In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Leigh Brandon interviews Ben O'Loghlin, an expert in the Alexander Technique. They discuss Ben's personal journey with chronic pain and how he discovered the Alexander Technique as a solution. The conversation delves into the role of the brain in muscle tension, the importance of active engagement in healing, and the misconceptions surrounding chronic pain. Ben emphasizes the significance of self-management and the mind-body connection in pain perception. They also explore how the Alexander Technique can benefit musicians by enhancing their performance through improved posture and relaxation. The episode concludes with Ben sharing his future plans for an online course and innovative approaches to teaching the Alexander Technique.Chapters00:00 The Journey to Alexander Technique03:03 Understanding the Alexander Technique05:58 Active vs Passive Treatments08:46 Challenging Age-Related Pain Myths11:40 Misconceptions About Back Pain14:44 The Role of the Medical Model17:38 Exploring Modalities for Pain Relief20:51 The Mind-Body Connection in Pain23:46 Navigating Automatic and Voluntary Systems33:43 Understanding Automatic Postural Control40:39 The Role of Directions in Alexander Technique47:42 Personal Transformations Through Alexander Technique54:28 Posture, Movement, and Performance in Musicians01:00:37 Engineering Perspective on Body Mechanics01:04:18 Future Directions and Innovations in Alexander TechniqueYou can find Ben @:https://www.backrepublic.comhttps://youtube.com/@benologhlinhttps://facebook.com/ben.ologhlinSend us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/
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