There have been many studies carried out on the efficacy of the Alexander Technique in various environments.
Neurologist Dr. David Griesemer Explains the Benefits of Alexander Technique in Patient Care:
Randomised Controlled Study on efficacy of Alexander Technique for people suffering from chronic lower back pain:
In 2008, a major study into the efficacy of the Alexander Technique in alleviating chronic lower back pain was completed. The results of the study showed that of the 579 people who took part, the average number of days in pain per month was reduced from 21 to 3 and was maintained a year later.
This video was produced as part of the study, which was published in the BMJ.
Randomised controlled trial of the Alexander technique for idiopathic Parkinson’s disease.
Abstract:
Objective: To determine whether the Alexander Technique, alongside normal treatment, is of benefit to people disabled by idiopathic Parkinson’s disease.
Design: A randomized controlled trial with three groups, one receiving lessons in the Alexander Technique, another receiving massage and one with no additional intervention. Measures were taken pre- and post-intervention, and at follow-up, six months later.
Self-efficacy and self-care-related outcomes following Alexander Technique lessons for people with chronic neck pain in the ATLAS randomised, controlled trial.
ATLAS was a pragmatic randomised (1:1:1 ratio), controlled trial recruiting patients with chronic neck pain (N = 517) and evaluating one-to-one Alexander Technique lessons, or acupuncture, each plus usual care, compared with usual care alone. (2018).
Conclusions: Alexander Technique lessons led to long-term improvements in the way participants lived their daily lives and managed their neck pain. Alexander lessons promote self-efficacy and self-care, with consequent reductions in chronic neck pain.
Evidence for the effectiveness of Alexander Technique lessons in medical and health-related conditions: a systematic review
Abstract:
Background: Complementary medicine and alternative approaches to chronic and intractable health conditions are increasingly being used, and require critical evaluation.
Objective: The aim of this review was to systematically evaluate available evidence for the effectiveness and safety of instruction in the Alexander Technique in health-related conditions.
Conclusions: Strong evidence exists for the effectiveness of Alexander Technique lessons for chronic back pain and moderate evidence in Parkinson’s-associated disability. Preliminary evidence suggests that Alexander Technique lessons may lead to improvements in balance skills in the elderly, in general chronic pain, posture, respiratory function and stuttering, but there is insufficient evidence to support recommendations in these areas.