Day in and day out we sit in front of a glowing screen with rounded shoulders, a hunched back, and head protruding forward…and then wonder why we leave the office with neck and shoulder pain! Poor posture, whether it’s on the job or simply walking around, puts undue strain on the muscles that support the spine and head. Even if you can ignore the nagging neck tension day to day, over time poor posture will change the shape of the spine leading to more severe problems like pinched nerves and disc issues. Plus let’s face it, no one wants to be a hunch back!
One of the best ways to combat tension on those days when we have to be glued to a chair typing away is to take movement breaks. Try this easy movement series I created to specifically stretch the muscles that ail us desk bound the most. Follow along!
Simple Stretches For The Desk Bound Workaholic from Amber Zuckswert on Vimeo.
P.S…. That was my cat Hendrix in the background 
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ahhhh thats going to be part of my day now for sure. i’m hurting here!
cute video
Exactly what I was looking for! I find my lower back takes quite a beating when I sit all day at a desk… another good one is rolling your ankles to wake up your legs!
candy,
carrieanddanielle.com
Glad you both enjoyed the stretches! I’ll be filming a lot more videos soon so stay tuned. xoxo
Great job Amber!! Well done!!
One simple stretch that I would include on your next video is a simple shoulder squeeze (upright row). Your readers won’t even have to get up from the computer to benefit from this one. Simply squeeze the shoulder blades together for 10 seconds (no shrugging). Repeat about 6-7 times throughout the day and this stretch will counter-act the computer posture.
Keep up the great work!!
stretching before working is an important massage feeling before getting onto work, by this step you may actually move your joints and muscles.