Back Pain? 5 easy stretches you can do from your desk.

MARKETPLACE PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER BACK PAIN ? 5 Easy Stretches You Can Do From Your Desk . Back pain is the most common musculoskeletal condition among office workers . Whether sitting or standing , the back muscles and legs can become tight , causing strain in your joints . Here are five excellent stretches that you can do in a sitting position . Seated Forward Flexion Stretch Be seated in your chair with your feet on the ground . Keep your back straight . Bend forward as far as you can . Seated Figure Four Stretch Sit upright and keep your feet on the ground . Lift one foot and rest it on the opposite knee . Lean forward gently to feel the stretch . Seated Lateral Trunk Stretch Raise one arm over your head in a seated position . Place your other hand on your thigh . Slowly bend on the opposite side until you feel comfortable . Seated Knee Chest Stretch +++ + ++ + Raise one knee as in the marching position until you can hold it with your hands . Use your hands to pull the bent knee up toward your chest . Keep the hands on your knee or behind the knee as per your comfort . Seated Hamstring Stretch Rest your heel on the floor . Gently lean forward to feel a stretch behind your knee . Keep your low back straight and focus the stretch on the hamstring muscles . Hold the above positions for 20-30 seconds and repeat it 3-4 times . Call us at 951-370-1325 or Visit our website https : // marketplacewellnesscenter.com/ . D To Marketplace Physical Therapy and Wellness Center We are a community - based holistic center that offers a broad range of physical therapy services tailored to your needs . We specialize in orthopedic , metabolic , and neurological rehabilitation and provide a cost - effective recovery plan .