* Secretary stretch. Hold arms in front of you at a 45-degree angle with fingers interlocked, palms outward. Stretch, moving shoulders forward as far as they will go comfortably. Relax, stretch, relax and stretch again. This stretch can also be done in the car with the hands at a different angle, over the steering wheel, but only if you are stopped at a light or in some other situation in which you can safely let go of the steering wheel for several seconds.

* Touch floor. Stand with feet slightly apart for balance. Bend forward, allowing arms and head to dangle. Drop as far as you can drop comfortably, tensing abdominal muscles as you relax your lower back. Stretch, relax, stretch, relax and stretch again. Instead of straightening up, proceed directly to next stretch.

* Upper body pullover. From bent position of previous stretch, reach arms behind you, interlocking fingers, and stretch arms backward and upward. Relax, stretch, relax and stretch again. Then place hands on knees and straighten slowly without letting go of knees. This prevents dizziness.