Workplace aches and pains — how movement and stretching can help

More and more of us are working in desk-based jobs, which can affect our health. Taking standing breaks, going for a gentle walk or doing yoga stretches can help relieve stress  and minimise the impact of prolonged sitting  

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Amanda Spencer places a yoga mat next to her desk when she works from home. This isn’t because she’s a dedicated yogi. 

“When I lived in London years ago, I did yoga classes every morning,” says the Dublin-based marketing and communications director with the electric vehicle charging company ePower.