Six exercises to relieve back pain at your workplace

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Six simple exercises that will help you to relieve back pain at your workplace. You don't even have to move from your desk.

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Six Exercises to Relieve back pain at your workplace

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1. Neck Stretch

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Neck StretchStand Straight with your feet apart.Entwine your fingers and hold the nape of your neck.

Look upwards toward the ceiling and stretch your neck to release the pressure.

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2. Shoulder shrugs

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Shoulder ShrugsInhale deeply, grip your shoulders with your fingers and lift them up to your ears.

Hold for five seconds and release.You can also move them in circular motion to alleviate stress.

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3. Arm Raises

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Arm RaisesUsing your water bottle as dumbbell, hold it in your right hand.

Bending your elbow raise your arm over your head and repeat with the other hand.

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4. Hand Circles

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Hand CirclesClench both fists and stretch your hands out in front of you.

Rotate your fists, first clockwise and then anti-clockwise for five minutes each.

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5. Back hug

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Back HugCross your arms and place your right hand on your left shoulder and the left hand on your right shoulder.

Inhale and exhale deeply, hold for five seconds and release.

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6. Leg Extension

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Leg ExtensionWhile you’re sitting, extend your legs straight out in front of you, so they are parallel to the floor.

Flex and point your toes downward in front of you.

Repeat this five times.

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