Muscle tightness is a common issue that everyone faces at some point after a prolonged time of repeating the same action. Muscle stiffness is common in people who are working 9-5 jobs and even drivers since they usually maintain the same position for hours on end.
This, in turn, can cause cramps and a mild uncomfortable and nagging feeling that can persist throughout the day. It’s important to stretch your body every day and whenever you can to decrease sore muscles post-workout and even pre-workout. Muscle tightening is also caused by blood being squeezed and tightened which reduces mobility and functioning at your best. Here are some quick remedies that can help with initial muscle tightening.
1 Minute Neck Stretches
Tilt your head to the right holding it gently with your right arm. Keep your left hand at your back for a deeper stretch. Alternate the same motion with the opposite side. Repeat for 30 seconds on each side about 3 times.
Standing Leg Raises
This quick yoga stretch is a stretch that you can easily do at home or outside of your office (just tell your coworkers you’re stretching your legs). All you need to do is to stand up with your right leg stretched out and hold it in the air for 30 seconds. If your legs aren’t super flexible, you can bring it up 45 degrees and that should be fine. Alternate with the other side for 30 seconds.
Hand Stretches
Our hands are one of the hardest workers of our body: oftentimes we can forget their importance. Just make sure to give them the same attention and care too. Simply open and close your fist and repeat this process 10 times until your wrists and hands are relaxed. Alternate with the other hand after this step.
