Alexander Technique

The Alexander Technique is different from most exercise methods because it is not a type of physiotherapy. Instead of focusing on specific exercises, it helps you become aware of and stop harmful habits that affect how you use your muscles. This method teaches you to improve your movement and coordination by first learning what not to do.

You can use the Alexander Technique during everyday activities like walking, sitting, standing, and bending. It helps you learn the correct way to use your body's support and movement systems. These systems involve coordinating your trunk, head, and limbs, and controlling the muscles that help you maintain good posture.

Often, we don't notice how we move, but the Alexander Technique teaches you to be more aware of these movements. By doing so, you can make better choices about how you move and coordinate your body. This technique especially focuses on the relationship between your head and trunk, which is crucial for good movement. You learn this through gentle touch and verbal instructions from a specialist, which helps you develop self-awareness and improve your movements.

Physiotherapy usually involves strengthening, stretching, increasing aerobic capacity, and improving motor control through specific exercises that you practice at set times. In contrast, the Alexander Technique focuses on becoming aware of and releasing unnecessary muscle tension. It involves re-educating your sense of movement, especially the key relationship between your head, neck, and back. It uses a semi-supine position as a core technique and includes guiding and assessing your movements and coordination during daily activities.