Autism: The Range Of Function
Autism is a syndrome that comes from exhibiting certain combinations or patterns of behavior. Low functioning autism is the term used to describe autistic individuals that are not able to function or deal with every day life. Normal to high functioning autism is used to describe people that exhibit autistic behaviors that are in fact able to deal with real world activities and normal day to day life. Many people diagnosed with autism end up living in less then ideal condition…
Fibromyalgia, CFS, Musculoskeletal Balance And The Alexander Technique: Part 1
What I want to concentrate on is precisely how The Alexander Technique can be used as part of an adjunctive strategy along with other techniques, with the objective of alleviating your Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms.
In this article I do not want to repeat all the information available on the internet about the history of FM Alexander and how he developed his techniques.
All the techniques I detail have a way of dove-tailing into each other and symbi…
The Alexander Technique, Fibromyalgia, CFS: End Gaining, Tension, Release And The Four Concepts Of Good Use; Part 2
Society has made remarkable medical and scientific advances over the last few hundred years, but there are still many serious diseases that continue to baffle doctors and scientists.
Indeed, many “diseases of modern society” are reaching epidemic proportions.
These include backache, neck and shoulder pain, arthritis and spinal diseases, asthma and auto-immune conditions, depression, neuroses and insomnia.
At the very apex of “diseases of modern society”, come 6 milli…
The Alexander Technique, Fibromyalgia And Cfs: Implementing The Four Concepts: Part 3
Alexander’s 4 concepts of good use:
1. Allow your neck to release so that your head can balance forward and up
2. Allow your torso to release into length and width
3. Allow your legs to release away from your pelvis
4. Allow your shoulders to release out to the sides
What exactly do we mean by release?
Try this little exercise while you are reading this article.
Pick up a cup as though you are going to drink from it.
Hold the cup close to your mouth and rele…