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The Lumbar Spine Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy

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For the first time in the (para)medical science-history of Low Back Pain, a book is written that is based on scientific evidence. The list of References includes no less then 47 articles, scientific papers and books. And more important even than that: McKenzie opens up a total new chapter on the causes of the so-called (until now!) 'non-specific' LBP, which to the reader is not at all 'non-specific' anymore once you've read (and maybe re-read) this book! "The Lumbar Spine" taught me things I never learned in college (PT and MT) and that are still not taught in general, unfortunately: specific disc behaviour: the mechanical principles that damage the disc and make it to heal (or to not heal!), and how these principles cause LBP, even long before discs are herniated. One superb evidence-based book, especially since it describes a low-cost therapy! And: this book explains why manipulative therapy (MT) often does not give the results we had hoped for. All physiotherapists, chiropracters, osteopaths, general practitioners and neuro- and orthopedic surgeons: this book will almost certain be the basis for the future treatment of 'non-specific' LBP. If there's one book you want to have read, this is it!

Lumbar spine mechanical diagnosis as described, classic textbook, every manual therapist should have one on the shelf. A bit outdated, but an easy to read textbook with much insight.

Brilliant presentation of years of observation of spine problems and their responce to simple ordinary movement strategies. Instructions for the therapist delivered in a concise simple style. A must read by all who see patients with back problems.

The book provides excellent information on the principles of the techniques. It is limited on specific criteria of when to stop using the technique.