On the other hand, the non-specific low back pains are most times of mechanical origin which requires an active approach in the form of specific exercise for its recovery. Passive support like a lumbar belt if used in such cases can make a patient dependent and in the long run, can lead to spinal muscle weakness.
The Mckenzie method of Mechanical diagnosis and therapy follows a thorough assessment and examination which rightly classifies patients into subgroups and identifies who would benefit from exercise and who would not, thus leading to better outcomes.
Having low back pain is not always equivalent to using a lumbar (belt) support. It will depend on what your cause relates to.
Sonali Mehta
Physiotherapist
Cert. MDT
