Learn to treat your own injuries
with the McKenzie Method.
If you are looking for the best physiotherapy for back pain, look no further. McKenzie Method, also known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, is well researched, proven and trusted the world over. It originated with a New Zealander named Robin McKenzie.
What makes the McKenzie Method stand out is its methodical and thorough assessment process, which leads on to diagnosis and a specific treatment pathway for each individual. Another stand out feature is that the treatment plan has a strong focus on involving you, the client. Hence “learning to treat your own injuries”.
There is always homework, but it is usually simple and quick (1-2 minutes). The key is frequent repetition. You get good bang for your buck, with immediate changes to your symptoms, and you don’t have to wait to ‘go back to your Physio’ to get relief. You will learn what your body wants, and what it doesn’t want, and how to use that to treat yourself. This will give you a feeling of empowerment as you take back control of your pain and your body.
McKenzie Method is most useful for back, neck, shoulder and limb symptoms. Recent research suggests that when used for those with chronic low back pain, McKenzie Method is more affective than manual therapy at reducing pain in the short term, and increasing function in the long term. This is a win-win scenario. Using the McKenzie Method, you are more likely to improve your pain and return to your normal activities long term, than you would be with standard Physiotherapy. You could say, McKenzie method is the best physiotherapy for back pain.
Liz is credentialed in McKenzie Method and Zoe is half way to credentials, having completed Levels A & B (hopefully level C to follow late 2025).