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Chair Massage
Chair massage is done on a chair specifically designed to make the client feel supported and comfortable. Chair massage allows access to the neck, back shoulders, arms, and hands. Is a wonderful way to experience massage in the work place, at an event such as a corporate health fair, or for those that might be intimidated by getting on a massage table. The benefits of massage are the same whether on the table or chair. It is an effective way to relieve pain due to stress, overworked muscles, or injury. For those who sit at a desk all day pouring over papers or a computer, you know what I mean. The longer one sits the tighter the neck and shoulder muscles become. Repeated use of a keyboard or mouse can cause
On site chair massage was first introduced into the workplace by David Palmer, who in 1986 developed the first specialized massage chair. Because of the portability of the chair, it is an easy way to bring the benefits of massage to the public. Just a 10 to 15 min chair massage can help to relieve the painful symptoms of work related stress and fatigue, improve employee morale and boost feelings of emotional and physical well-being. Companies more and more are becoming aware of the benefit of massage for their employees as well as their bottom line in productivity. Thus, more and more businesses are providing massage as part of their employee wellness programs.
Because chair massage is done fully clothed, the need for privacy is not as great though it may be desired for maximum effect. The chair massage is usually carried out in a vacant workstation, boardroom, or anywhere the employer deems appropriate. The length of time per massage is determined by the terms agreed upon by the employer and therapist of by the nature of the event. Usually it is between 10 to 30 minute increments.
Here are some benefits of Chair Massage in the workplace:
- Energizes the employees
- Reduces absenteeism
- Increases performance and productivity
- Calms the mind
- Relieves tension in tired, sore, and cramped muscles
- Reduces stress
- Addresses the adverse effects of repetitive work tasks (using a mouse) and prolonged sitting positions
- Since stress effects us in so many ways and chair massage can address many of those issues quick, easy and relatively inexpensively, why not consider making chair massage part of your wellness program?
Consider the following study by Touch Research Institute:
Twenty-six adults were given a chair massage and 24 control group adults were asked to relax in the massage chair for 15 minutes, two times per week for five weeks. On the first and last days of the study they were monitored for EEG before, during and after the sessions. The massage group exhibited: 1) increased frontal delta power (suggesting relaxation); 2) decreased frontal alpha and beta power (suggesting enhanced alertness); 3) increased speed and accuracy on math computations ; 4) lower anxiety levels; 5) lower salivary cortisol levels; and 6) lower depression scores at the end of the 5 week period.
Field, T., Ironson, G., Scafidi, F., Nawrocki, T., Gonclaves, A., Burman, I., Pickens, J., Fox, N., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (1996). Massage therapy reduces anxiety and enhances EEG pattern of alertness and math computations. International Journal of Neuroscience, 86, 197-205. http://www6.miami.edu/touch-research/massageres.
Because chair massage is done fully clothed, the need for privacy is not as great though it may be desired for maximum effect. The chair massage is usually carried out in a vacant workstation, boardroom, or anywhere the employer deems appropriate. The length of time per massage is determined by the terms agreed upon by the employer and therapist of by the nature of the event. Usually it is between 10 to 30 minute increments.
Here are some benefits of Chair Massage in the workplace:
- Energizes the employees
- Reduces absenteeism
- Increases performance and productivity
- Calms the mind
- Relieves tension in tired, sore, and cramped muscles
- Reduces stress
- Addresses the adverse effects of repetitive work tasks (using a mouse) and prolonged sitting positions
- Since stress effects us in so many ways and chair massage can address many of those issues quick, easy and relatively inexpensively, why not consider making chair massage part of your wellness program?
Consider the following study by Touch Research Institute:
Twenty-six adults were given a chair massage and 24 control group adults were asked to relax in the massage chair for 15 minutes, two times per week for five weeks. On the first and last days of the study they were monitored for EEG before, during and after the sessions. The massage group exhibited: 1) increased frontal delta power (suggesting relaxation); 2) decreased frontal alpha and beta power (suggesting enhanced alertness); 3) increased speed and accuracy on math computations ; 4) lower anxiety levels; 5) lower salivary cortisol levels; and 6) lower depression scores at the end of the 5 week period.
Field, T., Ironson, G., Scafidi, F., Nawrocki, T., Gonclaves, A., Burman, I., Pickens, J., Fox, N., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (1996). Massage therapy reduces anxiety and enhances EEG pattern of alertness and math computations. International Journal of Neuroscience, 86, 197-205. http://www6.miami.edu/touch-research/massageres.
Painfully tight forearm and wrist muscles. Tight muscles mean less flow of blood and lymph, pinched nerves, inflamed tendons, fatigue, reduced flexibility, and pain. All of this can lead to reduced productivity.