Nora
I have taught the Alexander Technique since 1988. I'm also a professional flutist. It's great to work with both musicians and non-musicians.
Hometown: Grass Valley, Ca United States
Occupation: Alexander Technique teacher
Interests: wellness, wholistic health, alternative health
Posts
Playing an instrument with comfort
Musicians' injuries have been widely recognized for many years now. Hand problems probably top the list, but back pain, neck and shoulder stiffness are common complaints for many instrumentalists. Noisy breathing plagues wind players and vocalists. Many of these complaints can be alleviated and e...
Do you know where the top of your spine is?
If you consciously - or even unaware - think the top of your spine is somewhere around your neck, you may be injuring yourself. Our spine's uppermost end is approximately between our ears. Up that high. Our skull sits on top of the spine. For those who have neck and shoulder stiffness, this incor...
An alternate approach to back, neck and shoulder stiffness
It's important to get a medical checkup in addition to trying an alternative method. Alexander Technique can alleviate back pain when the root cause is habitual contraction of our spine and joints. Through observing common everyday actions like bending, reaching, sitting, standing, etc, an Alexan...
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