Work it, in the office

Move it or lose it: There are many simple exercises that can be incorporated into the working day. [Photo provided to Shanghai Star]

Wrist and forearm stretch

You may not even notice how tight your forearms and wrists can get from typing until you stretch them out. This simple move helps stretch muscles in these areas.

Extend your arm in front, palm up and grab the fingers with other hand. Gently pull the fingers toward your body to stretch the forearm, holding for 20-30 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

Lower back desk exercise

A sore lower back is very common for desk bound workers. It can be difficult to maintain good posture all day long. This can lead to slouching, which inevitably causes lower back and neck pain. This stretch can help alleviate the discomfort.

Place your hands, palms down, on your lower back. Point your fingers down and lean back. Push your breastbone up toward the sky, keeping your elbows pointing straight back. Hold for 15 seconds and then relax. Repeat the above steps twice.