The scientific benefits of office massage
Protect and power your most expensive asset.
With over 30 million working days lost due to musculoskeletal
injuries every year in the UK (NHS), can you afford to ignore the proven health benefits of office massage?
Office massage
gives employees superpowers
Stress reduction
Enhanced circulation
Improved muscle tension & flexibility
Mental clarity & mood enhancement
Pain relief
Better sleep
Why consider office massage?
According to the Office of National Statistics, UK employee productivity continues to lag behind our main European competitors, (ONS). Couple this with the fact that only 59% of surveyed employees believe their well-being was good or excellent, (Deloitte).
Sitting for prolonged periods
Most of us are aware of the impacts of sitting for prolonged periods, aching lower back, tight neck and shoulders. However, few of us appreciate that sitting in even the most ergonomic chair for long periods has been linked to higher risks of chronic disease. That’s pretty worrying for your team and your bottom line. We spend most of our life at work, so encouraging short regular breaks makes good business sense. When deadlines are looming we often, unconsciously, tense and hunch our shoulders. Experiencing pain and discomfort serves as a warning.
Long-term pain increases the risk of developing chronic health conditions that can impact your overall quality of life, productivity at work, even personal relationships.
Science backed health benefits of office massage
There are numerous scientific papers and
They conclude, “massage therapy treatment offered to employees as a health benefit directly in the workplace may be a practical, enjoyable, and cost-effective means to reduce strain and blood pressure, and increase general health, creating a safer, healthier workplace.” So, introducing short breaks and relieving office massage can potentially buffer the damaging effects of office work and daily stress.
Ask colleagues if they think they would benefit from a short rejuvenating massage whilst at work.
EMPLOYEE FEEDBACK
Productivity isn’t a luxury
Consider how we have habitualised using smartphones, tablets and laptops. Every day looking down hunching over our devices. It’s hard to avoid, but we often feel the strain this puts on our body. Sometimes our mind will block the tension until it becomes an issue we can’t ignore. We’ve all been there. Evidence suggests UK employees would benefit from help to improve performance and health. Tactics enabling staff to work smarter, not harder could help UK companies thrive in both domestic and international markets.
We need tactics to help us rebalance and relax our tired muscles. Companies are increasingly turning to on-site office massage to help their employees both physically and mentally perform better at work. Like other productivity initiatives massage makes good business sense, especially considering it’s low cost and potential high return-on-investment. I have worked across the London area assisting blue-chip and medium scaling businesses. I can help your transition to a happier, healthier and more productive workforce.
Time to stretch!
GAIN AN ADVOCATE
I am in an ideal position to assist promoting your wellness program. No preaching, just signposting to your resources on nutrition, sleep and relaxation.
I am able to show and encourage staff to stretch regularly. This can help prevent musculoskeletal injuries common to office workers. If helpful, I can also signpost medically reviewed guides like Healthline’s, “Stretches to Do at Work Every Day”, which may help alleviate muscle tension and prevent musculoskeletal disorders!
My passion for fitness, nutrition, and client wellbeing brings a focus to every individual I meet.
Benefits of office massage
