How to Do Forearm Yoga for Carpal Tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disease that affects the carpal bones of the wrist. Symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and loss of strength in the hands can be alleviated by performing simple, forearm yoga exercises.

Things You'll Need

• Comfortable chair, or soft yoga mat if you prefer

Instructions

1. Sit up perfectly straight, shoulders back. Stretch your arms out in front of you, palms facing up.

2. Close the fingers of both hands slowly, and form a fist in each.

3. Bend your wrists down towards the floor, until you feel a slight pull in the forearms.

4. Bring your wrists slowly back to center.

5. Bend your wrists inward towards your shoulders, until you once again feel a forearm stretch.

6. Bring your wrists back to center. Repeat exercises as needed.

Tips & Warnings

• Perform exercises with smooth movements, careful not to overextend.

• Discontinue exercises if you feel pain or discomfort.