Finger and Hand Exercises to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Yesterday I gave you a list of useful wrist exercises you can do to prevent Carpal Tunnel and stay healthy while computing. Today I have a list of finger and hand exercises you can do as well.

Open and Close

•Clench the fingers of one hand into a fist tightly.
•Release, fanning out the fingers.
•Do this five times. Repeat with the other hand.

Thumb Bends

•To exercise the thumb, bend it against the palm beneath the little finger, and hold for 5 seconds.
•Spread the fingers apart, palm up, and hold for 5 seconds.
•Repeat five to 10 times with each hand.

Thumb Stretches

•Gently pull the thumb out and back and hold for 5 seconds.
•Repeat five to 10 times with each hand.