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McKenzie Therapy

Low Back Pain Therapy

What Is McKenzie Therapy?

A Physical Therapist from New Zealand named Robin McKenzie noted that extending the spine could provide significant pain relief to certain patients back in the 1960’s. He developed a series of maneuvers and exercises now referred to as “the Mckenzie Method” to help patients take a more active role in their continued health.

The long-term goal of the McKenzie Method is to teach patients suffering from neck pain and/or back pain how to treat themselves and manage pain throughout their lives using exercise and other strategies.

Back Pain Therapy

Manage Your Pain

Other goals include:

  • Reduce pain quickly
  • Return to normal functioning in daily activities
  • Minimize the risk of recurring pain (avoid painful postures and movements)
  • Minimize the number of return visits to the spine specialist

McKenzie’s exercises for back pain are a series of progressive positions. If your back pain is especially acute, you may not be able to work through all stages straight away. A McKenzie-trained physical therapist progresses patients through the various positions and stages depending on how their symptoms improve, worsen or stay the same.

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Contact one of our offices today to begin your journey back to wellness. 

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At First Rehab and Sport Physical Therapy, our mission is to help you get well...soon. Our team of physical therapists has experience in treating patients of all ages...from torticollis in infants, to fall prevention in seniors. We provide compassionate care for our community.

Middleville Location

4624 N M37 Hwy.
Suite A
Middleville, MI 4933

269-795-4230
FAX: 269-795-4191

Hastings Location

2169 W M43 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058

(269) 309-1090
FAX: (269) 309-1092

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  • About
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    • ALTERG®
    • Laser Therapy
    • LSVT BIG Therapy
    • McKenzie Therapy
    • Orthopedics
    • Performance Training
    • Post-Concussion
    • Sports Therapy
    • Telehealth
    • Neurological Rehab
    • Vestibular Rehab
  • For Clients
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    • FAQ’s
    • Insurance
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