The Alexander Technique and Back Pain

The Alexander Technique has long been known for its ability to alleviate back pain. A major study published in 2008 by the British Medical Journal provides very strong scientific evidence of this. Click here to see a short video produced by the Journal about the study and a follow-up study published in the UK medical journal Family Practice showing that participants in the study who had taken Alexander Technique lessons became more satified over time, unlike other participants. In this discussion, Robert and Eileen address the question of why, of all it's beneficial effects, helping reduce back pain is the best known. Click here to listen to or download this conversation.

Conversations about the Alexander Technique and other chronic conditions can be found here.

back to discussion topics