Sitting at a desk all day doesn’t sound strenuous, but it can cause the body to feel stiff and knots to form. Just like it’s important to stretch after a workout, it’s important to stretch if you’re sitting in the same position for multiple hours a day. It will help get the blood flowing, loosen up the muscles and calm the mind after a long day’s work.
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For best results, perform each stretch at least once a day (twice if you have time). Hold the stretches for 20- to 30-seconds, don’t bounce the stretch, and only work within a range of motion where you feel a deep stretch, but no pain.
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There are effective ways that you can combat the damage you do by sitting hunched over a computer for long periods of time. Take these for example. You can do them right at your desk to improve circulation, bad posture; rounded shoulders; tight wrists, neck, and back muscles; and to boost your overall core strength so sitting all day long is much easier on your body.
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