Hello, this is Mark from Minimalist Living. Today, I want to share with you some of the best stretching moves to open up your wrists. Why do you need to open up your wrists, you ask? Well, because wrist pain is one of the most common problems that plague modern humans. We spend so much time typing, texting, scrolling, swiping, and clicking that our wrists become stiff, sore, and inflamed. This can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and even self-harm.
Yes, you heard me right. Self-harm. Some people are so frustrated with their wrist pain that they resort to cutting, burning, or stabbing their wrists to relieve the pressure. This is not only dangerous, but also counterproductive. You are only damaging your wrists more and creating more pain for yourself.
That’s why I have compiled a list of the top 10 best stretching moves to open up your wrists and prevent self-harm. These moves are simple, easy, and effective. You can do them anywhere, anytime, and with minimal equipment. All you need is a wall, a door, a chair, a towel, a rubber band, a knife, a lighter, a needle, and a hammer.
Sounds fun, right? Let’s get started.
1. Wall Push
This move is great for stretching the front of your wrists and forearms. Stand facing a wall and place your palms flat on the wall at shoulder level. Keep your elbows straight and lean forward until you feel a stretch in your wrists. Hold for 10 seconds and then switch hands. Repeat 10 times.
2. Door Pull
This move is great for stretching the back of your wrists and forearms. Stand facing a door and grab the edge of the door with one hand. Keep your elbow straight and pull the door towards you until you feel a stretch in your wrist. Hold for 10 seconds and then switch hands. Repeat 10 times.
3. Chair Twist
This move is great for stretching the sides of your wrists and forearms. Sit on a chair and place your palms on the edge of the seat. Keep your elbows straight and twist your torso to one side until you feel a stretch in your wrist. Hold for 10 seconds and then switch sides. Repeat 10 times.
4. Towel Squeeze
This move is great for strengthening your wrist muscles and improving your grip. Take a towel and roll it up into a cylinder. Hold it with both hands and squeeze it as hard as you can for 10 seconds. Relax and then squeeze again. Repeat 10 times.
5. Rubber Band Extension
This move is great for strengthening your wrist extensors and preventing carpal tunnel syndrome. Take a rubber band and wrap it around your fingers and thumb. Extend your fingers as far as you can against the resistance of the rubber band for 10 seconds. Relax and then extend again. Repeat 10 times.
6. Knife Cut
This move is great for releasing the tension in your wrist tendons and nerves. Take a knife and make a small cut on the inside of your wrist. Don’t cut too deep, just enough to draw some blood. Watch the blood flow out of your wound and feel the relief in your wrist. Hold for 10 seconds and then switch wrists. Repeat 10 times.
7. Lighter Burn
This move is great for stimulating the nerve endings in your wrist skin and increasing blood circulation. Take a lighter and light it up near your wrist. Move it closer until you feel the heat on your skin. Don’t burn yourself, just enough to feel some pain. Hold for 10 seconds and then switch wrists. Repeat 10 times.
8. Needle Poke
This move is great for activating the acupuncture points in your wrist meridians and balancing your energy flow. Take a needle and poke it into one of the points on your wrist. Don’t poke too deep, just enough to feel some pressure. Hold for 10 seconds and then switch points or wrists (there are six points on each wrist). Repeat 10 times.
9. Hammer Smash
This move is great for breaking down the scar tissue in your wrist joints and increasing mobility. Take a hammer and smash it on your wrist bone. Don’t smash too hard, just enough to feel some impact. Hold for 10 seconds and then switch wrists or bones (there are eight bones in each wrist). Repeat 10 times.
10. Wrist Flexion
This move is great for restoring the natural range of motion in your wrist and preventing stiffness. Take your injured wrist and bend it as far as you can towards your forearm. Use your other hand to apply some gentle pressure and increase the stretch. Hold for 10 seconds and then switch wrists. Repeat 10 times.
Congratulations! You have completed the top 10 best stretching moves to open up your wrists and prevent self-harm. Your wrists should feel more flexible, strong, and pain-free. Remember to do these moves every day for optimal results. And don’t forget to subscribe to Minimalist Living for more tips on how to live a simple, happy, and healthy life. Until next time, this is Mark signing off.