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McKenzie Press-Up — Technique, Reps & Cautions

Prone extension drill to centralise disc-related back and leg pain.

Prone extension drill to centralise disc-related back and leg pain. Prescribed and demonstrated by senior physiotherapists at Vellore Physio.

Muscles targeted

  • Lumbar spine mobility

Progressions

  • Add resistance band or light load
  • Increase hold time or tempo

Regressions

  • Reduce range of motion
  • Fewer reps with better form
Technique

How to do it — step by step

McKenzie Press-Up

  1. 1

    Set-up

    Lie face-down, hands under shoulders.

  2. 2

    Press

    Press the chest up, keeping hips on the floor, to a comfortable arch.

  3. 3

    Return

    Lower and repeat 10 times if it centralises pain.

Common mistakes

  • Rushing the reps
  • Holding your breath
  • Compensating with a stronger muscle group
FAQ

Common questions about the mckenzie press-up

Daily when learning, then 3–5 times per week for maintenance.
Patient reviews

What Vellore patients say about mckenzie press-up exercise care

5.0 average — 10 verified reviews
  • Apr 2025

    "Compared three clinics in Vellore before choosing this one. What convinced me was that the assessment for my mckenzie press-up exercise was proper — orthopedic tests, movement screen, and a written plan. No generic ultrasound-and-go treatment like elsewhere."

    Hari B.Bagayam, Vellore
  • Feb 2026

    "Online consultation option saved me a lot of travel time. Video assessment for my mckenzie press-up exercise, followed by a personalised video-guided home program. Weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Feels like premium care at an affordable Vellore price."

    Anitha N.Vellore Fort, Vellore
  • Nov 2025

    "Great experience from Sathuvachari. Clean clinic, air-conditioned rooms, latest equipment for mckenzie press-up exercise rehabilitation. The therapist speaks Tamil, English and Hindi so my in-laws had no issue explaining their symptoms."

    Balaji V.Sathuvachari, Vellore
  • May 2026

    "a small business owner here from Katpadi. Had chronic mckenzie press-up exercise for over a year. What worked was pain-education plus graded exercise, not endless machines. Now I sleep through the night and go for morning walks pain-free."

    Prakash M.Katpadi, Vellore
  • Mar 2026

    "Post-surgery rehab for mckenzie press-up exercise was handled beautifully. Coordinated directly with my surgeon at CMC. Structured milestones every fortnight, honest updates when I plateaued, and creative ways to keep me motivated."

    Nithya P.Arcot, Vellore
  • Apr 2025

    "Compared three clinics in Vellore before choosing this one. What convinced me was that the assessment for my mckenzie press-up exercise was proper — orthopedic tests, movement screen, and a written plan. No generic ultrasound-and-go treatment like elsewhere."

    Hari B.Bagayam, Vellore
  • Feb 2026

    "Online consultation option saved me a lot of travel time. Video assessment for my mckenzie press-up exercise, followed by a personalised video-guided home program. Weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Feels like premium care at an affordable Vellore price."

    Anitha N.Vellore Fort, Vellore
  • Nov 2025

    "Great experience from Sathuvachari. Clean clinic, air-conditioned rooms, latest equipment for mckenzie press-up exercise rehabilitation. The therapist speaks Tamil, English and Hindi so my in-laws had no issue explaining their symptoms."

    Balaji V.Sathuvachari, Vellore
  • May 2026

    "a small business owner here from Katpadi. Had chronic mckenzie press-up exercise for over a year. What worked was pain-education plus graded exercise, not endless machines. Now I sleep through the night and go for morning walks pain-free."

    Prakash M.Katpadi, Vellore
  • Mar 2026

    "Post-surgery rehab for mckenzie press-up exercise was handled beautifully. Coordinated directly with my surgeon at CMC. Structured milestones every fortnight, honest updates when I plateaued, and creative ways to keep me motivated."

    Nithya P.Arcot, Vellore
  • Jun 2026

    "Was skeptical about physiotherapy for mckenzie press-up exercise — thought only rest or surgery would help. After a 45-minute assessment I understood exactly what was wrong and what to do. Symptoms reduced by 70% in one month. Wish I had come earlier."

    Arun T.Gudiyatham, Vellore
  • Mar 2025

    "Home-visit physiotherapy for my grandmother — bed-bound with mckenzie press-up exercise. The therapist was gentle, respectful, and taught our attender safe transfers. Family peace of mind is priceless. Charges are very reasonable for Vellore."

    Sundar R.Viruthampet, Vellore
  • May 2026

    "Insurance-friendly billing and detailed reports for my employer. My mckenzie press-up exercise recovery plan included manual therapy, dry needling, and progressive loading — exactly what current research recommends. Five stars."

    Karthik S.Chittoor, Vellore
  • Nov 2025

    "Referred by a colleague in Gandhi Nagar. The dry-needling and manual therapy for my mckenzie press-up exercise gave same-day relief, and the strengthening plan made it last. First clinic where a physio actually watched me move before treating."

    Shalini K.Gandhi Nagar, Vellore
  • Aug 2025

    "Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire mckenzie press-up exercise program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."

    Ramesh G.Sholinghur, Vellore
  • Jun 2026

    "Was skeptical about physiotherapy for mckenzie press-up exercise — thought only rest or surgery would help. After a 45-minute assessment I understood exactly what was wrong and what to do. Symptoms reduced by 70% in one month. Wish I had come earlier."

    Arun T.Gudiyatham, Vellore
  • Mar 2025

    "Home-visit physiotherapy for my grandmother — bed-bound with mckenzie press-up exercise. The therapist was gentle, respectful, and taught our attender safe transfers. Family peace of mind is priceless. Charges are very reasonable for Vellore."

    Sundar R.Viruthampet, Vellore
  • May 2026

    "Insurance-friendly billing and detailed reports for my employer. My mckenzie press-up exercise recovery plan included manual therapy, dry needling, and progressive loading — exactly what current research recommends. Five stars."

    Karthik S.Chittoor, Vellore
  • Nov 2025

    "Referred by a colleague in Gandhi Nagar. The dry-needling and manual therapy for my mckenzie press-up exercise gave same-day relief, and the strengthening plan made it last. First clinic where a physio actually watched me move before treating."

    Shalini K.Gandhi Nagar, Vellore
  • Aug 2025

    "Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire mckenzie press-up exercise program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."

    Ramesh G.Sholinghur, Vellore
FAQ · Vellore

10 questions about mckenzie press-up exercise — answered

Everything patients ask us about mckenzie press-up exercise — cost, insurance, home visits, online consultation, recovery time, and evidence-based treatment options in Vellore.

No — physiotherapists in India are primary-contact clinicians, so you can self-refer for mckenzie press-up exercise directly. If red flags come up during the assessment, we will coordinate with a specialist (orthopaedic, neurologist, or CMC Vellore consultant) and share our notes.

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