Take A Stretch Break!

Take a 5-minute break away from your workstation every 1/2 hour!

• Get up from your workstation and move around
• Rotate your job tasks to avoid constant repetitive work
• Try a few stretches*
  

Stretches for your... neck shoulder/upper back upper arms wrists/forearms hands lower back

• Pain is not gain! Stretch until you feel a mild tension that relaxes as you hold the stretch. If a stretch hurts, ease up on the amount of stretch. Stop doing the stretch if you can not do it without pain.
• Don't bounce! Hold each stretch 5 to 30 seconds.
• Breathe slowly and deeply while you stretch.

*Consult your health care provider before beginning a stretching program if you have had any recent surgery, muscle or joint problems.

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