According to Thomas Gehrmann - Chiropractor, arthritis can be a very painful condition and is particularly difficult to manage, but certain exercises can help reduce pain and stiffness.
Here are some exercises for hand arthritis recommended by Thomas Gehrmann:
1. Hand Clench
- Begin by straightening the fingers out.
- Slowly bend the hand into a fist.
- Keep the thumb on the outside of the hand.
- Hold this position for a couple of seconds, then repeat says Thomas Gehrmann.
- Do around 10 reps once per day. People can do so more regularly if the exercise is comfortable and pain-free.
2. Thumb and Finger Lift
- Place the hands on a table, palm down and body-width apart.
- Begin by lifting the thumbs off the table as far as is comfortable and holding for 5 seconds, then rest.
- Repeat with the index finger, then the following fingers in turn.
- While one finger is raised, make sure that the others remain flat.
- Complete 10 sets around twice per day, recommended by Chiropractor, Thomas Gehrmann.
3. Thumb Stretch
- Looking at the palm of the hand, relax the fingers into a neutral position.
- Bend the thumb across the palm, touching the bottom of the small finger. If this is difficult, just stretch as far as possible.
- Repeat multiple times with each hand.
