Stretching the wrist is not only good to improve flexibility of the wrist; it also increases the blood flow to the muscle. Consequently this may result in a better recovery of a mechanical wrist complaint. However always ask your chiropractor for more advice if this wrist exercise is good for you.

Always consult a therapist first, to determine if this low back exercise is good for you. If you don't have a therapist yet, please find one near you by using our therapist map. 

Special note: This hand or wrist exercise is easy to perform. It is important that you feel the stretch, but do not stretch beyond that point. Stretching too hard can result in more issues. Carefully increase the pressure to prevent further problems. Always consult your healthcare professional  on whether or not this exercise is suitable for you.

List of conditions which could have benefit from this hand or wrist exercise

A diagnosis or hand or wrist exercise prescription for the following conditions could only be done by a medical doctor or your healthcare professional . This list has merely been given to discuss with your therapist.

• Mechanical hand or wrist pain Hand or wrist bursitis, hand or wrist tendinitis, hand or wrist sprain, hand or wrist strain, hand or wrist arthritis.
• Carpal tunnel syndrome

General tips for hand or wrist stretching exercises

1. Frequency: Mobility exercises are effective in reducing stiffness and improving hand and wrist mobility. The frequency depends on your specific goal. Completing more exercises than the daily recommendation is not always more effective. Please discuss this with your healthcare professional .
2. Combine: Instead of focusing on just one exercise, combine similar exercises for a more powerful effect. Three mobility exercises is the average recommended combination.
3. Warming up: You won’t need to warm up for this hand or wrist mobility exercise, but please perform this exercise slowly.
4. Hand or wrist pain: Pain is a warning signal… Never ignore pain. Hand or wrist exercises should be done with care as they may worsen your issue. Do not continue with this exercise if you experience hand or wrist pain. Ask your healthcare professional  for more information.
5. Speed: Do not hurry. This hand or wrist exercise should be done slowly.
6. Stay alert: Think about each movement involved in the hand or wrist exercise rather than just getting the exercise done.
7. Overuse: Hand or wrist pain is most commonly the result of overuse and repeated or prolonged movements of the hand or wrist muscles, tendons, ligaments or joints. This overuse can result in a strain (muscle injury), a sprain (ligament injury), or inflammation of the joint.
8. Risk factors: Risk of hand or wrist injury increases with age. The hands or wrists are often injured as a result of instant trauma or gradually because of "wear and tear." Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of pain in the hand or wrists in people over the age of 55. Overuse is the most common cause in younger people.

Did you know?

Healthcare professional  can, apart from their treatment, advice you for the best mobility exercises concerning your complaint.