The Alexander Technique remains the best of the self-care strategies
to prevent the sequel of poor posture and poor breathing.
-Harold Wise,MD,PC
New York,NY
The Alexander Technique stresses unification in an era of greater and greater
medical specialization. Its educational system teaches people how to best
use their bodies in ordinary action to avod or reduce unnecessary stress
and pain. It enables clients to get better faster and stay better longer.
This is undoubtedly the best way to take care of the back and alleviate back
pain.
-Jack Stern,MD,PhD
neurosurgical group of Westchester
White Plains,NY
I found the Technique to be so beneficial in my condition that I have been
referring patients in certain situations for Alexander lessons over the last
several years.
-Howard L.Rosner,MD
Director,pain management Service
The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
New York,NY
Lessons in the Alexander Technique taught me how to sit in a state of lumbosacral
poise, and my chronic low back pain gradually became cured. The Technique is
true education. Compared to surgery (e.g., for low back pain or for chronic
obstructive lung disease) a course of instruction is inexpensive.
-John H.M. Austin,MD
Professor of Radiology; Chief, Division of Radiology
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
New York,NY
I think I have given my patients something almost as good as magic. I have
taught them what to do when their backs give them trouble, and how to reduce
unnecessary stress and pain. As a result, they no longer have to feel afraid
and helpless when back pain occurs. Many consider themselves cured because
they have been able to return to an active, normal lifestyle.
-Deborah Caplan,PT
certified Alexander Technique Teacher
author of Back Trouble
Not only do I see the therapeutic benefits of this work with various patient
problems, but it has helped me deal effectively with my own adverse muscular
tension. I continue to experience a new found freedom of movement in my own
body that I believe is making me a more effective therapist.
-Howard W. Makofsky,MS,OCS
Mastic Beach, NY
I am sure that this is the way to treat patients with chronic pain disorders.
-Bernard Heindle,MD
Director, University of Heidelburg pain clinic Germany
In addition to its physiologic and musculoskeletal benefits, the Alexander
Technique is extremely helpful in relieving psychological states of depression
and anxiety that so often accompany chronic pain and disease. It is my belief,
based on professional experience, that the Alexander Technique should be
part of all preventative health and educational programs. It is as basic
as good nutrition.
-Jill Sanders,DO
New York,NY
The Alexander Technique makes sense in that appropriate use of the body
will lead to reduction of various musculoskeletal disorders and remediate
others which are established. No equipment is needed, just the skill and
training of the teacher. This techinique is very worthwhile as a primary
preventative therapy. It is especially useful when posture is a key factor
in back injuries while lifting and for workers who perform repetitive tasks
while sitting.
-Robert D.Greene,MD
Emergency Department, Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk,CT
I recommend people to the Alexander Technique who have not improved with traditional
rehabilitative therapies. Part of their pain may be due to posture and the
improper use of their bodies. Manny people who have neck or back pain and
have gone through heat, ultrasound and massage with no relief can be helped
by learning the Alexander Technique. It definately works. Nothing works for
everyone, as one well versed in using physical therapy and biofeedback, I
know how valuable this technique is. I highly recommend it.
-Barry M Scheinfeld,MD
Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine and Pain Management
Community General Hospital, Harris,NY
The Alexander Technique has been very helpful in identifying the postural and
breathing habits that contribute to my fatigue and muscle soreness. I found
it good value: cost effective, making me less dependent on chiropractors
and more comfortable at work.
-Douglas J. Bush, DMD
Chester, NJ
When, in spite of my instruction, a patient is having difficulty understanding
how to make changes in habitual movement patterns or has a profession with
particular physical demands, I typically suggest the Alexander Technique.
I have found it very helpful for patients who have low body awareness or
who have trouble relaxing. Improvement in these areas facilitates many physical
therapy modalaties, especially cervical spine joint mobilization.
-Gail King,PT,MS
Backtec orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
New York, NY
I fell and suffered a compression fracture of the back. Upon recommendation
of a fellow therapist, I started treatment in the Alexander Technique. I
have noticed not only a steady reduction of pain, but improvement in my general
flexibility, balance and bearing. I use the technique in conjuction with
other physical exercise, and I have found no contraindications.
-Jean P. Binnie,MA,MS,NCPsychA
Hamptons Counselling Center
Hampton Bays, NY
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Technique
While we are all "learning" and "practising" health, we need to provide ourselves with environments and human support that facilitate this process. ......The challenge is to do it in the midst of daily life. -Elliot S. Dacher, M.D.
