Alexander Technique recommended for back-ache worsened by poor posture?

[muncie birder]

When I was pregnant (dtr now aged 4) I suffered from lower back pain. This was aggravated by boobs getting really big ,heavy & uncomfortable Since having my dtr & doing lots of bending/lifting,etc I now seem to ache constantly in different areas of my back at different times. I realise this is worse now because of poor posture as in the short term slumping gives relief -but need to do something to give proper relief & wondered about the Alexander Technique. Any thoughts/opinions welcome.

Thanks, Yvonne x

 

[Emily R.]

Hi Yvonne, I was referred to AT (Alexander Technique) by a colleague at work a few years ago when I started to get really bad back pain. I was a sceptic I must admit but I went along and within just a few sessions I really felt the difference. It might depend on who the practitioner is (like many other fields) but if you can get a recommended and well qualified AT instructor, you should really feel the difference.

They will examine your posture, how you sit, stand, and walk, and make lots of small adjustments from your head down to your toes. You'll also be given home exercises, and routines to practice, and within a short time you should really feel a difference.

It's mostly about keeping everything in a straight line, using your spine properly, carrying your weight and moving in the most efficient way. But you have to be disciplined and keep doing it. That's the hard part. If you're lucky it'll become second nature.

Anyway, it worked for me, at the time, and I can't recommend it enough. Try it at least once, and see how you get on.

Good luck
Jim

 

[Dean M.]

Thanks, Jim - don't suppose you know a good practitioner in Durham?

Yvonne x

 

[??yl?]

Pilates is also really good - again, a good instructor will adjust your body position and help work on specific strengthening and stretching to realign. Excellent for pelvic floor and lower back strength & stability.