| Office massage has become an increasingly popular | | | | frequent massage sessions at work can help to |
| trend. Many UK companies are now providing regular | | | | relieve even long-term pain. Regular massages can |
| massage sessions at work as an investment to their | | | | also be used to prevent repetitive strain injuries, |
| employees' health and wellbeing. Office massage can | | | | tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, all very common |
| relieve stress in the workplace, it can improve workers' | | | | conditions in the workplace today. |
| health and it can create a better and more productive | | | | A regular massage is one of the most enjoyable |
| environment in the office. Back pain and stress are | | | | ways to prevent stress at work. The massage chair |
| some of the most common causes of sick leave in | | | | can be placed in a separate room or in a corner |
| the UK. Absenteeism due to back problems and | | | | where it will not disturb other workers. A chair |
| stress-related conditions is estimated to be costing UK | | | | massage does not require more time than a coffee |
| companies billions of pounds every year whilst stress | | | | break, but offers many more health benefits. |
| is one of the leading causes of staff absences in the | | | | How office massage can benefit an organisation |
| workplace. | | | | Regular office massage sessions can improve |
| Regular office massage sessions are an easy and | | | | employee health and wellbeing which in turn can |
| cost-effective way to promote employee wellbeing | | | | improve productivity, reduce sick days caused by back |
| and to reduce work-related stress. This in turn can | | | | pain or stress, boost morale and improve worker |
| help to prevent absenteeism and to increase | | | | loyalty. A relaxed team of employees works better |
| productivity. | | | | and achieves better results than one that is under |
| So, what is office massage? In a typical workplace | | | | constant stress. Massage days at work are also an |
| massage session, a massage therapist comes to the | | | | easy way to enhance a company's public image as an |
| office with a specifically designed massage chair. The | | | | employer of choice that cares for its workers. |
| receiver of the massage sits in the chair comfortably | | | | Several studies have found that massage can ease |
| and fully clothed. No oils are used, which makes chair | | | | stress and anxiety, reduce stiffness and pain in the |
| massage a convenient option for the workplace. A | | | | body and even control blood pressure. As stress and |
| treatment usually lasts around fifteen minutes, but | | | | back pain are some of the most common causes of |
| longer sessions are available as well. | | | | sick leave in the UK, regular massage sessions can be |
| The massage sequence used in on-site massage has | | | | a cost-effective way to improve productivity and |
| been created especially for the workplace and is | | | | reduce sick days. |
| based on different massage techniques that include | | | | How often should a company offer massage at |
| acupressure and shiatsu. The massage focuses on | | | | work? Some companies offer weekly massage |
| the neck, the head, the back and the shoulders, the | | | | sessions, some offer monthly massages in the office. |
| arms and the hands. The sequence used in office | | | | Some companies invite massage therapists to the |
| massage can help to relieve muscular tension, ease | | | | workplace for special events. How often sessions are |
| pain in the neck and the shoulders, de-stress and relax, | | | | provided depends on the company and the number of |
| but also re-energise so that the employee returns to | | | | workers it has although few employees will turn down |
| his or her desk rejuvenated and focused. As the | | | | an offer of regular office massage visits. |
| massages are relatively quick office massage is not | | | | Companies that hire massage therapists have noticed |
| one of those treatments that can leave you too | | | | how regular treatments can improve employee morale, |
| relaxed to work. A short chair massage can help to | | | | productivity and performance. When employees feel |
| clear the mind and can make one feel more alert than | | | | they are being looked after, they also remain more |
| before. | | | | loyal to the company and create better results. |
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| massage can ease tension and pain in the neck and | | | | Office Massage |
| shoulders and prevent headaches caused by tension | | | | Sources: The Mayo Clinic: Massage: Get in touch with |
| and stress. Many office workers suffer from chronic | | | | its many health benefits (online article on mayoclinic. |
| tension and pain in the neck and shoulder area and | | | | |