How to Do Stretching?
Spending over eight hours in the office every day, do you find your legs feeling tense? Do you find it difficult to loosen them up? As a computer user for hours each day, do you find your hips tired and even painful? If your answer is 'yes' all along, then the following tips on stretching may help you!
Many people focus on stretching the upper body parts (i.e. the neck, the shoulders, the lower back, the back, etc.) only and overlook workout for lower limbs, which is equally important. Below are some stretching exercises for lower limbs; they are easy enough to be done in the office:
| Body part to be stretched | Posture of stretch | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Hips | Back-and-forth leg swing |
(Note: Avoid excessive swinging movements.) |
| Front of thigh | Upper leg-cross stretch |
(Note: A slight tenseness is all it needs.) |
| Back of thigh | Seated hamstring stretch |
(Note: Both hands are needed to balance the body.) |
| Calves | Lower leg stretch |
(Note: Adjust impact of stretch by altering the position of the back leg.) |
As an office worker, check the elasticity of your clothing before you do stretching. Movements should not be too drastic or too fast. Keep a distance from the objects around you. Keep your breathing easy. If you feel unwell, stop at once and take a rest. If no improvement is seen, seek medical advice.
Stretching is good for health. Do it often and enjoy the comfort and relaxation afterwards!
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