Sit at the computer most of the day?

It’s important to stretch your wrists and prevent repetitive motion injuries such as carpel tunnel syndrome.

On your coffee break, rest room break or while waiting for a page to load, do some stretches.

Here are my favorites:

* Face your palm up on one hand, pull each finger downward with your other hand. One by one, then all together until you feel the stretch.

*Palm facing down, pull your fingers DOWN towards your wrist palm side. Do them together and separate. You’ll feel the stretch in your wrist.

*Stretch your arm out in front of you, palm facing away like you’re gesturing stop. Pull your fingers back towards your face. Feel that stretch, then let go and rotate your wrists 3 times in each direction.

If they snap, crackle and pop, know that you’re releasing stagnant energy and tightness.

Another one to do before bed~kneel on the floor and put your palms face down on the floor with your fingers facing back towards you. Your inner wrists will be facing away from you. This alone may create a stretch. If not, slowly bend your elbows. You’ll definitely feel THAT one!

Use good judgement and if you have health conditions, see someone who is qualified to help your particular issue. Until then, a bit of prevention is a good thing.

xo

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