Daily "Movement Hygiene" Routine
Modern life keeps us glued to screens and car seats, leaving our joints stiff and cranky. This below daily movement hygiene routine is a great way to reverse that desk-bound slump, boost posture, and prime your body for pain-free workouts.
How to use it:
Set a timer for 8 to 15 minutes based on your availability.
Spend ~60–90 seconds on each drill, flowing from top to bottom.
Breathe intentionally, keep tension low, and move through a pain-free range.
Repeat daily (or as a warm-up) to lock in long-term joint health.
If all of this feels like a lot, start with the one or two drills that address your biggest needs. Practice those first, then add in the others at your own pace.
Neck Mobility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGLvI0pF8p0
Scapular Control
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqGnaGuKxq8
Thoracic Spine (Upperback) Rotation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzCghjjWt5k
Shoulder Mobility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=898QrvpmRWc
Semental Cat Cow (General Spine Mobility)
https://youtu.be/dpHPsJxp1ZQ?si=S2nhOw-t1UYarmQB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81qAnWFCh3Y
Ankle Mobility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iht_ecV1Go
Additional Tips for Consistency
Pair it with a habit - schedule it before or after your morning coffee or make it your post-work commute unwind.
Save this list on your phone so it’s one tap away.
Track your streak: 30 days of movement hygiene will get you noticeable gains in mobility and energy.