Exercises to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

15/12/10 10:34

If you sit behind a desk for most of your day, chances are you’re also using a computer. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be brought on by spending a lot of time writing or typing and can also be very uncomfortable.

The exercises below will prevent Carpal Tunnel in the future:

Extend both arms straight out in front of you.
Extend your wrists and fingers back (as if directing traffic to stop).
Hold this position for 5 seconds.
Now straighten your wrists and relax your fingers.
With your arms still straight out in front of you, keep your wrists straight, make a fist, and squeeze it tightly.
Hold this position for 5 seconds.
Keep your fists clenched and bend your wrists down.
Hold this position for 5 seconds.
Straighten both wrists and relax your fingers again.
Repeat this 9 more times.