The human body is designed to move freely, with little tension or conscious effort. But the stress of modern living often causes excessive tension, which pulls people out of sync with their body's natural balance and alignment. Based on the pioneering work, of Frederick. Matthias Alexander, this book shows healthcare and movement professionals how the Alexander Technique can help to free up their patients' and clients' movement and reduce pain caused by poor posture. Each exercise demonstrates how to be conscious of and change these habits that have developed over time, which can help both yourself and your clients to improve alignment and co-ordination. An essential guide for anyone who wants to reduce or avoid muscular, nerve or joint pain.