5 Hand Stretches That Office Workers Need To Do, Who Sit In Front Of A Laptop Every Day

Illustration of hand muscle stretching movement (Unsplash/John Schnobrich)

PALEMBANG- Jobs that use devices such as laptops, gadgets, and other technological tools generally require hand motion to operate them. These activities will make the health of the hands and fingers to be disturbed . You can do stretches to deal with sore hands or cramps.

According to Jeff Brannigan, hands need attention when working with technology. Hands have an important role in various daily activities. For example lifting things, gripping when driving a vehicle, working typing and operating a mouse, even a smart phone.

To help your hands recover after doing all the activities, Brannigan was quoted by Well and Good, Monday, January 17, recommends you tips on stretching your hands with the following movements.

1. Finger Flexers

This first movement can be done in the middle of work. First, face your palms up with your hands straight in front of you. Then bend your finger down so that it points to the floor with the help of the other hand. Hold this movement for 2-3 seconds and repeat 10 times.

2. Finger extenders

The second movement for stretching hands, bring hands straight in front and make fists with palms facing up. Use your other hand for the same movement but bend it to the side of the chest. Hold the stretch for 2-3 seconds and alternate 10 times.

4. Finger spreaders

The next movement, point your palms facing up and spread your fingers on both hands at once. Hold this movement for a count of 7 and repeat 12 times. This method helps the fingers that are often used to operate the device more relaxed and don't often feel sore.

5. Wrist Flexers

The movement for this wrist stretch is similar to the first movement. But what is bent down includes the palm of the hand until it points to the floor. Keep your elbows straight as you perform this movement. This stretch can be done for 3 seconds and repeat 12 times, then switch sides.

Forearm twisters

The last thing you can do for stretching, is to rotate your arms as far as you can. The trick, bend the elbow vertically up, and the other hand helps rotate the arm as far as possible without discomfort. Hold the movement for 3 seconds and alternate 10 times.

If your wrist often hurts, do a circular motion back and forth to stretch. Well, if the above stretches don't help with soreness, then a medical examination is needed.

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