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If you are like me (and most of the world), you may now find yourself spending a lot more time sitting in front of your computer or laptop at home.<\/p>\n

Many of us have (very quickly) been transitioned into desk jobs.  Congratulations, you can now affectionately call yourself a “Desk Jockey.”<\/p>\n

With this sudden shift in your work environment and work duties, you are probably spending more time sitting and less time moving.  This is, of course, dependent on your previous job and job duties.<\/p>\n

Your body is not used<\/i> to this.<\/p>\n

Especially if, just one month ago, your job consisted of walking the halls of a hospital, or walking around a classroom or school, or walking around a medical office.<\/p>\n

You may be starting to notice some discomfort in your back, hips, or neck after sitting at your desk for any amount of time.  This is because you haven’t been changing positions as frequently as you are used to or need to.<\/p>\n

The body is designed to MOVE.  When it doesn’t move – muscles get tight, joints get stiff, and you begin to feel achy and uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

The best way to fight<\/i> this discomfort and prevent it from getting worse, is to MOVE and move often!<\/p>\n

I have included a few simple exercises, stretches, and movements that you can perform throughout your day.  These are exercises that can be performed while sitting at your desk or standing near your desk.<\/p>\n

And they all promote movement!  Yessss!!! (Fist pump)<\/p>\n

1. Pelvic Tilts<\/span><\/h4>\n

– This is one of the best<\/i> exercises for managing hip and\/or low back discomfort.  While sitting at your desk, you simple rock your pelvis back and forth.  Think of pushing your belly button toward your computer as you go forward and “tucking your tail” as you go backward.  This movement gets your low back, hips, and pelvis moving all at ones.  Move as far as you can forward and backward without discomfort.  As you loosen up, you can try to move more in BOTH directions.  It is important to work in both directions.  This movement can also be performed while standing or lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat.<\/p>\n