4 Desk Stretches to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension

This easy move offers a deep stretch in the sides of your neck.

• Stand with your feet hip distance apart, arms by your sides.
• Reach both hands behind your backside, and hold onto your left wrist with your right hand. Use your right hand to gently straighten your left arm and pull it away from you slightly.
• To increase the stretch in your neck, slowly lower your right ear toward your shoulder.
• Stay here for 30 seconds and then switch sides.

Stretch the upper back and neck with one subtle move.

• Clasp your hands and bring both palms to the back of your head. Sitting with a tall spine, ground your hips firmly into your seat. Begin to gently press your hands toward your thighs, tucking your chin into your chest. As you press down, use your hands to gently pull your head away from your shoulders. This will intensify the stretch even more.
• Hold here for at least 30 seconds, and then slowly lift your head up and release your hands.

We love this move that opens the chest, shoulders, and front of your neck.

• Sit on the very edge of your chair. Reach your hands behind you and hold on to the back of the chair. Press your chest forward, arching your spine. If it feels comfortable, let your head fall back slightly to open through the front of the neck.
• Continue to breathe, feeling the front of your body open up as you extend backward. Hold this position for 30 seconds or as long as you want. Then slowly lift your head up, straighten your spine, and release hold of the chair.