British Medical Journal study shows 85% reduction in back pain through lessons in the Alexander Technique.

In a 2008 study published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ), research showed that one year after the trial started and following 24 lessons in the Alexander Technique, the number of days in pain per month fell by 85% compared to the control group. The average number of activities limited by back pain had fallen by 42%. Read the BMJ Study...

Prominent leaders in the field of mind/body medicine and behavioral science throughout this century have supported Alexander's innovative research. Clinical studies have shown that the Technique improves breathing capacity and posture, modifies stress responses and is, for those who suffer from chronic pain, the preferred method for long-term pain relief.

Here's what students have said about back pain and the Alexander Technique:

"When I first started Alexander, I had been in chronic lower back pain for 2-3 years. I have been surprised at the effects of Alexander lessons. My lower back pain started to improve within the first month and after 6 months I was pain-free for the first time in years. Alexander feels to me like something that my body had been hungry for on some very basic level."

Carolyn Bellinger-Kawahara, Ph.D.

"Through the Alexander Technique lessons, I have learned how to decrease symptoms of arthritis and neck and back pain. This has been a significant improvement in my quality of life, without medications. One of the unexpected benefits of lessons in the Alexander Technique has been a general increased sense of well-being, with some people commenting that I look younger."

Dena Dickinson, RN, MS

"I decided to try the Alexander Technique for help with my lower back pain and I'm floored by the changes I've undergone. I don't suffer from back pain any more, after decades of it. My overall stress levels have dropped significantly, and I've developed an extraordinary sense of body awareness. But perhaps the greatest change was the profound sense of emotional energy that I now have to draw from."

Stephen Ladd, Screenwriter


Home The Alexander Technique Proven Benefits About Michael Veilleux Testimonials Events & Workshops Resources & Links Contact Information		British Medical Journal study shows 85% reduction in back pain through lessons in the Alexander Technique. In a 2008 study published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ), research showed that one year after the trial started and following 24 lessons in the Alexander Technique, the number of days in pain per month fell by 85% compared to the control group. The average number of activities limited by back pain had fallen by 42%. Read the BMJ Study... Prominent leaders in the field of mind/body medicine and behavioral science throughout this century have supported Alexander's innovative research. Clinical studies have shown that the Technique improves breathing capacity and posture, modifies stress responses and is, for those who suffer from chronic pain, the preferred method for long-term pain relief. Here's what students have said about back pain and the Alexander Technique: "When I first started Alexander, I had been in chronic lower back pain for 2-3 years. I have been surprised at the effects of Alexander lessons. My lower back pain started to improve within the first month and after 6 months I was pain-free for the first time in years. Alexander feels to me like something that my body had been hungry for on some very basic level." Carolyn Bellinger-Kawahara, Ph.D. "Through the Alexander Technique lessons, I have learned how to decrease symptoms of arthritis and neck and back pain. This has been a significant improvement in my quality of life, without medications. One of the unexpected benefits of lessons in the Alexander Technique has been a general increased sense of well-being, with some people commenting that I look younger." Dena Dickinson, RN, MS "I decided to try the Alexander Technique for help with my lower back pain and I'm floored by the changes I've undergone. I don't suffer from back pain any more, after decades of it. My overall stress levels have dropped significantly, and I've developed an extraordinary sense of body awareness. But perhaps the greatest change was the profound sense of emotional energy that I now have to draw from." Stephen Ladd, Screenwriter
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