Did you know..............
- Up to 90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress related complaints.
- Up to 80% of industrial accidents are due to stress.
- Over 50% of lost work days are stress related.
- 14% of workers say stress caused them to quit or change jobs in the previous two years,
according to a recent survey.
- Workers' compensation claims are overburdening the system in many states.
- The effects of stress are cumulative and without intervention can lead to stress related illnesses
and poor job performance.
The effects of stress are cumulative and without
a way to cope with and decrease stress levels it can lead to..........
- Headaches, backaches, eyestrain, neck pain and postural problems
- Repetitive use injuries such as tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome
- Listlessness, poor concentration, anxiety, depression, irritability and anger
- Lowered resistance to colds and infections,high blood
pressure and cardiovascular disease.
What is Chair Massage?
Chair massage is a short massage given by a licensed massage therapist lasting 10 to 15 minutes. It
usually covers the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands that can be adapted to special needs.
Clients sit on a specially designed massage chair that can be easily set up at almost any location.
Chair Massage is a great addition to your wellness program.
- It is convenient- Chair massage takes a short amount of time. There is no need to change
clothes, shower or leave work to participate.
- Results are immediate- After a session you feel relaxed and refreshed. Many types of
wellness routines can take months to achieve results.
- Massage is safe, easy, and the effects are cumulative- You do not need to have any special
fitness level or training to receive massage and consistent use of massage reinforces the
benefits to the mind and body.
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