Comparison of Alexander technique (AT) lessons, massage, and exercise with control in chronic and recurrent back pain*
Adjusted mean difference compared with control (95% CI)
Outcomes at 1 year24 AT lessons6 AT lessonsMassageExercise
Mean Roland Morris disability score†−3.4 (−5 to −2)−1.4 (−3 to −0.03)−0.6 (−2 to 0.8)‡−1.3 (−2 to −0.3)
Median number of days with back pain in the past 4 weeks−18 (−23 to −13)−10 (−15 to −5)−7 (−12 to −2)−2 (−5 to 1)‡
  • *Control groups for each factor (AT or exercise) did not receive interventions for that factor. CI defined in glossary.

  • †Number of activities affected by back pain; 0  =  best score, 28  =  worst score.

  • ‡Not significant.

  • *Control groups for each factor (AT or exercise) did not receive interventions for that factor. CI defined in glossary.

  • †Number of activities affected by back pain; 0  =  best score, 28  =  worst score.

  • ‡Not significant.