5 dangerous sitting postures to avoid; exercises to correct them

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Exercise to correct it:Shoulder Blade SqueezeSit up straight in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.Relax your arms by your sides.Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together, as if trying to hold a pencil between them.Hold this position for 5-10 seconds while keeping your neck and jaw relaxed.Release and repeat the exercise 10-15 times.2..

Exercise to correct it:Seated figure-four stretchSit up straight in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.Cross your right ankle over your left knee, creating a figure-four shape with your legs.Gently.

Exercise to correct it:Seated figure-four stretchSit up straight in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.Cross your right ankle over your left knee, creating a figure-four shape with your legs.Gently press down on your right knee with your hand, applying a slight amount of pressure to feel a stretch in your right hip.Hold this position for 20-30 seconds while maintaining steady breathing.Repeat the stretch on the other side by crossing your left ankle over your right knee.3..

Chest OpenerStand or sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor.Clasp your hands behind your back, palms facing inward.Squeeze your shoulder blades together and lift your hands away from your body, feeling a stretch across your chest and shoulders.Hold this position for 20-30 seconds while maintaining relaxed breathing.Repeat the exercise 5-10 times, gradually increasing the duration of the stretch as you feel more comfortable.4..

Seated Cat-Cow StretchSit up straight in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.Place your hands on your knees.Inhale deeply and arch your back, lifting your chest and chin while looking upward (Cow position).Exhale and round your back, dropping your head and chin toward your chest (Cat position).Repeat this movement, flowing smoothly between Cat and Cow positions, for 10-15 cycles while focusing on your breath...

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