Stretching: 6 exercises to eliminate the tensions of a working day

 Between stress and repeated bad postures, tensions build up throughout the day. To eliminate these tensions, take 5 to 10 minutes when you get home from work to do some stretching. Here are 6 simple exercises that will help you relax after a long day at work.

1. UPPER BACK STRETCH

Standing, bend your legs, round your back and extend your arms forward. Stretch as much as possible, trying to keep your hands away from your back as much as possible.

Breathing: Exhale when stretching.

Flex your arms to 90°, then “open” the rib cage by pointing your elbows backwards, and “squeezing” your shoulder blades.

Breathing: Inhale while stretching.

3. NECK STRETCH

Stretching the lateral muscles of the neck : Place your left hand on the right side of your head, tilt your head slightly to the left side then bring your ear closer to your shoulder (without raising the shoulder) while accompanying the movement with your hand (do not especially not forcefully stretch!). Do the same movement on the other side.

Neck Stretch: Place your hands behind your head and slowly lower your chin toward your chest. Accompany the movement with your hands (never forcing).

Breathing: Exhale during each stretching phase.

4. SHOULDER STRETCH

Place your right hand on your left shoulder and grab your right elbow with your left hand, then bring your elbow closer to your shoulder. You can add a rotation of the bust to further stretch the muscles of the back.

5. SIDE BUST STRETCH

Extend your right arm upwards, grow as tall as possible, then bend your chest to the left, always lengthening with your arm in order to maintain maximum stretch. Do not arch your back.

Breathing: Exhale when stretching.

6. UPPER BODY STRETCH

Extend both arms upwards and grow as tall as possible.

Breathing: Exhale slowly throughout this stretching phase.