Theoretical Foundations of the McKenzie Method in Low Back Pain Management

Andreea Voinea (), Adrian Iacobini (), Carmen Grigoroiu (), Dan Niculae Cristea () and Teodora Dominteanu
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Andreea Voinea: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Adrian Iacobini: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Carmen Grigoroiu: National University of Science and Technology Politehnica of Bucharest
Dan Niculae Cristea: National University of Science and Technology Politehnica of Bucharest

Marathon, 2025, vol. 17, issue 2, 181-187

Abstract: Low back pain is one of the most widespread musculoskeletal issues globally, exerting a significant socioeconomic impact. The McKenzie Method, officially known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), is based on the principle of pain centralization and the notion that repetitive movements can direct symptoms and mitigate pain. The present article aims to delineate the theoretical underpinnings of the McKenzie Method—focusing on the biomechanical and neurophysiological models that support it—and to review research from the past decade that underscores both its effectiveness and limitations in low back pain management.

Keywords: back pain; McKenzie Method; therapy; physical exercise (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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