The following exercises can be performed before each work shift. Follow these tips while stretching.
1. Breathe/don' t hold breath 2. Don't bounce 3. Go slowly/be relaxed
4. Hold each exercise for 10 seconds when it says 'Hold'
Neck
Look over right shoulder as far as possible. Hold. Repeat to opposite side. Tilt your head to the right bringing your ear toward your shoulder as far as you can. Hold. Repeat to opposite side.
Shoulders
Place left arm on back of neck. Grasp left elbow with right hand and gently
pull so left arm moves down the back. Hold. Repeat to opposite side.
Chest
Look fingers behind your neck. Press elbow back as far as you can. Hold.
Upper Back
Place right hand on left shoulder. Grasp under right elbow with left hand and pull right elbow toward left shoulder. Hold. Repeat to opposite side.
Low Back
Place left hand on left hip or chair. Place right arm over head and slowly lean to the left. Hold. Repeat to opposite side.
Arms
Interlock fingers in front of you, palm outward. Push palms outward slowly as far as possible. Hold.
Wrist
Place your palms together with fingers towards ceiling. Lift elbows up as far as possible while keeping hands together. Hold.
Hand
Spread fingers as wide as possible. Hold.
Fingers
Bend fingers forward at the knuckles as far as possible. Hold.
Thumb
With one hand palm up, pull thumb gently downward. Hold. Repeat to opposite side.