Dr David McGrath

Spine Physician

MB BS (Hons) FAFOM, RACP, FAFMM
Master of Pain Medicine

These programs have been carefully designed, to deal with poorly functioning areas.
Movement experiments are carefully chosen to allow a progressive improvement in functioning, with low probability of further injury of aggravation.
The sequences are both heirachial and explorative. That is , they attempt easy routines before potentially harder routines. This is somewhat unique for every person, which requires an explorative stance and willingness to accept that easy looking routines may in fact be difficult for you. By strictly adhering to the "do's" and "dont's" principles, routines are progressively mastered, leading somewhat surprisingly to further do-able routines, previously too hard.
As movement sequences are stabilised and the structures achieve coherency, damaged parts obtain a respite from abnormal force dynamics. Over time they can heal. This of course leads to less pain or no pain.
Overall, the strategy employs a "no risk policy" while obtaining a real probability of advancement. This contrasts with many other approaches, which employ a higher risk of adverse events balanced against the prospect of more rapid gain.
To take a lesson from Warren Buffet,the worlds richest person. He obtained great wealth by NOT taking chances. He had insight into value over a long time span,something lesser investers did not grasp. He learned to NOT lose money. I like to believe, these programs offer a similar insight with respect to order and pain relief. By not increasing disorder, as a deliberate policy, we can make gains in order. Ultimately this leads to a critical level of "order wealth" sufficient to eradicate painful mechanics.

Patience, perserverence and understanding of key concepts are required for success.