Strange Exercises ‘Cure’ Carpal Tunnel Pain

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by Tom Nicholson

For those of you who have been experiencing pain in the wrists and arms, it’s time to start using a few carpal tunnel exercises. While you’re working on the prevention, you will notice that the exercises we’re about to share will also relieve stress. So if you are having a hard day at work, and the tension is building, kill two birds with one stone right at your desk.

Squeeze The Stress Out

One of the best exercises to get over carpal tunnel syndrome is to squeeze something with some yield. A stress ball, or a tennis ball or handball. Stress balls are made out of closed cell foam and give the least resistance, and they can work out the flexors of your hands. They’re also good for relieving stress - hence the name. Higher end ones are hand strength conditioners and offer more resistance.

Simply make a pattern of squeezing the ball without stopping - squeeze and hold it for five seconds, then release. Repeat as needed, it’ll be about 15 reps at a time for most people. Ultimately, what this does is strengthen your wrists. As your wrist muscles get stronger, they protect the sheathes that the tendons go through that cause carpal tunnel syndrome.

Doing The Twist.

If you’re doing a lot of typing, invest in chair with arm wrests, and put pads in front of your keyboard and especially your mouse. This will keep your wrists elevated when typing, and will avoid the biggest cause of carpal tunnel syndrome, the “wrists cocked all the way back” extension. Plus, it’s also a lot more comfortable for extended typing. Every hour or so, pick up the wrist wrest and squeeze it, like you’re turning the throttle on the motor cycle - this flexes the wrist and helps cut down on the tension and pain.

The Starfish Stretch

Something you can do several times throughout the day is open your hand up as wide as possible, and curl your fingers down without bending them all the way. You will start to feel a strain around your knuckles and joints, as well as the muscles stretching from your fingers to the wrist. The first few won’t be a big deal, but the more you do the more you feel the strain.

Other Healthy Habits

Keeping The Habit Going

There are other carpel tunnel exercises we can teach, but this is a good starting point. After a week or so of this, you’ll notice that some things twinge less often when you do a long day of typing, and you’ll remain relaxed for a longer stretch of time.

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