Vijay Vad

About the Author

Vijay Vad, MD, is a renowned sports medicine specialist and integrative health expert with over two decades of experience treating elite athletes and everyday individuals suffering from chronic pain. As a physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and a medical correspondent for ESPN, Dr. Vad has dedicated his career to bridging conventional medicine with holistic practices like yoga and Pilates. His innovative approach empowers patients to reclaim their mobility and vitality through accessible, evidence-based exercises. In his acclaimed book Back RX: A 15-Minute-a-Day Yoga- and Pilates-Based Program to End Low Back Pain Fully Updated and Revised, Dr. Vad provides a practical, step-by-step program that has helped thousands alleviate low back pain without relying solely on medication or surgery. A Harvard-trained doctor and former team physician for the New York Knicks and Giants, he continues to inspire a movement toward proactive, movement-centered wellness.