If you sit at a desk for work, here are eight stretches that will help you counter the effects from sitting all day.

For those who spend long hours sitting, stretching helps alleviate tension ... forward and down so that your chin reaches toward your chest. Feel a stretch in the upper back and neck. Hold for 2-4 ...

This article reviews exercises and stretches that may improve neck pain caused by a herniated ... Grasp the chair you’re sitting in with your left hand and let your shoulder blade move down.

Simple exercises like toe curls and heel lifts can improve flexibility and alleviate discomfort from long periods of standing ...

To do the side neck stretch, either sit or stand with your shoulders relaxed. Tilt your head to one side until you feel a stretch on the opposite side. Gently place your hand on your head and apply a ...

“When your knees are at 90 degrees while sitting, the hip flexor muscles are held in a shortened position – you’re keeping them there for hours and hours, and they stay tight. If you’re not doing ...

Here, Kayode has shared his eight favourite stretches to combat all that sitting, whether you’re ... pull down from the opposite side of the neck. Be sure you’re doing it gently because ...

As it covers so much space, it can cause neck, shoulder and upper back discomfort, which is why this stretch can be so beneficial,” explains Witmond. Find a comfortable seated position with your ...

Gently place your left hand on top of your head for a deeper stretch ... keeping your neck neutral. Hold this position for up to 30 seconds. In a seated position, raise your right arm up ...