The Cervical And Thoracic Spine: Mechanical Dia... -

While the set is often sold together, it comprehensively covers both theoretical and practical applications. Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

is a definitive two-volume clinical text by Robin McKenzie and Stephen May that outlines the application of the McKenzie Method® (MDT) to the upper and middle spine. This evidence-based resource is considered essential for healthcare professionals—including physiotherapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths—specializing in the non-surgical management of neck pain, headaches, and trunk-related mechanical syndromes. Core Concepts and Philosophy

The text expands on Robin McKenzie's original philosophy of patient empowerment and self-treatment, which was first introduced for the lumbar spine in 1981. The Cervical and Thoracic Spine: Mechanical Dia...

: Central to the method is identifying a "directional preference"—the specific movement that causes pain to centralize (move from the extremities toward the spine) or abolish entirely.

The Cervical and Thoracic Spine: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy While the set is often sold together, it

: The book explains these phenomena in depth, teaching clinicians how to use therapeutic exercise to change the location and intensity of pain.

: It details a logical system of mechanical force progressions, moving from patient-generated movements to clinician-applied manual therapy when necessary. Content Highlights by Volume The Cervical and Thoracic Spine: Mechanical Diagnosis and

: It provides operational definitions and symptoms for classifying patients into specific mechanical subgroups: Derangement , Dysfunction , and Postural Syndrome .