I previously shared how fixed my carpal tunnel. Based on the feedback, I created a video that takes you through my carpal tunnel relief routine. In less than eight minutes, you get to do eleven moves that lasts for 30 seconds. Four moves are self massages. It’s a combination of strength, stretch, and pressure relief.
This routine goes by pretty fast and not only will you feel relief, but forearms, hands, and fingers feel alive. After getting carpal tunnel, I started playing tennis, worked on my handstands, and consciously add movements that strengthen and stretch my shoulders, forearms, hands, and fingers. I know that fingers and hands are not exactly a priority for workouts that make you look good, but I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to work on body parts for stretch and range of motion, and not always for optics.
If you’ve ever had carpal tunnel, you know how debilitating it can be, so take care of your hands and fingers. Of course, aside from this, have a desk setup that doesn’t aggravate your carpal tunnel and also take breaks when using gadgets that require typing and holding devices.
Last, be gentle when doing these movements. I’m doing them now more than five years after my injury, so know how far you want to take them.
The Carpal Tunnel Relief Routine Sequence
- First and release
- Shoulder over wrist rolls
- Prayer
- Wrist extension
- Forearm pressure point (right)
- Forearm pressure repoint (left)
- Wrist extension with fingers pointing at you
- Wrist flexion, palms up, fingers pointing at you
- Wrist flexion, palms up, fingers pointing towards each other, and make a fist.
- Left knee to right forearm massage
- Right knee to left forearm massage
