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    3. What is the McKenzie extension exercise?

    What is the McKenzie extension exercise?

    A real, specific exercise (lying face down, pressing the upper body up while keeping the hips down) used particularly for disc-related back pain — moderate evidence supports it for many people, though it's specifically the opposite of what suits spinal stenosis, so it's worth confirming it's the right exercise for your specific diagnosis.⁷

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