Last reviewed: March 2026 by Dr. Emily Warren, DPT, credentialed McKenzie therapist with 14+ years treating spinal conditions. Founder, Mindful Movement PT, Holladay, UT.
Free Self-Assessment — Takes 3-5 Minutes
Answer a few questions about your back or neck pain and get personalized, evidence-based recommendations — from self-treatment exercises you can start today to guidance on when you need professional help.
Looking for the next step? Request a free case review or call/text (385) 332-4939. No referral needed in Utah.
This tool is built on the McKenzie Method (MDT), the same assessment system Dr. Warren uses in clinic. No account needed. No data stored.
Important: This tool provides educational guidance only — it cannot diagnose your condition. If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. For symptoms like sudden weakness, loss of bladder/bowel control, or severe trauma, seek emergency care immediately.
What Happens After the Assessment?
Based on your answers, you’ll receive:
- Your likely condition — with a plain-English explanation of what’s happening
- A treatment spectrum — from conservative self-care to professional options
- Specific exercises — evidence-based movements you can start immediately
- Clear guidance — on whether you need to see a physical therapist or doctor
Why We Built This
Most people with back or neck pain don’t know where to start. They Google symptoms, get conflicting advice, and either do nothing or rush to expensive imaging and procedures they may not need.
Quick pain check
How much is this affecting you today?
Move the slider from 0 to 10. It does not diagnose the cause of your symptoms, but it can help you decide whether to schedule a consult or reach out more urgently.
If symptoms include new weakness, bowel or bladder changes, saddle numbness, fever, major trauma, or anything that feels unsafe, seek urgent medical care.
Prefer to talk directly? Call/text (385) 332-4939.
The truth is: most back and neck pain responds to the right exercises. The McKenzie Method has decades of research showing that matching specific movements to your pain pattern produces faster recovery — often without any professional treatment at all.
We built this tool because we believe education is treatment. If you can fix it at home, we’ll tell you. If you need professional help, we’ll tell you that too.
Ready for In-Person Care?
If your assessment suggests seeing a physical therapist, Dr. Emily Warren specializes in exactly the conditions this tool evaluates. As a credentialed McKenzie therapist, she uses the same evidence-based framework — but with hands-on assessment and treatment.
Request a free case review or call/text at (385) 332-4939. No referral needed in Utah.
Serving Holladay, Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights, Murray, Millcreek, and surrounding areas. In-person and telehealth appointments available.