Alexander Technique for Back Pain

Back pain is one of the biggest causes of absenteeism in the UK. It is painful and debilitating and yet is a very common condition affecting adults of all ages.

It is estimated that one in five people will visit their GP in any given year because of back pain. And 80% of adults will experience at least one episode of back pain at some point in their life.

In August 2008 the results of a 2 year trial into the effectiveness of the Alexander Technique for chronic back pain sufferers was published.

This study has proved that the AT is highly effective in relieving back pain without recourse to painkillers, surgery, vigorous exercises or uncomfortable manipulation.

The answer lies in a simple, yet powerful, method that is more than 100 years old.

Alexander Technique - which works on releasing muscle tension to improve posture, alignment and movement - is significantly more effective at reducing chronic or recurrent back pain than typical GP-prescribed treatment.

"After 20 years of back pain I can now carry my shopping again!"
P H Nailsworth

"Until I came to see you I was waiting for surgery. With your help I'm now completely free of back pain."
B C Bristol