Wrist and hand home care handout
Name or code：________ Date：________ Practitioner：________
Home relief stretches
Stretch the wrist forward and back, make a fist and relax 10 times. Move the wrist every 30–60 minutes.
- Thenar muscles：Thumb makes circles to loosen · Thumb back-extension stretch
- Palmar fascia and finger flexors：Thumb presses the palm in the direction of the fingers · Spread all ten fingers
Notes
Not yet reviewed by a qualified practitioner. For educational reference only.
When to see a doctor
Persistent numbness in the fingers or night pain that wakes you: this may be carpal tunnel syndrome; see a doctor.