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Grace Walsh

This one exercise can 'protect your body as you age' and ease tightness from sitting down, says osteopath

Woman doing deep squat with resistance band on yoga mat in living room, arms outstretched.

Working at a desk or sitting down for hours on end can cause tightness in your hips, glutes, and lower back as the muscles stay in a shorter position. You'll also have less circulation and may sit in a posture that puts your neck, shoulders, and back in an awkward position.

The good news is you don't have to spend hours in the gym or do loads of glute exercises or tight hip stretches to start feeling flexible again.

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