A significant scientific research trial involving over 500 patients with chronic non-specific neck pain has concluded that:
"Both Alexander Technique lessons and acupuncture sessions led to statistically significant and clinically relevant reductions in neck pain and associated disability, compared with usual care alone, at 1 year. The sustained, long-term benefit is likely to be due, in part, to the participants' gain in self-efficacy resulting from the Alexander lessons or the acupuncture sessions."