The Cervical And Thoracic Spine: Mechanical Dia... -
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. is a definitive two-volume clinical text by Robin