Desk Work

If you work at a desk I would highly recommend the following to avoid straining your neck:

1. Something to put under your monitor to raise it to around eye level
2. A document holder to hold papers upright
3. A hands-free headset if you are often on the phone (don't cradle it!!)

Also take stretching during the day seriously..see the article below..
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The Importance of Circulation
by Esther Gokhale

A major benefit of good posture is improved circulation. When you align your body well, your blood flows unimpeded and passes nutrients to cells to maintain homeostasis. Imbalances in this process lead to illness and prevent healing.

Here are three simple ways to improve your circulation starting today:

* The shoulder roll
Situate your shoulders in a relaxed and open position to ensure healthy circulation to and from your arms. This will repair damaged tissue and prevent future ailments, such as carpal tunnel and repetitive stress syndrome. Activities like typing, writing, texting and playing an instrument increase your hands’ demand for blood, so it is important to restore normal architecture in your brachial plexus, the major thoroughfare for circulation to and from your arms.

To roll your shoulders back:
1. Hunch one shoulder forward, causing it to round slightly.
2. Lift the shoulder slightly toward your ear.
3. Roll the shoulder far back.
4. Gently slide the shoulder blade down along your spine.
5. Repeat with the other side.

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