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Take a Desk Stretch Break

Why you Need a Desk Stretch Break

  If you have an office job or sit in a chair for long periods of time, then you know what I’m talking about when I say you need to take a break and stretch. 

You feel tightness in your shoulders, your back feels stiff and of course your neck is just killing you after awhile. 

This is the time many people will get up out of their chair and wander about the office just to get a break, stretch out a bit and relieve office tension.

Now you can take your desk stretches to the next level and really get a break with stretching exercises you can do right at your desk.  Use the gadget below to select the area of your body you want to give stretch out. 

Here you will find neck stretches, shoulder stretches, arms, hands and wrist stretching exercises and of course back stretches and more.  

Each time you feel you need a break, come back to this page and try the next stretching exercise.  Your co-workers may look at you strangely but if you share this with all your co-workers, they won’t think you are crazy (unless that’s what you want them to think).

Use the gadget below to search for a specific stretching exercise to see instructions and help relieve your office stress.




Benefits of Office Stretching Exercises



One of the best reasons for performing stretching exercises at the office is to relieve stress.  Many corporate environments are hectic, fast paced and stressful.  This stress only gets worse when you are up against a deadline or have your boss breathing down your neck for the monthly report.  When stressed, we do not think as clearly and often make rash decisions or stupid mistakes. 

So the number one benefit for you desk stretch break is to make sure your stress is reduced so that the monthly report is completed on time and is accurate.  But this is not the only benefit you can gain from your “desk stretch break”.  Other benefits include;
  • Improves Posture
  • Increases Circulation
  • Reduces Muscle Tension
  • Improves mental Alertness
  • Decreases Risk of Injury
  • Makes you Feel Better!

So go ahead and give yourself a stretch break to relieve that office tension.  In addition to these desk stretch exercises, check out all the illustrated stretching exercises on this site.






 


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