Photo by Daniele D’Andreti
For me, the most comfortable spot in my house is on my chaise lounge. It offers comfort and security during these shifting workplaces due to the coronavirus virus. The lighting is bright with many windows behind me and this spot keeps me from other distractions in my home; teenagers working on schoolwork, noises from others, and our little dog, Jinx, that roams about. All was well and good until several days of sitting there proved otherwise. The aches and pains of poor ergonomics took me back to my solitude and the poor lighting of my desk. I miss the days of offering chair massage in corporate offices. It kept me away from the desk and actively moving.
What are the common causes of continued stress while working in a different environment at home? Here are some common ones that can be managed with slight changes.
Three common causes of stress to the office worker:
- Comfortable sofas and chairs offer little back support which in turn taxes the shoulders and spine.
- Zoom conference calls prolong poor posture as there is no time to adjust your seating during the call.
- Cell phones contribute to posture stress that continues unless stretched and managed.
Solutions for these common causes of stress to the office worker:
- Move from the comfortable sofa and chairs to an office-type chair with more solid back support.
- Try different seating and locations for your next Zoom call to maximize support for prolonged sitting during these conference calls.
- When using your cell phone, bring the phone up by bending your elbow followed by looking down with your eyes, then the top of your spine.
Massage Kneads would welcome the opportunity to help you and your staff settle back into the office. Mobile chair massage is a wellness program that offers many benefits. We will be back to offering corporate chair massage when the timing is right for ALL parties.
Why “knot” offer a wellness program when your employees settle back into the office? With fourteen years of offering chair massage, we’ve “got your back!”
This testimonial says it all.
Great Refresher! “Nothing like getting a relaxing update on the shoulders and back from hunching over a keyboard. I needed it more than I thought I did!”
Reach out to Janet Constantino, Founder and CEO of Corporate Massage Kneads at 410-989-3577 with any questions about corporate chair massage.
