Stretches for Working from Home

Working from home is not like having a home office where the ergonomics can be thoughtfully  designed.  As a result the imperfect new normal might result in head and neck pain, shoulder and arm pain, tingling, or coldness from these faulty postures.  Yes, take breaks same as you do at the office, but now you have the option of lying down and actually stretching without being stepped on by a coworker on their way to the break room...unless of course you count your dog, an 11 year old son, or a preoccupied partner. Be gentle with all of these, they are posture changes and do not need to be forced.  The neck stretches can be done 3-5 times unless there is no stretch sensation in which case, move on.  Hold stretches for 20-60 seconds.  The foam roller exercises are designed to extend and stretch your upper back (which might be slouched over a laptop) and 10 easy repetitions should be plenty.  Be in touch if you'd like help getting a foam roller...we're using a a 36 x 6inch roller, or see exercise link below.