Stress can not only cause emotional distress, but it can also affect you physically. I mean headaches, stomach problems, or pain in the neck and shoulders. When you create muscle tension, it seems like a barrier is created between your brain and your body, making your concentration impossible. Take a break from your work and do these five exercises to get rid of that tension.
Shoulder raises:
Take a breath as you bring your shoulders towards your ears for a count of three. Then drop your shoulders as you breathe out. Repeat five times.
Head roll:
Slowly swing your head from side to side towards your shoulders. Do it slowly and do not stay a long time on each side since we are not talking about a stretching exercise but a mobility exercise. Repeat five times on each side.
Open the chest:
Put your hands on your hips and while you take a deep breath, bring your scapulae (shoulders) together, opening your chest as far as you can.
Looking at the ground:
Bring your chin to your chest for a count of three slowly. Don’t arch your upper back. This exercise produces a stretch in the back of the neck. Continuing in a slow, controlled movement, bring your head back until you are looking at the ceiling. Repeat 3-5 times.
Self-massage:
Bring your right hand to your left shoulder and run your fingers along with the muscle. When you’re done, switch sides.
