This upper trapezius muscle stretch is a quick fix for a stiff neck caused by sleeping in an awkward position or by hunching over a computer all day.
Body Restore is one of Alo Yoga's ten stretch sessions designed by Alo trainer and former U.S. Navy SEA
The lat muscle is targeted and the shoulders mobilized via this series of roll outs and lift-off stretches.
The stress on your neck and traps will be reduced, and your posture will improve as a result, as Stokes puts it.
"Tight shoulders are another side effect of spending all day hunched over a desk," Wickham warns.
The range of motion, stability, and flexibility of your shoulders will all benefit from this dynamic stretch.
Yoga and Pilates expert Riva G recommends doing these stretches to warm up your wrists and minimize wrist soreness
After a long day of typing at the computer, it might feel nice to stretch your wrists, even if you aren't a yogi.