Christian Schlepphorst wrote:

> I personally was not able to really improve (or cure) my back problems
> with Yoga asanas. It seems that many of those problems are related to
> subconsious muscular patterns that we use when we move, stand, sit, speak
> or whatever. Those patterns are often linked to psychic conditions
> such as fear, stress, anger. Because those movement patterns are very
> old, they feel "right", and we apply them when we do sports or
> asanas. The back problem can even get worse due to the increased
> effort. A solution for me is to unlearn those tension
> patterns gradually by using F.M. Alexander's technique. This technique
> may be helpful to you, too.

 I agree with a holistic approach. I do Yoga, use the Alexander techniques, include in my diet the
precursors for building new cartilage and clear our my brain of emotions that are stored as
endogenous
biochemicals so that my nervous system can better run the show.

My best, Ellie