If Stress Has Your Mind and Body Aching, Here's How to Fix Your Posture, Reset, and Breathe

Your neck and shoulders tighten up quickly when you're hunched over a screen or your desk. Here's how to release that tension quickly and effectively, Alexa said.

• Roll your neck: rotate your head in small circles, spending 30-60 seconds in each direction.
• Loosen your shoulders: shrug your shoulders up and down, then roll them to the back and front, breathing deeply as you do so. This eases tension in your back and shoulder muscles.
• Gently twist and stretch your spine: sit straight in your chair and slowly rotate your torso to the back of the room, allowing a stretch in your back and obliques. You can also use the back of your chair as leverage, Alexa said, but make sure to stop if you feel any discomfort. Breathe deeply in and out.