Benefits of Massage Therapy in the Workplace
Stress in the workplace is common for many of us. But how wonderful is it when your corporation helps to give you balance by helping to lower the stress. Many corporations have realized lowering stress does not only benefit their employees, but also benefits the company itself. Studies have shown that happy, healthy employees contribute to a company’s success. Decreasing stress and increasing energy have positive effects that reverberate throughout the entire organization. With on-site chair massage our job is to help your company keep its competitive edge by ensuring the well-being and health of your employees. Please see some of the advantages below.
Advantages of workplace massage for employees:
- Immediate Stress Relief
- Improves Alertness
- Relieves Tension in Tired Muscles
- Increases Productivity
- Enhances Employee Loyalty and Morale
- Lowers Anziety and Hostility
- Relieves Fatigue
- Enhances Creative Thinking
- Improves Problem Solving
- Strenthens Immunity
Advantages of Workplace massage for the Company Include:
- Increases Performance and Productivity
- Reduces Employee Absenteeism
- Enhances Employee Loyalty and Morale
- Energizes Employees and Increases Motivation to Return to Work
- Helps to Recruit Top Talent
- Improves Overall Company Health
- Tax Deductible as a Business Expense and Employee Benefit
- Reduces Worker’s Compensatioin and Insurance Premiums
Most organizations have no idea how much “employee stress” is costing them each year. The American Institute of Stress reports that stress costs US business over $300 million per year. The impact to employers includes decreased performace, productivity and quality, more accidents and injuries, increased healthcare and workers’ compensation costs, and higher levels of absenteeism and employee turnover.
There are a number of ailments that employees have in the workplace that are reduced with massage therapy. For example…
Stress ~ a specific response by the body to a stimulus, as fear or pain that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium.
Repetitive Strain Injury ~ repetitive motion disorders develop becaus of microscopic tears in the tissue. When the body is unable to repair the tears in the tissue as fast as they are being made, inflammation occurs, leading to the sensation of pain.
Postural Pain ~ oftentimes found in the neck, shoulder and low back. Caused by awkward body positioning.
Chronic Headaches ~ most people experienc headaches from time to time, but for and estimated 4 to 5% of adults, headaches occur nearly every day. These are known as “chronic daily headaches.”
Immune System Problems ~ the immune system, which is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs defends people against germs and microorganisms every day. In most cases, the immune system does a great job of keeping people healthy and preventing infections, but sometimes problems with the immune system can lead to illness and infection.
Massage therapy is a proactive way to keeping your employees healthy. And they love it too! We have found it to be a win win for everyone.