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Shoulders & Arms
The shoulders are often maintained in the same static position while computing, creating muscular stiffness. The following exercises will increase shoulder movement, relaxing the muscles.
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1. Shoulder Roll Start with back and neck in a neutral posture. Slowly roll shoulders forward three times in circular motion. Repeat exercise rolling shoulders backwards. |
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2. Shoulder Shrug Start with back and neck in a neutral posture. Raise the top of your shoulders upwards towards ears. |
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3. Backward Reach Start with back and neck in a neutral posture. Interlace fingers behind back. Slowly turn elbows inward towards one another. |
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4. Forward Shoulder Stretch Start with back and neck in a neutral posture. Place right arm in front of body with elbow flexed at a 90° angle. Hold right elbow with left hand and gently pull elbow towards body. Repeat exercise stretching left shoulder. |
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5. Backward Shoulder Stretch Start with back and neck in a neutral posture. Raise right arm above head with elbow flexed at a 90° angle. Hold right elbow with left hand and gently pull elbow behind head. Repeat exercise stretching left shoulder. |
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