Helpful Stretches for Students and Parents
As our students embark on remote learning and parents work from home, taking a few minutes each day to minimize the strain of repetitive desk and online postures is essential. Here are three simple and highly effective stretches that people of all ages should be doing 2-3 times a day.
1) The Door Way Stretch - Stand holding a door frame with your elbows at shoulder height, step forward until you feel a strong, but comfortable stretch through your chest. Hold for 1 - 2 minutes.
2) Couch Stretch - Standing tall with your back to the couch, place one foot on the back of the couch and that knee on the seat of the couch until you feel a strong, but comfortable stretch in the front of your hip/thigh area. Hold for 1 - 2 minutes and then change legs. Little legs may need a smaller chair!
3) Neck Stretch - Sitting tall at the edge of your chair, tuck your chin back, and then tip your head back as far as you comfortably can. Perform 10 repetitions of this motion.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to connect with SJK's Athletic Therapist, Mr. Gallagher, at sgallagher@sjkschool.org.
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