British Medical Journal, August 19,2008, on-line edition, Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain, Paul Little. Published study. http://www.bmj.com:80/cgi/content/full/337/aug19_2/a884
In the U.S.:
PRNewswire, October 2, 2008, online press release, Study Shows Back Pain Significantly Relieved by Lessons in the Alexander Technique, AmSAT. AmSAT press release on ATEAM study.
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/10-02-2008/0004896502&EDATE=
Pittsburgh Post Gazette US, September 10, 2008, online edition, Study finds Alexander Technique an effective method to treat back troubles, Jack Kelly. Mentions area teachers and quotes a local student of the AT. http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08254/910718-114.stm
The Rock River Times, September 10, 2008, online edition, Naturally Rockford: Alexander Technique most effective to relieve back pain, by press release, Rockford, IL. Mentions chiropracter and Alexander Technique "Practitioner", Dr. Philip Schalow. ("qualified in 1981"). http://www.rockrivertimes.com/index.new.pl?cmd=viewstory&cat=6&id=21132
Massage magazine online, August 25,2008, online edition, Movement Training Prevents Low-Back Pain, Staff writer. Shows link to ATI address and then old NaSTAT info.
Medical News Today, August 24,2008, online press release, Trial Finds Alexander Technique Helps Reduce Backpain, Medical Research Council. This is a press release from the Medical Research Council. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118933.php, 2008
dBusiness News Portland, August 22,2008, online press release, The Alexander Learning Studio of Portland Celebrates Major, Christine Eidson. Press release from AmSAT member, Christine Eidson. http://portland.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=165127&type_news=latest, 2008
eMaxHealth.com NC, August 22,2008, Long-Term Back Pain Relief Possible With Alexander Technique, online, staff. Reporting on back pain study publilshed in the BMJ.
http://www.emaxhealth.com/45/1/24145.html From the BMJ, 2008
Media Newswire, August 22, 2008, on-line edition, Alexander Technique has significant long-term benefit for low back pain, Staff writer.
http://media-newswire.com/release_1071407.html
Philly.com, August 22, 2008, online, A new method to treat chronic back pain, John Sullivan. Reporting on back pain study published in the BMJ. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20080822_A_new_method_to_treat_chronic_back_pain.html
Sign on San Diego by the Union Tribune, August 21, 2008, on-line edition, Alexander technique does help back pain:study, Reuters . One paragraph from the Reuters wire on the back pain study (Only U.S. coverage so far.) http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/health/20080821-0600-health.html
Male Pattern Fitness, August 20,2008, Blog, Alexander Your Back Pain Away, Andrew Heffernan. Included because of interesting perspective. http://www.malepatternfitness.com/2008/8/20/597815/alexander-your-back-pain-a
Medscape, August 20,2008, on-line edition, Alexander Educational Technique May Effectively Reduce Low Back Pain, Laurie Barclay MD. Note continuing ed: Valid for credit through August 20, 2009. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579321?sssdmh=dm1.378371&src=nldne
Physorg.com, August 20, 2008, on-line edition, Alexander technique offers Long-term Relief for back pain, Staff writer. http://www.physorg.com/news138435619.html; same article as in science daily - not printed
Science Daily, August 20,2008, on-line edition, Alexander technique offers Long-term Relief for back pain, Staff writer. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080819213029.htm
Yahoo Front Page, August 20,2008, on-line edition, Alexander technique does help back pain:study,Ben Hirschler. From Reuters; more complete than other named “Reuters."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080820/hl_nm/back_pain_dc
Eurekalert press release, August 19,2008, online, Alexander Technique offers long-term relief for back pain, BMJ press release. BMJ press release.
WebMD, August 19, 2008, on-line Health News, Alexander Technique Eases Back Pain, Caroline Wilbert. Reporting on Back Pain Study published in BMJ. http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20080819/alexander-technique-eases-back-pain. Same text on CBS online
In the U. K.:
The Evening Telegraph, September 9,2008, online, How using your brain could help a bad back, Hannah Gray. Interview with teacher, Clare Adams, clarifies the technique for reporter.
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/features/How-using-your-brain-could.4471628.jp?articlepage=1
Irish Times, September 2,2008, online edition, Research backs technique, staff. Quotes Richard Brennan, teacher from Galway. Also appeared in print edition.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/health/2008/0902/1220218723860.html
Sunday Mail, August 31,2008, online edition, Why is He Such a Headbanger?, Dr. Gareth Smith. Mentions BMJ study in Q&A format. http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/health-advice/online-doctors-advice/2008/08/31/why-is-he-such-a-headbanger-78057-20718032/
This is hampshire.net, August 30,2008, online edition, Significant' findings into lower back pain,staff. Also appeared in Southern Daily Echo UK http://www.thisishampshire.net/news/hampshirenews/display.var.2436422.0.significant_findings_into_lower_back_pain.php
Telegraph, August 25, 2008, online edition, Alexander Technique: the great curer of back pain, Maria Fitzpatrick. Includes "A 10-minute taste of the technique" with STAT member, Joe Searby. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?xml=/health/2008/08/25/halexander125.xml
Times Online, August 23,2008, on-line edition, Does the Alexander Technique really cure back pain?, Simon Crompton. Mentions STAT reporting a "huge public demand for details of teachers." http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article4582412.ece?print=yes&randnum=1219462492021
BUPA, August 22, 2008, on-line edition, Alexander technique helps lower back pain, Staff writer. BUPA - "The UK's leading provider of private health care insurance and health care services." http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/html/health_news/220808_back_pain.html
Legal & Medical Magazine, August 22, 2008, online, Movement better for long-term back pain than care, staff. Reporting on back pain study published in the BMJ.
http://www.legal-medical.co.uk/news/11965.html
Medical News Today, August 21, 2008, on-line edition, Alexander Technique with Exercise May Alleviate Back Pain, Staff writer. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118844.php
Pulse Today, August 21,2008, on-line edition, NICE to consider Alexander Technique back pain findings, Nigel Praities. NICE is the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=23&storycode=4120420&c=2
Telegraph, August 21,2008, on-line edition, iPosture, the gadget that buzzes to say 'sit up straight',Daily Telegraph Reporter. Notes in the article that "researchers proved that the Alexander Technique…helps reduce back ache." "The iPosture is designed to do the thinking for us." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2597595/iPosture-the-gadget-that-buzzes-to-say-sit-up-straight.html
The Guardian, August 21,2008, on-line edition, At last. The cure for back pain?, Sam Murphy. Compares AT with Pilates, Chiropractic, Osteopathy and Acupuncure. The Hindu, in India, also ran this story. http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/aug/21/healthandwellbeing
The Sun,August 21,2008, on-line edition, Mum knew best on back pain, Christopher Browning. Reporting on Back Pain Study published in BMJ. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/health/article1589996.ece
Mail Online, August 20,2008, on-line edition, An old cure for a modern malaise: Alexander Technique can beat chronic back pain, Jenny Hope. Reporting on Back Pain Study published in BMJ Includes image with photo and graphics "How it Works".
Management Today,August 20,2008, on-line edition, The business case for better posture, Staff writer. Ends with a suggestion that Britain's bosses "perhaps...should cut down on the outdoor team-building courses and spend the money on an Alexander technique teacher instead…" http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/News/MostEmailed/840485/the-business-case-better-posture/
NHS Choices, August 20,2008, on-line edition, Alexander technique for back pain, Staff writer. Includes "What does the NHS Knowledge Service make of this study?" http://www.nhs.uk/news/2008/08August/Pages/BackpainandAlexandertechnique.aspx
Nursing Times, August 20,2008, on-line edition, Posture technique reduces back pain, Clare Lomas.
http://www.nursingtimes.net/clinicalnews/2008/08/posture_technique_reduces_back_pain.html
Pulse Today, August 20,2008, on-line edition, Alexander technique offers major back pain benefits, Nigel Praities. Reporting on back pain study published in the BMJ. "Pulse is the UK's leading medical weekly, counting 80% of GP's among their readers." quoting their website. http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=23&storycode=4120411&c=1
Sky News,August 20,2008, on-line edition, Backache? Try Changing Positions, staff writer. Reporting on Back Pain Study published in BMJ. http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Health/Backache-Back-Pain-Alexander-Technique/Article/200808315082714
Telegraph, August 20, 2008, on-line edition, Alexander posture technique 'most effective at reducing back pain', Graham Tibbetts, and Jessica Salter. Quotes Kamal Thapen, chairman of the STAT. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2585404/Alexander-posture-technique-most-effective-at-reducing-back-pain.html
The Guardian, August 20,2008, on-line edition, . Health: Alexander technique 'does ease back pain', Sarah Boseley. Quote by Prof. Paul Little, "This is a good, large, trial. It is good enough evidence for people to take it seriously." http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/aug/20/health.healthandwellbeing, 2008
Times Online, August 20, 2008, on-line edition, Alexander Technique effective for back pain, David Rose. Reporting on Back Pain Study published in BMJ. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article4568602.ece
BBC News, August 19,2008, on-line edition, Back Pain Eased by Good Posture, staff writer. Video clip embedded: AT teacher, "Diana Maclellan give Jane Hill a lesson in posture"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/health/7568948.stm
British Medical Journal, August 19,2008, on-line edition, Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain, Paul Little. Published study. http://www.bmj.com:80/cgi/content/full/337/aug19_2/a884
Around the World
Jerusulem Post, September 6, 2008, online, Health Scan: Alexander technique gets backing for spinal pain,Judy Siegel-Itzkovich. Reporting on back pain study published in the BMJ. http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1220526723948&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
Science Centric (Bulgaria), August 22,2008, online, Alexander Technique offers long-term relief for back pain,staff. http://www.sciencecentric.com/news/article.php?q=08082223
The Star (South Africa), August 22,2008, online, Posture therapy eases pain, staff. Reporting on back pain study publilshed in the BMJ. http://www.thestar.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=4570592
Top News(India), August 22,2008, online, Alexander Technique' Can Ease Your Back Pain, Piyush Diwan. Reporting on back pain study publilshed in the BMJ. http://www.topnews.in/alexander-technique-can-ease-your-back-pain-261031
CBC News (Canada), Aug-ust 20, 2008, on-line edition, Lasting relief from back pain found after posture lessons, staff writer. Reporting on Back Pain Study published in BMJ.