This article describes the McKenzie method exercises that are used to help diagnose and manage low back pain orsciatica.

This exercise is typically used to treat asudden onset of acute back pain or sciatica.

Instead, rest for a day or two before trying again.

Older woman doing a McKenzie Exercises - Prone Lying

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Once you start using the exercises, your therapist will ask you to monitor your symptoms.

Centralization while doing the movements is a sign the exercise is working for you.

Press-Ups

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To do press-ups:

Monitor for signs of centralization.

Senior woman doing McKenzie Exercises - Prone Props

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Standing lumbar extensions are especially helpful after you’ve been sitting or bending for extended periods of time.

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Woman doing McKenzie Exercises - Press-Ups

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Woman being assisted into a McKenzie Exercise - Flexion Rotation

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Man doing a McKenzie Exercise - Standing Lumbar Extension

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Woman doing a McKenzie Exercise - Low Back Flexion Exercise

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