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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement

Feldenkrais Method

A listing is not a recommendation.

Origin: Europe (developed in Israel and Europe) · Tradition: Relearning of movement (somatic education) · Movement

What it is

Lessons in relearning movement patterns through small, slow motions and attention. ATM is a group form that you do yourself.

A short introduction (not a treatment instruction)

1. Follow a recording or an ATM lesson with a qualified teacher, within a pain-free range.
2. Do not compete on a “correct” form; noticing differences is central.
3. Stop if there is acute, strong pain.

Symptoms or aims often mentioned with this practice

• Low back pain
• Posture
• Muscle stiffness
• Balance and fall prevention
• Neck pain

Related symptom videos

• Low back pain
• Posture
• Stiffness / flexibility
• Balance & fall prevention
• Neck pain

Research notes (this is not a promise of effect)

C: Preliminary, small, or lower-quality studies, or mixed results. These notes should not be over-read

There is research on musculoskeletal pain and balance, but quality is often insufficient and conclusions uncertain. Harm is generally small.

Sources

• NCCIH: Low-Back Pain and Complementary Health Approaches