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postheadericon Set of Exercises to Ease Your Carpal Tunnel Discomfort

July 27th, 2011 | Author:

Most of the time when you start thinking about carpal tunnel exercises, you sitting in a chair somewhere twisting and turning your wrists. However, after awhile these get a little old and boring. So in order to keep up with them to prevent carpal tunnel from occurring, you need to add a little spice in your routine. Once you start using these off the wall routines, you may find yourself exercising other areas of the body.

Getting Started With a Wall Stretching

First, go find a sturdy wall that you can lean on near to your work station. This only takes a few minutes and it is well worth your time; also, it’s far better than doing nothing at all! Start by standing with your face to the wall. Reach up as high as you can while leaving your feet on the ground. Touch your fingertips up high and hold this pose for just a moment.

After you’ve reached as high as you can, keep your feet planted firmly on the floor and start bringing your hands down the wall to just about a 90 degree angle (then repeat). Obviously you’ll need to move back a bit so you can actually stretch out. It’s not only a great way to start the day, but you will also get the blood flowing more so than simply sitting in your chair.

Twisting Your Wrist and Forearm

Another great exercise that you can add to your repertoire is going to be the forearm and wrist twist. It is a great exercise when you realize that you can do it while looking like you are not moving at all. Start with your hand open in the high five position and press it flat against the wall in front of you. Right now, there is no strain on your fingers.

Now push in and turn your head to the left. As you start noticing the tension push your right shoulder forward just a tad. You’ll soon find yourself feeling it in the shoulder, forearms, wrist, and fingers. Then of course a little stretching in the neck area. When you’re done it will feel like you’re ready to throw some fast-pitch softball.

More Exercises?

There are are actually lots of carpal tunnel exercises out there that can help you in just this way, and one thing that you should keep in mind is that the more often you do them, the better off you are going to be. It will help relieve the stress that so often builds up during the workday, and you will find that it can help you really get more work done.

When you find that you are tense and irritated, give it a break and try those exercises above. Go through one if not both of these exercises and watch all that tension drain away. Having a productive day can take all the stress off of you, and with just a little bit of help from these great exercises can get you where you want to be!

Tom Nicholson has spent years helping carpal tunnel sufferers avoid surgery. You can click here for his carpal tunnel exercises.

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