If you’re someone who spends at least several hours a day seated in front of a computer monitor, you should know you are at high risk for suffering from pain and cramps in your back and neck – which can range from slightly annoying to downright debilitating.

Did you know that you can keep the pain at bay by doing some simple stretches right at your desk?

Here at Sportize.me we teach 3 basic stretches you can do at your desk:

 

 

1- Head tilts

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1. Place arms hanging alongside body in a relaxed position.

2. Tilt head sideways towards one shoulder.

3. Hold this position for a second.

4. Return to starting position.

5. Repeat with other shoulder

 

 

 

2- Arm stretches

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1. Place extended arms in front of you.

2. Interlace your fingers with palms of hands facing front.

3. Stretch body forwards.

4. Hold position for indicated time.

 

 

 

3- The “No”

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1. Make a “no” movement towards both sides.

2. First, turn head towards one side; hold position for a second.

3. Turn head to other side and hold for a second.

4. Return to starting position with head facing forward.

 

 

As you can see, neck and back stretches are very easy to do and very beneficial as well.

Don’t forget to take one 5-minute break for every hour of work to get up and walk around a little, moving your joints and preventing stiffness.

And don’t forget to maintain good posture at your work as well as in daily life.

If you’d like more information on how to improve the health of your back, check out the other articles on back health in our blog:

 

7 tips for a healthy back

My back hurts – what can I do?

At Sportize.me, we specialize in taking care of your health and well-being through personalized exercise.

 

Register now for free by clicking here, go in your Private Area and choose your goal: “Recover from an injury: Back pain,” “Adopt a healthier lifestyle,” and many more.

 

A customized exercise plan awaits you!

 

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