Easy Back Stretches on the Job
July 14th 2010 05:46
photo by back wave generation
Every time you rise from a sedentary position remember to take a moment and perform a pleasantly extended stretch of your back. Simply stand relaxed, place your feet shoulder-length apart and slowly reach your arms up above your head. Gradually stretch towards the ceiling or sky with your fingers reaching straight up while breathing normal and maintain the stretch for at least 15 seconds.
Take in the feeling of the lower back to the upper back easing up from being sedentary for such a long time. For the best results, try to perform this simple back stretch three times when you rise from sitting. Notice how much more at ease your body feels from doing the stretch because your blood flows so much better throughout your body. When the blood flows better you feel even more alert and relaxed because staying sedentary for a long time slows down the flow of blood in the body.
Another great back stretch to do after being sedentary for such a long time is stretching your side muscles. Simply stand from your spot (desk, car or couch) place your arms near your sides with your feet shoulder-lengths apart. Now, gradually move the side of the body downwards, like bending the trunk slowly to the left while sliding the left hand down the length of the thigh and slowly reach your right arm up and over the head. Breathe normal and relax as you notice the stretch and count to ten. Return to the starting position and repeat the same back stretch on the right side. Go back and forth nine continuous times – each time you will feel more flexible and relaxed.
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