Exam around the corner? Practice these 5 exercises to correct posture and manage stress

02 April 2025 06:32 PM IST Look at these Theraband exercises that can help stretch the body and manage tension before the exam. If exams knock on the door, it is always followed by the extra hours of study. However, if we sit in one position for long hours and overcome our textbooks, it can lead to wrong posture and discomfort. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Aijaaz Ashai, physiotherapist and fitness consultant said: “During exams, long study sessions can lead to poor posture and physical discomfort, contributing to stress. However, simple exercises can improve posture and relieve tension, making it easier to stay focused.” Read also | Children emphasize during exam time? Detailed guide for parents on how to calm them follow this exercise routine to beat exam stress. (Pexels) The physiotherapist suggested that this resistance tire and stretch exercises: cervical dynamics – Variation 1: in sitting position two ends of the teraband with both hands. Take your arm in overhead position. Try to take away your arm. 1 Set of 10 repetition. Cervical Dynamics – Variation 2: Hold arms before you in sedentary position. Hold two ends of the Theraband with both hands. Try to take your arm off your body. Put on the Theraband that moves arms out and away from the midline. 1 Set of 10 repetition. Cervical Dynamics – Variation 3: Hold the Theraband with both hands. Keep the shoulder relaxed. Subtract the Theraband from both sides and hold for 10 counts. 1 Set of 10 repetition. Read also | Council exams: Parents, follow these tips to help students cope with without losing yourself in the process. Poor posture can lead to tension. (Pexels) front stretch: hold both hands up the head. Try to pull off the chin and keep the back straight. Bend the neck, know to the chest. It will give a good spinal cord stretch. 1 Set of 10 repetition. Sideways stretch: Hold one hand above the head on the opposite help, try to tilt the neck to the right shoulder. Try to touch the tip of the ear at the tip of the shoulder. “In addition to these exercises, maintaining a balanced diet, hydrated hydrated with plenty of water and to get 6-8 hours of sleep the key to energetic and focused during the exam time,” Dr. Aijaaz Ashai added. Read also | Top 10 yoga exercises to help students with examination stress note to readers: This article is only for information purposes and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition. Catch every big hit, each wicket with crick-it, a destination for one stop for live scores, match statistics, quizzes, polls and much more. Explore now!. Catch your daily dose of fashion, Taylor Swift, health, festivals, travel, relationship, recipe and all the other latest lifestyle news on Hindustan Times website and programs. Catch every big hit, each wicket with crick-it, a destination for one stop for live scores, match statistics, quizzes, polls and much more. Explore now!. Catch your daily dose of fashion, Taylor Swift, health, festivals, travel, relationship, recipe and all the other latest lifestyle news on Hindustan Times website and programs. See fewer