Chronic pain often isn't caused by structural damage alone. In many cases, it comes from habitual tension patterns — ways of holding and moving your body that compress joints, restrict movement, and keep muscles in a constant state of contraction.
You may have tried medications, physical therapy, or injections and found only temporary relief. That's because these approaches often treat the symptom without addressing the underlying patterns that are producing the pain.
Alexander Technique takes a different approach. Instead of treating pain directly, it teaches you to identify and change the habits of tension and compression that are causing it. When the cause is addressed, pain often resolves on its own.
What the Research Shows
A peer-reviewed study published in BMC Health Services Research examined the effects of Alexander Technique lessons on people with chronic pain. The findings were significant:
- Pain Reduction — Participants experienced meaningful decreases in pain through improved posture and movement habits
- Medication Management — More than half of participants reduced or completely eliminated their use of painkillers
- Enhanced Coping Strategies — Participants developed new skills for managing pain episodes and preventing flare-ups
- Functional Improvement — Better mobility, increased daily activity levels, and improved quality of life
- Empowerment and Self-Management — Participants gained tools to manage their own pain long-term, reducing dependence on healthcare providers
Read the study: BMC Health Services Research — Alexander Technique for Chronic Pain
Anna's published research: Published in Explore (PubMed) — Anna Furman's peer-reviewed publication on Alexander Technique
Common Types of Chronic Pain I Work With
Back & Spine
- Lower back pain
- Upper back pain
- Sciatica
- Disc-related pain
Neck & Head
- Chronic neck pain
- Tension headaches
- Migraines
- TMJ/jaw pain
Joints & Limbs
- Shoulder pain
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Arthritis pain
Repetitive & Occupational
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Carpal tunnel
- Computer-related pain
- Musicians' injuries
How Alexander Technique Helps
Alexander Technique is not a treatment — it's a re-education. Rather than manipulating your body or masking pain with medication, it teaches you to recognize and change the unconscious habits that are creating strain and compression.
Re-education, Not Treatment
Addressing the cause, not just the symptoms
Through gentle, hands-on guidance combined with verbal instruction, you learn to:
- Release unnecessary muscular tension that compresses joints and restricts movement
- Move with greater ease and efficiency in everyday activities
- Sit, stand, and walk without the postural habits that produce pain
- Respond to pain with skill rather than with bracing and guarding
The goal is not to depend on ongoing sessions forever. It's to give you the understanding and skills to manage your own body — so you become your own best resource for staying pain-free.
What Clients Say
"Absolutely amazing results. The Alexander technique helped to overcome years of chronic pain and migraines. Anna is an amazing teacher and healer!"
"Anna Furman is wonderful. She listens to my issues and then helps me. This teaching has already helped reduce my arthritis pain considerably."
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