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Oprah's magazine O reports on the effects of Alexander Technique lessons for back pain.

In the article "A Dramatic Cure for Back Pain," author Tim Jarvis reports on the British Medical Journal's publication regarding back pain therapies. READ THE ARTICLE HERE

Study Shows 85% Reduction in Back Pain Through Alexander Technique

Chronic back pain affects millions of Americans and, though treatments have multiplied, relief remains elusive. In August, the British Medical Journal published a study showing that Alexander Technique, a noninvasive method of improving posture and movement, reduced back pain by an impressive 85%.  See the study online at http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/337/aug19_2/a884

One of the few studies to show significant long-term benefits for patients with chronic back pain, this randomized clinical trial involved 579 patients and compared Alexander Technique with classical massage and normal GP care.

Of all the approaches tested, 24 Alexander Technique lessons proved most effective; subjects who received the 24 lessons reported only three days of pain per month, versus the control group who reported 21 such days.

“Lessons in the Alexander technique offer an individualized approach designed to develop lifelong skills for self-care that help people recognize, understand, and avoid poor habits affecting postural tone and neuromuscular coordination.”
British Medical Journal 2008;337:a884

“Alexander Technique is the perfect antidote to physical tension caused by working on the computer or fighting traffic,” says Sharon. “This technique teaches people simple tools to relieve their pain.”

For all inquiries, please contact:
Sharon Jakubecy, M. AmSAT, Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique
Email: info@alexandertechniqueLA.com
Cell phone: (310) 383-1796