In the journals: Alexander technique helps relieve chronic back pain
In the journals
Low back pain is one of the most common physical complaints, affecting 80% of people at some time in their lives. Most back pain goes away on its own, but recurring or chronic back pain can disrupt daily activities and make it difficult or even impossible to hold a job. Many different nondrug strategies have been tried for the management of persistent back pain, but few have proven effective in the long run.
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