When you’re having a busy, stressful day it’s easy to lose yourself to brain fog. It’s also easy to start experiencing pain even as your adrenaline rises.
It’s important to stop and take a few minutes for yourself. Even a five minute break can be beneficial, especially if you use that time to reset by breathing and performing a few workday stretches.
Each of these stretches can be performed at your desk. You won’t need a formal break, and you won’t have to leave your desk if it’s not feasible for you to do so.
The Seated Twist
To perform this stretch:
- Sit tall in your chair and place your feet flat on the ground.
- Place your right hand on the back of your chair.
- Put your left hand on your right knee.
- Slowly twist your torso to the right, looking over your shoulder.
- Hold for a few seconds, then repeat on the other side.
- Repeat this stretch two to three times.
Neck Stretches
To perform these stretches:
- Sit tall with your feet flat on the ground.
- Tilt your head to the right, bringing your ear closer to your shoulder.
- Hold for a few seconds.
- Repeat on the other side.
- Repeat this stretch two to three times.
- Finish by gently nodding your head up and down and side-to-side two to three times.
Shoulder Rolls
This stretch is perfect for people who carry their stress in their shoulders.
- Sit tall with your feet flat on the ground.
- Roll your shoulders forward and backward several times.
- Shrug them up to your ears.
- Release.
- Repeat this stretch two to three times.
Seated Forward Fold
This stretch helps you attain a full body reset.
- Sit tall with your feet flat on the ground.
- Slowly fold forward, reaching for your toes or ankles.
- Hold for a few seconds, then slowly sit back up.
- Repeat two to three times.
Hand and Wrist Stretches
These stretches are perfect for people who are starting to feel tired of typing.
- Sit tall with your feet flat on the ground.
- Extend your right arm out in front of you with your palm facing down.
- Use your left hand to gently pull your fingers toward your body until you feel a stretch in your wrist and forearm.
- Hold for a few seconds, then repeat on the other side.
Want to feel even better at work?
Regular deep stretching sessions can help you remain energized and stress-free throughout your workday. Our therapists can help you attain a deeper series of stretches than you could achieve on your own.
After one of our therapy sessions, you’ll more relaxed, and you’re likely to sleep better too. You’ll be able to bring your “total self” to work, which will help you perform better and feel better about your duties on the job. Contact us to get started today!
REACH’s 2 STEP APPROACH TO RECOVERY THERAPY
RELAX – RESTORE – RECHARGE
Step 1: Identify Your Problem Areas
- It all starts with your Mobility Risk Factor Assessment called
. - This helps us identify the root cause of your current problem areas due to:
– Life’s Daily Wear & Tear
– Your Aches/Pain
– Muscle Imbalances & Weakness
– Flexibility/Mobility Limitations
– Posture Issues - A Mobility Risk Factor Assessment is a MUST before starting any Stretch & Recovery Therapy Program.
Step 2: Targeted Recovery Therapy
- Your Mobility Risk Factor Assessment helps us create a Personalized Recovery Therapy Plan that targets your problem areas which will Shorten your Recovery Time.
- Each of our Stretch & Recovery sessions are a balanced blend of Corrective Stretch, Percussion, Compression, CBD and Heat
Vibration Therapy. - Risk Factor Re-Assessments:
– Suggested every 30-60 days
– See your improvements
– Realize the benefits of Stretch & Recovery
Therapy
