Chair massage focuses on the upper body areas that often cause problems for people who sit at a desk or use a computer keyboard.
Many have felt the tight muscles caused by stress and sitting behind a desk all day, especially at a workstation that is not ergonomically designed. This can impede blood and lymph flow through the body. The result is mental fogginess, decreased energy, and susceptibility to repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Even 15 minutes of massage to the neck, back, arms and hands can increase circulation, returning energy levels and helping keep the body injury free.
Sitting in a massage chair opens up the back muscles, relieves strain on the neck and provides a gentle respite for eyes usually glued to a computer monitor. Leaning forward in the chair allows you to relax completely with your head resting in a comfy face cradle lined with a soft, disposable cloth cover.
Chair massage typically takes about 15, 20, or 30 minutes, no longer than a coffee break, but is far more benefical!
Chair massage is performed in your normal work attire and requires no oils. Instead of using a table, the massage takes place in a specially designed portable massage chair provided by the massage therapist. The therapist will bring everything that they need, including massage equipment, supplies and music. All you need to provide is some quiet space and eager participants.
Corporate chair massage has quickly become one of the most popular and requested benefits in the workplace today. The physical demands of long hours at the computer and the high stress of the new marketplace have made all forms of work stress reduction increasingly necessary. Whether your company uses chair massage through a regular employee wellness or benefits package, or as part of an incentive program, a chair massage program can be an asset to your human resource department and your company. A workplace massage therapy program will help to increase job satisfaction and create a caring environment that employees really appreciate.
When chair massage is used preventively it can decrease workplace fatigue and increase productivity.