Do you have neck or back pain from sitting at a computer for hours at a time? Try these things the next time you get a break from your computer. Better yet, set a reminder every hour to try 1-2 of these of these.

Seated Stretches:

• Cat cow
• Trunk rotation
• Chin tucks with neck ROM
• Overhead stretch

Floor Stretches:

• Cat cow
• Open books
• Thread the needle
• Child’s pose

Standing Stretches:

• Overhead stretch
• Modified prayer stretch
• Downward dog
• Deep squat

Also important:

• Stay hydrated! Try adding electrolytes if you’re having to empty your bladder more than every 2 hours.
• Make sure your screen is eye level
• You have adequate low back support
• Your arm rests, keyboard & mouse should sit where your elbows naturally fall
• Your feet should reach the floor
• BUT: also feel free to sit in a variety of different positions
  • The key is to not stay in any one posture for too long