[Veto!]

the matter of prophylactic spinal manipulation for children. That is simply dangerous.

Absolutely.

My daughter had a 27-degree scoliosis that came on rapidly. While the surgeon hovered, I took her to a highly recommended chiropractor, but neither she nor I could tolerate having her spine jerked around. Then I took her to a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique three times a week for lessons. In three months, her spine went from a 27- to an 8-degree curve, out of the danger zone. It's stayed that straight for decades now.

Back in 1926, 19 physicians including the president of the British Medical Association petitioned to include the Alexander Technique as part of med school curriculum in England. Sadly it came to naught. Alexander lessons involve zero manipulation, no massage or hypnoisis or anything else. They are lessons in how to use yourself well.

[cyborg]

Alexander Technique is EXCELLENT and can be applied to a lot of movement situations in life.

[AnAmericanMother]

My mom's a professional dancer. She uses the Alexander technique.

It works. It is just a matter of learning how to manage your posture so that you don't hurt yourself.