Wednesday, 4 February 2009

The whole world is talking about the Alexander Technique

You’ve probably heard the news that the Alexander Technique is great for reducing chronic back pain (unless, of course, it’s old news to you– in which case you may already have thought about having some AT lessons yourself!) From the UK, to India, to the USA, to Canada, to New Zealand, STAT (Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique) has been busy telling the world about recent research published in the British Medical Journal, which showed Alexander Technique lessons give patients with chronic lower back pain important improvements in function, quality of life and reduce the number of days in pain. In fact, 24 Alexander Technique lessons reduce back pain by a colossal 85% - making it more effective than classical massage and normal GP care, or GP prescribed exercises alone.

STAT has always known the Alexander Technique is effective for alleviating many different conditions, but now the rest of the world has cottoned on to its clinically-proven effect on back pain. The media has been raving about the research, with hundreds of pieces of media coverage worldwide.

In the UK national papers alone there have been nine large articles.
The Daily Mail announced: “An old cure for a modern malaise: Alexander Technique can beat chronic back pain”.
The Daily Telegraph told its readers to “Sit up and take note of the best way to beat back pain”.
And The Guardian proclaimed the “Alexander Technique does ease back pain”.
So with the Alexander Technique a hot topic at the moment, what’s next for STAT? Keep yourself updated with news and events by visiting www.stat.org.uk and discover what the whole world is talking about.

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Monday, 12 January 2009

How to turn back your age clock

The Independant published an article in its 'Health and Wellness' section on Tuesday 6th Jan titled - ' How to turn back your age clock' - There was a whole section on fixing your posture focusing on The Alexander Technique. Follow the link for full article:
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/features/how-to-turn-back-your-age-clock-1227844.html

To find out more about Alexander Technique in Brighton go to:
www.alexandertechniquebrighton.com

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Friday, 12 December 2008

News Flash - BMJ article on Economic Evaluation of Alexander Technique

I am pleased to announce that the following article was published online in the British Medical Journal yesterday 11th December 2008:

"Randomised controlled trial of Alexander Technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain: economic evaluation" .

The article concluded: " A series of 6 lessons in the Alexander Technique combined with an exercise prescription was the most effective and cost effective option for the NHS"

To view the complete article and watch the Video go to:
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/337/dec11_2/a2656

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Monday, 1 December 2008

Hope for back pain sufferers

Here is an article I wrote for 'Tutor Pages' - hope you find it interesting:
http://www.thetutorpages.com/tutor-article/subject-research/alexander-technique/hope-for-back-pain-sufferers/972

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