
Building Bulletproof Backs Ep 7 - Cricketing Icon Dennis LIllee shares his Back Pain Insights
07/13/20 • 40 min
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.
To Build your own Bulletproof Back go HereTo Support this show - buy me a Coffee !
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 skills
- Mental - Believe there is a way and FIND IT
- Emotional - Become invested in the process of healing. Own it for yourself.
Dennis’s Top tips
- Lifestyle - Keep active
- Be proactive - look at movement patterns and techniques
- Give it time, it's a process. It takes effort
Links : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Lillee
Time stamp :
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 check out my website.
Marion's Top 3 Tips for creating
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 $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 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 [email protected]
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.
To Build your own Bulletproof Back go HereTo Support this show - buy me a Coffee !
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 skills
- Mental - Believe there is a way and FIND IT
- Emotional - Become invested in the process of healing. Own it for yourself.
Dennis’s Top tips
- Lifestyle - Keep active
- Be proactive - look at movement patterns and techniques
- Give it time, it's a process. It takes effort
Links : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Lillee
Time stamp :
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 check out my website.
Marion's Top 3 Tips for creating
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 $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 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 [email protected]
Previous Episode

Building Bulletproof Backs Ep 6 - Mindset Matters with Daniela Casotti
Welcome to the Sixth 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.
To Build your own Bulletproof Back go Here To Support this show - buy me a Coffee !
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 Daniela Casotti. An incredible lady with an inspiring mindset cultivated by listening to, attending courses with and reading texts from great teachers like Joe Dispenza, Alberto Villoldo and many more leading edge mind-body medicine teachers. Daniella's back pain journey is intertwined with her epilepsy diagnosis. During in the midst of an epileptic seizure, falls have resulted in fractured ribs, vertebrae, etc. Daniela's story highlights that back pain has many origins, and many unique pathways to explore.
We discuss -
Daniela’s tools:
- Physical - Yoga and movement (ANY)
- Mental - So many Mental strategies ++ Connect with the 99% of Space.
- Emotional - Learn to feel LOVE again
Daniela’s Top tips
- LIsten to the advice of other's who have healed their spine
- Choose what you are focussing on wisely
- Keep moving like a new born child
- Learn to feel LOVE
Links : https://drjoedispenza.com/
https://www.gaia.com/article/interview-with-shaman-alberto-villoldo
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 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 $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 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 [email protected]
Next Episode

Building Bulletproof Backs Ep 8 - Mountain Bike STACKS with Andrew Mann
Welcome to the Eight 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.
To Build your own Bulletproof Back go Here To Support this show - buy me a Coffee !
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 a humble, athletic, super intelligent Family Man - Andrew Mann. Andrew went for a mountain bike ride with mates and ended up in hospital for weeks after "head butting" a tree at full pace. His insights into traumatically acquired spinal injuries, the affects on family, and the path to recovery are well articulated. We discuss -
Andrew’s tools:
- Physical - Slow your Breathing to stay calm, walking, pool, gym, modify desk set up
- Mental - Set yourself Challenges, ask lots of questions to empower yourself and tell yourself "YOU WILL GET BETTER", set yourself a new normal
- Emotional - Respect the signals from your body, learn about Good Pain vs Bad Pain
Andrew’s Top 3 tips -
1. Mental Attitude - Tell yourself " It will get better" , set yourself small challenges, work with educated team members (physios, osteos, exercise physiologists, etc), eat healthy, cut alcohol.
2. Understand the Dysfunction in your Spine - ask questions
3. DON'T STOP moving (even from bed if you have to) - Walking
4. Carry on with Back maintenance ongoing, include variety.
Links : Compression Fracture of T7, ribs, liver rupture.
Post Fusion Scar
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u-h5lm0z3xDvqVuRyZN7BN9nSUYQ8oif/view?usp=sharing
Xray - Mind blowing!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ed8ZsiWIpJ7iCxvMfVq5wcrB2kvp8IU4/view?usp=sharing
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.
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 $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 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 [email protected]
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