Best Daily Stretches - How To Relax Tight Muscles

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Achy muscles, sore back and tight calves? Most of us sit in a desk all day and it's causing havoc with our bodies. These stretches should help, they target the tension-filled "trouble areas" that most of us have. The first one, Easy Seat, targets your shoulders, upper back, and neck. The other two, Seated Twist and Bound Angle Pose, target your lower back and feet, respectively.

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