The Alexander Technique - as applied to killer heels

This week one of my students (with a history of back and shoulder pain) mentioned that she was anxious about the wedding party she was going to that evening, as she would be wearing high heels.  Her concern was understandable: because they throw the weight of the wearer forward, high heels tend to lead to a compensatory tightening/over-arching of the back that is often accompanied by lower back pain.
We discussed applying Alexander Technique principles to the problem, specifically to think about:

1. 1) Keeping upright not by pulling backwards from the small of the back, but by allowing the head to 'float' upwards, on top of the spine;
2. 2) Connecting with the ground through the heel bones (talus).

Afterwards my student reported, "I managed to wear my dress and heels tonight with minimal strain on my back - which is a first!  Many thanks for your help today."
Thus proving that the Alexander Technique can help with (almost) anything!

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