Ryne DeVries, DC, an assistant professor and faculty clinician at Northwestern Health Sciences University, offers these six easy stretches that everyone can benefit from:

Neck Stretch – while sitting on your right hand, tilt your head to the left. Hold for a minimum of 10 seconds and repeat on the other side. Repeat 10 times.

Upper Back Stretch – while sitting tall, press both shoulders as far back as you can. Hold for a minimum of 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times.

Hamstring Stretch – while standing, place left heel on chair and lean as far forward as possible. Hold for a minimum of 10 seconds and repeat on the other side. Repeat 10 times.

Groin Stretch – while in a sitting position, place bottom of both feet together, pull towards yourself and lean as far forward as possible. Repeat 10 times.

Cat Stretch – while on your hands and knees, arch your back up as far as you can. Hold for at least 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times.

Leg Stretch – while sitting, reach forward toward your toes as far as you can and hold for at least 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times.