Chair Massage to Prevent Workplace Fatique

Workplace fatigue is one of the most common reasons for low productivity. Staff members who are stiff, sore or uncomfortable will be less likely to perform to standard, and may end up taking sick days or cutting out early because pain in the neck, shoulders and back becomes too great. Workplace fatique is most common in men and women who work behind a desk all day or who don't get the opportunity to move around while working.

In order to fix - or at least reduce - the problem of workplace fatigue, C-Level executives have begun hiring massage therapists to come into the office once a week for chair massage. Chair massage is growing in popularity because it is both quick and efficient, and just about anyone can benefit from it.

A typical chair massage takes around fifteen minutes, though that time might be longer or shorter depending on the subject. Tense patients with knots and kinks in their necks and backs will need longer massages in order to ease tension. Resilient subjects with little or no muscular tension don't need even ten minutes to feel rejuvenated.

However, there is more to chair massage than just aching muscles. Studies have shown that people who spend their days behind a desk will also suffer from poor circulation, stress on the kidneys and lymph nodes and other stress injuries. Since most workplace offices are not ergonomically correct, serious disorders can arise from repetitive, stressful motion. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common. Chair massage can also alleviate workplace fatique by giving employees a much-needed break from mundane activities. They will feel relaxed and refreshed after the massage is over.

Here are some frequently asked questions about chair massage:

1. How long do chair massages last?

Most therapists offer their services in 15-, 20- and 30-minute increments, depending on the needs of the staff. Most company executives order 15-minute sessions for their employees, and staff are welcome to pay for more if they desire. It is not designed to be a four-hour break from work, but a brief, relaxing few minutes to relieve workplace fatigue.

2. What equipment is used?