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Alexander technique helps back pain
A team of researchers from the University of Southampton and the University of Bristol compared the effectiveness of massage, exercise and the Alexander technique for the relief of back pain over one year. The Alexander technique involves a personalized approach to help patients develop lifelong skills to improve postural tone and muscular coordination. It is an educational technique taught to be practiced by patients and is not a form of exercise.
The researchers recruited 579 patients with chronic or recurrent back pain from 64 general practices in England. Patients were randomized to receive normal care, massage, or Alexander technique lessons. Half of the patients from each of the groups were also prescribed an exercise program of brisk walking for 30 minutes per day five times a week.
The study, published in the British Medical Journal, found that after one year, exercise combined with lessons in the Alexander technique significantly reduced pain and improved functioning whereas massage offered little benefit after three months. Patients receiving Alexander technique lessons also reported improved quality of life.
Copyright 2008 by United Press International
This news arrived on: 08/25/2008
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09-02-2008 18:13
Lawrence Wilson wrote:
Alexander Technique
I agree with Doris Claassen. What is the Alexander
technique? What good is an article if it doesn't
explain how it helps you relieve back pain. These researchers probably used government grants or other public funds and intend to sell what they found out in the commercial market, which only the rich can afford like so many other medical inventions that can save lives or improve your health.
I bet she doesn't get an answer to 'what the Alexander technique is'?
technique? What good is an article if it doesn't
explain how it helps you relieve back pain. These researchers probably used government grants or other public funds and intend to sell what they found out in the commercial market, which only the rich can afford like so many other medical inventions that can save lives or improve your health.
I bet she doesn't get an answer to 'what the Alexander technique is'?
09-01-2008 12:15
Doris Claassen wrote:
Alexander technique
I would like to know what the Alexander technique is. I suffer with back pain and have 2 surgeries within the last 2 yrs. Please explain this to me and I would be interested in doing it. Thanks
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