09/05/2026
McKenzie Method, also known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), is a specialized physiotherapy approach used to assess and treat pain in the spine and joints. It is especially effective for neck pain, back pain, sciatica, and posture-related problems.
Benefits of McKenzie Exercises
Reduces neck and low back pain
Centralizes pain (moves pain from leg/arm back toward the spine)
Improves posture and spinal mobility
Decreases nerve compression symptoms
Prevents recurrence of pain
Promotes self-management at home
Common Conditions Treated
Low back pain
Sciatica
Cervical spondylosis
Lumbar disc herniation
Neck pain and stiffness
Postural syndrome
Common McKenzie Exercises
Prone lying
Prone on elbows
Press-ups (lumbar extension)
Standing back extensions
Chin tucks for neck pain