Back and wrist pain are two of the most common ailments among office workers. Here are eight simple exercises you can do at your desk to deal with the pain when it strikes.

My best advice: do them every day -- it's a refreshing break that actually helps keep aches and pains from returning.

General: Stand up and stretch your arms over your head.

Eyes: Rest your eyes by occasionally looking into the distance and/or closing them for a few seconds.

Neck: Turn your head slowly to the left for 5 seconds and then to the right for 5 seconds. Repeat several times.

Shoulders: Let your arms relax at your side and then raise your shoulders, rotating them up and back in a circular motion. Repeat several times.

Upper Back: Make sure that your chair is stable. With feet flat on the floor, clasp your hands behind your head and slowly arch your back, bending your head backward. Hold up to 5 seconds.

Wrists: With your hands held in front of you, gently rotate your wrists so that the fingertips form circles in the air. Repeat several times.

Fingers: First clench both fists and hold for 5 seconds. Then spread fingers as far as you can and hold for 5 seconds. Relax and repeat several times.

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