When done correctly, stretching exercises can help you to maintain good spinal health and avoid aches and pains further down the line. This module explores the benefits of regular stretching and exercise to combat muscle tension and pain caused by prolonged static posture. It includes many examples of useful stretching exercises.

Do you know the health risks caused by poor or prolonged static posture? Take 5 to find out how stretching exercises can help you to maintain good spinal health and avoid or reduce back and neck pain.

Learning objectives

• Work activities that affect the spine
• Helpful stretching exercises

Take 5s are short, highly impactful and perfect for refreshing and reinforcing key learning messages over time.