Simple stretches for stressful days.

Happy Thursday! It’s been 22 days since we officially closed the office. I’ve really been trying to embrace the mindset of “one day at a time”. I find it helps me live in the moment and not dive too deep down the rabbit hole of everything that’s going on in the world. For the majority, I’ve been feeling pretty good, energetic and checking off some of the items on my “to do list”. And then there will be a day where I’m feeling a little fatigued and so I make the executive decision to have a more relaxed day and focus on what feels right in the moment. It’s an ebb and flow that I’m learning to adapt to and I’m totally ok with that.

The #1 thing I always prioritize, no mater what type of day I’m having, is MOVEMENT. It’s key. So this week I’m sharing 2 stretches that you can do, to target 2 key areas of the body and the great thing is you can do them from a seated position! So if you’re having a day where you don’t feel like doing much, these are just the thing for you!

Upper Body Stretch

This stretch is for you if you want to bring some healthy movement into your neck and mid-back. It only takes 20 seconds to feel the positive effects and so there really is no excuse not to try it!

Directions: You simply lift your head up and back, lifting your chin up and into the air and then stretch your arms out wide to open your chest. That’s it! Hold for 20 seconds and repeat a few times in a row.

Lower Body Stretch

This simple seated stretch brings more movement and flexibility to target your hips and glutes.

Directions: Sit in a chair. Begin with both feet on the floor. Start by lifting your right leg, bending it at the knee so it crosses over your left leg. Your right ankle rests on your left thigh just above the knee. (Picture a “figure 4”). Gently place your hands with one resting on your knee and the other resting on your ankle. Sit upright and slowly fold your torso forward, pressing gently into the right knee. Hold the pose for 20-30 seconds. Relax. Repeat 3 times per leg.

Hope you guys enjoy the stretches! Let me know if there’s anything I can help you with or if you’d like me to cover a particular topic. Know that I’m there for you and if you need anything, send me a message at dr.grieve@gmail.com

Your family’s chiropractor,

Dr. Lindsay