The Alexander Technique...
For more than a century people have been using the Alexander Technique to heal a variety of conditions by changing the way they use their bodies. The Alexander Technique has been shown to help people with conditions such as:
- Neck, back, and disc pain
- Stress and related syndromes
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Arthritis
- Breathing problems
- Headaches
As reported by the BBC, in a recent study in The British Medical Journal, back pain patients who got lessons in the Alexander Technique suffered significantly less days of back pain per month than those who only got massage and routine medical care. Click here to watch a video of an Alexander Lesson.
Additionally...
Actors, musicians, equestrians, and an increasing number of performers use the Alexander Technique to improve their ability to perform. This is because the technique also has the following benefits:
- Improves attention and focus
- Improves balance and coordination
- Teaches the student to perform without added tension
- Improves performance, decreases fatigue and prevents pain following activity