Poor posture can make your shoulders and chest feel tight, which will further pull you into slouching. Test yourself to see if these areas feel stiff. Interlace your fingers behind your back with the palms facing your back. Straighten your elbows and try to raise your arms up as high as you can behind you. Try to hold stretch for 20-30 seconds.
Poor posture and sitting too much can tighten up the backs of your thighs. Test yourself to see if this area feels tight. Lie on your bed or on the floor. Extend one leg up straight. Holding onto the back of your thigh, gently pull your leg towards your body. Keep your knee straight. Try to hold for 20-30 seconds. If you have a hip replacement, do not allow the hip to flex more than 90 degrees.
The front of your thigh can become tight from poor posture and sitting too much. Test yourself to see if you feel tightness while performing this stretch. Hold onto something very sturdy for balance. Use your hand to pull your foot up towards your buttocks. Keep the knees close together. Try to hold stretch for 20-30 seconds.