[Survey of 152 Professionals] Workplace 'Irritability' May Actually Be Caused by Stiff Shoulders and Back Pain
Well Body Inc.'s survey revealed that 91.4% of business professionals unconsciously exhibit signs of irritability due to physical pain, leading to significant productivity loss. Over 90% of employees prefer professional body care over social drinking subsidies.
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Well Body Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEOs: Junichi Mizuno, Naoto Yoshimura), which operates the 'Offi-Stretch®' physical care service for companies, conducted a 'Survey on Physical Fatigue and Workplace Conditions' among 152 business professionals nationwide.
### Survey Summary: 5 Shocking Data Points
1. 91.4% Respond That They Exhibit 'Unconscious Signs of Irritability'
When feeling fatigue or physical pain, 91.4% of business professionals were found to be exhibiting signs of 'hidden fatigue harassment,' such as unconsciously cracking their necks (67.8%), increasing sighs or groans (40.8%), or becoming visibly expressionless during web meetings (17.8%).
2. Yet, Only 9.2% Realize 'Physical Ailments Are the Cause'
Only 9.2% of respondents attributed the irritability of colleagues or bosses to 'physical ailments such as stiff shoulders, back pain, or lack of sleep.' 52.6% answered 'work pressure or heavy workload,' 31.6% said 'it's just their personality,' and 6.6% blamed 'troubles in their private lives.' The reality is that almost no one sees through the fact that the 'somewhat heavy atmosphere' in the workplace might be caused by physical discomfort.
3. 93.4% Are 'Wasting Concentration' Due to Physical Pain
Only 6.6% of people felt that the time they lose concentration due to their body being stiff or tense is 'almost 0 minutes.' 46.7% answered '15-30 minutes,' 36.8% said 'about 1 hour,' and 9.9% said '2 hours or more,' indicating that 93.4% of business professionals lose a certain amount of productivity every day.
4. 90.8% Want 'Body Care Subsidies Over Drinking Session Subsidies'
When asked which company benefit would make them happier—'subsidies for drinking/meals' or 'full subsidy for professional body care during working hours'—90.8% chose the body care subsidy. This indicates a significant change in what employees seek from companies following the pandemic.
5. 92.7% Say 'Likability Toward the Company Increases' with Body Care Support
A total of 92.7% indicated an improvement in their sentiment toward the company if 'full subsidy for body care during working hours' were introduced. In an intensifying competition for talent, it is clear that investing in physical care leads directly to employee engagement.
### Reflecting on the Survey Results
What this survey highlighted is a structural oversight: what was thought to be a 'workplace relationship problem' is highly likely a 'physical problem.' Despite 90% of professionals constantly putting out signs of irritability, less than 1 in 10 can identify the cause as 'physical ailment.' This cognitive gap silently erodes workplace productivity and team conditions.
Well Body approaches this 'invisible loss of productivity' through 'Offi-Stretch®,' a service where nationally licensed physical/occupational therapists visit companies to provide care during working hours. We believe that stretching and physical care are not 'luxury perks' but 'infrastructure investments' to maintain team performance.
### About Offi-Stretch®
'Offi-Stretch®' is a 'New Health and Productivity Management' solution where experts in the human body—physical and occupational therapists—visit companies directly to care for employees within the office. Using assessments and techniques based on anatomy and kinesiology, they approach fundamental physical issues, preventing ailments and leading to improved performance.
### Survey Summary: 5 Shocking Data Points
1. 91.4% Respond That They Exhibit 'Unconscious Signs of Irritability'
When feeling fatigue or physical pain, 91.4% of business professionals were found to be exhibiting signs of 'hidden fatigue harassment,' such as unconsciously cracking their necks (67.8%), increasing sighs or groans (40.8%), or becoming visibly expressionless during web meetings (17.8%).
2. Yet, Only 9.2% Realize 'Physical Ailments Are the Cause'
Only 9.2% of respondents attributed the irritability of colleagues or bosses to 'physical ailments such as stiff shoulders, back pain, or lack of sleep.' 52.6% answered 'work pressure or heavy workload,' 31.6% said 'it's just their personality,' and 6.6% blamed 'troubles in their private lives.' The reality is that almost no one sees through the fact that the 'somewhat heavy atmosphere' in the workplace might be caused by physical discomfort.
3. 93.4% Are 'Wasting Concentration' Due to Physical Pain
Only 6.6% of people felt that the time they lose concentration due to their body being stiff or tense is 'almost 0 minutes.' 46.7% answered '15-30 minutes,' 36.8% said 'about 1 hour,' and 9.9% said '2 hours or more,' indicating that 93.4% of business professionals lose a certain amount of productivity every day.
4. 90.8% Want 'Body Care Subsidies Over Drinking Session Subsidies'
When asked which company benefit would make them happier—'subsidies for drinking/meals' or 'full subsidy for professional body care during working hours'—90.8% chose the body care subsidy. This indicates a significant change in what employees seek from companies following the pandemic.
5. 92.7% Say 'Likability Toward the Company Increases' with Body Care Support
A total of 92.7% indicated an improvement in their sentiment toward the company if 'full subsidy for body care during working hours' were introduced. In an intensifying competition for talent, it is clear that investing in physical care leads directly to employee engagement.
### Reflecting on the Survey Results
What this survey highlighted is a structural oversight: what was thought to be a 'workplace relationship problem' is highly likely a 'physical problem.' Despite 90% of professionals constantly putting out signs of irritability, less than 1 in 10 can identify the cause as 'physical ailment.' This cognitive gap silently erodes workplace productivity and team conditions.
Well Body approaches this 'invisible loss of productivity' through 'Offi-Stretch®,' a service where nationally licensed physical/occupational therapists visit companies to provide care during working hours. We believe that stretching and physical care are not 'luxury perks' but 'infrastructure investments' to maintain team performance.
### About Offi-Stretch®
'Offi-Stretch®' is a 'New Health and Productivity Management' solution where experts in the human body—physical and occupational therapists—visit companies directly to care for employees within the office. Using assessments and techniques based on anatomy and kinesiology, they approach fundamental physical issues, preventing ailments and leading to improved performance.