3 Benefits of Massage Chair for Corporate Employees

The stress levels in today's workplaces are higher than ever prompting many businesses to implement wellness programs to improve the health and well-being of their employees. More and more companies, such as Google, are now offering massage therapy as a perk. One way they do this is through a chair massage.

You may be wondering: What is a chair massage, exactly?

A chair massage is done when you're fully clothed and seated on a specially designed chair. The massage is typically done on your neck, shoulders, back, hands, and arms. While there are many ways that employees can combat workplace stress and anxiety, having a massage chair at work allows them to take care of themselves without leaving the office. No need to change their clothes, spend money or go anywhere else.

It’s easy and convenient, right? But wait, there are more benefits of a corporate chair massage for employees than just ease and convenience. Here’s how...

1. Improves physical health

A lot has been written about how massage can benefit our bodies. Some of the most common health benefits of a massage include the following:

• Relieves muscle pains - Consider how much time employees sit behind their desk all day. Also take into account that some workstations are just not ergonomically designed. This can cause serious and chronic back pain, neck pain, and muscle soreness. As if that's not enough, it can also cause other issues on the hands, wrists, and arms, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
  
  A massage chair can work on those tight muscles and relieve the body from pain and tension. You can get these benefits from an Infinity massage chair, specifically from the Infinity Meridian model (get it now with a $2K discount!) which features a 47" L-track roller system that extends the massage coverage from the neck and shoulders down to your thighs.
• Improves circulation and lowers blood pressure - Being stuck in a chair all day also impedes the blood and lymph flow throughout the body. This can cause a variety of discomforts including fatigue, cold hands and feet, and pooling of fluid in the extremities. A massaging chair can help prevent these by moving the blood throughout the congested areas and by causing new blood to come in. This will result to enhanced blood flow, lower blood pressure, and improved bodily function.
  
  One of the best ways to achieve this is through an Osaki massage chair. The Osaki Admiral massage chair (get it now with a $400 discount and free extended warranty!) has 24 airbags on the shoulders, arms, lower back, feet, and calf areas, that provide compression massage to increase blood circulation throughout the body.
• Strengthens the immune system - Unhealthy employees also run the risk of getting sick easily especially during cold and flu season. This could mean an increase in absenteeism and healthcare costs. However, getting a regular massage can help boost their immune system. Massages help increase the white blood cell activity, which is needed to fight off viruses.

2. Improves mental health

Stress and anxiety impede an employee's ability to perform his best. When stress levels are high, what does an employee need to do?
Relax. A few minutes on a massage chair can do wonders in soothing one's nerves, reducing stress, and anxiety levels. This increases alertness and energy aside from improving one's overall mood. Massages also help clear the mind.

So, if you want your employees to think out of the box and be more creative, getting a massage is key. Want to experience ultimate relaxation? You can with a Human Touch massage chair. The Novo XT2 model offers Zero Gravity massage which puts you in the best position to receive a massage. It even has an Altec Lansing Premium Sound System with immersive nature sounds to help you relax even more. Plus, its Flex 3D Massage Technology gives you just the right amount of pressure as if you are receiving a massage from the caring hands of an expert masseuse.

3. Improves work performance

The last thing you want is to pay employees who are unable to get the work done. What you want are employees who are energized and excited to go to work every morning. Regular massages give you that. By reducing stress and anxiety, massage also reduces burnout. This means that you get more employees who are excited to do their jobs.

By alleviating on-the-job injuries, muscle tension and headaches, employees will be physically capable of performing whatever tasks they need to accomplish each day. What's more is that you also get employees who have the clarity of mind to make better decisions and brainstorm creative ideas, therefore increasing productivity.

So, what’s the bottom line?

A massage chair can provide a multitude of benefits not just for your employees but for your business too. Need help choosing the ideal massage chair for your workplace? Contact us now using the information below: