McKenzie Method for Low Back Pain

Of the many frustrations back pain patients face, the lack of a standardized or uniform treatment approach is high on the list. Especially for those patients with longer-lasting symptoms of sub-acute pain (lasting between six and twelve weeks) or longer than twelve weeks (chronic back pain), treatment approaches are very inconsistent. While the McKenzie Method is successful with treating acute low back pain, it is also very helpful for those patients with sub-acute and chronic back pain. McKenzie Method Assessment and Treatment One of the benefits of the McKenzie Method (or McKenzie Therapy) is that it is a standardized approach to both the…
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L4-L5 Spinal Segment

The lumbar spine (lower back) is a remarkably complex structure. The L4-L5 are the two lowest vertebrae in the lumbar spine, and together with the attached disc, joints, nerves and soft tissues, it provides a variety of functions, including supporting the upper body and allowing motion in multiple directions. However, with its heavy load and range of flexibility, the L4-L5 segment is also prone to developing pain from injury and/or from degenerative changes, such as: The L4 vertebra can slip forward over the L5 vertebra, impinging the nerve root and causing lower back and/or leg pain (sciatica) The L4-L5 disc,…
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