The Antidote to 8 Hours at a Desk

We were not evolved to sit in chairs for 8 hours a day. Yet, for many of us working in Luzern's business hubs, this is reality. The result? "Tech neck," forward-rolled shoulders, and hip flexors that have forgotten how to lengthen.

The "Sitting Disease"

Sitting places significant pressure on the lumbar spine. Over time, the glutes weaken (gluteal amnesia) and the chest collapses. This isn't just aesthetic; it affects our breathing and energy levels.

3 Moves to Do at Your Desk

• Seated Thoracic Rotation: Twist gently to look over your shoulder, keeping hips square. Inhale to grow tall, exhale to twist deeper.
• Neck Retraction: Pull your chin back as if making a double chin. This counters the "head forward" posture of screen work.
• Desk Extension: Place hands on your desk, walk feet back, and drop your chest between your arms for a deep shoulder and spine stretch.

For a deeper reset, our Power Align classes focus specifically on posterior chain strengthening—waking up those sleepy back muscles to support you all week long.