I used to think quick stretches would fix my computer posture.
But then I tried a different approach.
And now I do long-duration stretches combined with breathwork.
Long-Duration Stretches and Breathwork to Fix Computer Posture
Reversing computer-related tension is a slow burn.
A 30 second stretch may help temporarily.
But those same muscles tighten over an 8 hour work day.
And short-duration stretches never moved the needle for me.
Now, I do these long duration stretches instead:
⓵ Yoga cactus pose, while laying flat on the floor.
→ This helps release my excessive internal shoulder rotation.
→ Which was caused by holding a keyboard and mouse for long periods of time.
⓶ Laying flat on the floor with a foam roller under my hamstrings.
→ This helps release my overused, compressed hamstrings.
→ Which were caused by poor foot position at a computer, from pulling my feet underneath my chair.
I hold these positions for up to 5 minutes. Sometimes longer.
But most importantly, I focus on breathwork at the same time.
This force multiplies my results.
I breathe as slow and deep as possible.
Increasing the amount of air going in my lungs.
And the amount of time that air spends inside my lungs.
For more simple stretches to improve posture at work, see this post. Also, learn how I use somatic breathing for better computer posture.
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Todd Bowen – Computer Posture Correction and Pain-Free Ergonomics: For Office Workers Who Want to Increase Work Productivity