| Chair massage is helpful for a variety of | | | | example being the forward slumping of the |
| conditions, including those caused by poor posture | | | | shoulders, neck and head resulting from |
| and repeated stress and strain. These injuries | | | | underdeveloped muscle groups in the front of the |
| are found within all facets of the working | | | | body working less efficiently than properly |
| population, affecting office workers and physical | | | | developed muscles of the back. Over time, the |
| laborers alike. Painful ailments such as Nerve | | | | stronger muscle groups become strained from |
| Entrapment Syndrome can interfere with normal | | | | overuse, causing tearing, which subsequently leads |
| work function. Treatments vary by severity, and | | | | to the development of scar tissue and |
| include prescription anti-inflammatory drugs, | | | | adhesions. Scar tissue is denser and weaker |
| muscle relaxers, steroids and surgery. Offering a | | | | than normal tissue, restricting muscle function and |
| workplace massage can treat these issues | | | | causing tension that “traps” nerves. |
| without requiring recovery time or causing a rise | | | | Workplace chair massage techniques are helpful in |
| in sick days. | | | | releasing tension and breaking up scar tissue and |
| Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (NES) is commonly | | | | adhesions that contribute to NES. Myofascial |
| referred to as a pinched nerve and can cause | | | | Release and Deep Tissue Massage can be |
| moderate to severe pain. It is a condition | | | | performed in tandem with Muscle Energy |
| caused by undue pressure on nerves and nerve | | | | techniques to delicately lengthen muscle tissues |
| roots by muscles, tendons, soft tissue, fascia or | | | | while releasing tension and adhesions in the |
| ligaments. Pain can be localized to the affected | | | | affected area. Neuromuscular and Trigger Point |
| area or outwardly radiating. The area served by | | | | Therapy remove myofascial trigger points, helping |
| the impinged nerve can feel weakened, numb, and | | | | to release the trapped nerve. Improved |
| can experience a tingling or twitching sensation. | | | | circulation and lymph drainage are benefits of chair |
| The causes of NES include a primary injury to | | | | massage therapy and are important in the |
| muscles and tendons such as whiplash and similar | | | | reduction and healing of scar tissue. Improved |
| trauma caused by overstretching, with muscles | | | | blood flow brings much-needed nutrients to the |
| becoming tightened and swollen, putting excess | | | | area, which supports the renewal of cells and |
| pressure on the nerves around them. Another | | | | tissue, while lymph drainage removes toxins. A |
| contributing factor is the over development of a | | | | short workplace massage can have immediate |
| certain muscle group working in conjunction with a | | | | and lasting results without causing a disruption in |
| weakened or underdeveloped muscle group. This | | | | workflow. |
| can lead to a postural disruption pattern, an | | | | |