3 MINUTE EXERCISE FOR HAND PAIN: #findingnaturalcures The common causes for hand pain: 1. TENDINITIS: Caused by from overuse/repetitive motions of the hands and fingers. 2. DE QUERVAIN SYNDROME (TEXTING THUMB): Caused by overuse of the thumb which destabilizes the base of the thumb. 3. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME: Caused by the swelling constricting the median nerve which which leads to weakness, pain and numbness.
EXERCISES: 1. THUMB STRETCH: Open your hand with your fingers spread wide. Gently pull your thumb away. Hold for 15 seconds and then release. Repeat one more time then switch for two sets on the other hand. 2. TISSUE MASSAGE: Open your hand with your fingers spread wide. With the index finger and thumb, massage the tissue between the thumb and index finger of the other hand. Massage for 15 seconds and then switch hands. 3. HAND SQUEEZE: Spread the fingers wide until you feel a stretch. Then curl the fingers in to make your fists into a ball for 10 seconds. Repeat the exercise 5 times. 4. FOREARM MASSAGE: Grasp your right forearm with your left hand. You should position your left hand so that your thumb is on top. Massage your forearm looking for points of tension for 30 seconds. Then switch arms.
