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3 Brilliant Stretches To Reverse the Effects of Sitting
Your body will open up instantly once you try these!
If you often find yourself in a slumped, tight position while sitting, you’re not alone. This is one of the most natural positions for the body to assume as you use less muscle engagement. Unfortunately, doing this for a prolonged period of time can greatly impact your spinal health and mobility. While sitting in a slightly slumped position isn’t necessarily bad, you must counteract it by standing up frequently and performing exercises like the ones found below.
We often make spinal care far more complicated than it has to be. If you begin doing these simple mobility exercises 1–2 times per day, you can drastically reduce pain while boosting function. As a bonus, these movements are genuinely enjoyable to do as they have an element of mindfulness that can allow you to reconnect with your body throughout the day.
From Desk to Dynamic Movement: Top 3 Stretches to Combat Sedentary Habits
Before we dive in, please remember that starting a new habit always comes with its health risks. If you have any injuries or chronic conditions that may put you in danger during physical activity, please talk to a health provider before following the advice…