Relaxing in the office for productivity

Working long hours in an office can be uncomfortable.  It is inevitable that at some point, with remaining hunched over our office desks, no matter how comfortable your office chairs may feel, it is possible you will end up with acing shoulders.  Short of asking your immediate colleagues for an impromptu back, neck and shoulder massage, there are ways you can help yourself stay relaxed so you can concentrate on your work and all without leaving your office chair:

•    Roll your neck and circle your shoulders for a minute or two.  This does not have to interrupt your work, you can do it whilst on the phone
•    Tense your shoulders for a few seconds and then relax them.  Repeat this three times
•    Stand up and walk around for a minute or two when you get the chance, even if this is only to go to the bathroom or get a glass of water.  Perhaps even just whilst you are on the telephone if you are that busy!
•    Doing stretches from the back of your office chair can also help relieve a little tension

If you are still struggling, feeling tense or have aching muscles and joints after all this then re-check your office chair and desk set up to ensure you have your monitor at the right height and your forearms are at right angles to the desk surface.