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Alice Porter

Do this six-minute stretching routine at the end of the day to relieve tension in the back and hips

A woman relaxes in a seated position on a yoga mat at home.

If you spend a lot of time sitting down, it’s not unusual to feel stiff at the end of the day, especially if you’re a desk job worker. Common gripes might include tightness in the hips and back due to the pressure on these muscles and joints from sitting for long hours.

One of the best things you can do to reduce the impact of your desk job is stretch. Certified Pilates instructor Katy Bath recently shared a six-minute routine that you can do at the end of the day to provide some relief for tight hips and back. 

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