| I know, it may sound weird, but give it a thought, | | | | look like they're holding something that you don't |
| what if some you turn into a mythical stone creature | | | | want near your body. |
| sitting in front of the computer. This may happen | | | | 3. Hold your hand position and rotate one wrist up |
| because today most of us place ourselves in front of | | | | and back as far is it will go while your other wrist |
| the computer and staring at the screen either for | | | | goes down and back. |
| eight hours r even more. This damages our muscle | | | | 4. Now turn the upward facing wrist down and back |
| by making it inactive, because it does not experience | | | | and turn the other up back. |
| activity, and the tiny movements that happen over | | | | 5. Repeat this process, alternating wrist position. |
| and over are of not much use. | | | | 6. Release and slowly lower your hands to your sides. |
| It is a very palpable situation, you are too busy | | | | The benefit of practicing these simple yoga exercises |
| through out the day and have no time for exercise. | | | | is that it boosts the blood circulation and your |
| Later on you tend to realize the importance of | | | | flexibility, and you will notice it when you start |
| movement only when it is too late: either your limbs | | | | practicing it. In the short term it will instantly make |
| have already turned to a stone or the management | | | | you feel good and in the long run it will help you to |
| has to mount you on the parapet next to the | | | | avoid injuries. |
| gargoyles. | | | | Use of a self massage tool for beating the injuries |
| The good news is that there are some basic | | | | associated with the desk work is also a good option. |
| movements based on yoga exercises and a simple | | | | A Self massage tool will not only benefit the |
| self massage tool that can keep your circulation up | | | | circulation and the loosen muscles but it is also a |
| and the threat of becoming a statue down. | | | | stress buster, and it also enables you to concentrate |
| If you have your mouse in a death grip for days at a | | | | on your work hence increasing your efficiency. |
| time, it's definitely worthwhile to perform a little | | | | One great example of a simple self massage tool is a |
| maintenance on your wrists and hands. The dangers | | | | good ol' fashioned tennis ball. Here is my favorite way |
| of neglecting your wrists and the delicate bones in | | | | to use a tennis ball to reduce the stress associated |
| your hands are severe: Repetitive Strain Injury and | | | | with sitting for long hours. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are becoming more common | | | | Easy Self Massage for Desk Jockeys |
| ailments all over the country. Winding up with either | | | | 1. Take your tennis ball and pin it between your back |
| condition can necessitate the use of a brace, a | | | | and the back of your chair (I usually start with the |
| prescription for muscle relaxers, and in some cases, | | | | ball in a position against one side of my spine in my |
| surgery. | | | | lower back). |
| To maintain good circulation and flexibility in your | | | | 2. Lean back into the tennis ball, but not so hard that |
| wrists and hands there are two very important yoga | | | | it is at all uncomfortable. |
| exercises that are my favorite too. The movements | | | | 3. Take ten, slow, deep, deliberate breaths. |
| are very simple and you can practice them just few | | | | 4. Move the tennis ball to the next position on your |
| times a week. | | | | back and repeat. |
| (NOTE: if you are looking for instructions from an | | | | If you already have a back pain then the above |
| expert then you can refer the FREE "Quickfix" video, | | | | mentioned exercises are not for you. If you have a |
| anyways in the next paragraph you will find a general | | | | constant pain then you need a doctor and not a |
| overview of these yoga exercises.) | | | | tennis ball. Just note the point that while using the |
| For Improved Circulation | | | | self massage tool you should not over do it, |
| 1. Stick both arms straight out the sides with your | | | | pressurize yourself beyond your limits is a strict no. It |
| hands wide open and palms facing down. | | | | is meant to make you feel good. |
| 2. Make a tight fist with all five fingers. | | | | So there you have it: a few simple practices that will |
| 3. Quickly open your hands as wide as you can. | | | | help you avoid becoming an office golem. Regular |
| 4. Quickly make a tight fist. | | | | practice will do more than help you stay physically |
| 5. Repeat this process, increasing the speed with | | | | healthier - it will improve your feeling of wellbeing and |
| every repetition. | | | | might even make it easier to stay focused on work. |
| 6. Release and slowly lower your hands to your sides. | | | | Apart form the yoga exercises there are some |
| I am sure you can feel the blood rushing. Now what | | | | obvious things that should be taken care of without |
| you need is some blood pumping through the tired | | | | fail. Walking around from time to time, getting some |
| wrists. To enhance your flexibility these are the few | | | | fresh air, etc are some examples. Keeping a track of |
| things that you could do: | | | | how often you take a chance to get your blood |
| 1. Stick both arms straight out to the sides. | | | | flowing again is also good. Being in an inactive state |
| 2. With your palms pointed down, press all four | | | | for such long hours can turn us into stone, and we |
| fingers tightly against your thumb. Your hands should | | | | might just not get to know about it. |