There is new research just out about the Alexander Technique and pain. Kinesiology Review, 2024,13, 548 – 557 c2024 Human Kinetics, Inc. KR Vol.13, No. 4, 2024 hhttps://dol.org/10.1123/kr.2024 – 0035 ‘Modern Pain Science and Alexander Technique: How Might Alexander Technique … Continue reading →
FM Alexander was famously against ‘exercise’. He would be appalled by today’s modern gym. In fact, he may be turning in his grave as I confess that I go to the gym regularly, and it does me good. But I … Continue reading →
The article in the FT Weekend, 27/04/24 by Helen Barrett, Going beyond anti-ageing, is so right to say that good posture is anti-ageing. A person with good posture, no matter what age, looks better, thinner and their clothes hang better. … Continue reading →
Catching up with my favourite doctor, Michael Mosely, on his Feb. 1 ‘Just One Thing’ broadcast about smart phones, I found some interesting information. Average mobile phone use is three hours a day and cutting down by one hour a … Continue reading →
The amount of pain we feel is affected by our emotional state. It has long been known that if we are depressed or anxious, pain levels escalate. Posture can also affect pain levels. Slumped, round shouldered, submissive postures can make … Continue reading →
If designers and manufacturers won’t make sensible chairs, desks, etc, then we have to take things into our own hands. Guerrilla ergonomics. Adapt and improvise. There are some gadgets and items that make life easier and more comfortable, especially if … Continue reading →
The Times had an article on Oct. 2, 2021 with the above title by Dr. Hannah Scott, a doctor and mother. She made many excellent points. Poor posture in children is on the increase; back conditions are being diagnosed … Continue reading →
The majority of sports injuries, and many less dramatic aches and pains, are not injuries to the muscles, but to the connective tissue. Most sensory nerves which tell us we are in pain, are also in the connective tissue, not … Continue reading →
Warning – sitting here could damage your health! Or – The Perils of Christmas. During the holiday season, people often sit much more than usual, and particularly they sit on the sofa. I was reminded of the perils of this … Continue reading →
We know that back pain is common in adults, 40% had back pain lasting more than one day in the last 12 months. But did you know that over 30% of 16-24 year olds had back pain last year? This is … Continue reading →