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Here are 5 stretches to do at your desk<\/strong> to improve your posture and get rid of any aches or pains. You can do these at your computer office desk everyday.<\/p>\n

5 Desk Stretches (Pictures)<\/H2><\/p>\n

Exercise #1 – Seated Mobility Exercise<\/h3>\n

\"Seated<\/p>\n

How to do it:<\/h3>\n

– Place your 2 hands behind the back of your head.
\n– Look down with your head and elbows.
\n– Now, extend up from your thoracic spine (upper back) and point the elbows up.
\n– Do 5-10 reps throughout the day.
\n* Only extend through your upper back – don’t arch your low back.<\/p>\n

Exercise #2 – Y & W<\/h3>\n

\"Full<\/p>\n

How to do it:<\/h3>\n

– Start by squeezing your shoulder blades together and bring your arms into a “W” letter.
\n– Now, Stretch both of your arms into a “Y” letter.
\n– Bring your arms down again into a “W”.
\n– Do 5-10 reps throughout the day.
\n* Don’t shrug your shoulders up as you do this exercise.<\/p>\n

Exercise #3 – The Twists<\/h3>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

How to do it:<\/h3>\n

– Twist your body to one side.
\n– Interlace one arm over the back of your chair.
\n– With the other hand push against your desk.
\n– Breathe normally as your twisting.
\n– Hold for 10 seconds and then repeat on the other side.<\/p>\n

Exercise #4 – Thoracic Mobility (Elbows)<\/h3>\n

\"Thoracic<\/p>\n

How to do it:<\/h3>\n

– From a seated position, roll your chair back a little.
\n– Place both elbows on your desk.
\n– Lean away from the elbows into the chair.
\n– Feel the stretch in your upper back and triceps.
\n– Hold for 10-30 seconds at a time.
\n* Keep the head in between the elbows<\/p>\n

Exercise #5 – Full Back Extension <\/h3>\n

\"Full<\/p>\n

How to do it:<\/h3>\n

– Place both arms on the desk.
\n– Now roll your chair back and stretch away from your palms.
\n– Feel the stretch in your upper back and arms.<\/p>\n

Video of Desk Stretches:<\/h2>\n