Best Exercises To Ease Wrist Arthritis Pain

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The hand is a common place in our body that can be affected by arthritis. As the condition tears away the cartilages of our joints, it makes the patient to feel pain, soreness and stiff. Simple activities such as gripping a pen, opening a jar or typing on your computer can become difficult and painful. Medical treatments for arthritis are available. Your physician may recommend pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications to help stop the symptoms from appearing. In severe cases, injection of steroids can be performed. There are also surgical procedures for wrist arthritis that can be performed if your condition cannot be stopped by simple treatment.
However, before you decide to undergo complex surgeries, you may want to consider doing several exercises to alleviate the swelling, stiffness and discomfort. Try the following exercises alongside the wrist paint medications recommended by your physician. The following exercises will aid with the flexion of the joints found in your wrists and hands and can be practiced anywhere at any time.

Make A Fist

Begin by holding the affected hand up in a straight position as if you are about to do a handshake but you don’t need to reach out your arm. Gradually curl your hand into a fist wherein your thumb must be seen outside of the fist. It is critical to do this as gently as you can so that squeezing the hand is unneeded. Once the fist has been completed, slowly open your hand and go back to its original position. Repeat these routine 10 times then switch to other arm if it is also affected.

Bending The Fingers

This exercise starts the same way as the previous exercise. Then bend your thumb down slowly until it reaches your palm. While you are doing this, keep the other fingers from moving. Hold the position for a few seconds then slowly bring your thumb back up. Repeat the exercise for each finger. Also do this on the other hand.

Stretching The Thumb

This exercise starts the same as the bending the fingers exercise but, rather than bending your thumb to reach the palm, your aim is to reach the base of your pinky finger. It is not required to touch the base of the pinky finger. However, you should stretch your thumb as far as it can reach. Hold the position for 10 seconds then slowly release the pressure. Repeat it 10 times and then switch to the other hand.

“O” Exercise

Also called the “claw” exercise, it begins with your affected hand held up in the sky as if you are about to give someone a high-five. Spread all your fingers apart then gently curve all your fingers until they touch each other. Remember that you don’t need to let them touch all at once. This exercise is best done when you feel your hands are getting painful and stiff.

Table Bend

Begin the exercise by doing the handshake position but rest the side of your hand on a table or any flat surface so that your thumb is point to the ceiling. Keep your thumb in that position while slowly folding your fingers inward. By the end of the exercise, you should be in a “thumbs up” pose. Keep this position for 10 seconds and then back to the starting position. Repeat 5 to 10 times then switch to the other hand.

Finger Lifting

Place one hand on a table with the palm facing down and fingers are wide spread. Gradually raise your thumb as high as possible while keeping your other fingers flat on the table. Hold the thumb in that position for 10 seconds then lower it to original position. Repeat the exercise for each of your fingers.

Wrist Stretching

When arthritis of the hand strikes, it does not just affect your fingers but your wrists as well. Start by stretching out one arm with your wrist loose and the palm of your hand hanging down facing inwards. Reach around using the other hand and press against the back of the loose hand. Slowly push the loose hand towards your body. Push until you feel the pressure from your wrists and arms then hold the position for 10 seconds before going back to original position. Repeat the exercise 10 times and then switch to the other hand.

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