Sitting at a desk all day can cause neck and shoulder discomfort. Try these simple stretches that take less than 5min to do, to ease tension and boost flexibility right at your workspace!
Side Bending Stretch
Gently tilt your head to one side until you feel the stretch on the opposite side. If it’s comfortable for you, apply some gentle pressure on the side of your head with one hand to increase the stretch. Repeat on the opposite side.Head Down Stretch
Keeping your back straight, look down at your lap, dropping your chin to your chest. Place both hands behind your head, and gently apply some pressure to pull your chin further in to your chest. You should feel a stretch down your neck and back.Chin Tugs
Start in a seated position with your shoulders relaxed. Look straight forward. Tuck your chin in, as to resemble a double chin, hold this position.Cross Body Shoulder Stretch
Move your arm gently across your chest at the height of your shoulder. With your other hand, gently hold your elbow and pull your arm further across. You should feel the stretch across the back of your arm and shoulder. Hold this position as directed and then repeat to the other sideShoulder Stretch Over Table
Put your arms on a table. Steadily stretch your arms forwards as far as you can, dropping your head down between the shoulders. Your arms should remain floppy and relaxed throughout and be careful not to tense your shoulders. Hold this position.✨ For each position, hold for 15s for 2 repetitions, or 10s for 3 repetitions.
❗ Remember to perform each stretch gently and never force any
movement to avoid injury!