OFFICE ERGONOMIC GUIDELINES

Pause Exercise Sheet Two

These general pause exercises can help relieve muscular tension.
Consult your doctor for specific guidelines if you have a medical condition
Hold the stretches for 10 to 15 seconds each, taking care not to over stretch
Repeat each movement 3 to 4 times

With arms relaxed at side, roll your shoulders forwards then backwards. Place hands on back of hips and gently lean backwards.

Standing upright, draw both shoulders and elbow back and inward. With feet apart, twist at the waist to the right then to the left using a slow smooth movement.

Blink regularly

Look into the distance

Move your eyes horizontally, vertically and diagonally
Stretch arm above head and cradle elbow with hand. Gently pull elbow down behind the head.

Source: Body Mechanics VHI Resoource Library, Health Promotion Resources, 1999

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With arms relaxed at side, roll your shoulders forwards then backwards.		Place hands on back of hips and gently lean backwards.



Standing upright, draw both shoulders and elbow back and inward.		With feet apart, twist at the waist to the right then to the left using a slow smooth movement.



Blink regularly Look into the distance Move your eyes horizontally, vertically and diagonally		Stretch arm above head and cradle elbow with hand. Gently pull elbow down behind the head.



Source: Body Mechanics VHI Resoource Library, Health Promotion Resources, 1999