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Whether your upper body is aching after hours of sitting in front of the computer or after a stressful day at work, let the experts give you some relief.

Super-Stressed One of the best ways to get rid of upper body aches and pains is to stay active and concentrate on certain, helpful exercises.

Do exercises that will strengthen your core muscles and upper body specifically, as well as work on your posture and incorrect use of muscles, says Johns. She recommends Pilates or yoga as good starting points. (Not sure which one you should choose? This might help).

Wylie recommends trying two simple exercises to help alleviate your upper body aches: the Pilates' four-point stretch, otherwise known as the cat or the cow in Callanetics and yoga, and the sitting shoulder stretch.
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