wrist flexor stretch
- extend your affected arm in front of you with your palm facing down.
- bend back your wrist on your affected arm, pointing your fingers up.
- with your other hand, gently bend your wrist farther until you feel a mild to medium stretch in your forearm.
- hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds.
- repeat 2 to 4 times.
- repeat steps 1 through 5. but this time extend your affected arm in front of you with your palm facing up. then bend back your wrist, pointing your fingers down.
- it's a good idea to repeat these steps with your other arm.
current as of: september 5, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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