Forex

This August sees the publication of some research in the online British Medical Journal. It is by the Universities of Southampton and Bristol into the use of the Alexander Technique. The Technique teaches better posture and other coping strategies combined with a directed physical exercise regime based on walking increasing distances at faster speeds. It costs the UK economy millions of pounds sterling a year in medical resources and lost productivity. The standard treatment is painkillers like tramadol. Doctors also recommend massage. The study found massage produced some benefits but the effects faded after three months. The results of the study show an impressive improvement in the group taught the Technique both over six and twenty-four sessions. There was a lower use of tramadol and other painkillers, better long-term mobility and an improved quality of life. It seems that reducing or relieving back pain is a good spur to learning. This is a reasonably large clinical trial. The Technique is a “cheap” form of treatment. If more people follow the research findings and adopt it, they may benefit and countries like the UK may save valuable medical resources.