5 Lower Body Stretches To Do At Your Desk
October 13, 2021Unfortunately, sitting for long periods of time can lead to hip tightness which can lead to poor posture, low back pain, and long-term muscle imbalances. A lot of us are now working from home or in the office on the computer, but it’s easy to forget to get out of your chair and MOVE. The best way to avoid these injuries is to start moving right at your desk! Break up your day at work to get up and stretch. Doing these practical lower body stretches will help to improve posture and reduce your risk of injuries in the long term.
Hip Flexor
When performing this stretch, you should feel your body stretching at the top, front part of the hip.
- Put one foot on the seat of a non-moving chair.
- Your trunk should be upright.
- Lean forward until you feel a stretch at the front of the thigh of the leg on the ground.
- Switch legs and repeat these steps.
Hamstring
When performing this stretch, you should feel your body stretching on the back of your thigh.
- Put one foot on the seat of a non-moving chair with toes pointing straight up toward the ceiling.
- Lean forward, towards the chair, until the stretch is felt at the back of the thigh.
- Switch feet and repeat these steps.
Quad Stretch
When performing this stretch, you should feel your body stretching at front of the thigh.
- Stand in front of your chair or table, you may hold onto something to keep your balance.
- Place your foot on the chair or table.
- Try to line up both thighs at the same plane until you feel a stretch at the front of the thigh.
- Switch legs and repeat these steps.
Side Trunk Stretch
When performing this stretch, you should feel your body stretching on the side of your trunk.
- Stand to the side of a desk.
- Raise the outside arm toward the ceiling, lean toward the desk.
- Switch sides and repeat these steps.
Piriformis Stretch (Hip Stretch)
When performing this stretch, you should feel your body stretching at the hip area.
- Be seated with feet on the ground.
- Cross one leg over the opposite thigh into a figure 4 position.
- Lean forward until a stretch is felt behind the hip.
- Switch legs and repeat these steps.
If you’re having back or hip pain, and work at a desk all day, these stretches may be really helpful for you. Consider scheduling an appointment so that we can better establish a plan to help you address your pain and work more comfortably.
For more exercises and to relieve your pain from sitting at a desk, make an appointment! Contact us at 714-256-5074 or fill out the form below! A representative will contact you shortly.
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