The Alexander Technique is medically proven to be better at getting rid of back pain than massage or exercise (British Medical Journal August 2008). Learning to move without strain, you simultaneously eliminate pain and improve your sporting ability.Philip Pawley has taught the Alexander Technique since 1981. He has published many articles on SmilingBackMethod.com to help you understand and heal your back and other pains and injuries.Philip's Smiling Back Method represents thirty years of on-the-job research. His research into breathing, core strength and support bring a totally new understanding to the art of human movement and the science of pain relief.His research of leg and foot movement is a breakthrough in understanding the subtleties of human locomotion. It helps you free up your walking, running and sports and athletic potential - or simply get walking again.Philip's practice hours at 37 Hope Street are Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, 7am to 1pm. Also a Friday group class at 1pm.