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Article in Oprah Magazine: “A Dramatic Cure for Back Pain”

It’s good to see the article in the April (2009) issue of Oprah magazine.

The article cites the monumental medical study led by Professor Paul Little of the University of Southampton, in England. This study was published by the British Medical Journal last August (2008). Here’s the video that the BMJ produced about the results of the medical trial.

There was just one error in the Oprah article: the article says the study was published by Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). A natural mistake for an American publication. ;-)

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March 18th, 2009 in Medical conditions, Reducing pain

2 Responses to “Article in Oprah Magazine: “A Dramatic Cure for Back Pain””

  1. John Haining says:
    19 March 2009 at 3:33 am

    Hi Back Magician

    That BMJ article is a heavy but great read, and really helps establish the Alexander Technique over physiotherapy for lower back pain.

    I have, personally, also found Alexander lessons to be very helpful for my lower back pain.

    I look forward to your future blog posts.

    John

    Reply
    • Philip says:
      19 March 2009 at 6:16 am

      Yes, after so many years seeing what you can do with the Alexander Technique, it’s hard to remember the time when I too was sceptical. Now that it’s been scientifically proven by such a large, scientifically rigorous medical trial it becomes very difficult for anybody who resolutely refuses to try it to justify their
      continued refusal.

      Reply

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