Message #1671

[workerbee]

Hold your arms straight out in front of you.  Make your hands into fists (not too tight), and GENTLY bend your hands down. Hold for a count of ten; relax.  Do this a few times.  (You might feel it along the top of your wrist and forearm.)



Same starting position.  Gently bend your hands back (think "stop").  Hold for a count of ten; relax.  Do a few times.



Same starting position.  Slowly (even slower!) rotate hands outward several times, then rotate them slowly in the opposite direction. Shake out your hands and relax.



You might feel it a bit in your hands, wrists, and forearms.  However, if you feel pain, STOP AT ONCE.  These warms-ups should not cause any pain.



Also, wiggle your fingers really well and stretch your hands before you start typing (again, you should feel the stretch, but not pain).



You can also do these several times during the day.  I do them often when I have a lot of typing to do.  They really help!



Best of luck,



Elaine