If you have a workstation that is as user friendly as possible, this will cut down on many of the aches and pains you experience at the end of your work day. You can accomplish this by thinking in terms of ergonomics. Make sure that your computer chair, computer and desk are positioned in a way that keeps your good health in mind.

Do not slouch or hunch forward in your computer chair. The computer screen is not going anywhere! Instead, sit back in the proper position in your chair and allow the lumbar support to do its job in keeping your head and neck straight.

If your job keeps you at your computer for long periods of time, take stretch breaks or walk breaks as often as possible. It is recommended that you take a five minute break after every half hour to hour of work done. Not only will this give your body a much needed break, but your mind as well.

While you are sitting at your desk, you can incorporate easy stretching exercise that stimulate your blood flow and relax your muscles.

Here Are A Few Stretches That Can Help

• Your neck can become easily strained at work. To stretch your neck at your desk, you can slowly move your head from side to side, imagining as if you are attempting to touch your ear to your shoulder. While looking forward, attempt to touch your chin to your chest, and then rotate you head back until you are looking at the ceiling. Hold each position for approximately 20 seconds and make sure to keep the movements slow and fluid.
• Your shoulder and arm muscles need to be stretched, especially if you find yourself typing for many hours each day. To relax these muscles, slowly raise one of your arms towards the ceiling, and then begin rolling your shoulder in a circular direction. After three repetitions, switch to the opposite circular direction. You can repeat this for both arms, being careful to maintain slow and fluid motions. While seated, you can also stretch your arms by taking one arm and placing it directly across your chest. Using your other arm, gently, apply pressure to the arm on your chest and hold for 10 seconds. Switch arms, remembering to be gentle and fluid.
• Your wrists and hands are prime culprits for muscle fatigue. To stretch these overworked muscles, you can gently bend your fingers back, one hand at a time. Hold each position for approximately 15 seconds per hand. Your wrists can be stretched by moving them in slow, fluid circles.