What are some exercises I can do at home for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Some activities that may provide relief for carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms include:
Shaking your hands in a motion similar to when you’ve washed your hands and want to air dry them.
Make a fist and then fan your fingers out, stretching them until they are completely straight.
Sit upright with hands straight out and in line with shoulders. Face palms up, perpendicular with forearms, then flip them downwards, forming a claw. Repeat.
Place your forearm on the table and hold a relatively light weight in your hand. Flex wrist up and down without moving forearm off the table.
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