scientific evidence has not shown any superior benefice of the McKenzie techniques compared to osteopathic treatments, and some osteopaths do use some kind of extension techniques without using any McKenzie techniques, apparently with equal anecdotal results.
>and that they NEED to work on regaining their lumbar curve; it serves as great >motivation.
It could serve as a great motivation for the patient, maybe not for the therapist:
"...comparison studies reveal that there is no correlation between the
shape of the lumbar lordosis and the presence or absence of back pain symptoms.7,10, 12"
shape of the lumbar lordosis and the presence or absence of back pain symptoms.7,10, 12"
CLINICAL ANATOMY OF THE LUMBAR SPINE AND SACRUM - Bogduk 2005
"Loss of lordosis is a feature sometimes reported in
cervical spine films. This phenomenon, however, is a
normal variant, and carries no diagnostic implication.
It is equally prevalent among patients with acute neck
pain, chronic neck pain, and no neck pain.1 It is independent
of age and symptoms but is more common in
females."1
REFERENCE
1. Helliwell PS, Evans PF, Wright V. The straight cervical
spine: does it indicate muscle spasm? J Bone Joint Surg
1994; 76B: 103–106.
cervical spine films. This phenomenon, however, is a
normal variant, and carries no diagnostic implication.
It is equally prevalent among patients with acute neck
pain, chronic neck pain, and no neck pain.1 It is independent
of age and symptoms but is more common in
females."1
REFERENCE
1. Helliwell PS, Evans PF, Wright V. The straight cervical
spine: does it indicate muscle spasm? J Bone Joint Surg
1994; 76B: 103–106.
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