4 ways to relieve tension in your hands

Many of us feel tension in our hands due to nerves, the work day, some movements and other factors.

It is important to treat this tension, as it can cause cramps or pain that are annoying. For this, there are many exercises, but it is necessary to do them in a relaxed way and give them continuity in order to obtain benefits.

The exercises that we present are really very simple to do and anyone can do them without much difficulty, so pay attention to the movements.

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1. Double wrist rotations

To perform this exercise, you must place both hands in front of you and hold them just below the middle of your torso. You should rotate your hands clockwise about ten times. Then, what you have to do is repeat the exercise but in the opposite direction, that is, against clockwise. This phenomenal exercise will help you reduce stress and improve your joints. Always do it as relaxed as possible.

2. Push with the hands

P ara this exercise, you sit in a chair and place your two hands together, ie, a palm and the other fingers together and well right up to the torso. Next, press your forearms in a downward motion, trying to point the ends of your fingers outward and continuing the motion until your fingers point down as relaxed as possible.

You should hold the stretch for about 15 seconds and then return to the starting position. Then, with your hands together, push your left hand with your right hand until it leans in gently. Do this for ten seconds and then switch hands. You will see how with this exercise you improve the relaxation of the hand a lot.

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3. Form a fist

To be able to do this exercise, you must raise your arms so that the elbows are at the level of the shoulders, with the palms of the hand at the level of the ears. What you should do next is to contract your hands into a fist, hold the contraction for several seconds, and then open your hand and stretch it out as far as possible.

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4. Wrist stretch

In this exercise, you should start by extending your left arm in front of you and with your fingers pressing together and pointing towards the side of the ceiling. Gently place the fingers of the right hand against the fingers of the left hand and press lightly and gently towards the center while flexing the wrist towards the center of your body. Then repeat the same thing but with the right hand and you will see the results.

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Conclution

  • Do these exercises every day and you will see improvement.
  • Do them slowly and relaxed.
  • Before doing these exercises, remember to consult a doctor to verify if you can do it, since executing them or not also depends on the body condition of each person.
  • If you feel pain, leave them for a while.
  • Enjoy the state of general relaxation that your practice will provide.