countering computer slump

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Stuck doing this? Back and neck pain yet? Read the slideshow on resolving computer slump!

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Page 1: Countering computer slump

Stuck doing this?

Back and neck pain yet?

Read the slideshow on resolving computer slump!

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First, understand that slumping is entirely natural! In fact, it’s a preprogrammed evolutionary adaptation to save us energy! Trouble is, we weren’t evolved to do it 8 to ten hours per day

Read the article on why we slump: www.anthonylett.com.au

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Slumping creates a range of adaptations and problems through the spine

One: tight hip flexor and hamstring muscles causing poor movement patterns and low back pain

If you cant do this, you’re tight!Hip flexors

Hamstrings

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Two: tight chest and shoulder muscles that round the upper back and pull the shoulders forwards

You need to stretch these!

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Three: a tilted-back head and neck position so you can see straight! The result-headache and neck pain

You need to stretch all of these!

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Who’s going to help me?

You are! Here’s some free advice to get you started!

Practice this one daily

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And this one too………………..

Great for your chest and spine

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Do this one at your desk

Close your eyes

Take your chin to your chest

Press down lightly with your hands

Hold for ten deep breaths

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Stretch your hamstrings like Joe Pilates!

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And finally, do yourself a favor and purchase this book!

All the stretches are explained in detail.

In the end, it’s only you who can save your body and reduce your pain!

To purchase or look inside

go to www.innovationsinpilates.com