Jeff Brannigan, program director at Stretch * d, a stretching studio in New York, knows firsthand how winter affects our muscles and joints.
“People are definitely tighter in the winter on their upper back, neck and shoulders,” Brannigan tells Well and Good. “Our natural tendency is to lean forward, somehow rounding our shoulders to protect our upper body from the cold. This, combined with many hours in the office, leads to stiffness. ”
Not surprisingly, people also tend to spend more hours sitting during the winter months – another factor that could make our bodies feel like they are made of cement.
“I recommend at least 10 minutes a day of dynamic stretching to warm up the muscles and relax the tense areas,” explains Jeff Brannigan, and our site suggests four stretching videos for different parts of our body. You can choose one every day.
1. 8 minutes for the neck
Brannigan called the neck area a hotspot for the intensity that increases in winter. These are some stretches for the neck and neck area to ward off any pressure that may be causing back and head pain.
2. 12 minutes for leg stretches
Think of your thighs, hips and lower back. Seven different stretches, one whole minute in each to give your body the time it deserves.
3. 13-minutes for back pain
If your back hurts one day of standing or long hours of walking, try this session for instant relief.
4. 15 minutes for the back of your legs
These stretches are inspired by Pilates and target the muscles of the buttocks and hind thighs, so that you feel softer on the back of your legs.
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