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LYMBR, formerly StretchOut Studios, specializes in stretching. 125 Physical therapist, clinic director, and co-owner at Soul Physical Therapy in Beverly, Andy McLarky (left) helps a patient. PHOTOGRAPHS BY ELISE SINAGRA only about six weeks long. In addition, there are exercises that people can do at home to help them build strength. "e goal for physical therapy is to show people that their body is resilient, and to show them how they can self-treat," McLlarky says. "Getting them moving is really always the answer." In addition, McLlarky recommends seeing a physical therapist soon after hurting your back, rather than waiting. "e quicker you go, the quicker you get better," he says. Sitting constantly isn't great for your back, but what if you're stuck at a desk all day? Fear not. Chair stretches are some of the easiest things to do when at work, says Stefan Matté, chief product ocer for the therapist-assisted stretching rm LYMBR. "e body is designed to move," Matté says. "If it hurts to walk, move in your chair. Healing happens in motion—get moving!" Here are three steps from Matté for doing just that: • Before stretching, stand and notice how it feels to do so. Notice things like whether it feels easy, or if more weight is on one leg or the other. • Sit toward the front of a chair. Turn your shoulders to one side three to ve times. Repeat on the other side three to ve times, or even eight times if it feels good. • Start seated toward the front of the chair. Widen your feet and place one hand behind your head. Let your other hand hang by your side. Slowly bend toward the oor on the side where your arm is hanging, reaching your ngers toward the oor. Slowly lower and raise back up.