McKenzie Method at Skare Spine & Performance
The McKenzie Method is based on the principle of self-treatment and self-management of spinal and extremity joint conditions. It involves a systematic assessment process to identify specific movement patterns and positions that either worsen or alleviate symptoms.
McKenzie Method at Skare Spine & Performance
We utilize this mainly for patients who have a complaint of burning, shooting pain in the butt and leg, or radiation into the shoulder and arm with numbness and weakness. The McKenzie method can be a game changer for sciatica, spinal stenosis, and radiating pain due to disc bulges/herniation as well as extremity pain. One of the most beneficial aspects of this therapy is patient involvement and education. The McKenzie Method highly encourages both of these aspects so that you can better understand how this treatment helps you achieve your goals. The exercises are easy to do at home to help speed up care.
What is the McKenzie method?
Also known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy.
The McKenzie Method is a specialized approach to physical therapy that focuses on evaluating and treating musculoskeletal conditions, especially those related to the spine. New Zealand physiotherapist Robin McKenzie developed it in the 1950s, and has since become a widely recognized and respected approach to physical therapy.
The McKenzie Method is based on the principle that most musculoskeletal pain can be treated with exercise and education. It emphasizes the importance of patient empowerment and self-treatment through simple but highly effective exercises that can be performed at home.
The method uses a comprehensive assessment process to determine the underlying cause of the patient’s pain.
The McKenzie Method is especially effective in treating back and neck pain and other musculoskeletal conditions such as sciatica, shoulder pain, and hip pain. Treatment with McKenzie most often consists of an end pain-free range of movement that helps restore joint function. This can help reduce pain and improve function.
One of the key benefits of the McKenzie Method is that it is non-invasive and drug-free. It relies on the body’s natural healing abilities to achieve optimal results, leading to faster recovery and reduced need for more invasive treatments such as surgery.
Paired with chiropractic manipulation, functional rehab, and dry needling, the McKenzie Method becomes another powerful tool to help you recover.
What our patients say
“Dr. Nate is great! He uses both chiropractic practices and more physical therapy to help with pains. He has helped me with pain in my neck and knee and with a few short visits I was able to be pain free. He is understanding and works with you in visits and gives you exercises to help when you are out not with him and having pain. He has a lot of knowledge on treating his patients from multiple perspectives. Dry needling, PT and chiropractic techniques were all used to help me. I would recommend him to anyone because of his unique techniques of not just chiropractic but also exercises. He helped me not only heal what was hurting, but strengthen other muscles to prevent further injury.”
-Alison McHenry, Rochester, MN
“I came to Dr. Skare because I wanted to start playing golf again with out the lower back problems. He took time to listen and was very personable and thorough. He treated my whole body and help stretch out the weak spots that were causing the issue. Dr. Skare shared knowledge, care and the time in helping me alleviate these issues. I felt better after each session and now only come in for maintenance of the muscles. I would highly recommend Dr Skare Spine and Performance.”
-David Braun, Rochester, MN