{"id":6682,"date":"2024-12-03T17:08:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T22:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/?p=6682"},"modified":"2024-12-03T17:08:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T22:08:46","slug":"the-best-desk-stretches-for-an-office-job-or-wfh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/03\/the-best-desk-stretches-for-an-office-job-or-wfh\/","title":{"rendered":"The BEST Desk Stretches (for an office job or WFH)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>I work a 9-5 office job without a standing desk.<\/strong> Needless to say, I&#8217;m feeling the pain, and stretching has become essential. At my last job, I worked from home and had a standing desk. So since starting at my new job, I&#8217;ve definitely been feeling the soreness and tightness in my body. Especially in my neck, shoulders, and hips. Not to mention the hand and wrist pain from typing all day. I&#8217;ve been doing my fair share of research and testing out the best desk stretches, so I wanted to share the most impactful stretches I&#8217;ve found with you all. Hopefully they&#8217;ll help bring some relief to your workday like they have for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cover-photo-723x1024.png\" alt=\"The BEST Desk Stretches (for an office job or WFH) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-6718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cover-photo-723x1024.png 723w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cover-photo-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cover-photo-768x1088.png 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cover-photo-600x850.png 600w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cover-photo-800x1134.png 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cover-photo.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Desk Stretches and Mobility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll break this post down into different areas of the body. Feel free to do all the stretches in one session, or just pick and choose based on where you&#8217;re feeling sore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll share stretches in these categories (<strong>click to jump to a section<\/strong>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#neck-and-shoulders\">Upper Back, Neck and Shoulders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hips-and-glutes\">Hips and Glutes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wrists-and-hands\">Wrists and Hands<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be able to do the majority of these streches while seated at your desk. But for the few that require standing, these can be done on your lunch, or if you have the ability to stand up and stretch throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy stretching! \ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> These stretches should feel good with a small bit of tension. You should <strong><em>not <\/em><\/strong>feel sharp pain during any of these stretches. If you are feeling pain, you&#8217;re stretching too far. Pay attention to your body and if you start to feel any pain, stop the movement. Make sure to move <strong>slowly <\/strong>and <strong>gently<\/strong> through all of these stretches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/index.php\/disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disclaimer<\/a>: I\u2019m not a doctor or personal trainer, these are just desk stretches that work for me. The stretches in this article should not be used in place of medical advice from a doctor or specialist<\/em>. <em>They should not be used if you have a medical condition that prohibits you from doing any of these stretces. Always talk to your doctor before starting new exercises or stretches. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"neck-and-shoulders\">Upper Back, Neck and Shoulders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>>>> Shoulder Rolls<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Optional:<\/strong> Interlock your hands behind your back to add to the stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand\/sit up straight with good posture. Roll your shoulders backwards in a circle (up, back, down, forward). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do this 10x then reverse in the forward direction (up, forward, down, back).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Move through the slideshow below for a visual.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6696\" data-id=\"6696\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2272-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2272-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2272-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2272-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2272-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2272-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Up, forward<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6697\" data-id=\"6697\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2269-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2269-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2269-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2269-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2269-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2269-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> Up, backward<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6695\" data-id=\"6695\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2270-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2270-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2270-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2270-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2270-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2270-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Down, backward<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6694\" data-id=\"6694\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2271-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2271-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2271-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2271-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2271-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2271-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Down, forward<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>>>> &#8220;Prayer&#8221; Stretch (lats\/shoulders)<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing up straight, facing your desk, bend forward so your hips are hinged at around a 90 degree angle and your elbows and forhead are resting on your desk. (Don&#8217;t lock up your knees, let them bend a little.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clasp your hands together and tuck your chin down. Gently arch your upper back until you feel a stretch in your upper back and shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Do this until you feel a stretch in your lats and shoulders, but you should <strong>not <\/strong>feel any pain. If you feel sharp pain, you&#8217;re stretching too far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold for 20-30 seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2268-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Prayer Stretch | The BEST Desk Stretches (for an office job or WFH) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-6699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2268-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2268-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2268-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2268-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2268-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>>>> Neck Rotations (shaking your head) and Nods<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit up straight with your head facing forward. <strong>Slowly <\/strong>&#8220;shake your head&#8221; back and forth (turn to look from left to right) until you feel a slight stretch in your neck. Repeat 10x each side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Face straight forward again. Tilt your head up and down (like you&#8217;re nodding your head.) Make sure to slowly move through the movement and hold for a second or two with each motion. Keep good posture throughout. Repeat 10x.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hips-and-glutes\">Hips and Glutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>>>> Seated Pigeon Pose<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit near the front edge of your chair. Keep your left leg at a 90 degree angle (or foot slightly in front of your knee) and foot firmly on the floor. Place your right ankle onto your left quad. You should feel a stretch in your hip\/glute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel the stretch, stay at this position. If you need a little more, put your hand on your hip and slowly lean forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold for 20-30 seconds. Repeat on the other side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2274-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Seated Pigeon Pose | The BEST Desk Stretches (for an office job or WFH) | Vitality Vixens Healthy Lifestyle Blog\" class=\"wp-image-6706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2274-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2274-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2274-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2274-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2274-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>>>> Open and Close the Gate (Hip Opener)<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand up straight and shift your weight to your left leg. Lift up your right knee in front of you (slightly to the left side) and move it out to the right side of your body, as far as you can comfortably. Bring your foot back down to the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reverse this movement and lift your right knee up and out to the right side of your body, then move your knee across your body until it&#8217;s in front of you (slightly to the left). Drop your foot back down to the floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should feel like you&#8217;re &#8220;opening and closing a gate&#8221; with your leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat this motion 10x (open + close) then switch legs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Move through the slideshow below for a visual.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6707\" data-id=\"6707\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2276-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2276-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2276-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2276-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2276-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2276-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Open the gate: 1. Lift<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6708\" data-id=\"6708\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2277-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2277-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2277-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2277-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2277-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2277-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Open the gate: 2. Open<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6709\" data-id=\"6709\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2278-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2278-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2278-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2278-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2278-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2278-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Open the gate: 3. Down<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6712\" data-id=\"6712\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2279-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2279-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2279-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2279-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2279-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2279-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Close the gate: 1. Open Out<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6711\" data-id=\"6711\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2280-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2280-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2280-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2280-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2280-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2280-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Close the gate: 2. Close In<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6710\" data-id=\"6710\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2281-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2281-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2281-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2281-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2281-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2281-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Close the gate: 3. Down<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrists-and-hands\">Wrists and Hands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>>>> Wrist and Finger Stretch<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>On a flat surface (like your desk) place your palm down, facing away from you. Lean forward <strong>slowly <\/strong>until you feel a <em><strong>slight <\/strong><\/em>stretch in the wrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One by one, <strong>slowly<\/strong> stretch each finger upwards until you feel a <strong>slight <\/strong>stretch. Hold each one for 5 seconds. If you feel extra tense in one of the fingers, hold the stretch for longer (around 15-20 seconds) to loosen it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This should feel good and a slight stretching sensation. You should <strong>not <\/strong>feel any sharp pain &#8211; if you do, you&#8217;re stretching too far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6722\" data-id=\"6722\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2286-1-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2286-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2286-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2286-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, 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height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6723\" data-id=\"6723\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2285-1-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2285-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2285-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2285-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2285-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2285-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>>>> &#8220;Paint the Fence&#8221; Wrist Mobility<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold both arms out straight in front of you. Bending hands down at the wrists, move your hands up until they&#8217;re slightly higher than your head (still out in front of you.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gently move hands up with palms facing forward and reverse the motion, bringing hands back down to around hip height (still holding out in front of your body.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue this motion, up and down, 10x.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Move through the slideshow below for a visual.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6729\" data-id=\"6729\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2288-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2288-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2288-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2288-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2288-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2288-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">1. Palms facing in, Down<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6728\" data-id=\"6728\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2289-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2289-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2289-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2289-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2289-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2289-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">2. Palms facing in, Up<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6727\" data-id=\"6727\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2290-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2290-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2290-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2290-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2290-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2290-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">3. Palms facing out, Up<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6726\" data-id=\"6726\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2291-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2291-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2291-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2291-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2291-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2291-1-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">4. Palms facing out, Down<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>>>> Wrist Circles<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold both hands out in front of you and form fists. Slowly move your hand in a circle clockwise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat 10 circles this direction, then switch directions and make 10 counterclockwise wrist circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Move through the slideshow below for a visual.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6730\" data-id=\"6730\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2294-1-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2294-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2294-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2294-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2294-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2294-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6731\" data-id=\"6731\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2293-1-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2293-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2293-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2293-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2293-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2293-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6733\" data-id=\"6733\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2292-1-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2292-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2292-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2292-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2292-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2292-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6732\" data-id=\"6732\" src=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2295-1-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2295-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2295-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2295-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2295-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2295-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Conclusion: Desk Stretches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope these desk stretches helped to relieve some tension and soreness from your daily life! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I set a daily reminder on my phone and try to do these at some point every day at work. Feel free to bookmark this article for later so you can keep up with your daily stretch routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you enjoyed this post, you\u2019ll also like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/23\/the-easiest-way-to-create-better-habits\/\">The EASIEST Way to Create Better Habits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/index.php\/2022\/02\/10\/7-simple-tips-to-sleep-better\/\">7 Simple Tips to Sleep Better<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vitality-vixens.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/04\/how-to-motivate-yourself-to-work-out-again-5-easy-tricks\/\">How to Motivate Yourself to Work Out Again (5 Easy Tricks)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading! &lt;3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Unfortunately, I had to disable&nbsp;<strong>open<\/strong>&nbsp;comments due to a ton of spam comments coming in, so comments will only be open for&nbsp;<strong>a month after a post goes live<\/strong>&nbsp;now. 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