8 must-do stretching exercises for desk-bound employees

Are you at the office as we speak? Were you there yesterday and the day before? Will you be there after reading this article? We thought so!

Is your neck hurting you? shoulders? lower back? maybe even your buttocks, for sitting on your so called “comfy” desk chair? We thought so!

Well, today is your lucky day!

In addition to taking fitness classes and visiting the gym every week, it is important for you to stretch your body throughout the day, at the vicinity of your own desk! How cool is that? 

There is a possibility that you might look goofy while preforming the following stretching exercises but don’t worry, your body will thank you later!

Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds for each arm, then return slowly to neutral

Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds with each arm, then return slowly to neutral

Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, slowly return to center, then repeat for 2-3 times

Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, until you feel the tension on the back of your neck, then repeat for 2-3 times

Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds until you feel the tension on the side of your neck and shoulder, then repeat with the other side

Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, until you feel the tension on the side of your neck and shoulder, then repeat with the other side

Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, until you feel the tension on your lower back and buttocks, then repeat with the other leg

Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, until you feel the tension on the front of your thigh, then repeat with the other leg

Perform these stretches more than once throughout the day to avoid muscle stiffness and tension. Also, try to take a short walk every hour or so (e.g. while having lunch, talking on the phone)