
On-Site Massage
can bring a multitude of positive
contributions that
can be noticed
not only by the individual staff member, but more importantly by
the company as a whole. Besides simply relieving stress, these proven
benefits include the reduction of many types of pain (i.e., headaches,
carpal tunnel, neck/shoulder etc.), lower depression rates, decreased
sick days, and a boost in morale; all of which lead to a dramatic
increase in productivity! The fact is that a healthy, motivated
staff member is simply more productive!
At Simply Kneaded we work with a number of workers‚ comp cases
involving carpal tunnel, neck, shoulder, and/or low back injuries
that could have just as easily been prevented (rather than treated)
through consistent massage. We understand firsthand the costs incurred
not only physically, in terms of pain and suffering on the individual,
but also financially on the part of the company (lost work days,
higher work comp premiums, etc.) when someone goes on workers comp.
Prevention always costs less and your staff is guaranteed to appreciate
you for it!
Stress
on or off the job costs U.S. workplaces an estimated
$200 billion a year in reduced productivity, accidents,
compensation claims, absenteeism, employee turnover,
healthinsurance and medical expenses.
Recent studies show:
- 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.
- Workers compensation awards for job stress. threaten to bankrupt
the system in some states.
People are now recognizing massage therapy as part of
comprehensive approach to wellness, prevention, stress management
and health.
- Forbes, November 1994