Beat Back Pain with the Alexander Technique - by Richard Craze (Paperback)

About the Book

Previously published as: Alexander technique. 2003.

Book Synopsis

Is this the right book for me?

The Alexander Technique is now proven to overcome back pain, and is recommended by the NHS to sufferers. Buying this book might save you a visit to your doctor, but more importantly will give you a simple, no-nonsense, step-by-step guide to how to use this technique. It makes the physical facts easy to understand and the spiritual aspect straightforward with simple language, making sure that you benefit from better mental health as well as a pain-free life.

Beat Back Pain with the Alexander Technique includes:

Chapter 1: A history of the Alexander Technique
Chapter 2: What is the Alexander Technique?
Chapter 3: What's it for?
Chapter 4: Who can benefit from it?
Chapter 5: How is it done with guidance?
Chapter 6: How to do it for yourself
Chapter 7: Practical applications
Chapter 8: The body explained

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

Not got much time?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

Author insights
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

Test yourself
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

Extend your knowledge
Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.

Five things to remember
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

Try this
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

About the Author

Author of over 60 books and expert on alternative therapies and new age medicine, Richard Craze discovered the Alexander Technique when it was recommended to him by a friend to address constant pain from an old injury. Reinvigorated by the experience, he went on to found a very successful publishing company and to resume exercise and a hectic lifestyle in a pain-free manner.