If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you’ve likely experienced pain, numbness, or tingling in your hand. This nerve condition affects up to 5 percent of the population and is three times more common in women than men. Fortunately, some simple exercises can help ease the discomfort.
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Before you begin
Try to perform a few sets of each exercise throughout the day. Although you might feel some pressure in your hand, arm, or wrist, none of these movements should hurt. Be sure to consult your healthcare practitioner for a targeted treatment plan that’s right for you.
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Wrist bend/extension
This exercise can help improve movement in the hand and median nerve (the main nerve impacted by carpal tunnel syndrome) by reducing pain and swelling.
Rest the elbow of the affected arm on a table, palm facing forward and fingers toward the ceiling. Gently bend your wrist forward to about 90 degrees and hold for five seconds. Then bend it back as far as comfortable and hold for another five seconds. Repeat 10 times.
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