It looks the the results obtained in the back pain study published in the British Medical Journal in 2008 has unleashed interest in further studies in the UK.

The latest is a major trial at the University of York funded by Arthritis Research UK, which will investigage the usefulness of both acupuncture and the Alexander technique in relieving chronic neck pain. The study is substantially funded to the tune of  719,000 pounds - over A$1,000,000, so it should be working with a large enough sample to produce credible results.

Here is a link through to futher information about this study.