As we live in a digital age where we spend hours hunched over our desks, eyes fixed on computer screens, and barely moving except for our fingers across a keyboard. The sedentary lifestyle has given us poor posture, neck strain, back pain, and shoulder tension. Combining simple exercises with supportive tools like the CanDo® Sitting Wedge can improve how you feel and hold yourself throughout the day.
While sitting at your desk, your body gives you signs that you need to watch out for to avoid pain later. These signs can include stiff neck, lower back pain and shoulder pain; each of these aches and pains can be improved by performing simple movements without needing to leave your chair. To enhance your journey of improving your posture consider using the CanDo® Sitting Wedge, an inflatable cushion that actively engages your core muscles while sitting. The design of the wedge lets you adjust the inflation level depending on the level of difficulty needed. Available in “15×15” and “10×10” sizes letting it seamlessly incorporate into your workspace.
You can think of these desk exercises as posture breaks, small investments in your physical well-being that will help reduce pain and increase your focus and overall health. To maximize the benefits, performing these exercises while using the CanDo® Sitting Wedge will help maintain proper alignment through each exercise. Here are four exercises that can be performed at the comfort of your desk to help improve your posture. The shoulder blade squeeze can help target the upper back tension. The seated cat-cow gives you the mobility that is essential for everyday movement. The chin tuck targets the neck area to avoid the position we slip into while looking at devices all day. The last one is a seated torso twist which engages your core and helps maintain spinal flexibility. Using the CanDo® Sitting Wedge as your foundation for these exercises will give you the tools to create a better posture habit throughout your workday.
Just remember better posture is not about maintaining a rigid perfect position all day, it is about creating mindful movement habits that help your body’s natural alignment. By adjusting your CanDo® Sitting Wedge to find the right inflation level for your body, you will see how this simple tool can help improve your posture overtime. Start by focusing on the areas with the most tension and do the exercises that will target those areas. As you practice these exercises and use your CanDo® Sitting Wedge you will notice your body’s response with less tension and more energy.
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Written by Emily Bannerman