stretches to ease wrist and arm aches and fatigue
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.
current as of: july 18, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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