Self Assessment for Spinal Pain
Are there periods in the day when you have no pain?
Have you had more than one episode of low back/neck pain?
Do you feel worse with prolonged bending or stooping?
Do you feel worse when sitting too long or standing up?
Does your low back pain feel better lying down or walking?
Do you feel worse when inactive and better when you move?
Do you associate pain with particular activity?
Looking for advanced care with a compassionate touch? You've found us! Sternen Physical Therapy has physical therapists that specialize in the treatment of neck and back pain. Our therapists have orthopedic backgrounds and use a variety of approaches to help relieve your back pain, such as manual therapy, integrative dry needling, Pilates, McKenzie Method®, and more! Dr. Kate Shoger leads the spine care team with her advanced certifications.
The system of patient care known as the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) is an approach trusted and used by clinicians and patients all over the world for common back, neck, and extremity joint problems.
Most musculoskeletal pain is "mechanical" in origin, meaning every day movements and postures cause pain. A McKenzie trained therapist performs a systematic evaluation that finds certain movements and postures that can abolish pain and restore function.
Furthermore, the McKenzie approach empowers you for self-treatment and promotes the body's potential to heal itself without medication, surgery, or passive modalities.
Kate Shoger, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT
Certification in the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT)
ABPTS Orthopedic Certified Specialist