Healthy Living Tip

How long have you been sitting at your computer today? Try this stretch to get the blood flowing in your neck and shoulders again.

Monkey Stretch

1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, hands stretched out in front and elbows straight. Cross one arm over the other and turn arms so palms are together. 
2. Drop your chin towards your chest and lean forward slightly to feel a stretch in your upper back and neck, especially between your shoulder blades. 
3. Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds; repeat for a total of three repetitions.

This exercise will give you an even better stretch if you can use an open door.

1. Stand at the open door with feet shoulder width apart and one hand holding each of the door handles.
2. Lean back into a squat position while dropping your chin towards your chest. Feel the stretch in your upper back and neck, especially between the shoulder blades.
3. Hold the stretch 20 to 30 seconds; repeat for a total of three repetitions.