The Alexander technique, a little-known type of physical therapy designed to reduce chronic pain, is more effective at reducing back pain than exercise alone or massage therapy, according to a new ...

Alexander technique lessons in combination with an exercise program offer long-term effective treatment for chronic back pain, according to a new study. Alexander technique lessons in combination with ...

The first randomized controlled trial to examine the effect of adding acupuncture or Alexander Technique exercises to usual care (medication and physical therapy) for chronic neck pain found promising ...

The Alexander technique is a specific approach and set of exercises that encourage the development of mindful awareness of the balance and posture of the body, with a particular focus on the balance, ...

Ask most people what good posture is and they’ll say it’s standing or sitting with a straight back, shoulders pushed back and stomach pulled in. Not a particularly natural stance. But look at how ...

If you ever saw the musicals "Wicked" in San Francisco or "Cats" on the road, you've probably heard Joe Rodriguez blasting on his trumpet. I met him recently at the musicians' union hall in downtown ...