Topic Overview

Your doctor can give you information about exercises for building flexibility and strength in your hand, wrist, and arm.

Exercises for flexibility may include:

• Rotating your wrist up, down, and from side to side.
• Stretching your fingers far apart, then relaxing them, then stretching them again.
• Stretching your thumb by pulling it back gently, holding it, and then releasing it.

Exercises to increase strength may include:

• Squeezing a rubber ball.
• Wrist curls and extensions with a light weight.

If any exercise or motion causes pain or swelling, stop that exercise, or reduce the intensity or amount of motion.