Hasty Treat - Stretching For Developers with Scott

In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes talk about stretching for developers — techniques, misconceptions, and how to feel better.

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Show Notes

03:21 - Devs do the following

• Head forward looking at screen
• Shoulders forward
• Sitting a lot
• Weak core
• Carpel tunnel from typing

06:02 - Stretching misconceptions

• Static holds
• Dynamic controlled movements first and foremost

07:52 - Stretches to help

• Dynamic twists
• Cat / Cow
• Flat down / Curl up spine
• Arm hang to decompress spine
• Wrist stretches and strengthening for carpel tunnel
• Horse stance at standing desk to be office weird person
• Shoulder circles
• Doorway stretches

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