Thumb Release Exercise: Reduce hand tightness, reduce pain, improve range of motion

in #health7 years ago

This exercise will reduce thumb and hand tightness, increase finger, hand and wrist range of motion, and more!

MOBILITY BALL SERIES

PART 6


Thumb Release


Benefits?

  • Reduce thumb and hand tightness
  • Increase finger extension and flex
  • Improve finger, hand and wrist range of motion
  • Reduce palmar(palm) pain
  • Reduce numbness and tingling
  • Improve grip strength
  • Improve upper extremity performance

LET'S GET STARTED!


Using a small ball, place the ball on your thenar muscle (the muscle where your thumb ends)


Squeeze palms together to feel firm pressure and gently massage the muscle

Slide the ball up down


Slide the ball side to side


Squeeze hands together


  • If you find a hard knot, stay in that spot for 2 or 3 minutes and allow the pressure to release the knot
  • Perform each move for as long as needed but, try for at least a minute per move
  • Repeat this exercise as much as needed

Check out my other Mobility Ball Posts:

Mobility Ball Series, Part 5: https://steemit.com/health/@dpt-darkfox12/foot-plantar-muscle-release-reduce-calf-and-ankle-tightness
Mobility Ball Series, Part 4: https://steemit.com/health/@dpt-darkfox12/lat-quad-release-help-reduce-quad-and-it-band-tighetness-and-improve-knee-range-of-motion
Mobility Ball Series, Part 3: https://steemit.com/health/@dpt-darkfox12/calf-and-ankle-tightness-let-s-get-rid-of-it-calf-gastroc-release


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