Learning the Alexander Technique in later life, particularly when over 50, may offer an unexpected path to finding easier movement in everyday activities and can help improve painful conditions such as osteoarthritis, stiff muscles and joints. It can be fun to unlearn long-term habits and restore easier movement. The Alexander Technique improves posture, balance, coordination and can reduce muscle tension and stiffness. It has been shown to help with pain, reduce the risk of falls and improve mobility in later life.
Muscle tone , strength, and mobility can all improve. Increased confidence can lead to taking up previous activities or starting new ones. We find that we do not need to “be stuck” with an uncomfortable or uncooperative body at any stage of life!
I have experience of teaching the technique to people living with Parkinson’s. NICE guidance 1.7.4 recommends the benefits of learning AT for people with Parkinson’s who are experiencing balance or motor function problems.