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Wrist Extensor Stretch
This is a simple and effective stretch designed to relieve tension and tightness along the top of your forearm and wrist.
How to Perform
1Stand comfortably and extend your affected arm straight out in front of you.
2Point your fingers downward toward the floor.
3⏱ Hold 10sUse your other hand to gently pull the hand toward your body until you feel a stretch on the top of your forearm.
🔁 Repeat this exercise 5 times
Muscles Targeted
Extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis.
Wrist Extensor
Extensor carpi ulnaris.
Wrist Extensor
Extensor digitorum
Muscles helps to extend the fingers
Helpful For
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Highly recommended for office workers or gamers to break up long hours of typing or mouse use.
Wrist Strain or Sprain
Benefits
- Improves flexibility and range of motion in the wrist and forearm.
- Relieves stiffness caused by repetitive typing, gripping, or lifting.
- Helps prevent everyday wrist and elbow injuries.
- Boosts blood circulation in the lower arm to aid in recovery.
Precautions
- Pull your hand gently,never force the stretch to the point of pain.
- Keep your shoulder relaxed and pulled down away from your ears.
- Breathe normally throughout the hold, do not hold your breath.
- Stop the exercise immediately if you feel any sharp or pinching pain.
Helps With
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis Elbow, medically known as Lateral Epicondylitis, is a painful condition caused by overuse of the forearm muscles and tendons. Despite its name, it affects far more than just tennis players.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is one of the most common hand conditions, caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through a narrow passage in the wrist. It can cause troublesome numbness, tingling, and weakness that affect everyday hand function.
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