Got aches & pains? Step away from the computer…

Is sitting at your computer all day a pain in your neck? Or back? or hands? Extended periods of time in a sitting position + poor posture = aches and pains. But, relief can be just a few stretches away. Having experienced a bout of wrist tendinitis when I first started my business (yes, I worked too many hours!) I can vouch for the benefits of daily stretches and yoga, as well as frequent breaks. See some of my favorite resources below.

Preventing work-related aches & pains

• RSI? RX Yoga: [DVD] a series of yoga exercises aimed at avoiding RSIs (I still do them regularly!)
• Yoga for Back Care by Rodney Yee: [DVD] a great brief yoga session focusing on the back
• The Healthy Back Deck by By Olivia H. Miller,with Beverly Biondi: a handy deck of cards that can be used at home or in office
• Yoga for a Healthy Back workshop at Bloom Yoga (Chicago): a wonderful workshop to get specific yoga guidance
• yogabreak on twitter: daily reminders to stop working and get moving
• Stand Up, Walk Around, Even Just For ’20 Minutes’: recent NPR Fresh Air segment touting the benefits of moving during your workday

Now, step away from the computer and get moving!

Still feeling the pain of sitting all day? Read my tips for staying healthy at your desk on the Creative Freelancer blog.