Standing or sitting at work for long periods of time can put a strain on your muscles. Consider stretching and strengthening your muscles throughout your work day to help prevent or reduce stiffness and pain . It is important to get up and move often during your workday by taking “micro-breaks” approximately every 40-45 minutes. These short breaks are approximately 2 minutes in length and are used for standing, stretching and moving. Perform these stretches several times throughout the day to help keep your muscles from feeling sore and tight.

These are a few stretches that can help to relieve muscle strain and fatigue, improve breathing and circulation while at your workstation, as well as increase your attention and engagement.