Bartlesville Physical Rehabilitation
| Helping as Many People as Possible Since 1995. |
Exercise at Your Desk!
It's easy AND good for you!
It's easy AND good for you!
Most of us know that sitting at a desk for 8-10 (or more!) hours a day can be
hard on our bodies. Ever try to stand up after sitting for several hours, only to
find that your body is stiff and slow to get going? Well, try some of these
stretching exercises. They only take a few minutes out of your day, and can be
very beneficial! If co-workers are wondering what you're doing, pass these
stretches along to them!
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| Sitting straight up at your chair, stretch both arms over your head and reach as high as you can. After 10 seconds, extend the right hand higher, then the left. |
| Tilt your head over to the right so that your right ear nearly touches your right shoulder. Using your hand, pull your head a little lower very gently. Hold for 10 seconds. Relax, and then repeat on the other side. |
| Sitting up straight, squeeze your shoulder blades together. Hold, and then relax. |
To stretch the hamstrings and lower
your desk and put your right heel up
on the desk. Sit up straight, and
gentle stretch in the back of your
and then point it. Repeat on the
other side.
your desk and put your right heel up
on the desk. Sit up straight, and
gentle stretch in the back of your
and then point it. Repeat on the
other side.