Patrick Pearson is registered with the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique.

As well as back pain and posture issues, the use of this technique has been found beneficial and has brought  relief to so many conditions. Here is a sample of a few:

• Spinal, Muscular and Joint disorders
• RSI
• Breathing Disorders
• Digestive Disorders
• Stress
• Performance Difficulty
• Pain Management and Coping Skills
• Performance Development

As an Alexander Technique teacher  I often have people coming to me in discomfort, pain and with chronic conditions that have not responded to treatment.
I am frequently told " My doctor says, I've got this," or "I've been seeing my practitioner once a fortnight for many years". Clearly the treatments are not working well, but why?
It would not be unreasonable for a doctor to suggest to a 40 a day smoker with chronic bronchitis, to quit the habit, even though this may be hard for them to do.
When it comes to the use of our bodily structures we also have very string habits which are brought on through compensation to injuries, illness, dealing with emotional stress and repetitive habits which have developed at school, work and play such as using a computer, driving, exercising and sport.
The difference between bodily use and smoking habits is that the smoker knows that they are doing it. Habits of bodily misuse we accept as part of life, our character, aging. If we notice them at all. It is more likely that we will notice their effect in others rather than ourselves.
It is difficult to stay well when undetected tension patterns, pull the body out of its natural alignment. This in turn requires more muscular force to stay upright causing greater impact on the joints and compression on the nerves. The increased muscle tension also affects the 'space' in the body cavities restricting the organs, blood flow, breathing and digestion.
So how do you combat these energy draining habit, the answer is really easy.  "Stop doing it"
Here the Alexander Technique helps and teaches us to recognise unwanted habits that may hinder our ability to heal and finds a way to re-educate the brain to direct a freer and more efficient use of our bodily structures.
By acknowledging these habits of self- use and taking responsibility for them, without guilt, using the Alexander Technique promotes strength, pain relief, healing, good functioning  and well being.
Best of all, we learn to do this all for ourselves !
" When you stop doing the thing that's wrong, the thing that's right does itself ." *

* F.M Alexander.

Patrick is at Health Focus on a Monday and is happy to answer and queries that you may have.

Fees

Alexander Technique Lesson (45 mins)	£30
(Come in for a free consultation)