If You Love Someone, Take Care of Them Series: Five stretches to relieve tension from your body after a long day at work
Office Syndrome is a condition that every desk jockey seems to encounter eventually. The cause of this syndrome is no secret: sitting in the same position for far too long without moving or stretching. That’s why we have prepared some easy stretches for all you salary people to do every once in a while to relieve your body of desk tension.
Shoulder tension – You can do this while sitting down, or on your feet. Make sure your core is straight. Reach your right arm over your head to touch your left ear. Now pull your head to the right slowly until you feel your left shoulder stretch. Hold this position for 30 seconds. Do the same with the other side. The trick is to keep your shoulder still while doing it to get the best result.
Side body tension – Stand on your feet for this stretch. Position your legs to be in line with your shoulders. Put both hands in the air over your head. Hold your right hand on your left wrist and start to pull your body sideways to the right until you feel the stretch in the left side of your body. Hold for 30-40 seconds. Do the same thing on the other side.
Nape of the neck tension – This one is more of a massage than a stretch. Place your forefingers and middle fingers right behind your ears. Apply pressure in the area and massage down to the nape of your neck. Repeat several times. You can also apply some aromatic massage lotion for an even more relaxing result.
Back and leg tension – This one is perfect for back pain relief, especially your lower back, and pain in your calf muscles that is usually caused by sitting for too long. To start this exercise, sit on your chair with your back straight. Then, place your right foot on your left knee. Slowly bend your back forward until your face is right on your leg or as far as you can go. Hold this position for 30-40 seconds. Switch legs and repeat.
Calf tension – Stand up straight on your feet, hands on your hips. Place your left leg forward while maintaining your right leg position. Slowly push your weight down on your left leg until you feel the stretch in the right calf and hamstring. Try not to lift the heel of your right foot. Hold this position for 30-40 seconds. Then switch to the other side and repeat. This will relieve the tension of sitting, standing, or walking too long.
If you’re bored from sitting at your desk, take a little walk to your nearest Big C to get rid of the tension. Big C has a variety of health and well-being products that you can choose from. Or shop online at www.bigc.co.th.
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