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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

After sitting in front of a computer all day, it’s easy for an office worker’s neck and shoulders to become tight and sore. Over time, this can lead to your neck and shoulders hunching forward, which prevents your core from helping to hold you up and ultimately leads to neck pain. To counteract this position, […]

For people who sit at a desk for most of the day especially, there is a much higher chance for starting to feel back pain as the day progresses. One of the reasons this happens is because the muscles don’t have a chance to move, which can make them tight. Hip stretches can reduce this […]