These exercises have been recommended by ergonomics experts for a
long time, but some people find them uncomfortable. If these stretches are not
comfortable for you, do not continue them.
Extensor stretch
Hold your arm straight at waist height, palm
down.
Gently bend your wrist by pressing your hand
down.
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
Repeat 2 to 4
times.
Repeat on the other arm.
Flexor stretch #1
Hold your arm straight at waist height, palm up.
Gently
bend your wrist by pressing your hand down.
Hold for 15 to 30
seconds.
Repeat 2 to 4 times.
Repeat on the other
arm.
Flexor stretch #2
Hold your arm straight at waist height, palm
down.
Gently bend your wrist and fingers up by pulling
up.
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
Repeat 2 to 4
times.
Repeat on the other arm.
ByHealthwise Staff Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Specialist Medical ReviewerJoan Rigg, PT, OCS - Physical Therapy
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