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Human Resource Managers----- Massage is an increasingly popular technique for relaxation, reduction of stress and injury prevention. As workplaces try to distinguish themselves as employee-friendly, providing professional in-office, chair massages for employees is becoming a popular on-the-job benefit. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Neck, Back Problems are increasing in U.S. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *The number of Americans suffering from back-and-neck problems increased almost 5 percent from 1997 to 2005.According to a Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) abstract, the study estimated the costs related to back-and-neck problems, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and pharmacy expenditures, from 1997 through 2005.Among the findings:• 1997: Medical cost for patients with spine problems was $4,695; for patients without spine problems, cost was $2,731 (figures have been inflation-adjusted to 2005 dollars).• 2005: Medical cost for patients with spine problems was $6,096; for patients without spine problems, cost was $$3,516."Total estimated expenditures among respondents with spine problems increased 65 percent (adjusted for inflation) from 1997 to 2005, more rapidly than overall health expenditures," the abstract noted. "The estimated proportion of persons with back or neck problems who self-reported physical functioning limitations increased from 20.7 percent to 24.7 percent from 1997 to 2005."Researchers reported their findings in the Feb. 13 issue of JAMA (http://jama.ama-assn.org).