To maintain a healthy and active lifestyle at every age, we want to empower you with tips to help you achieve a healthier you — even with something as simple as stretching.
Whether you’re at your desk all day or toting the kids around, chances are your back, shoulders or neck could be feeling a bit tight.
“Throughout the day, tension can build up in your muscles. Stretching relieves this tension by encouraging blood flow to your body, and can give you a little boost of energy, too,” says Arianna Becker, DO, AdventHealth’s family medicine physician who serves patients ages 18 and up at the Center for Health & Wellbeing in Winter Park.
The next time you’re feeling stressed, take a quick break to stretch. Here are a few tips from Dr. Becker to get your best stretch and feel better faster.
It’s easy to find yourself hunched over the computer in the middle of the day. You may not even notice what you’re doing until you feel a twinge in your neck or tightness in your shoulders. Shoulder rolls are a great way to take a quick break from a full inbox. Here’s how to do them:
Looking down at a desk all day can give anyone a crick in the neck. Next time you’re feeling the tension of a busy workday rising to your neck, try a few simple neck rolls:
It can get uncomfortable sitting in a chair after a while. Take a break to destress and improve blood flow by getting up and moving around. Do a few simple stretches:
If you feel self-conscious stretching in the middle of the office, head to an empty conference room. Or, head outside to a more private space. This time away can help you refresh your body and recharge your mind, making it easier to focus on work.
When stretching is part of your daily routine, you’ll find you feel better and are more productive. Schedule regular stretching breaks for yourself to feel better physically. Put it on your calendar and get into the habit of taking care of your body, mind and spirit throughout your day. “Your body will thank you for making stretching a part of your day,” says Dr. Becker.
Dr. Becker and other AdventHealth Medical Group physicians offer family medicine care at the Center for Health & Wellbeing in Winter Park — a state-of-the-art center developed through years of collaboration between the Winter Park Health Foundation and AdventHealth. Offering a fully integrated, innovative health experience, this center is dedicated to empowering you to live your best life in body, mind and spirit.
For more information on how to achieve whole-person health, visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/services/ and CentralFloridaPrimaryCare.com.
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