Robin McKenzie, a physical therapist in New Zealand, developed his Method in the 1960’s. He noted that extending the spine could provide significant pain relief to certain patients and allow them to return to their normal daily activities.

Here’s what we know about the McKenzie method for low back pain from a recent review of the literature.

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It’s so bad that she canceled her concert tour.

Here’s the state-of-the-art (not including pharmacology and surgery) for treating lower back pain (LBP) from the North American Spine Society. (more…)

Dr. Scott Kinkade from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas has reviewed all the options in American Family Physician.

Here’s a summary of his conclusions as they relate to CAM. (more…)