Massage Therapy in the Office: A Win-Win for Everyone

Massage therapy is a luxury, it is something that you get to do when you have time and money to be able to lay down and just relax; but is it a luxury or is it something that every office worker should receive on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis? The fact is, your employees and your business will benefit from regular massage from a licensed massage therapist; think of it as an investment in your business, just like advertising.

Less Stress and Anxiety

Most employers don't know what kind of stress a coworker is going through. It is very possible that your employees are going through a stressful situation at home that weigh on them at work. When you offer them a corporate chair massage in the office, they can let go of their stress and become more productive. When they let go of the stress, they can focus on their job, not on everything else they have going on at the time. It is only when their stress and anxiety is relieved that they can do their very best for you, their employer.

Reduction in Work Comp Claims

The top workers' compensation claim for office workers is carpal tunnel syndrome. This is caused by using your hands to type for prolonged periods of time. The most common course of treatment for carpal tunnel is surgery which results in excessive and expensive work comp claims.

The second most claims for those who sit at a desk all day includes injury to the neck and shoulder muscles. This is caused by sitting in the same position all day, every day, staring at a computer screen. The muscles in the neck and shoulders begin to tighten, and it becomes increasingly more difficult to relax, often resulting in taking time off work for physical therapy and other treatments. When you bring a corporate massage into the workplace, these muscles are relaxed by a licensed massage therapist who will ensure that the muscles stay loose and limber. The tension that is released will keep your employees happy at their job and continue to do their best for you, their employer.

Improved Morale in the Workplace

It is a well-known fact that when employees are happy there is a boost in production and performance. Those who enjoy their jobs are the ones who will go to the ends of the earth for their employers. Massage is one way where employers can show their employees how much they appreciate all that their employees do for them.

Regular massage also shows that the employer knows that the employee sacrifices their physical health and sanity for their career. They will appreciate that and use some of the techniques to relieve the stress and injury from sitting at a desk all day. When you offer massage in the workplace, you can count on employees who feel appreciated; meaning they will give you 110%.

What is Corporate Massage?

Corporate massage therapy consists of a massage therapist bringing a chair to massage any employee who might need or want one in the office. This type of massage has been found to be very productive. Clients do not need to get undressed and are sitting in a massage chair and is usually done in 10 to 20 minute time slots.

Massage therapy is a practice that will prove cost effective to both you and your employees. While your employees will enjoy a relaxing chair massage from a licensed therapist, you will reap the benefits of having a happy workplace as well as better retention of employees and a reduction in employees missing work due to injuries and illness. This is truly a win-win scenario for everybody involved.

Eugene Wood is a Licensed Massage Therapist located in Nassau County NY. Learn more about advanced massage therapy by visiting his website at www.eugenewoodmassage.com

Additional Resources

Massage Therapy Styles and Health Benefits - WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/balance/massage-therapy-styles-and-health-benefits#1