Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
*Learn how to perform McKenzie exercises to get rid of pain in the low back/lumbar spine. Although the McKenzie method is actually a system of evaluation and treatment (aka Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy), the term, 'McKenzie Exercises' is commonly used in the general population to describe the extension-based exercises that are frequently (but not exclusively) most effective for relieving low back pain.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:39 Prone Press Up \ Extension in Lying
3:04 Prone on Elbows \ Sustained Lying in Extension
4:04 Press up with Hips off Center
5:40 Standing Lumbar Extension
6:52 Symptom Improvement Expectations
8:19 Frequency Recommendations
9:15 Rest Position, Posture, Lumbar Support,
10:25 General Exercise Recommendations
Back Pain Self-Assessment: youtu.be/qStFb2yl3WQ
Work Space Ergonomics: youtu.be/nIQECMXsGdM
Sleep Positioning and Pillow Support: youtu.be/GkNecgt1NjM
Posture: youtu.be/rk7DB7q8frM
For more videos on low back pain, check out my playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3ggWrvWXyAGnvqnGrGW54Q_icij6ESg
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*Learn how to perform McKenzie exercises to get rid of pain in the low back/lumbar spine. Although the McKenzie method is actually a system of evaluation and treatment (aka Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy), the term, 'McKenzie Exercises' is commonly used in the general population to describe the extension-based exercises that are frequently (but not exclusively) most effective for relieving low back pain.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:39 Prone Press Up \ Extension in Lying
3:04 Prone on Elbows \ Sustained Lying in Extension
4:04 Press up with Hips off Center
5:40 Standing Lumbar Extension
6:52 Symptom Improvement Expectations
8:19 Frequency Recommendations
9:15 Rest Position, Posture, Lumbar Support,
10:25 General Exercise Recommendations
Back Pain Self-Assessment: youtu.be/qStFb2yl3WQ
Work Space Ergonomics: youtu.be/nIQECMXsGdM
Sleep Positioning and Pillow Support: youtu.be/GkNecgt1NjM
Posture: youtu.be/rk7DB7q8frM
For more videos on low back pain, check out my playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3ggWrvWXyAGnvqnGrGW54Q_icij6ESg
Thank you for clicking the thumbs up button and subscribing to the channel! Every like and subscribe helps YouTube promote the video for other viewers who could benefit from this video. Click the notification bell to stay current on new videos.
Here's to your healing, health and happiness!
** This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a healthcare provider for guidance about any specific medical condition and before doing anything contained in these videos. The viewer is solely responsible for all outcomes of the use of this material.
