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Dear Jim, Re your question about the Alexander Method, I don't know have any detailed information on this but as far as I know, because I know someone in the UK who actually teaches this method, it is a course which teaches you how to completely reeducate your body posture. I seem to remember that it is used particularly in the treatment of people who have severe back pain who find very little relief with medication. I think that this method was created by a person who discovered that that health problems can arise as you get older in life because of the way that you have learned to sit, stand, walk etc.(and this is also effected by happenings in your life, your social and pyschological experiences), and that by completely reeducating your body you could change this in some way. I often see it advertised in small ads in the English community magazines here in Paris and also in the UK and Ireland. Maybe it isn't well known in the US. I don't think however that it is recognised by any health authority and is probably listed as an "alternative medicine". My friend who teaches this however, has told me that it is very effective and has helped a lot of people. I have often suggested to my father, who is a PWP, that he should give it a try. Sorry I can't give any more than that, will try to get you something more detailed. Una Markey <[log in to unmask] Long Distance Carer for Dad 67/15+ Una Markey ASTRO training Cisco Systems Paris Tel : (33) 01 69185232 email : [log in to unmask]