subject: Melt Away Your Stressful Day But Also Let Go By Way Of An Invigorating Chair Massage [print this page] A chair massage ..A chair massage ... what could be better? Not only will you have a professional massage therapist working his or her soothing and healing magic on you ... but they'll do it at a time and place that is convenient for you! That's right - busy people everywhere are enjoying the benefits of a chair massage, especially when they literally have only minutes to spare and want a convenient, affordable option for refreshing their body and mind.
Although a chair massage is shorter than a conventional massage session, it still provides the same relaxing and healing benefits. During a chair massage, an experienced therapist will hone in on the key areas of stress - arms, back, shoulders and neck - while you relax your body in a special chair designed especially for this type of massage therapy. Another thing that makes a chair massage different is the fact that it can be done in a variety of locations, some of which are mentioned above.
People who would normally feel uncomfortable with the regular massage therapy (which requires that you remove your clothing) feel more comfortable because they are able to keep their clothes on, thereby removing the awkwardness of disrobing. Secondly, because a chair massage is done out in the open instead of behind closed doors, anyone can watch the process before they actually make a commitment to have one.
Companies - both small and large - are finding chair massage therapy to be a great enhancement to their existing employee benefits package. Not only does chair massage therapy improve morale and productivity, but many companies are enjoying a substantial reduction in lost money each year via lower productivity, poor morale, absenteeism and the higher cost of health care.
Workplace fatigue is rampant across our country, especially in the past year. We all recognize the signs: stiff neck, tight shoulders, and sore wrists. These symptoms are worsened if the ergonomics of their workstation is not in balance, which is frequently the case. All of these symptoms affect an employee's productivity by decreasing energy, impeding blood flow and aggravating the effects of mental fogginess and carpal tunnel.
So what is the allure for employers?
A chair massage works for just about everyone ... everywhere.
The positive effects are immediate; their employees will feel great right away.
A chair massage program can be used to complement your company's other wellness programs.
A chair massage requires no overhead or start-up costs.
On the flip side ... following are some reasons that employees are embracing the chair massage therapy offered by their company.
They experience instant relief from achy, stressed muscles.
Their energy level is instantly boosted, resulting in increased motivation.
It makes them feel valuable and important to their superiors.
A chair massage wipes away the effects of sitting for a long time, doing repetitive tasks.
Making a chair massage even more appealing is the fact that because of the reduced time required, it provides a more affordable option for the instant gratification it provides. It's easy to understand why chair massages are increasing in popularity across the country for busy people, large and small businesses and employees.
