Stretching for Shoulder Knots: New Evidence Reinforces Benefits for Desk Workers
Shoulder knots and chronic upper body tension are everyday struggles for millions of office workers—especially in busy urban centers like Bangkok, where a typical workday means hours at a desk, hunched over a screen. A recent popular feature from Fit&Well describes a firsthand trial of four stretching exercises designed to relieve stubborn shoulder knots, with surprisingly positive, lasting results in less than 10 minutes a day. This personal discovery aligns with a growing body of medical research showing that targeted stretching routines can do far more than provide fleeting comfort—they may actually improve pain, mobility, and quality of life for people suffering from muscle tension or pain linked to poor posture and repetitive activities (Fit&Well, 21 April 2025).