The McKenzie Method is a system of evaluating and treating spinal disorders.Unique to the McKenzie Method is a comprehensive and logical step-by-step process to evaluate the patient's problem quickly.This mechanical examination can "classify" most patient conditions by the level of pain or limitation that results from certain movements or positions.A McKenzie assessment can eliminate the need for expensive and/or invasive procedures.McKenzie treatment prescribes a series of individualized exercises.The emphasis is on active patient involvement, which minimizes the number of visits to the clinic.By learning how to self-treat the current problem, patients gain hands-on knowledge on how to minimize the risk of recurrence and to rapidly deal with recurrence if it occurs.The likelihood of problems persisting can more likely be prevented through self-maintenance. www.mckenziemdt.org