Growing evidence suggests that learning Alexander technique (AT) can reduce musculoskeletal pain, including knee pain,1 back pain,2 and neck pain.3 However, the mechanisms by which AT works are still not well understood. The studies reported here addressed two major questions related to the mechanisms of AT. The first question was […]
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Modern Pain Science and Alexander Technique: How Might Alexander Technique Reduce Pain?
By Mari Hodges and Tim Cacciatore Studies show that the Alexander Technique (AT) helps with various kinds of pain,1-5 and many people come to the AT to resolve a pain condition. Two major clinical trials have shown reductions in long term back and neck pain after a course of lessons, […]