Effective Back Stretches for Office Workers: Reduce Pain & Stress

Craning your neck all day while staring at a computer screen at work can definitely cause back pain. You should take a time out once in a while to do back stretches. Back stretches help decrease stress and pressure. They are also quick and (usually) easy to do. Unfortunately, you need a large open space on the floor.

Instructions

• 1

  Find a space on the floor big enough to lie down on. This can be difficult in a cubicle setting, so an open break area is a better location.

• 2

  Lie down on your back, and remove your belt if possible.

• 3

  Bend your knees and place your feet flat against the floor.

• 4

  Place your arms by your side.

• 5

  Raise your hips off the floor and hold the position for six to seven seconds. It helps to tighten your abdominal and leg muscles.

• 6

  Release and repeat as many times as you feel comfortable.