Erasmus plus - Stretching and Strengthening at Work interact
Stretching and Strengthening at Work
Neck and spine exercises Poor neck and spine flexibility usually appear due to prolonged sitting at work and/or holding the head in a constant stable position, like during a continued looking at the screen. The following exercises can help employees to keep the neck from stiffening up during sitting at work, but also for preventing low-back pain, inadequate postures, or awkward working positions. Follow the general recommendations for each exercise and adhere to specific instructions.
1. Back neck stretches
Starting position: Sitting (or standing) with a straight back Put hands together on the back of the head Slowly press the head straight down Try to go to the chest with the chin, but don’t go further when you feel the stretch
Keep this position for at least 10 seconds Keep the spine as straight as possible
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