Stretching for Patient Success
Katherine Shoger, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Orthopedic Certified Specialist
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 coming to stand?
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?
McKenzie Method®
Assessment - This step includes a detailed history about your symptoms. You will be asked to do repeated movements in a variety of positions. How your symptoms and range of movement changes with these repeated movements provides the clinician with information about your problem.
Classification - Your evaluation will provide insight to nature of your pain and syndrome condition. Then your therapist can take you on a logical path for treatment.
Treatment - You will be prescribed specific exercises and advice on postures to adopt and those to avoid. Hands-on techniques may be added until you can self manage. You will be actively involved and the knowledge you gain will lead to regular self-treatment.
Prevention - You control your pain.
