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Three Stretches to Help Alleviate the Pain Caused by Improper Desk Posture
Leave a CommentNow that summer activities have wound down, you may find yourself stuck sitting at your desk for longer than before. Is the neck and shoulder pain you’re experiencing from your day job affecting your extracurricular activities?
In a previous post, we discussed how poor desk posture often increases your risk of developing neck, shoulder and back pain. In fact, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive movements and awkward seating positions may lead to pain and discomfort long after you’ve left your desk.
Try these stretches to help alleviate the pain caused by improper desk posture.
In these videos, registered massage therapists Jessica Raedisch and Rolf Castanheiro demonstrate stretches for the upper trapezius, suboccipital, and pectoralis minor/major regions.
Incorporate these stretches into your daily routine, and you may find that your neck and shoulder pain slowly become a thing of the past.
Don’t be a slave to your desk! Get moving and enjoy doing the things you love. Your body will thank you for it!
The chiropractic and massage therapy team at Pickering Village Chiropractic & Massage helps patients build better pathways to overall wellness, as well as relief from back pain and muscle aches. Poor habits and injury can lead to pain that can restrict your ability to work or enjoy your leisure time.
We provide you with more than just chiropractic and massage services, but also the know-how to build better personal wellness habits so that you can be at your best for work or play, every day. Contact our clinic today at 905-427-3202.
Has Too Much Time at Your Desk Left You With Neck and Shoulder Pain?
Leave a CommentIf you’re stuck sitting at your desk for hours at a time this summer, you may find that the neck and shoulder pain you’re experiencing from your day job is affecting your extracurricular activities.
In a previous post, we discussed how poor desk posture often increases your risk of developing neck, shoulder and back pain. As crazy as it sounds, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive movements and awkward seating positions may lead to pain and discomfort long after you’ve left your desk.
Three Stretches to Help Alleviate the Pain Caused by Improper Desk Posture
In these videos, registered massage therapists Jessica Raedisch and Rolf Castanheiro demonstrate stretches for the upper trapezius, suboccipital, and pectoralis minor/major regions.
Incorporate these stretches into your daily routine, and you may find that your neck and shoulder pain slowly become a thing of the past.
Don’t be a slave to your desk! Get moving and enjoy doing the things you love. Your body will thank you for it!
The chiropractic and massage therapy team at Pickering Village Chiropractic & Massage helps patients build better pathways to overall wellness, as well as relief from back pain and muscle aches. Poor habits and injury can lead to pain that can restrict your ability to work or enjoy your leisure time.
We provide you with more than just chiropractic and massage services, but also the know-how to build better personal wellness habits so that you can be at your best for work or play, every day. Contact our clinic today at 905-427-3202.