Feel like you’re shrinking into your desk? Time to open up.

Arm stretches combined with a gentle back extension can do wonders for reversing that rounded, hunched-forward feeling many of us carry, especially after long periods of sitting or screen time.

Lifting the arms up, reaching tall and gently extending through the upper back helps lengthen the front of the body, reawaken postural muscles and give the spine a much-needed lift. Adding breath makes it even better — inhale to lift and expand, exhale to release tension.

💡 Why it feels so good:

✔️ Opens up the chest and shoulders

✔️ Relieves tightness through the upper back and neck

✔️ Encourages better posture and alignment

✔️ Supports spinal mobility and flexibility

✔️ Boosts circulation and energy levels

This stretch isn’t about bending as far back as you can, it’s about creating space. Think “length, not arch” and let the movement come from the upper spine, not the lower back.

Perfect for a morning reset or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up 🌤️. Just move… and feel the difference!

Give this movement a go today and let me know how it feels.

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Feel like you’re shrinking into your desk?