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5 STRETCHES TO DO EVERY DAY

BACKACHE, sore shoulders, tight neck muscles – if you sit in front of a computer all day, you’ve probably had to deal with one of these problems at some stage.

The health issues that can be caused by sitting all day extend beyond just sore muscles and joints. It also raises your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and stroke.

Those who sit in front of a computer for work usually don’t have a choice in the matter. So how do you counteract the hunched-over-my-keyboard pose? There’s only one way – you have to be proactive about moving your body. And daily stretching is a great way to do it.

“Movement is medicine,” says

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