We all have everyday aches and pains caused by sitting and/or typing for long periods of time but we can find relief. Take a few minutes out of your day to try out the stretches below which can be done at your desk.
Desk Stretches for hands, wrists and forearms
Air Circles:
- Start with the arms bent by your sides with the hands in loose fists
- Circle your fists in the air by rotating at the wrists
- Do ten circles in one direction then switch to the other direction
- Shake out the hands when done
Finger pointing:
- Stretch your left arm out in front of you so the palm is down and point your fingers toward the floor
- Grasp the left hand with the right and gently press the hand down to increase the stretch
- Repeat on the other side
- Stretch your left arm out in front of you so the palm is down and point your fingers toward the ceiling
- Grasp the left hand with the right and gently press the hand up to increase the stretch
- Repeat on the other side