Desk Massage Ideas for Working Professionals

Those of us who have desk jobs will experience neck and back pain as a result of sitting in the same position for extended periods of time. Office jobs will often lead to a lack of movement, and this will affect your entire body because it will leave you tired, sore and tense.

The good news is that there are a lot of self-massage techniques you can use to relieve stress and alleviate muscle pain, and if you do these correctly, they can be very effective. The right techniques will help improve blood circulation while increasing mental alertness, so take some time every day to complete the following:

Massage Your Head

Place your thumbs on your cheekbones with your other fingers close to your ears and apply gentle pressure to your temples using your fingertips. Make circles with your fingers and move along slowly towards the center of your forehead until both hands meet and repeat the process to experience relief.

Stretch at Your Desk

If you spend a lot of time typing, you need to move your entire arm to maintain flexibility, and stretching will do this while giving your forearms a break. Stretch your arms up into the air, feel your shoulders stretch, and then take your right arm and clasp your left while maintaining your stretch. Pull slightly to the side, then switch and complete this movement again for another 15 seconds. It’s very important that you move your arms in ways that you normally don’t when you are seated and typing, as this will increase blood flow. It’s also important that you stretch your legs so that they experience movement throughout the day.

Massage Your Neck

Place two fingertips on the back of each side of your neck and apply steady pressure. Hold this position and once you release, slowly roll your shoulders forward and backward, and repeat this process a few times to relieve built-up pressure in your neck.

Massage Your Jaw

A lot of people do not realize the difference this can make, so use your fingertips to press up under your cheekbones and start from the inside and move out toward your temples. As you apply pressure, open and close your mouth, and once you reach your ears, press your thumb under your jawbone and pull your fingertips down the side of your face. Repeat this pulling motion along your jaw, and as you move towards your chin, you will instantly feel relief.

Don’t Forget About Your Knees

Sitting for too long can have a negative impact on your knees, so straighten and relax your legs while seated and gently press the side of your knee with your fingertips or knuckles and work your way around your knee. Bend and straighten your leg a few times and repeat the process with your other leg.

While these simple massage techniques can help make a world of difference,you may still want a professional massage. Contact us today at Burnaby Heights Chiropractic to find out more about our services, and we will gladly schedule an appointment!