How does the Alexander technique work?
The Alexander technique is about changing habits in movement that are unnatural and thus can cause pain, discomfort, and poor health. During each one-on-one Alexander technique session, a trained practitioner observes your movements and instructs you, using touch and verbal instructions, on how to move in ways that relate to your symptoms. Instructors teach you how to bring your body into balance, and how to sit, stand, and move efficiently, easily, and safely. Over a series of sessions, you can learn to release muscle tension, improve posture, and move with less pain or eliminate it. The number of sessions necessary to improve overall functioning varies with each person, although 20 to 30 are typical. The American Society for the Alexander Technique lists certified practitioners in the Phoenix area. Stay tuned to this Phoenix Alternative Medicine website for more articles on the latest research and discussion regarding alternative bodywork therapies. You may also be interested in the
