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McKenzie Method
The McKenzie method uses repeated movements and positions to find what reduces your spine or joint pain. You learn a specific exercise to self treat flare ups.
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What this treatment helps with
- Clear directional preference
- Self treatment tool for flare ups
- Less reliance on passive care
- Fast assessment to exercise path
How we assess you
Every plan starts with a clear picture of your symptoms, movement, and goals.
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Repeated movement testing
We test which directions worsen or ease symptoms.
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Centralization check
We watch if leg or arm pain retreats toward the spine.
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Posture review
Sitting and standing habits that affect symptoms.
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Home program
One or two key exercises prescribed with precision.
How we treat your condition
Techniques are chosen from your assessment, not a one size fits all menu.
Directional exercise
Repeated bends, extensions, or side glides as indicated.
Posture correction
Micro breaks and supported positions for desk work.
Progression
Load added when symptoms centralize and stabilize.
Prevention
You learn early warning signs and what to do.
Typical recovery timeline
Timelines vary by person. These phases show what many patients experience.
Centralization
Week 1Peripheral pain may retreat with correct repeated movement.
Stabilization
Week 2 to 4Symptoms settle with daily exercise habit.
Maintenance
Week 4+Brief daily routine prevents recurrence.
Patient case studies
Real recovery paths from our Calgary clinic. Names and details are changed for privacy.
Accountant, 44 Sciatica with leg pain when sitting 5 weeks
Repeated extension movements centralised leg pain toward the lower back within two sessions. He performed a specific extension based exercise routine every two hours during workdays plus standing breaks to reduce prolonged flexed sitting.
Leg pain cleared completely by week three. Sitting tolerance returned to full accounting workdays without needing to lie down after work. He still does his two minute extension routine whenever he feels early back tightness.