We All Work Hard, But Do We Have Time to Relax?

Posted: November 21st, 2018

After a long day at work, stress, fatigue, and anxiety can all spill over into our relaxation time. That spill can strain our relationships with our families, our self-care, and even impact the quality of our work in the long term. Some employees report that body pain that results from stress can later cause them to call out sick, impacting their ability to perform their job tasks.  Take time to relax. One of the best ways to wind down after the work day is to treat yourself to a day spa afterward. A licensed massage therapist is trained in the best methods to help you relax and rejuvenate after stressful days at work. Many of us hold stress in our back and neck. In the long term, this can cause pain and potentially serious neck and back problems, impacting all parts of our lives. Neck and back pain is incredibly common, especially among working people, whose jobs often require them to be on their feet or in front of a computer screen for long hours. 

Benefits of massage therapy

Fortunately, massage therapy has a number of benefits ranging from meditation, relaxing strained muscles and joints, and de-stressing after a strenuous day at work. While our society may not always prioritize our health or wellness, trained massage therapists can help you relax so that you can leave your work at the workplace. The benefits of spa treatments are vast and can have positive physiological and psychological effects. Relaxation is a full-body experience that has been shown to improve mood and sleep quality and reduce pain. Massage therapy promotes full-body relaxation through careful manipulation of the muscles and soft tissues that harbor stress. 

Treat yourself to a much-needed Spa day and relax

While work can pile up and stress us out, treating yourself to a spa day is one of the best ways to limit the impacts of the workday on your health.