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3 At-Home Stretches to Help Your Hands!
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PUSHING HANDS On a flat surface in front of you, clasp your hands together so your fingers are interlaced. Then, slowly push with your right hand so your left hand bends backward. Hold for a few seconds before using your right hand to pull your clasped hands back to a neutral, center position. Then, push with your left hand so your right wrist is forced to bend backward gently, hold for a few seconds, and pull your hands back to the center. Repeat this 10 times.
In today’s world of constant typing or holding cellphones, our hands and wrists take a lot of abuse. Many of us are probably familiar with wrist pain that accompanies using a computer all day or the awkward stiffness in our fingers from typing a message on our phones. According to Princeton University Health Services, the most common hand-related issue is tendinitis, which is “tendon inflammation and localized pain in the elbow, forearm, wrist, or hand.”
These hand-related injuries are on the rise for people of all ages, which is a problem since they’re the extremity we use the most. So to help prevent or find relief from these hand-health issues, try these stretches at home. WRIST BEND MOVEMENT For this stretch, you’ll need a flat surface, like a table, to rest your forearm. Place one arm on the table with the hand hanging over the edge. Bend the hand up and down while applying gentle pressure, and hold for a few seconds. Repeat this stretch 10 times with each hand.
PINCH AND RELEASE Hold one hand up, bent at the elbow, so your fingers point toward the ceiling. Then, with all of your fingers, pretend you are pinching something against your thumb. Press down firmly and hold for 5-10 seconds. After squeezing, relax and open your hand so your fingers are again pointed at the ceiling. Repeat this five times with each hand.
For best results, complete these exercises every day. Consider starting and ending your day with these stretches to prepare your hands for stressors and release any tension built up after a long day.
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