Balancing motherhood and a career can be a juggling act, especially when breastfeeding. But did you know Jersey law empowers you? This blog explores your rights to request flexible hours, dedicated space, and even temporary variations to your work schedule – all to support a smooth return and a happy breastfeeding journey! Read on to learn more about your rights and ease your transition back to work.
Read MoreDiscover a healthier work life with Grant Henderson, our seasoned workplace wellbeing expert. Join engaging workshops covering posture, breaks, and desk exercises—topics that resonate with our satisfied clients. People have noted, 'It was a positive experience, and people learned a lot.' Ready to transform your work life? Explore more about Grant's Workplace Wellbeing Workshops and book your session for a happier, healthier you.
Read MoreTired of restless nights and struggling to find comfort in bed due to persistent Neck Pain? Or is your Neck pain giving you headaches and you are finding it hard to focus?
Read MoreExperienced Jersey Chiropractor and Breastfeeding Coach, Penny Henderson is now able to offer parents a unique service, breastfeeding support in your home. Penny has a great enthusiasm for the importance of the breastfeeding relationship, and for the ever increasing understanding of the importance of breastfeeding and breast-milk. She aims to support you in your decisions around feeding your baby, whether that means fully breastfed at the breast, by bottle or combi or mixed feeding. Penny is known to, and recommended by many mums in the island. Email your enquiry to penny@activechiropracticjersey.co.uk.
Read MoreTreating low back pain is an every day occurrence at Active. Our aim is to reduce your discomfort and help your body back to optimal function. Alongside treatment (gentle chiropractic, we may add in acupuncture, massage, or all 3) this is likely to include advice on lifestyle, posture and exercises.
Read MoreWith the increase in stress and anxiety for many of us in the past twelve months, there has never been a more important time to ensure that your body is functioning at optimal level. Your mental health impacts on your physical health and vice versa. Think of a check-up as an MOT for your mind and body! Chiropractors work on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health. We focus on the spine and the neuro-musculoskeletal system and how conditions affecting these areas can affect your health and performance. We are trained to assess the neuro-musculoskeletal system and identify restrictions, imbalances and dysfunction.
Read MoreAs the Covid-19 infection rate continues to rise and many people revert back to working from home, employees and employers must fully embrace the responsibilities of staying safe, happy and connected whilst working from home again. Here are a few thoughts on this and Grant's top tips for improving physical and mental wellbeing.
Read MoreSciatica is when the sciatic nerve, which runs from your hips to your feet, is irritated. It usually gets better in 4 to 6 weeks but can last longer. Book an appointment with us if you symptoms do not resolve in a few days.
Read MoreWith many workers still wanting to stay working at home, even on a part time basis, Grant and Penny have launched an online home and office workstation training film. Using the film, people train themselves to correctly set up their home and office workstations and then complete a short questionnaire to demonstrate that knowledge. It is suitable for use by employees in the Channel Islands and anywhere around the world.
Read MorePhase 3, how we can help with your plan of action. In light of the States of Jersey’s recent advice surrounding the unlocking protocol regarding Covid-19, we have created a series of options to assist you in the planning and implementation of your risk assessments and in the creation of a structured plan of action.
Read MoreI started training as a lactation counsellor last year. My own journey with breast feeding began long before I thought about having my own children. Supporting mums in pregnancy and beyond with their breast feeding journey is part of my current care package in clinic. My aim is to provide a private service, with dedicated one on one support for mums during pregnancy and beyond, this is driving me forward in my training.
Read MorePenny embarked on training as an Office Workstation Assessor, which she completed last week. This is such useful knowledge to share in clinic with patients and she plans on extending her learning and working more closely with Grant on the expansion of our ergonomic consultancy business.
Read MoreSharing our expertise on reducing back and neck pain whilst we work from home during the COVID-19 crisis, Mix it up! Try to spend part of your working day standing if you can.
Read MoreSome of you will be fortunate enough to have a desk top computer to use at home. Do you know how to set it up? Here are the basic principles, however we are all different, so please see our other blogs on home office chairs and posture and breaks.
Read MoreThe current COVID-19 crisis means many of us are unexpectedly working from home having to make the best of kitchen workstations! Creating a greater risk of back, neck and joint pain in an already stressful environment. Here are our top tips to adapt your home into a safer working environment.
Read MoreAs we isolate through the COVID-19 crisis, more of us have had to move to working from home without the chance to first set up a safe and comfortable working area. So we want to share our expertise on reducing back and neck pain, whilst managing your posture when working from home.
Read MoreAs we isolate through the COVID-19 crisis, many of us find ourselves working from home with less than ideal workstations so we wanted to share our expertise with you to create a more comfortable workstation using the tools you have at home.
Read MoreChildren are now doing school work at home for longer periods than homework would normally take sat at the kitchen/dining room table, which is not ideal. Read on for our top tips and advice on how a few small changes can make all the difference for a comfortable little workstation allowing your child to focus on learning.
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