A recent study by Paul Little and colleagues at the University of Southampton has found that the Alexander technique is very useful in reliving back pain.
The study involved 579 patients with chronic or recurrent low back pain. Among them 144 were randomized to receive normal care, 147 to massage, 144 to six Alexander technique lessons, and 144 to 24 Alexander technique lessons.
Back Pain – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Back pain or Backache is common due to poor posture, postural deformities and life style. Back pain can be classified anatomically as upper, lower and middle back pain.
Back pain or Backache is common due to poor posture, postural deformities and life style. Back pain can be classified anatomically as upper, lower and middle back pain.
The researchers report that "One to one lessons in the Alexander technique from registered teachers have long term benefits for patients with chronic back pain."
The details of the study appear in the British Medical Journal
Yoga and Back Pain - Introduction
The healing effects of yoga benefit those suffering from backpain, by alleviating their pain and also preventing its recurrence.
The healing effects of yoga benefit those suffering from backpain, by alleviating their pain and also preventing its recurrence.
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Cervical Spondylosis - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Cervical spondylosis is a disorder in which there is abnormal wear on cervical vertebrae.
Cervical spondylosis is a disorder in which there is abnormal wear on cervical vertebrae.
Surya Namaskar
Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is a 12 step exercise. Surya Namaskar should be performed by chanting mantras which can provide benefits such as weight loss, blood circulation and breathing capacity.
Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is a 12 step exercise. Surya Namaskar should be performed by chanting mantras which can provide benefits such as weight loss, blood circulation and breathing capacity.
