Chair massage is a type of massage utilizing a special chair in which the client sits forward, allowing a massage therapist access to the neck, shoulders and back. Often, the arms and hands are also worked on during a chair massage. In some cases, a regular chair may also be used. In that case, the client sits backwards in the chair, leaning over a table with the face in a portable headrest. Chair massages are often used in office settings, as well as in malls and at fairs and sporting events.
Stress Relief
The neck and shoulders are often the areas that become tense and can be very sore. Chair massage is often short, only about 10 to 15 minutes, but can provide relief to cramped muscles in that time period. Chair massage is a fast and enjoyable method of stress relief.
Better Circulation
According to the Office of Health Information, chair massage can improve circulation, particularly for workers who spend most of the day sitting behind a computer screen, which tends to hinder good blood flow throughout the body. Poor circulation, in addition to being uncomfortable, can make people feel mentally foggy as well. Chair massage increases mental alertness and energy by improving circulation in the body.
Fewer Sick Days
Massage therapy can improve the immune system, reports Workplace-therapies.com. A stronger immune system means a healthier employee. Some employers have chair massage brought in as an employee perk from time to time. In some cases, the company pays for it, while in others, it's approved and a space is provided, but the employee pays for the massage on their own. Either way, having a massage at work improves employee morale, which can also decrease the rate at which employees call in sick.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Improvement
Receiving massage can help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome in people who are at risk, such as those who work on computers for a living. It can also improve symptoms in those who suffer from it.
Headache Relief
Chair massage is useful in preventing and treating tension headaches, which can be caused by muscle tension in the neck, head and shoulders. Having these areas worked on can go a long way toward feeling better. In some individuals, massage can also offer some relief from migraine headaches.
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