Three Stretches Every Accountant Should Do Throughout the Day to Stay Relaxed and Fit
August 10th, 2019Throughout your career, you’ve had several Spokane accounting jobs. They’ve all been different in their own rights, with one common denominator — muscle stiffness.
It might seem like sitting at a desk all day is easy on the body, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Most offices don’t have an ideal ergonomic setup, so it’s important to stretch your muscles throughout the day.
Chances are, you can’t stop and take a midday yoga class, but thankfully, there are plenty of quick and easy stretching moves that can be done at your desk. Here are three stretches you can do throughout the day to help you stay relaxed and fit.
1. Triceps Stretch
Sitting at your desk typing all day can leave your arms feeling tense. Combat this by engaging in triceps stretches throughout the day.
Raise one arm and bend it in a manner that positions your hand reaching toward the opposite side. Use your other hand to pull your elbow toward your head. Hold this stretch for a few seconds, then repeat it on the other side.
2. Seated Spinal Rotation
Sitting in a desk chair all day can take a toll on your body. Ease the stiffness by taking regular breaks for a seated spinal rotation.
Remain in your desk chair and cross your arms over your chest. Grip your shoulders and turn your upper body at the waist from left to right, going as far as you can comfortably do so. When completed properly, you should feel tension throughout your lower back, as your muscles stretch.
3. Hand Air Circles
Spending the bulk of your day typing is part of the job, but it can leave your hands feeling cramped. Minimize the pain by stopping frequently to do air circles with your hands.
Stretch both hands out in front of you and clench your fists. Make circles in the air in one direction first, then the other. When finished, shake your hands out.
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