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Working in an office job can take a toll on your body after a long period of time. Although you aren&undefined;t doing much physical movement, if you type a lot or are sitting in a chair for extended periods of time you can experience all kinds of physical deterioration in the body. It is important to give yourself time to stretch out at the office and practice a few exercises on key areas of the body that may be effected by your job. Here are three easy exercises that can be done at the office:

1. Neck stretch. Your neck can get extremely stiff and sore if you are sitting in a desk typing all day. Stretching it out at least once every couple of hours is essential for neck and spine health. You can easily do this by slowly turn your head to the right as far as comfortably possible and hold, then turn slowly to the left and hold for about thirty seconds. Next, let your head fall gently toward your chest and hold for the same amount of time. Try to do this several times throughout the day.

2. Wrist Stretch:  The wrists take a beating if you are a big typer. It can cause carpel tunnel syndrome which can be very painful so it is important to take good care of your writst. Hold your arms out straight in front of you with your palms facing up. Grab the fingers of one hand and pull them gently down towards the ground until you feel a stretch in your wrist. Hold each side for thirty seconds.

3. Upper back stretch. Your upper back can get very tense from being in the same position all day. In order to keep it loose and knot-free, sit upright and bring your right arm across your upper body at about shoulder level. With your left hand, grasp under your right arm just above the elbow. Gently pull your right arm across your chest, toward the left, and hold. Try to keep your shoulders relaxed during the exercise. Repeat the same thing on the other side.

Working long hours at the office can translate to aches and pains in the body. Along with taking time out to get up and stretch or do a few exercises during the day, yoga can help relieve your aches and pains while keeping your back and spine healthy. Hot yoga is especially good for healing the body from the inside out and strengthening body parts such as the wrists, elbows and shoulders which can all be affected by office jobs.