Quick Desk Stretches For Neck, Shoulders & Back — keep it simpElle

Whether you’re working from home or in an office, spending a lot of time seated at a desk can cause discomfort in your back, neck and shoulders. These at desk stretches are easy, quick and simple to help you relieve tension and improve posture.

Stretches You Can Do At Your Desk

After spending a lot of time sat my my desk (or on my bed, on the sofa or at the dining table), I started to suffer from tight shoulders and a sore neck. So I spoke to our resident Sports Therapist / Osteopath Modestas to come up with a few stretches that were quick, easy and could be done at your desk.

At Desk Y-Press

The main purpose of the Y-press is as an activation exercise to engagethe rhomboid muscles. These are the muscles that connect across your shoulders blade — which help with posture.

How To Do The Y-Press

Sit tall, lift your arms above your head bringing them into a Y shape. Keeping your elbows locked, squeeze your shoulders blades towards each other and hold. You should be able to feel the muscles engage…