McKenzie Method Assessment Tool

Discover if your pain may respond to mechanical diagnosis and treatment using McKenzie Method principles.

Select Area

Assessment

Results

Select Your Primary Area of Pain

Choose the location where you experience your most significant discomfort to receive a targeted assessment.

Lower Back Pain

Lumbar spine, sciatica, or lower back discomfort affecting daily activities

Neck Pain

Cervical spine stiffness, headaches, or upper neck tension

Shoulder Pain

Rotator cuff, shoulder blade, or upper arm movement restrictions

Knee Pain

Joint stiffness, recurring episodes, or mechanical limitations

Strong McKenzie Method Indicators

Your assessment reveals clear mechanical patterns that research shows respond exceptionally well to McKenzie Method treatment.

What This Means

Directional Preference

Your responses indicate likely benefit from specific movement directions

Mechanical Pattern

Pain behaviors suggest mechanical dysfunction responsive to MDT

Professional Assessment

Certified clinician needed to identify specific treatment approach

Next Steps

Professional MDT Assessment

Certified clinician performs movement testing to identify directional preference

Schedule Assessment

Targeted Exercise Program

Learn specific movements based on your assessment results

Determined during assessment

Professional Assessment Recommended

While this screening doesn't show strong mechanical patterns, professional evaluation remains valuable to identify the best treatment approach for your condition.

Treatment Options

McKenzie Method

Mechanical diagnosis and treatment approach

Manual Therapy

Techniques to reduce pain, increase motion, and recover function

Exercise Therapy

Graded exposure into proper exercise based on directional preference

Pain Education

Understanding pain for self-management

Local Expert Care

Memphis Area

Certified McKenzie Method practitioners providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment

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Find Provider Elsewhere

Nationwide

Locate certified McKenzie Method practitioners in your area through the official directory

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Important Clinical Information

Screening Tool Only: This assessment provides guidance but is not a diagnosis
Professional Evaluation Required: McKenzie Method assessment involves hands-on movement testing
Individual Results Vary: Clinical outcomes depend on multiple factors beyond this screening

This tool is based on McKenzie Institute research but cannot replace professional clinical judgment.