Exercises you can do in the office to prevent hunchback
Working at a computer for long periods at the time often leads to hunching forward. Do these stretch exercises to prevent developing a hunchback posture.
Chest and shoulder opener
- Place your hands on your desk, slightly wider than your hips.
- Walk backwards while still holding the desk until your head is straight looking down.
- Hold for 30 seconds.
Open and Close Chest
- Reach your arms and head back, open up your chest.
- Hold for 30 seconds.
- Bring your arms forward, lower your head and stretch out your shoulders.
- Hold for 30 seconds.
Neck flexion and extension
- Drop your chin toward your chest.
- Hold for 30 seconds.
- Bring your head back up and look up at the ceiling.
- Hold for 30 seconds.