Fall seems to be the time of stress for most people coming into my office lately. Lots of things are going on that need your attention, so I want to give you some things to do to be nice to your body so that pain is not added to the list of your stressors this month.
I don't think I know anyone who likes the way their body feels after a stressful day at the office. Here are 4 stretches that will help unwind your body and reverse the effects of sitting at your desk for the day.
Do you have a job where you sit at a desk for 8 hours a day? Most people don't know that their body was not designed to sit for long periods of time.
When the body is in a position for 49 minutes or less, it takes 20 minutes of movement therapy (yoga, bodywork, exercise, etc.) to release that pattern. If it is in a static position for 50 minutes or more, it takes three to four hours of opposite action or movement therapy to release that pattern.
June was the month of travel me and my husband. I spent every weekend on a plane, in a car, or on a train. Each destination was beautiful and full of family, friends, and sunshine! That was the upside. On the downside, I was feeling all sorts of discomfort from sitting more than my body is used to. After the first trip, I changed things up a little and made a mini workout in the seated position. If you travel for work or leisure, try out any or all of the following tips to get rid of discomfort.
