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Medical Research

A 2008 Trial by the British Medical Council

This randomised trial funded by the Medical Research Council and the NHS concludes that the Alexander Technique gives long-term benefits to chronic sufferers of backpain.

Summary of the report

  • Individual lessons were given on a regular basis by experienced teachers

  • Gentle excercise combined with lessons were found to be effective a year after treatment

  • Number of days with back pain was significantly lowered and quality of life improved

  • 24 lessons proved to be the most effective

  • 6 lessons followed by excercise were shown to be 70% effective as 24 lessons.

 

 
 

Effectiveness Against Chronic Pain & Parkinson's

Published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice this review gives strong evidence to support the technique's effectiveness in chronic back pain and Parkinson's. Preliminary evidence also suggests that the technique aids improvement of the respiratory function, stuttering, postural problems and balance in the eldery.

The Alexander Technique Milan

Eases Back Pain & Builds Postural Tone

This study showed that postural tone could be increased through training, by studying  teachers of the technique (who have undergone the prerequisite 3 years of training) and comparing them with matched 'control subjects'. It also showed that long-term sufferers of back pain decreased trunk and hip stiffness over a 10-week course of lessons in the technique.

 

Balance & Stability in Older Women
A study published in the USA journal of Gerontology shows support for the development of increased postural stability in older women through the Alexander Technique, which may lead to the prevention of accidental falls.

 
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