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Work It Girl: One-Arm Assisted Wrist Stretch
The easy wrist stretch feels so good if your hands get sore from typing all day, and here's another stretch to add to your routine. Since you're focusing on each wrist individually, you can get a more intense stretch and it feels lovely.
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Work It Girl: Easy Wrist Stretches
If you work on a computer all day long, typing and mousing, you are at risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome. One way to help prevent this painful overuse injury is to regularly take a break from work and stretch your wrists. Here is an easy stretch you should do often at your desk.
Stretch It: Kneeling One-Handed Wrist Stretch
If you work at a desk typing and mousing all day, or you use your hands in other ways, I'm sure your wrists could use a break. This is one of my favorite wrist stretches. Just make sure to take your shoes off.
Work It Girl: Wrist Stretch
If you spend the majority of your days at a computer typing and mousing, chances are your wrists are not loving it. It's so important to give them a rest, so try this wrist stretch at your desk. You can do it on any surface, even on the ground, so if your coworkers think stretching is weird you can try it at home.
Stretch It: 2 Wrist Stretches
I'm sorry to say, but our wrists are pretty weak. That's no insult - it's the truth! They're skinny and delicate, and they have tiny muscles.
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Stretch It: Shoulder Releasing Spinal Twist
Tense shoulders are a symptom of stress and working at a computer all day, so take a break, get on the floor, and give this relaxing stretch a try. It's a variation of the chest opening spinal twist, and it'll not only relieve tension in your shoulders, but you'll also get a nice stretch in your lower back.
To learn how to get into this pretzel of a stretch, read more
Stretch It: Extended Puppy
Take a break to stretch your spine and shoulders with this relaxing stretch. Not only does it make your spine feel longer and your shoulders more open, but relaxing your head to the floor also helps relieve stress and tension.
This stretch looks a little sexier than others I've posted, so maybe do this one when you have a little privacy.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Prevention
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
Strike a Yoga Pose: Quarter Dog
If you love the way Downward Facing Dog stretches out your hamstrings, calves, and lower back, but don't love the wrist pain the pose can cause, then here's a variation to try. With your forearms on the ground, the quarter dog variation takes the weight out of your hands and wrists. Even though this pose seems relaxing, it's not as easy as it looks.
Stretch It: Behind the Back Neck Stretch
Whether you have job-related stress or stare at a computer screen all day, you're bound to suffer from a tight neck and shoulders. So here's a simple stretch you can do anywhere to get some relief.
For instructions on how to do this stretch continue reading.
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