How to Do
How to Do Mckenzie Press Up
Each McKenzie press-up should begin with a good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop this McKenzie press up.
Avoid this stretch if you have lower back pain or have had previous issues.
Beginning
Beginning Mckenzie Press Up
Lie on your stomach with your elbows bent underneath you and your hands extending out just over your shoulders. Your position should be similar to a pushup position.
Movement
Mckenzie Press Up Movement
1. Begin to push your upper body upwards, leaving your pelvis and legs on the floor, keeping your butt and spine relaxed. Once at the top of the movement, slowly lower down to the original position.
2. To maintain flow, exhale as you lift and inhale as you lower. Repeat this movement 10 times.
Benefits
Mckenzie Press Up Benefits
The McKenzie Method was more effective than other interventions at reducing pain and disability; it was more effective at reducing disability but not pain when compared to exercise alone; and it was not more effective than a combined exercise, manual therapy, and education intervention.
