INVIVO SPINE
McGill Method Certified
The 4 Hour McGill Method Consult
​Virtual appointments available via Zoom if in-person is not possible.
PART 1:
HISTORY
​The McGill Method assessment begins with a discussion to gather a detailed history of your back pain and associated pain. This information allows us to analyze patterns in behaviour, sports, exercise, work habits, lifestyle, previous treatments, daily activities etc. that indicate potential injury mechanisms. This is an extremely valuable component to the consult, often overlooked by traditional assessments.
PART 2:
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
A physical examination follows next. It can take an hour or more to assess your back pain and identify precise pain triggers unique to you and your injury. Every assessment is different, just like every back pained person is different. The assessment includes a thorough biomechanical analysis of movements, postures, and spine loads. Neurodynamic tests, as well muscular and anatomical tests may be conducted to determine all factors that play a role in your back pain. This is likely the most comprehensive assessment you will ever receive.
PART 3:
SUMMARY & PROGNOSIS
​Following the physical assessment, you will educated on root cause of your mechanical based back pain. If there is evidence contrary to a mechanical based source of pain, you will receive guidance on the next step. We use spine models and imaging (if appropriate/available) to provide a concise, "easy-to-understand" explanation of your back injury and pain triggers. You will learn how particular activities, postures, movements and loads impact your pain and recovery.
PART 4:
REMOVE THE CAUSE
Removing the root cause of your pain is the first and most critical step to recovery. This involves expert coaching and training that may include posture changes, new movement techniques, muscle activation techniques, relaxation techniques, positions of respite, sleeping positions, sitting and driving positions, etc. You will learn what to do and what not to do. This is highly specific to you and your specific pain triggers. You will have a clear understanding of what causes your pain and how to remove it. The days of frustration and fear will be eliminated. For the first time, you will be in control of your pain.
PART 5:​
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
​​Once you learn how to remove the cause of your back pain, you will be trained to perform customized therapeutic exercises specific to you. Your exercises may include mobilization, stabilization, neural interventions etc., or none of these. The assessment findings will guide the plan. ​The McGill Method is not a cookie-cutter approach that prescribes "general back exercises" handed to you on a sheet of paper. These are non-specific interventions that have most likely already failed you. Exercise selection, dosage and frequency are customized. These are skillfully coached with expertise and precision to ensure zero increase in your pain. You will leave the consult feeling confident that you're performing your exercises with control and precision.
PART 6:​
​WRITTEN REPORT ($225 value)
During your 4 hour consult, you will be learning a great deal about your back pain and your individualized recovery plan. A comprehensive written report will be provided that includes a summary of the assessment findings, pain triggers, details of your rehabilitation plan and long term strategies. Video demonstrations with detailed instructions will be included for your reference if needed. The report will be sent to you via email (within 48 hours).​ This is included in your consult fees.
​​PART 7:
FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT ($225 value)
Your consult fee includes a follow-up appointment via Zoom or in-person, approximately two weeks after your initial appointment. This gives you an opportunity to ask questions after you've settled into your rehabilitation plan. We will audit your progress and make any necessary adjustments.
You are encouraged to read "Back Mechanic" prior to your McGill Method Consult.
This will help you to understand the science behind the McGill Method. ​
