this experience to assist his patients in the ultimate hope of empowering them to look after their own spine.We discuss:- Personal training in South Africa to Professor and rehab clinician in London, UK- Linking up with Stuart Mcgill and being a spinal rehab guy- Biomechanics vs. pain science and the limitations of the medical field- The impact of empathy and communication on rehab outcomes- Balancing the hats of a professor, clinical responsibilities, and client service- Building PerformanceRx and The SpineXchange- Abandoning social media- Humility, making mistakes and gaining experienceFind Joel:Website - Performancerx.co.uk, thespinexchange.comInstagram - @joelproskewitzspine__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!