Building Bulletproof Backs
Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation is our Mission
Real Stories. Radical Shifts. Relentless Hope.
Each week, join physiotherapist and movement coach Maz McRae as she dives into raw, real conversations with everyday people who’ve reclaimed their lives from stubborn, chronic back pain. Either that, or practitioners helping heal.
These 30-minute episodes explore the unexpected turning points—be it mindset, movement, emotion, or something totally outside the box—that helps build resilience and a new relationship with the body.
From rock-bottom moments to breakthrough wins, the Bulletproof Backs Podcast is your go-to for inspiration, insight, and hope beyond the scan results.
💥 This isn’t just about healing spines—it’s about changing stories.
Tired of back pain and want to build a Bulletproof Back ?
Visit www.bulletproofbacks.com and grab a copy of Marion's book.
OR Join her May 5th for her 5 day Back Pain Re-set Challenge
Learn More here -
https://bulletproofbacks.com/5-day-back-pain-challenge626281
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To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email Hello@bulleproofbacks.com
Building Bulletproof Backs
Building Bulletproof Backs Ep 5 - Surfing & Surgery with Dr Simon Smith
Welcome to the Fifth 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.
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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 Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Simon Smith. Simon shares a unique perspective - as a surgeon who experienced a 10 year journey of back pain, to eventually undergoing Fusion and now returning to a fit and active lifestyle which includes running around after 3 kids, performing joint replacements, surfing waves and showing up to F45 classes. He shares his journey and passes on some sage advice to those attempting to Build a Bulletproof Back.
We discuss -
Simon’s tools:
- Physical - Movement (Surfing, mountain Biking, F45 classes)
- Mental - Be engaged in fulfilling work
- Emotional - Be supported by loving family & friends
Simon’s Top 3 tips
- Take ownership of your pain and be in control.
- Find a diagnosis and understand what is causing your pain
- Explore your conservative and surgical options
- Try and keep moving and keep your weight under control
Links : https://www.surgeons.org/profile/simon-smith
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 check out my website.
Marion's Top 3 Tips for creating a Bulletproof Back are Here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx8e1dMuDJg&t=188s
Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com
You can start with reading a book $ 8.95
Or trialling a simple online course $ 28 - $ 900
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.
Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks
To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email Hello@bulleproofbacks.com