Lothian Repetitive Strain Injury Support Group
C/O Lothian TUCRC, Basement, 26 Albany StreetEdinburgh, EH1 3OH:
Telephone: 01501 743140 (home/evening); 0131 556 7318 (LTUCRC)

Exercises

Pause Exercises (for relieving tension)

• These exercises should be performed at intervals particularly if you feel pain or discomfort
• Perform them slowly and smoothly - three times each
• A minimal amount of pain may be experienced during the exercises, but there should not be more pain as a result of them

	(L) Slouch (R) Correct Chin Out
	Chin on chest Bend forward Hands clasp opposite shoulders Stretch Back smooth and slow Fingers and wrists stretched back
Sitting tall side bend neck to right	Full stretch	Repeat to left
	(L) Hands and fingers together (R) Push down fingers still together
Link Fingers	Stretch arms and wrists out	Stretch above head
	(L) Stretch right (R) Stretch left
Arms hanging by your sides - sraighten elbows	Turn palms to face upwards	Curl fingers up into loose fists; bend hands upwards and outwards
Shoulders: Pull shoulder blades together and push down Stretch fingers		Relax shoulders Relax hands Relax body
	Legs and ankles In sitting position Straighten leg and pull up towards you Hold Lower Repeat with left leg
In a sitting position Feet and ankles on the floor in front of you Make circles with your feet Push away from you and then up toward you
Eyes: Move eyes up	Move eyes down	Close eyes and relax