McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
Learn how Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) can effectively treat low back and neck pain.
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) is a unique method of treating spine and extremity pain. The method has been in development for over 60 years, originally created by Robin McKenzie. It is an in-depth assessment, diagnosis, and treatment process that has been well researched throughout the years. Its validity as a treatment method for musculoskeletal pain is consistently supported in the literature. It requires no surgery, medication, needles, or expensive equipment.
The research has shown the MDT assessment to be extremely reliable in identifying pain of a mechanical origin. Mechanical pain originates from a biomechanical dysfunction in the way the bones, joints, or associated muscles are moving. The vast majority of musculoskeletal pain, including neck and low back pain, falls into this category.
Per the McKenzie Institute’s website: “The treatment principles of the McKenzie Method promote the body’s potential to repair itself and do not involve the use of medication, heat, cold, ultrasound, needles, or surgery. McKenzie allows patients to learn the principles and empowers them to be in control of their own symptom management, which can reduce dependency on medical intervention.”
Here at Fox Physical Therapy, we use the MDT assessment as one of our primary methods to effectively treat low back and neck pain. During the assessment, one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy will help to determine the exact cause of your symptoms as well as implement a treatment plan to quickly resolve your symptoms. The best part of the MDT method is that it allows you, the patient, to gain control over your symptoms and keep them under control even when outside of the clinic setting.
If you have been experiencing pain or issues with your body and its performance contact us today. You may be experiencing an underlying biomechanical that needs to be addressed by one of our doctors.