We all are busy juggling our finances in such a time where COVID- 19 has impacted the entire market. With all those people with increased working hours in order to earn more to keep the family going in these tough times, fatigue, tiredness, and feeling lethargic is just too minimal.
Working from home can take a toll on your health, muscles, and overall health if you sit straight without stretching! Make sure to relax every 30 minutes or so. If you don’t, then your shoulder, neck, and back can end up aching a lot more than you expect with continuous sitting.
Daily Stretches to do at your desk
For Shoulders and Back
So, first, we will talk about the muscles in your back and shoulders. You must do them three minutes for about 2 times a day. Let us learn the stretches.
Cross Body Shoulder stretch
You have to hold the stretching position for about 320 seconds and repeat each side three times as said 1-2 times a day.
Overhead Shoulder Stretch
You have to hold the stretching position for about 320 seconds and repeat each side three times as said 1-2 times a day.
Chest and Upper Back Stretch
You have to hold the stretching position for about 320 seconds and repeat each side three times as said 1-2 times a day.
For Neck Pain
Take out a few more minutes for your neck pain. Do the following stretches for your neck to relax.
- Head rotations, left and right
- Head tilt, forward and backward
- Side bend (ear to shoulder), left and right
- Shoulder shrugs x 5/6
- Shoulder rows x 5/6
When you sit for long, your back and neck suffer a lot. The pain and discomfort can extend and hinder daily chores and functions. Call up the best physiotherapist in the town- Hamilton Physiotherapy today.