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If you’re suffering from tight, sore forearms, you’re definitely not alone, especially if you do a lot of typing. [1] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source Not to worry—there are plenty of stretches and massage techniques that can provide you some relief. Here are a few ideas to help you get started!
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QuestionHow can I relieve carpal tunnel syndrome pain in my forearm?Dr. Joel Giffin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Founder of Flex Physical Therapy in New York, New York. With over 15 years of experience as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Dr. Giffin treats the whole body and specializes in rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremities. He has treated Broadway theater performers backstage at shows such as The Lion King, Sleep No More, Tarzan, and Sister Act. Flex Physical Therapy also specializes in occupational and pelvic floor therapy. Dr. Giffin earned his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy with honors from Quinnipiac University and received his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree with distinction from Simmons College. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Society of Hand Therapists.Turn your palm up towards the ceiling and use your other palm to massage your forearm. You can sometimes push on a tender or tight spot and then make a little bit of a fist with the painful side to activate those muscles. You could even make a little bit of a fist and flex your wrist up in order to activate those muscles as you push with the opposite thumb into that tight spot.
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- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/multimedia/forearm-stretches/vid-20084698
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- ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ3XICFLxvU&t=3m7s
- ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RM_SgEN9TzM&t=1m32s
- ↑ https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/Pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=zm2666&lang=en-ca
- ↑ https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/comfortkids/Page_6-7_Muscle_Relaxation_Activity.pdf
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