Certain hand exercises can help relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Exercises include stretches, wrist extensions, hand squeezing, and more.

Finger stretching is a basic exercise that keeps you flexible and reduces stiffness. To do this exercise, stretch your ...

For this stretch, extend both hands out and gently rotate your wrists in a circle. Now, perform 10 to 15 circles rotating clockwise and 10 to 15 circles rotating counterclockwise.

6. Wrist Extensor Stretch. Experts also recommend doing this exercise a few times each day, especially before activities that tend to worsen your carpal tunnel syndrome.. Hold your hand out in ...

Do this while lowering your hands to waist height. Stop when your hands are in front of your belly button or you feel the stretch. Hold the stretch for 10-30 seconds, then repeat.

Stay consistent with the hand exercise routine. “Consistency is the best way to see results,” says Ferri. It’s also a good idea to track symptoms before and after the exercises, ...

Do these exercises to help stretch and strengthen your hands, wrists, forearms and elbows. They’re demonstrated by trainer Melissa Gunn, of Pure Strength LA, whose team trains desk workers on ...

With your left hand, gently pull back the fingers of your right hand. Hold this stretch for at least 3 deep breaths. Let your right wrist go limp, the fingers pointing down.

Stretches for Arthritis in the Hands. If your hands are affected by arthritis, these simple and easy stretches can help loosen up your joints and help increase mobility.

Stay consistent with the hand exercise routine. “Consistency is the best way to see results,” says Ferri. It’s also a good idea to track symptoms before and after the exercises, ...