Benefits of chair massage at work

Studies show that office workers who are massaged regularly are more alert,

perform better, and are less stressed than those who are not massaged

Did you know....

Stress accounts for $26 billion in medical and disability payments and $95 billion in lost productivity per year
Over 50% of lost work days are stress related, which keeps about 1 million people per day from attending work
40% of job turnover is due to stress
80% of industrial accidents are due to stress

Research Shows...

Massage has been shown to significantly relieve stress as well as helping to prevent work related disorders, such as repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome
Research indicates that a 15-minute chair massage results in increased alertness and increased speed and accuracy on math computations
Massage therapy has been shown to strengthen the immune system, according to research published in the Journal of Neuroscience, 1996

Benefits of Chair Massage

Improve Productivity
Improve Morale
Improve Retention
Reduce Stress
Become Employer of Choice
Enhance Employee Rewards Programs
Prevent and Manage Repetitive Stress Injuries

Sources:
1. Field, Ironson, Pickens et al. (1996). International Journal of Neuroscience 86, 197-205 2.Occupational Health and Safety news and the National Council on compensation Insurance (U.S.A.) 3..Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 4. American Institute of Stress