02.02.08
Stretching For Health
If you sit at a desk much of the day chances are you know upper back discomfort. When we stay in one position too long focusing on something it’s easy for us to tune out our bodies. When this happens we can fall into unhealthy postures. Our energy can become stagnant, our fluids pool up in certain parts of our bodies. And there is discomfort!
One of the best things we can do is break the pattern. Stretching is great way to do that. If you think about it what’s the first thing you when you wake up each morning or when you do finally get up from the desk? You instinctively stretch.
Stretching can reduce tension, improve energy, flexibility, and circulation, and make it easier to relax.
A simple stretching routine for desk dwellers can found at Shelter Online, a publisher of a variety of fitness books. The Desk Stretches routine, which takes no more than three minutes to do, comes from a book Stretching in the Office by By Bob and Jean Anderson. You can view other samples of this book and order it here.
Another good article, Why Stretching Matters, can be found at babyfit.com.
For a very simple stretch that can help normalize your posture see the post Desk Dwellers Stretch on this weblog.
Whatever form you chose, break the pattern and stretch often, for comfort, for health.
Always consult your health care practitioner before attempting any wellness or lifestyle changes.
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