Question 1

is the alexander technique effective for back pain?

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It Can Be.: As part of a treatment plan, the alexander techniques work on changing and improving physical postural habits that could be associated with the cause of the pain or preventing the correction of the cause.

Question 2

what are good techniques for back pain relief?

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Identify the cause: If possible.  Usually muscular and benign, but can be something else.  Once serious issues ruled out, stretching and core strengthening as well as general cardiovascular aerobic exercise form the basis for a healthy back.  Sometimes stress plays a huge roll, as well, in back pain.  Being active, avoiding fear and immobility are crucial. Again, be sure it's nothing serious and then get moving!

Question 3

can the panchakarma techniques work for back pain?

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Possibly: According to ayurveda, panchakarma can be helpful for many health issues by restoring balance and clearing toxicities from the body.  Back pain, in particular, is addressed as a vata disorder for which the panchakarma therapy of basti treatments is prescribed.  In addition, daily massage treatments can also be helpful for back pain.  If it persists, however, consider a full medical consultation.

Question 4

is there any non-surgical techniques to address back pain?

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Definitely: Surgery should always be the last resort. There are many treatments including physical therapy, pain management, acupuncture, chiropractics, yoga and pilates.

Question 5

how can i treat lower back pain with massage therapy techniques?

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Sure: Many people find relief with massage therapy.  Ask questions about the technique your therapist uses, and if it hurts, speak up. Unfortunately, many people only get temporarily relief from massage.

Question 6

what is the role of alexander technique in depression?

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Not much: It has not been studied and has no proven benefit. It was developed mostly to improve posture, balance and alleviate pain. It is more widely use by performers and athletes and is taught by certified teachers who have gone through about a 3 year certification program usually in wellness centers.

Question 7

how can i perform the alexander technique safely?

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Movement reeducation: The alexander technique teaches how to unlearn habitual patterns that cause unnecessary tension in everything we do. http://www.amsatonline.org/
this site should be able to guide you.

Question 8

what are the main differences between  alexander technique and trager method?

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Movement reeducation: The alexander technique teaches how to unlearn habitual patterns that cause unnecessary tension in everything we do. The trager approach is a pleasurable, gentle and effective approach to movement education and mind/body integration. http://www.amsatonline.org/
http://www.Tragerus.Org/.

Question 9

alexander technique - would it help with neck?

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Possibly: I like alexander technique because it focusing on retraining proper posture. Many people with chronic neck pain have poor posture in my experience. They have what is called a head forward posture which causes the upper back and neck muscles to fatigue trying to balance the head on the shoulders. Alexander technique and other therapies seek to reverse this.

Question 10

what's the difference between alexander technique and feldenkrais method?

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Technique comparison: The alexander technique is based on years of experience by the alexander brothers from texas. It is constanly being updated. In my almost 30 years as an orthodontiat I have never heard of the feldenkrais technique. We all have our "techniques" and they are based on earlier work of other orthodontists. That being said, all techniques have the same goal- improving your smile.

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