How the McKenzie Method Helps Prevent Back or Neck Pain From Recurring

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How the McKenzie Method Helps Prevent Back or Neck Pain From Recurring

Neck Pain
Jan 10, 2024
Physical Therapy, Health & Wellness, Neck Pain Relief

Do you have back or neck pain that seems to come and go? Does your pain last longer and longer? It may be time to try the McKenzie Method and learn how to resolve your pain and prevent future episodes. Our McCabe and Brady Physical Therapy therapists are trained in the McKenzie Method and will help you find the relief you’ve been looking for!

The McKenzie Method emphasizes performing movements and positions that provide relief and avoiding or modifying those that irritate or worsen your condition. Your therapist will teach you what you can do to help yourself and prevent future episodes one and for all.

Call McCabe and Brady Physical Therapy today to make an appointment. With guidance from our McKenzie-trained physical therapists, you will find solutions that work!

What is different about the McKenzie Method?

The McKenzie Method is a unique approach to treating back and neck pain. By emphasizing the cause-and-effect relationship between movements and positions, your therapist can direct you to a solution and a program for lasting relief.

Unlike other programs for treating low back pain, the McKenzie Method exercises and postures are meant to reduce or even eliminate your symptoms at the initial assessment. These movements and positions become the foundation for a home exercise program that alleviates your pain and effectively manages your symptoms in future episodes.

Studies have shown that patients using the McKenzie Method demonstrate lasting improvements in pain and function and experience reduced fear and disability beliefs.

The McKenzie method is one of the few methods used in physical therapy that advocates for your independence. This method provides patients with tools to promote independence in managing the current pain and future recurrences.

How a McKenzie therapist can help you

A vital feature of the McKenzie Method is the assessment. Studies have demonstrated that the McKenzie Method is an effective format for accurately classifying your condition. It is also known to be effective at developing effective treatment plans for immediate and lasting results.

Our McCabe and Brady Physical Therapy McKenzie therapists will have you move through a series of specific movements and positions to gauge your pain response during your assessment. The therapist will use that information to develop an exercise protocol designed to alleviate the pain and to help prevent future episodes from occurring.

Unlike other “one size fits all” programs for treating low back and neck pain, the McKenzie Method uses specific exercises and postures that are based on your response. Your Physical therapist will teach you principles for determining what movements and positions you should do for relief and prevention. This approach means that your program is tailored to your needs.

The McKenzie Method is one of the most effective programs for resolving acute pain and reducing the likelihood of chronic pain. The benefits of this program are focused on pain relief and restoring your ability to resume daily live activities without restrictions.

What to expect from our McKenzie therapists

Our McCabe and Brady Physical Therapy McKenzie-trained therapists will start with an initial assessment to thoroughly assess your condition. Before any treatment is considered, your McKenzie therapist will categorize your condition into one of three broad treatment classifications:

  • Postural syndrome
  • Dysfunction syndrome
  • Derangement syndromes

Each classification is based on your underlying cause of pain and dysfunction, and the specific treatment direction is clarified. One of the main benefits of the McKenzie Method is not simply a set of exercises; it is a standardized approach to treating back and neck pain.

Postural Syndrome: Postural syndrome is the result of prolonged postures or positions.

Dysfunction Syndrome: The dysfunction classification describes some sort of restriction in the tissue. Any discomfort is due to tissue shortening, scarring, or adherence to connective tissue.

Derangement Syndrome: The derangement classification is the most common syndrome presenting clinically, describing an “obstruction” to movement. The classic sign of derangement is sensitivity to specific movements and relief from other movements.

Once our therapists identify the needed movement strategies, you are taught what exercises and postures to do to resolve your pain now and prevent future episodes.

Contact McCabe and Brady Physical Therapy for an appointment today!

The McKenzie Method focuses on immediate relief treatments and eliminating future episodes. If you’re struggling with recurring back and neck pain, call McCabe and Brady Physical Therapy today for a comprehensive assessment.

We’re here to help you learn what steps you can take to alleviate and prevent your pain once and for all!

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Physical Therapy, Health & Wellness, Neck Pain Relief
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