Alexander Technique

Risks and limitations

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For most people, Alexander technique lessons are safe and pose no health risks. No manipulation of your body is involved, just gentle touch.

However, the technique may not be suitable for certain people, such as those with:

  • a specific spinal injury
  • severe pain from a herniated (ruptured) disc
  • severe spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine)
  • a fracture of the vertebrae (the bones in the spine)

In such cases, specialist medical treatment will be needed.

It's important to remember that most teachers of the Alexander technique aren't medical professionals. They do not diagnose, offer advice on or treat conditions that should be managed by a suitably qualified mainstream healthcare professional.

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Availability and regulation

Alexander technique lessons aremostly available privately.Each lesson usually costs around 35-50. However, in recent years some NHS trusts have started to offer Alexander technique lessons as part of

Availability and regulation

Alexander technique lessons aremostly available privately.Each lesson usually costs around 35-50. However, in recent years some NHS trusts have started to offer Alexander technique lessons as part of

Does it work?

Proponents of the Alexander technique often claim it can help people with a wide range of health conditions. Some of these claims are supported by scientific evidence, but some have not yet been prope

Does it work?

Proponents of the Alexander technique often claim it can help people with a wide range of health conditions. Some of these claims are supported by scientific evidence, but some have not yet been prope

Introduction

The Alexander technique teaches improved posture and movement, which is believed to help reduce and prevent problems caused by unhelpful habits.

Key principles

The main principles of the Alexander technique are: "how you move, sit and stand affects how well you function" "the relationship of the head, neck and spine is fundamental to your ability to funct

Key principles

The main principles of the Alexander technique are: "how you move, sit and stand affects how well you function" "the relationship of the head, neck and spine is fundamental to your ability to funct

Learning the Alexander technique

The Alexander technique is taught by a qualified teacher (see Finding a teacher below for information about training)in one-to-one lessons. Lessons often take place in a studio, clinic or the teache

Learning the Alexander technique

The Alexander technique is taught by a qualified teacher (see Finding a teacher below for information about training)in one-to-one lessons. Lessons often take place in a studio, clinic or the teache

Risks and limitations

For most people, Alexander technique lessons are safe and pose no health risks. No manipulation of your body is involved, just gentle touch. However, the technique may not be suitable for certain peo

Risks and limitations

For most people, Alexander technique lessons are safe and pose no health risks. No manipulation of your body is involved, just gentle touch. However, the technique may not be suitable for certain peo