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Workplace support

Alexander Technique Teacher helping prevent chronic pain in the workplace

Why the Alexander Technique?

Protecting health, well-being and career longevity in the workplace

Learning the Alexander Technique is a very different approach to the usual ergonomic solutions, for example an ‘ergonomic-friendly’ chair. The focus is rather - the person in the chair, and how they can learn to prevent harmful postural habits and movement patterns that can result in pain and damage to their musculo-skeletal system.

After minor illnesses, like coughs and colds, more workdays are lost to musculo-skeletal pain than any other cause.

Whether you work at a desk holding a sustained sitting posture all day or you’re a clinician twisting and bending over patients, the Alexander Technique can help you understand your mechanical design better, making these demands less of a strain and help prevent the damage and pain that so often arises.

The Evidence

Gentle in practice. Rigorous in evidence

Randomised controlled trials show long-term benefits for people living with chronic pain.

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Back Pain

The Alexander Technique has been shown to reduce back pain by an average of 86% in a major study published in the British Medical Journal.

‘97% of people with back pain could benefit from learning the Alexander Technique" - Spinal Neurosurgeon Dr Jack Stern

Neck Pain

A large randomised, controlled clinical trial has shown that one-to-one Alexander Technique lessons lead to long-term benefits for people with chronic neck pain, with reduction in pain and associated disability maintained 1 year after lessons began. The trial also demonstrated that people were able to improve the way they managed their pain following the Alexander lessons.

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Knee Pain

Following AT instruction pain scorings reduced by 56 % (from 9.6 to 4.2) and this reduction was maintained at 15 month follow up.

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  • “On being introduced to the Alexander Technique I was somewhat sceptical that anything was going to work, but can only describe the relief gained, and maintained, as quite incredible. General posture has improved and neck mobility has returned to that last experienced more than twenty years ago. What more could one ask for”

    — Kieran Tobin, M.B, B. Ch, BAO, FRCS(Eng), FRCS(Irl), D.L.O., Senior Surgeon, University College Hospital Galway Ireland

  • “Lessons in the Alexander Technique taught me how to sit in a state of lumbrosacral poise, and my chronic low back pain gradually became cured. The Technique is true education. Compared to surgery (e.g. for low back pain or for chronic obstructive lung disease) a course of instruction is inexpensive.”

    — John H. M. Austin, MD, Professor of Radiology; Chief, Division of Radiology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY

  • “The Alexander Technique makes sense in that appropriate use of the body will lead to reduction of various musculoskeletal disorders and remediate others which are established. No equipment is needed, just the skill and training of the teacher. This technique is very worthwhile as a primary preventative therapy. It is especially useful when posture is a key factor in back injuries while lifting and for workers who perform repetitive tasks while sitting.”

    — Robert D. Greene, MD, Emergency Department, Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, CT

Benefits include:

01

Enable people to identify and prevent harmful postural habits and movement patterns and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal problems such as back pain

02

Sitting more comfortably; using computers and mobile devices with less strain; bending more safely

03

Greater clarity of thinking and maintaining a sense of calm when dealing with challenging situations

How could I help?

Sessions are orientated to your work environment, and I would come to you. 

An introductory session to a team explaining the basic principles, followed by individual sessions, offers an optimal experience.

Like any skill etc takes a bit of time and time and it's valuable to spend some time on a one-to one basis. 

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Client experiences

What people in the workplace have said

  • “I’d never encountered this Technique before and found it absolutely fascinating. Learning how to reset and align the body to its natural state to reduce tension was eye-opening and important. Jen was knowledgeable, passionate and clearly dedicated to helping people understand their bodies better. I left feeling refreshed, empowered and equipped with useful tools to take forward. Highly recommended. Thank you.”

    — Deputy Director of Nursing

  • “Jen was amazing, professional and very kind and accommodating. Learning about the Alexander Technique was very useful and interesting. I am able to take a lot of ideas and suggestions about body awareness and posture and I felt amazing afterwards. Thank you Jen.”

    — Project Manager, Dental Lab

  • “My experience with Jen was great! I arrived with much muscle tension and left feeling realigned and relaxed. Jen is an experienced and professional practitioner. I can highly recommend Jen and the Alexander Technique.”

    — Consultant Nurse

  • “Had a lovely session with Jen. She explained the Alexander Technique and how the spine works and how to alleviate pressure on the spine, hips etc. This is a good introductory session for anyone wanting to learn techniques for managing pain.”

    — General Manager, Critical Care

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