Aching legs? Sore wrists? Long periods of time at your desk or in a cab slow your circulation and can cause aches and pains. We asked osteopath Bruno Soussan to recommend some simple stretches for operators, landscapers and construction managers.

Try these to ease muscle tension and get the blood flowing.

Remember:

• Always stretch slowly and gently.
• Each side of your body can feel different. While you might find a stretch easy on one side, it could be harder on the other.
• Listen to your body and if something hurts, don’t do it.

Exercises and stretches for tight muscles

Standing hamstring stretch

Bend your right leg and stretch your left leg in front of you. Rest both hands on your right leg. Keep your left heel on the floor and lift your toes so that you feel a stretch down the left hamstring. Then switch sides and repeat.