Stretching While At The Office

Over 863,953 people in the United States are currently employed as office workers. That is an incredible amount of people sitting various hours on end. As you can imagine, all of that time sitting can make your body feel stiff, tired and weak.?

It can be easy to get caught up in your workflow, but taking the time to stretch your body has the benefit of:?

-?????????Reducing Work Space Stress

-?????????Improved Posture

-?????????Reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as sprains and strain of the shoulders, lower back, and knees

-?????????Reducing the risk of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) like tendonitis, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff

The idea of stretching may be off putting especially if you are not a yoga master, but it doesn’t have to be as intricate as it may seem. Your stretches can be as simple as completing a quick:

-?????????Head Turn

-?????????Shoulder Stretch

-?????????Side Neck Stretch

-?????????Chin Tuck

Taking a quick 3-minute stretch, can help improve your overall wellness. Your body will be grateful for it!?