Sitting at a desk all day can be a pain in the neck — and not only because of the smooth jazz pouring from your neighbor’s cubicle.
Long hours in a chair takes a toll on our posture, making it important to stretch regularly.
While numerous stretches are effective and available, it’s easiest to keep things simple.
Tom Merchant, a physical therapist at Marshfield Clinic, always recommends the chin tuck and shoulder blade pinch, which help with neck and back posture, respectively.
Hold each stretch for 10-15 seconds and repeat every 30-60 minutes, Merchant said.
Download this easy-to-follow guide that explains both stretches.
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I sit for long periods of time at work and these tips I feel will be beneficial to my well being.