Simple stretching exercises for WORKING PEOPLE

Self-care stretching exercises for people who stand or sit a lot or frequently lift heavy objects

Professional consultant／Hsu Chih-Chung, Physical Therapist Li-Kong Ortho Clinic, New Taipei City

Type 1 People who sit for long periods at work

Frequently asked question 1: “Mouse wrist”

So called “mouse wrist” is also called Carpal tunnel syndrome. When people who sit for long periods at work use a PC and mouse often, the Median nerve on the side of the wrist becomes blocked after being put under pressure by the carpal tunnel for a long time, resulting in lack of blood and causing numbness, prickly feeling and, in serious cases, weakness of the muscles of the hand, leaving the sufferer unable to exert any force with the hand. Apart from switching to an ergonomic mouse pad and not letting the elbow hang in the air when using a PC you should also remember to lift up the arms every 15 minutes and spend 10 seconds releasing wrist pressure, and also do wrist exercises when resting.

● Wrist stretching exercise Stretch out the right hand with palm up and arm straight, palm spread; then pull the fingers down gently with the left hand; keep the position for 30-60 seconds, once on each side is a set, do 5-10 times. Every experienced badminton player will know that the wrist is the key to exerting power. To play lethal smashes we must regularly take care of our wrist. Do wrist stretching exercises every day and you won’t end up feeling like ......Full Article Wrist stretching exercise