Massage in the Workplace

A rapidly increasing number of companies all over the world are realizing the benefits of massage and are heeding the call to provide massage therapy on site. Stress costs employers enormous amounts of money every year. Millions of workers are absent every workday due to stress related complaints. Numerous surveys confirm that workers perceive that they are under much more stress than ever before. Firms are curbing employee stress and absenteeism by offering heavily subsidized or even free massage treatment actually in the workplace. Increasing levels of competition and the pressure to succeed contribute to the stress in the workplace, which can have disastrous effects on our health. It is most unfortunate that so many individuals are dissatisfied with their jobs. This is hardly surprising in cases where the work environment is artificially lit, poorly ventilated, noisy and cramped. If the work is repetitive and boring and requires no skill this will also create a poor image of work. Since a major part of our life centres around our work we need to find a balance, combat our stress and enjoy our work.

Benefits of Chair Massage

1. lowers physical stress and tension, which can lead to problems such as headaches, backache, neck and shoulder discomfort and eyestrain.
2. decrease blood pressure
3. balances mental and emotional strain
4. reduces insomnia and improves the quality of sleep
5. relieves muscular and joint problems acquired during sustained or repetitive activities
6. reduces tiredness and improves vitality
7. stimulates the mind, increasing alertness and powers of concentration
8. improves work perfomance
9. raises staff moral and attitude so that job satisfaction is heightened and staff are positive and motivated.

Chair Massage Technique

Ask your partner to sit comfortably on a stool or a chair, ideally with a reasonably low back. The receiver should take off their shoes, loosen any tight clothing, uncover their legs and relax. If a cushion is available place it on the receiver's lap so that he/she can place their hands lightly on it.

You stand behind the receiver. Try to keep your back straight and distribute your weight evenly between your feet. Make sure that your neck and shoulders are relaxed and bend your knees slightly.

Some of the reasons you should consider a chair massage are:

• it's very convenient as there is no need to change clothes or shower
• it takes only 10-15 minutes - a massage can be enjoyed during the lunch or tea break
• it costs nothing
• the results are noticeable immediately
• it's easy
• it's safe
• it's both enjoyable to give as well as to receive massage.

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