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Harry Bullmore

I tried a physical therapist's four-move desk mobility routine and I felt the benefits straight away

Fit&Well fitness writer Harry Bullmore performing a kneeling thoracic extension.

As a fitness writer, exercise is a big part of my life, but so is sitting down. I sit at my laptop while I'm working, I sit on the couch to unwind, and when I'm traveling I ping between car, bus, plane and train seats. 

In spite of playing sports and doing regular strength training, my back, shoulders, neck and spine often feel stiff and tight. So I decided to seek out some stretches to help me feel fresher. 

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