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On Site Massage and Preparing the Work Place

The term musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) refers to conditions that involve the nerves, tendons, muscles, and supporting structures of the body. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were recognized as having occupational etiologic factors as early as the beginning of the 18th century. However, it was not until the 1970's that occupational factors were examined using epidemiologic methods, and the work-relatedness of these conditions began appearing regularly in the international scientific literature. Since then the literature has increased dramatically; more than six thousand scientific articles addressing ergonomics in the workplace have been published.

• Results from the latest survey of self-reported work-related illness (SWI05/06) indicate that in 2005/06 an estimated prevalence of 1,020,000 people in Great Britain suffered from a musculoskeletal disorder which, in their opinion, was caused or made worse by their current or past work. This equates to 2400 per 100 000 people (2.4%) who have ever worked in Great Britain. (reference HSE 2007).
• Each year thousands of new cases of musculoskeletal disorders require some level of specialist intervention. An estimated 5760 cases were seen for the first time in 2005. (reference HSE 2007).
• In 2004/5 there were 370 new cases assessed for disablement benefit due to a prescribed musculoskeletal disorder under the ILS (Industrial Injuries Scheme). (reference HSE 2007).
• An estimate of 9.5 million working days (full-day equivalent) were lost in 2005/06 through musculoskeletal disorders caused or made worse by work. On average, each person suffering took an estimated 17.3 days off work in that 12 month period. This equates to an annual loss of 0.41 days per worker. (reference HSE 2007).
• The HSE has estimated that work-related musculoskeletal disorders cost employers between £590 million and £624 million (1995/96 prices).

On-site chair massage is proven to help reduce the pain of existing musculoskeletal disorders and is a highly effective preventative measure. 10 to 15 minutes of on-site massage will return the employee to work feeling rejuvenated, refreshed and relaxed with a clear mind. Employers see a return on their investment in increased productivity and a happier, healthier workforce.

Providing therapy in the workplace is simplicity itself.

Our therapists work effectively, discreetly and unobtrusively with you and your staff. To prepare for a therapist visit, some employers may be able to use a staff room or unused office as a treatment area. If you do not have an area that can be designated, the treatment can be given in the office or work environment quite easily, because all therapists arrive with a fold-up therapy couch and some use special chairs. These take up very little space and can be put up in the office or work station. Therapies such as head, neck and shoulder massage can be given simply on a chair.