Exercises you can do while sitting to address neck and upper back stiffness

Two or three helpful exercises for your lower back include chin tucks, which help strengthen the muscles that prevent the head from dropping forward. This exercise reinforces the position of bringing your chin toward the middle of your throat (esophagus) like this. Practice this throughout the day, doing 10 to 20 repetitions—nothing too strenuous.

Another helpful exercise is squeezing your shoulder blades back to prevent rounded shoulders in the upper back. You want to be more upright. A good way to do this is by squeezing your shoulder blades together, like this. You can do this while keeping your spine nice and straight.

You can perform these exercises in your car, at work, or in any setting. It doesn’t have to be done while sitting; you can also do it while standing. Aim for 20 repetitions, and you can even increase it to 30 times. Just make it a daily habit and a conscious effort.

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