Most of us would usually associate pain like that of the shoulder with sports like tennis or cricket, wouldn’t be? But did you know that shoulder pains can easily arise from the littlest of things like sitting on a desk for too long too? Surprising, isn’t it? Staring at that computer screen of yours for more than 8 hours a day could have a large impact on your shoulder too!
Constant and continues exposure to sitting still and working on your computer can lead to a lot of issues where your health is concerned. Everything from bad posture, headaches to joint pains could easily be caused by sitting still on that desk of yours! But all these issues can easily be addressed by indulging a few exercises that you can easily do while sitting at your desk.
- Armpit Stretch
As this is one exercise that might be mistaken for you trying to smell your armpit, we suggest you try to do this somewhere where no one will look at you funny!
- Start by sitting with your back straight
- Proceed by rotating your head sideways. You know you are doing it right when your nose is directly above your armpit.
- Using your hand, gently push your head so that your nose comes closer to your armpit. However, do not push to the point that it starts feeling uncomfortable for you.
- Hold this position for 10 seconds.
- Remember to repeat this 2 times on each side.
- Arm Raises
These might be sounding basic to you, but they help brilliantly when it comes to easing any shoulder pain that you might be experiencing.
- Begin by sitting straight in your chair
- After this, raise your arms over your head, straight as an arrow. It should look as if you are trying to touch the ceiling.
- While keeping your torso and head stationary, start by moving your arms back and forth. Remember to move your arms in a way that they are able to go behind your head as well.
- This stretch will result in some kind of pulling feeling in t your mid-back region, which in turn will help you extend your spine while unfolding it as well.
- You need to repeat this exercise 10 times in order for it to be effective for you.
- Shoulder Rolls
Shoulder rolls happen to be one of the most basic, yet the most effective exercises you can do to help ease that shoulder pain of yours.
- Sit in your chair, and remember to keep your back straight.
- Continue by tucking your chin in.
- While sitting straight roll your shoulder forward, down, back and up, in a circular motion.
- Repeat this motion 10 times on one side, and then reverse it, and repeat 10 times again!
Apart from these exercises, try to be slightly active even when you are sitting down at your desk. The smallest things like leaning back in your chair, or standing up for some time can help shoulder pains from even appearing.
