The Effect of MC-Kenzie Exercise for Low Back Pain At Agricultural Areas: A Literature Review

Abstract

Low back pain is a pain syndrome experienced by individuals caused by poor body position resulting in injury to soft tissue structures which include muscles and ligaments. Low back pain is one of the factors causing morbidity and mortality in agricultural areas. This study's purpose was to review the effect of Mc-Kenzie exercise on patients with low back pain. This study was a literature review. The article search was performed on the google scholar, PUBMED, and SpringerLink electronic databases. There were 264 journal articles found, and seven articles that met inclusion criteria were reviewed. The Mc-Kenzie exercise is the most frequently performed with a duration of training is 20 minutes per session, performed 4 times a week for 4 weeks using movement, relaxing, focusing on the muscles, and for physical or mental relaxation. The Mc-Kenzie exercise can reduce low back pain to muscle rehabilitation safely and without side effects.