Rejuvenate For Summer: And For Life!

Thank you for following us on our topic of rejuvenation  - we tried covering much of what many of us do over the summer and carry these tips on - for life!

How do you rejuvenate for summer, enjoying the warm, fresh air again? Let us know!

We found so many more websites for further reading on rejuvenation, here are some of the best picks:

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Keeping Your Summer Break Busy: Basics
Exercise Safely During Summer
Get The Family Out
How To Keep The Kids Active

10 Ways To R & R This Summer
Buzzfeed's 25 Simple Ways To Relax This Summer (No. 3 Is Our Favorite!)
Your Summer Reading List
Finding Relaxation In Your Backyard
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Keep reading and stay happy & healthy from your friends at The Backrub x

Rejuvenate For Summer: Part IV: Workplace Massage

With the long winter and hours inside working, our bodies have really felt the strain. A good massage helps alleviate much of the built up hours behind a desk, on your feet or behind the wheel.

 Many businesses have started incorporating regular workplace massages and there are a lot of positives. Whether it's employee appreciation, to alleviate stress during crunch time or an added health benefit, it can save money and boost morale.

Here's the lowdown on the benefits of a workplace massage, helping you feel much more limber for the summer months....

Job stress and related problems cost companies an estimated $200 billion or more annually, based on information from the American Institute of Stress and the American Psychological Association.

Workplace massages save money by:

 Increasing energy and morale

Attracting and keeping key talent

Reducing sick days and lateness

Showing your employees that you care

Even a brief massage can significantly improve employee problem solving abilities

The benefits for employees are endless:

Preventing pain caused by excessive repetitive movement

Calming the nervous system

Stimulating blood flow

Increasing immunity to colds and flu

Relieving headaches, migraines and back pain to improve posture

Massage also improves creative thinking and relieves fatigue.  It’s better than a cup of coffee!

Massage can help your team get through a demanding time or reward them for their extra effort. Read our next post, coming soon, on how The Backrub fits into your next workplace massage session.

Rejuvenate for Summer: Part I: Enter The Yard

Now that it is getting warmer outside (finally!), we are starting to look for ways to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Yard work and spring cleaning is the perfect way to take advantage of this but how do we prepare our bodies after a long winter inside? 

Back, shoulder and knee pain are all very common after the first week of grabbing the rake and tree trimmers. These ailments can easily be avoided by limbering up and using these tips before heading to the yard:

- Warm up! Take a walk around the block and STRETCH those legs and arms

- Lift heavy loads properly: with your knees and legs

- Avoid bending over so much - kneel and try to use kneepads rather than standing for a long period of time

- Don't overdo it with just one job - move around the yard after 15 minutes of one task and work on something else 

- Hydrate! Keep a bottle of water nearby and cool down with some more easy stretches and a shower

Gardening and yard work can be therapeutic so stick to these guidelines to enjoy your hard work - all summer long!

How do you get your body ready for the summer? Let us know via Twitter, Facebook or a good ol fashioned phone call! 651-698-3338 to book your next massage. Happy spring!