Hand Exercises After Carpal Tunnel Surgery: The Ultimate Guide
                     Top 6 Tips for Recovering 
from Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Exercises for recovering from carpal tunnel surgery can help improve the 
function of your hand and speed up recovery. So, let's look at some of 
the best exercises to help you get stronger, faster, and more effective! 
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1. Wrist Bends
Slowly bend your wrist up and down, holding each 
position for 5 seconds. Repeat this exercise 10 times.
2. Finger Bends
Bend each finger individually, holding each position 
for 5 seconds. Repeat this exercise 10 times.
3. Thumb Bends
Bend your thumb back and forth, holding each 
position for 5 seconds. Repeat this exercise 10 times.
4. Tendon Gliding
Hold your hand out in front of you with your palm facing up. Use your other 
hand to gently glide the tendons back and forth. Repeat this exercise 10 times.
5. Wrist Curls
Place a light weight in your hand and curl your wrist up, then release 
and let the weight fall back down. Repeat this exercise 10 times.
6. Finger Abduction
Hold your hand out in front of you with your fingers together. Slowly spread your fingers 
apart, then release them and let them come back together. Repeat this exercise 10 times.
If you're still experiencing pain or have concerns about your progress, the Illinois Pain & 
Spine Institute can help! Our experienced team will develop a customized plan for 
carpal tunnel syndrome in Chicago to get you back on the road to recovery.
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