Also known a Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), is another way to approach patients with both acute and chronic pain conditions. This examination protocol usually takes 3-5 visits in order to see results and relies on the patient to play a major role in their recovery.

McKenzie TherapyCompleting his certification in 2018 Dr. Brett offers a unique exercise protocol that is aimed to treat disc related pain as well as other chronic pain syndromes through repeated movements. This is done through an examination in which particular motions are assessed to find the patients “Directional Preference” this is the motion that alleviates or reduces the patient’s current symptomatology. This can take anywhere from 3-5 visits. It’s important to keep in mind that this treatment relies heavily on the patient performing the exercises each day until their symptoms have been completely reduced.