The effect of the Alexander Technique on pain intensity in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial

Hafezi, Mahboubeh; Rahemi, Zahra; Ajorpaz, Neda Mirbagher; Izadi, Fatemeh

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.09.025

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“…After an initial screening by posture grid, the students with upper crossed syndrome were diagnosed and selected as samples. The criteria for sample size (n=24) were based on the variable of QoL and using the G * Power software [29] with the assumptions of the confidence coefficient of 95% (α=0.05), statistical power 80% (β=0.2), and the effect size (d=0.6) (Appendix 1).…”

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Effectiveness of the Alexander Technique on Quality of Life in Young Men With Upper Crossed Syndrome

Babaei,

Alizadeh,

Minoonezhad

et al. 2024

PTJ

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Purpose: Studies show that upper-crossed syndrome causes a decrease in health and quality of life (QoL) in affected people due to various physiological and psychological complications. Considering the high prevalence of upper crossed syndrome, this study investigates the effectiveness of the Alexander technique on physical and mental dimensions of QoL in young men with upper crossed syndrome. Methods:We assigned 24 male participants (aged between 19-25 years) into two groups (experimental and control) using a convenience sampling method. We used the short form of health survey-36 to evaluate the physical and mental aspects of their health. After measuring the desired variables of all participants in the pre-test stage, the participants of the experimental condition completed 12 training sessions of the Alexander technique over six weeks. We used analysis of covariance and correlated t-test to analyze the results.Results: There was a significant difference between the physical dimension of QoL in the experimental condition after applying the Alexander technique intervention compared to the control condition (P<0.001). Similarly, there was a significant difference between the mental dimension of QoL in the experimental condition compared to the control condition (P<0.001). Conclusion:Considering the significant effect of the Alexander technique as an educational intervention on participants' physical and mental health in the current study, we suggest that health and rehabilitation experts use the Alexander technique as a psychophysical re-education method to practically improve health and QoL in individuals with upper-crossed syndrome.

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Effectiveness of the Alexander Technique on Quality of Life in Young Men With Upper Crossed Syndrome

Babaei,

Alizadeh,

Minoonezhad

et al. 2024

PTJ

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“…Psychological approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) yield improvements in LBP [189]. Lessons in the Alexander Technique [190], focusing on posture coaching, effectively decrease LBP incidence [191,192].…”

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“…Alexander Technique Reduced the incidence of LBP [191,205] Massage Reduced pain [206] Dieting Weight loss can reduce Lower back pain [196] Spinal manipulation and transcutaneous electrical stimulation Reduced pain [207] Acupuncture Positive impact [206] Theramine (amino acid supplement) Positive impact [91]…”

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Integrative Chronic Pain Management: A Narrative Review

Halma,

Marik,

Saleeby

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Many people in the USA have lost their lives or become addicted to opioids via prescription opioids given for chronic pain. The chronic pain epidemic has emerged due to a convergence of factors, including the medicalization of pain as well as injuries happening in the workplace, in the home, or during recreation. Opioid prescriptions rose precipitously from the late 1990’s through to approximately 2020, and despite public awareness, still are increasing. This review examines literature on integrative approaches to chronic pain as delineated by pain type. The review is organized by the most common causes of chronic pain, and randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses and systematic reviews are extracted for each cause of chronic pain. Several promising interventions may alleviate chronic pain of some causes, and some interventions may work across pain causes. Lowering inflammation through dietary or lifestyle regimens may be a general way of reducing pain. Pain can be alleviated through several adjunctive and integrative treatment approaches, which may serve to lower the need for opioid medication.

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Category forward head posture (FHP): A multidisciplinary approach to care of craniomandibular, airway compromise, and myofascial skeletal kinematic chain disorders

Blum¹

2022

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The effect of the Alexander Technique on pain intensity in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial

Cited by 3 publications

References 27 publications

Effectiveness of the Alexander Technique on Quality of Life in Young Men With Upper Crossed Syndrome

Effectiveness of the Alexander Technique on Quality of Life in Young Men With Upper Crossed Syndrome

Integrative Chronic Pain Management: A Narrative Review

Category forward head posture (FHP): A multidisciplinary approach to care of craniomandibular, airway compromise, and myofascial skeletal kinematic chain disorders

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