
08/09/2025
Sitting hunched over at a desk all day? Then you'll want to try this stretch.
This stretch will help give you relief from upper back and neck pain. It's quick and easy to do even when you're on a quick break and no need for any equipment either. Or, give it a try at the end of a long workday to help improve posture and allow for deeper breathing.
Your neck and upper back often become sore due to the pulling of the pec muscles. Click the link below to watch as our therapist, Erin, demonstrates how to do this stretch.
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👉 Stand in an open doorway. Raise each arm up to the side, bent at 90-degree angles with palms forward. Rest your palms on the door frame. If this is too painful, try moving your elbows down slightly.
👉 Slowly step forward with one foot. Feel the stretch in your shoulders and chest. Stand upright and don’t lean forward.
👉 Hold for 2-5 minutes to allow for release.
We hope you are enjoying these easy-to-do self-care stretches. If there is anything specific that you'd like to see, just let us know. We love to hear your feedback.