McKenzie Method for lower back pain?!
Question: Can anyone tell me how to do these? I cannot find them online and I have a herniated disc. I'm suppose to go to physical therapy but cannot afford it so I want to do it at home. Can anyone istruct me on any excersises?
Answers: Can anyone tell me how to do these? I cannot find them online and I have a herniated disc. I'm suppose to go to physical therapy but cannot afford it so I want to do it at home. Can anyone istruct me on any excersises?
http://www.easyvigour.net.nz/fitness/h_M...
there.
It would be negligent for anyone to try to advise you over the internet as to which exercises to do...this is because there are no real "McKenzie exercises" The McKenzie method is a method of assessment and designing treatment based on your symptomatic and mechanical responses to movement.
However, many people can be guided through self treatment with the help of his book "Treat Your Own Back" however, you must read it carefully because you could easily worsen your condition if you do not follow the guidelines. If you are unable to reduce it on your own, I do recommend formal treatment.
You can find the book at most major bookstores...it's a easy paperback.
I'd all recommend going to http://www.mckenziemdt.org to understand the concepts better.
P.S. the website listed by the poster above gives a very poor description of application and demonstration of the "exercises"