| Sit much? | | | | backward, side to side then look right and left. Then roll |
| Millions of people work 8 hours or more every day | | | | your shoulders forward for around 8-10 times, then |
| glued to their seats! For most office workers, this is | | | | backward. This also helps release the tension. |
| normal routine, but we all know that sitting in front of | | | | Wrists and ankles: |
| your computer daily for hours can wreak havoc on | | | | Roll your wrists around at least 10 times clockwise, |
| our bodies. | | | | then reverse. This will help prevent Carpal Tunnel |
| Long hours of sitting can cause: | | | | Syndrome if you type a lot! |
| * Shoulder aches | | | | Do the same thing with your ankles. Rolling them |
| * Eye strain | | | | around will help improve blood circulation. |
| * Neck pain | | | | Calves: |
| * Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | | | | Lift up your legs on the balls of your feet while sitting |
| * Lower back pains | | | | and set them down. Repeat until your legs are |
| I used to live the corporate life, and all the sitting took a | | | | comfortably tired. Repeat after about 10-15 minutes |
| toll on my lower back. Prolonged sitting, no matter how | | | | later. Do this several times within the day - this will |
| much I tried to maintain good posture, is a killer. | | | | exercise your calves, and will help prevent blood clots |
| Because of the kind of job I had, I developed lower | | | | from developing in your legs. |
| back pains. The nasty back pains led me to several | | | | Aside from these simple stretches, you can also |
| doctor visits and yoga. Today, I'm happy to say that I | | | | check out some yoga exercises for your back, neck |
| don't suffer from back pains anymore. | | | | and shoulders. I've tried some of them, and believe me, |
| If you are one of those women who have to be at a | | | | they feel great! |
| desk all day, make sure you follow these simple steps: | | | | Finally, take a walk. Inside your building. |
| * Sit properly - back straight, shoulders back and your | | | | One of the things I did when I was slaving away in the |
| monitor should be level with your eyes. | | | | corporate world was to take regular walks to ensure |
| * Keep legs bent at the knees so they are slightly | | | | continuous blood circulation in my body and keep them |
| higher than your hips. | | | | from getting too strained. I would take walks to the |
| * Keep your feet flat on the floor or on a stool. | | | | water station to refill my glass or get coffee. |
| It's also very important to do some stretching | | | | Whenever I had longer breaks, I would take a short |
| exercises within your workday. This will help alleviate | | | | walk around or outside our building, and even go up |
| the feeling of stiffness after long hours of sitting. Do | | | | and down the stairs! I looked crazy, but I know I |
| these simple exercises to help you loosen up and | | | | needed it. Aside from giving your legs and heart a |
| reenergize your weary-from-sitting body: | | | | good workout, a good walk will allow you to take in |
| Neck and shoulders: | | | | fresh air as well. |
| To lessen tension and strain, bend your head forward | | | | |