Carpal Tunnel Exercises

[jlfinkels]

After a series of surgeries for carpal tunnel I'm at the point I can actually start playing again. For those with similar problems here are some simple exercises to help avoid ongoing problems. If anyone has other suggestions, please feel free to add on...

 

1) Extend both arms straight out in front of you

2) Extend your wrists and fingers back (as if directing traffic to stop

3) Hold this position for 5 seconds

4) Now straighten your wrists and relax your fingers

5) With your arms still straight out in front of you keep your wrists straight, make a fist, and squeeze it tightly

6) Hold this position for 5 seconds

7) Keep your fists clenched and bend your wrists down

8) Hold this position for 5 seconds

9) Straighten both wrists and relax your fingers again

10) Repeat above ten more times