This week we’ll focus on a gentle lower back stretch that can also help loosen the hips. Lie down flat on your back, with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Bring your right knee up and clasp your hands behind the knee so you can gently pull the leg toward you. This […]
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Sitting Shoulder Stretch
If you do a lot of work hunched over a computer or sitting at a desk, this sitting shoulder stretch may help release tension you aren’t aware is even there. Workers who do a lot of computer work tend to spend a lot of time in one position, forgetting to move around to loosen their muscles, […]
Psoas Stretch to Reduce Back Pain
The psoas is a powerful muscle that stretches from the inside of the pelvis to the mid back. If this muscle becomes tight, it can cause lower back spasms and low back pain. Unfortunately, sitting for long periods of time — as most office workers do — can lead to the psoas becoming tight. The following […]
Spinal Twist
Regardless of whether you work at a desk, are active or sedentary, it’s important to keep your back stretched and supple to reduce the potential for injury. There are a number of stretches that help – not just for people with back pain, but also for people who are trying to avoid the potential for […]
Exercises for Core Muscles
For people who sit for long periods of time, back pain can become an issue. We have covered many ways to stretch and strengthen the back, but there is another important part of the equation: maintaining strong core muscles. The core muscles — also referred to as abdominal muscles – work in harmony with the […]