McKenzie Technique
This proven, movement-based approach empowers you to manage spine pain through guided exercises that reduce symptoms and prevent recurrence.
What Is it?
The McKenzie Method is a research-supported system of assessment and treatment for spinal pain and dysfunction. It emphasizes identifying specific movement patterns that reduce symptoms and encourages patient-led exercises to manage pain and prevent recurrence. It’s a powerful approach for those dealing with disc-related pain, sciatica, or chronic spinal discomfort.
Our Approach
We start with a movement-based assessment to determine which motions reduce or aggravate your symptoms. Then we guide you through specific exercises designed to centralize pain, improve spine mechanics, and give you control over your recovery. You’ll leave with a plan that puts you in the driver’s seat and supports long-term self-management — not dependency.
Conditions We Treat
We use the McKenzie technique to reduce pain and improve self-management of symptoms.
Conditions We Treat with McKenzie:
• Lumbar disc herniation
• Sciatica
• Chronic low back pain
• Cervical radiculopathy
• Recurrent spinal pain
• Hip pain
• Knee pain
• Shoulder pain
• Restricted movements
What Can I Expect
At your first session, we’ll identify your “directional preference” — the movements that reduce or aggravate symptoms. You’ll learn simple exercises that help centralize pain and regain function. This approach gives you tools to manage your own symptoms and reduce flare-ups, with therapist support every step of the way.
What Are the Benefits
• Rapid symptom reduction with guided movement
• Long-term self-management tools
• Improved spine mechanics and posture
• Decreased nerve-related pain or sciatica
• Increased confidence during flare-ups
Additional FAQs
What if movement makes my back pain worse?
We carefully assess which movements help versus aggravate symptoms. The McKenzie method focuses only on movements that reduce your pain — not push through it.
Will I have exercises to do at home?
Yes! A major benefit of McKenzie therapy is that it gives you tools to manage your symptoms independently between visits.
