Back Pain
The Alexander Technique is one of the most effective approaches to chronic back pain as it addresses the underlying cause - spinal compression. The technique re-educates the student to move without habitually compressing the spine.
Arthritis and Joint Pain
You learn to move without compressing your joints and regain an innate co-ordination where all the muscles lengthen to their resting length.
Repetitive Strain Injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The technique addresses the cause of these injuries, which is excess joint compression. You will learn to perform repeated motions without using unnecessary muscle tension in the shoulder, arm, and wrist.
Stress and Stress Syndromes
The technique teaches you to change your response to stress. You will learn a set of mind body skills to release your own muscles and calm your nervous system.
Pregnancy
The Alexander Technique has mch to offer women before, during, and after childbirth. The technique helps you unlearn harmful postural habits improving balance and eliminating lower back pain caused by increased weight in the front of the body. Learning to allow the pelvis to open can help the birthing process. Learning to use the back, arms, and legs correctly after birth will prevent you from stressing your joints/body while carrying, breastfeeding, and otherwise caring for your newborn.
Learn Focused Attention
This is the core of the technique - focused attention - a prerequisite for brain plasticity and important in treating learning disabilities.