A quick fix for a “desk job” neck

I just headed back to my day job after a week of relaxing with my kids over the spring break. And, after my first day, I’ve already got ‘desk job” neck. My traps seem to tighten up as soon as I turn that computer on. 

The real cause of my neck pain is probably bad posture and slouching forward over the keyboard. So, in addition to checking your posture throughout the day, use this daily stretch from  this great E-How site with some very precise and effective stretches for your tired traps and tight deltoids.

Tightness in these shoulder muscles can lead to a mighty sore neck, headaches and even that lovely barfy feeling at the back of your throat. And nobody needs that!

Welcome to the Wylde Body Blog!

This blog is all about this country girl’s ongoing quest for a “wylde body” by bringing all my favorite fitness classes to the wilds of rural Manitoba. How am I going to do this?

By becoming a certified fitness leader and teaching the classes myself! It’s so frustrating to do a daily commute to work and then do it again if I want to go to yoga, zumba or weight training classes! So far, I’ve nearly completed my Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist certification and am already a certified Zumba and Zumbatomic instructor.

I’m soooo excited to be starting my first class in Anola, Manitoba on April 24th! There are over 20 extremely excited country girls like me who are good and ready for a cardio party! Can’t wait for us to start our own Zumba tribe out in the country!

This is going to be a special challenge for me because, two weeks ago,  I managed to fall down the stairs while carrying my little boy (he’s OK, by the way) and ended up nearly completely tearing two ligaments (tibial and fibial to be exact).  But I’m not going to let this get me down!

I’m into my third week of physio with the wonderful staff at Oakbank Physiotherapy and South Winnipeg Physiotherapy and it looks like I will soon have the green light to start my zumba training again. Can’t wait!

Stay tuned!