15 Easy Stretches For Active Computer Users
As you know prolonged sitting at a desk or computer terminal can cause muscular tension and pain. But, by taking a five or ten minute break to do a series of stretches, your whole body can feel better.
Its also helpful to learn to stretch spontaneously, throughout the day, stretching any particular area of the body that feels tense for a minute of two. This will help greatly in reducing and controlling unwanted tension and pain.
How to Stretch While Long Working with Computer
Stretching should be done slowly without bouncing. Stretch to where you feel a slight, easy stretch. Hold this feeling for 5-20 seconds. As you hold this stretch, the feeling of tension should diminish. If it doesn’t, just ease off slightly into a more comfortable stretch. The easy stretch reduces tension and readies the tissues for the developmental stretch.
After holding the easy stretch, you can move a fraction of an inch farther into the stretch until you feel mild tension again. This the developmental stretch which should be held for 10-15 seconds. This feeling of stretch tension should also slightly diminish or stay the same. If the tension increases or becomes painful, you are overstretching. Ease off a bit to a comfortable stretch. The developmental stretch reduces tension and will safely increase flexibility.
Hold only stretch tensions that feel good to you. The key to stretching is to be relaxed while you concentrate on the area being stretched. Your breathing should be slow, deep and rhythmical. Don’t worry about how far you can stretch, stretch relaxed and limberness will become just one of the many byproducts of regular stretching.
Note: If you have had any recent surgery, muscle, or joint problem, please consult your personal health care professional before starting a stretching or exercise program.
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By mercola on Jul 22, 2008 | Reply
wow! this post came at the right time. i’m tired at work and try to search about a healthy tips and i found your blog. thanks for sharing some tips about stretching when you are at work. i’ll do it now.
By Bay Martin on Jul 28, 2008 | Reply
Hi Ales,
For a busy body like me, who is always using the computer, your tips will be very helpful. I’ll follow them to the letter.
Happy blogging!
Bay
By Cavelle on Aug 3, 2008 | Reply
I’m chained to my computer at work, so by the end of the end my whole body feels stiff. I will give these stretching exercises a try.
By moses on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
thanks for the article. Yeah, sometimes we forget to strech after working for hours in front of computer. This article is useful for them who work in the office.
By DorothyL on Aug 9, 2008 | Reply
Excellent post. Nothing is worse than realizing one day that you have formed computer ab’s :)
I have a ball that I st and bounce on while I type. It also helps me develop more discipline at the kb. Its a very good muscle toner IF you keep a conscious mind that you have to sit up and tighten your stomach!!
Thanks for the tips!
~D~
By Frances on Aug 11, 2008 | Reply
Wow! Great article. Your tips are really good and helpful. Since few days I am facing this problem I think I came to the right place. Thanks for your valuable information.
By laura on Aug 19, 2008 | Reply
thanks for the tips. It is really necessary to do stretching not only for active compute users.
stretches relieves pain and stress which makes you more productive.