Core Carpal Tunnel Exercises
The most effective carpal tunnel exercises target the flexor tendons in 3 key regions: fingers, wrist, and forearm. These are the
core exercises which you must perform to eliminate
carpal tunnel symptoms.
It's important to do all of them, and in the sequence described below. This will ensure that carpal tunnel syndrome will be eliminated and never come back again.
Who needs carpal tunnel exercises?
When learning about carpal tunnel syndrome you soon realize that certain exercises are vital. In fact, the proper ones are a great way to reduce
carpal tunnel symptoms like pain,
numbness, tingling, and
weakness.
Also, if you don’t have carpal tunnel yet, these exercises are a good way to avoid getting it. That’s especially true if you’re
at risk for getting this condition.
For instance, do you work as a secretary, machinist, hairdresser, assembly line worker,
dental hygienist or
graphic designer? These are just some
jobs at high risk for carpal tunnel.
Whatever the situation, the basic
core exercises below should be done as often as possible to keep this condition away.
They also keep symptoms from getting worse.
Core carpal tunnel exercises
Of all the exercise videos and instructions you find,
most are time-wasters. If you want to be efficient and only do the exercises that actually count, focus on the
core exercises below.
There are 4 core exercises that matter. They target the tendons that run from your fingers & wrist, all the way to your forearm.
These are the tendons that cause carpal tunnel syndrome. And core exercises are the key to preventing carpal tunnel from gaining traction.
It's most important to start exercising your of fingers
first. In fact, an exercise cannot be successful against carpal tunnel if it does not focus
initially
on the fingers. Once the fingers are exercised, you then target your wrist and then your forearm.
So in order to treat carpal tunnel, the rule is to perform the core exercises in this order:
The core exercises will stretch your flexor tendons completely, from fingers to forearm. Stretching your tendons lets them glide smoother and keeps adhesions from forming. Adhesions are the actual cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. So eliminating them is crucial.
Also, stretching increases blood flow and promotes excess fluid drainage from inside the wrist joint. This speeds the healing process. All of these benefits are additive, and vital in keeping carpal tunnel from getting a foothold.
NOTE: It’s important you do ALL of these core carpal tunnel exercises as often as possible during each day. If you have
severe symptoms, most hand specialists recommend spending 30-60 seconds doing them for every 30-60 minutes of work you do with your hands. That ensures your occupation will not result in causing carpal tunnel syndrome.
1) First carpal tunnel exercise for your fingers
2) Second carpal tunnel exercise for your fingers
3) Carpal tunnel exercises for your wrist
4) Carpal tunnel exercises for your forearm
Conclusion
These 4 core carpal tunnel exercises will ensure you don't develop carpal tunnel syndrome. Be certain to perform them every 30-60 minutes as you work with your hands.