Many companies have integrated health and wellness equipment into the workplace.
Why Are Companies Investing in Wellness Equipment?
The National Institute of Health says 87% of employers who invest in such initiatives report higher employee productivity and reduced healthcare costs (link).
This trend reflects a growing recognition of the importance of physical and mental well-being, as workplaces with wellness programs see fewer absentee employees.
How Are Employees Taking Charge?
Now, many employees are taking health and wellness at work into their own hands. It could be going to the gym, getting a massage or attending physical therapy. But nowadays we see a lot of health and wellness equipment in the workplace.
So you look around the office, and you may see some of your coworkers who bring in their own health and wellness equipment, such as standing desks, massagers and ergonomic chairs — all of this to enhance their well-being. This shift reflects the growing awareness of the importance of maintaining physical and mental health during work hours by prioritizing wellness.
What Are the Benefits?
It could be said that some can stay engaged and more productive, while also reducing the likelihood of taking sick days.
“When a person becomes static, we overload the spine, and that’s what happens, right? You’re sitting for multiple hours a day. The muscles are tired. There’s no movement, there’s no blood flow. The oxygen is low. So what you need to do is, you know, be more and more in movement,” said Dr. Frank Carvajal, a chiropractor with Rochester Integrated Medicine.
The doctor went on to say that when we use our lower extremities while reading or typing, it can increase the oxygen and blood flow allowing for more productivity and focus.
How to Use Equipment Correctly?
If you sit for long hours at work and you are using health & wellness equipment — maybe for back issues or carpal tunnel — it’s important to use them correctly to get the most benefit out of the equipment.
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