When you sit all day, it is so hard to maintain good posture. Gravity pulls your spine into a rounded position and over time loses mobility. The result is neck tension and the loss of motion. So grab your therapy ball for a few exercises that will give support to your neck while opening your shoulders and thoracic spine.
You can do these exercises as a break at work or at the end of the day. Hold each position for 6 deep breaths (about a minute) while you feel gentle (not intense) stretching.
Need a Therapy/Exercise Ball? Here are a few choices from Amazon:
What are some other ways that you move during your day to counteract sitting? Leave me a comment below.
NEW! Online Workshop: The Yoga Physical Therapy Approach to Ease Neck and Shoulder Pain
Did you miss my recent workshop for the neck and shoulders? I’m repeating it ONLINE! That’s right, you can attend from anywhere LIVE on November 24th from 3-5 pm. So save the date and find out more information. A replay will also be available, but attend LIVE if you want to ask questions and get answers during the workshop.