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Neck tension slowing you down?

August 4, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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Ease neck tension with this simple stretch!

Sitting at a desk all day? Do this neck and shoulder stretch to ease muscle tension.

Begin by pulling your shoulders down and back. Inhale and drop your right ear toward your right shoulder. Place your left hand on your left shoulder to build awareness of your shoulders being straight and level. Exhale, count to 10. Release the stretch. Repeat by first pulling both shoulders down and back. Next inhale, drop your left ear toward your left shoulder. Place your right hand on your right shoulder. Exhale, count to 10. Release the stretch.

 

*Consult your physician before performing exercise.

 

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Seated Stretch at the Office

July 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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Seated Hip Stretch

Sit forward in your chair. Cross your right ankle over your left knee. Sit up tall. Hold for ten to thirty seconds, then release. Next, cross your left ankle over your right knee. Lift your chest and sit up tall. Hold the stretch for ten to thirty seconds, then release.

 

*Consult your physician before performing exercise.

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Posture Stretch

May 3, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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Front Shoulder and Chest Posture Stretch!

Stretch Break: Stand up. Place both hands behind your head. Pull your shoulders down and back. Next, pull your elbows wide. Hold for 10-30 seconds. Now set your phone alarm to signal in 2 hours for your next Stretch Break!

 

*Consult your physician before beginning exercise.

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At-the-Computer Stretch

April 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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Stretch your Wrist Extensor Muscles!

Working on a computer all day can leave the muscles of your hands and forearms overworked, tight and sore. Add in a hunched-forward shoulder posture and long hours without a break, and the stress on your wrist extensor muscles only increases. Perform this easy at-your-computer stretch during the day to give your hands a mini-break.

Extend your right arm forward so it is parallel to the floor, with your palm facing down. Gentle curl your fingers in and down feeling a subtle stretch in the top of your forearm. Hold for 10-30 seconds, then release. Repeat with your left arm forward.

 

*Consult your physician before beginning exercise.

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