By Alykhan S. Abdulla, Fraiza H. Abdulla and Lillian Chan

As a general rule, stretch in the opposite direction to the position you habitually take while working. If you sit a lot at work (flexion), stretch in extension; if you stand a lot at work, stretch in flexion (bending).

Standing Side Bending

for people with sitting jobs

Standing with your back against a wall, exhale and tighten your abdominals.

With your right arm overhead against the wall, put your left hand on your waist. Hold 5 seconds. Repeat on the opposite side. Alternate this pair of exercises 3 times.


Side-Bending-Sitting

for people with standing jobs

Sit on a chair with your arms at your sides. Lean your upper body to the right, keeping your buttocks on the chair. YouÍll feel the stretch on your left side. Repeat, leaning your upper body to the left. Alternate sides. Hold 10 seconds. Repeat 5 times.


Trunk-Rotation Sitting

for people with standing jobs

Sit down on a chair and cross your arms at shoulder height. Turn your head, shoulders, and upper trunk to the right side. Hold 5 seconds. Repeat to the left. Do this pair of exercises 3 times.



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