Hello Gary, thanks for the videos, Practicing more as preventive now. As a suggestion/comment: since most of your exercises go in parts, you might be willing to put link to missing part in the description so it is much easier to find them. Example We are in part2 now, so link to part1 and part3 would be super helpful. Thanks, and good luck.
Hi CoolMick, If I understand what you are saying correctly, I'd think the muscles on the "top" of your forearm need to be released ("top" meaning if your palm is faced down on a table, the "top" would be the back of your hand and lower arm you can see, the "bottom" would be the belly of your forearm touching the table). But you've also got to release the belly, since they play off each other. Stretching the belly of your forearm is really the only decent stretch I've found. continued.....
Hey CoolMick, Yes, I do recommend these exercises. I've worked on some rock climbers over the years and your forearms can be very tight. If you free them everything should work better. If your forearms are "rock climber tight" you might want to have a friend watch these videos and get into those forearms with both their thumbs. All the best, Gary Crowley
...palm facing you, grab your fingers with your other hand and pull your palm away from you as you straighten out the arm you are stretching. This will stretch some of the deep flexor muscles, and will also help the extensors on the "top" of your forearm to release when you work on them. Hope that helps. Best, Gary Crowley
Thank you so much for uploading these. It's hard to find a real solution to pain rather than just someone selling you something. I am a rock climber and am suffering from wrist pain on the dorsal side of my hand/wrist, which i believe is tendons not carpal tunnel. do you suggest these excersices?
Thank you so much! I do have one more quick question, most of the pain occurs when I lift my hand up (knuckles going to top of forearm) or put pressure on it (ex. pushups) So the range of motion has decreased a lot. does this mean the tendons on the belly of my forearm/wrist are being pulled? And also are there any stretches to increase range of motion? Sorry for all the questions. But if these techniques really work I will want to make a donation to your website!
Hi Gary, first of all thanks for all the information both on your website and in your videos! It is very much appreciated:) I have had wrist pain for several years and recently it got really bad and I stumbled upon your videos as I looked for help.. Working on my (very tight) shoulder really did wonders at first and I couldn't believe it. My wrist was almost painfree, definitely the best it had been in 3 years. But sadly that lasted only for a few days and then over the course of a few more days all the pain came back. And now working on my shoulder doesn't do anything anymore.. It still hurts as if its tight but the pain in my wrist stays bad no matter what I do.. Just wondering if you have any tips? Again thank you very much!
Awesome to hear! Keep in mind that my free website Do-It-Yourself-Joint-Pain-Relief (click the link in the video description above) has videos for every joint in your body, if you ever need it. All the best, Gary Crowley
It has been two days of using your techniques and I am completely pain free, and my hand is back to normal. Again words can't express the appreciation, I have 3 children and no time for this sort of crazy injury, so grateful!
On a personal yet simple journey I'm always happy to help out a hardworking Mom! Thanks for letting me and others know the videos helped. Best, Gary C.
Hello Gary, thanks for the videos, Practicing more as preventive now. As a suggestion/comment: since most of your exercises go in parts, you might be willing to put link to missing part in the description so it is much easier to find them. Example We are in part2 now, so link to part1 and part3 would be super helpful. Thanks, and good luck.
These exercises are great. I'll be doing them every day. My carpal tunnel/shoulder pain/elbow pain are pretty intense due to daily computer work.
Hi CoolMick,
If I understand what you are saying correctly, I'd think the muscles on the "top" of your forearm need to be released ("top" meaning if your palm is faced down on a table, the "top" would be the back of your hand and lower arm you can see, the "bottom" would be the belly of your forearm touching the table). But you've also got to release the belly, since they play off each other. Stretching the belly of your forearm is really the only decent stretch I've found.
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I've had serious pain for a couple years now, and this is the most effective help i've gotten. Thank you
That's great to hear. I'm glad you gave the techniques a try. Great job by you!
Best,
Gary C.
Hey CoolMick,
Yes, I do recommend these exercises. I've worked on some rock climbers over the years and your forearms can be very tight. If you free them everything should work better. If your forearms are "rock climber tight" you might want to have a friend watch these videos and get into those forearms with both their thumbs.
All the best,
Gary Crowley
...palm facing you, grab your fingers with your other hand and pull your palm away from you as you straighten out the arm you are stretching. This will stretch some of the deep flexor muscles, and will also help the extensors on the "top" of your forearm to release when you work on them.
Hope that helps.
Best,
Gary Crowley
Thank you so much for uploading these. It's hard to find a real solution to pain rather than just someone selling you something. I am a rock climber and am suffering from wrist pain on the dorsal side of my hand/wrist, which i believe is tendons not carpal tunnel. do you suggest these excersices?
Got wrist pain after picking up my 8 year old brother who was much heavier than he looked! This has helped immensely, thank you
Hi Kayla,
You are very welcome. I'm glad you gave my techniques a try.
And thanks for commenting.
All the best,
Gary C.
Thank you so much! I do have one more quick question, most of the pain occurs when I lift my hand up (knuckles going to top of forearm) or put pressure on it (ex. pushups) So the range of motion has decreased a lot. does this mean the tendons on the belly of my forearm/wrist are being pulled? And also are there any stretches to increase range of motion?
Sorry for all the questions. But if these techniques really work I will want to make a donation to your website!
Hi Gary, first of all thanks for all the information both on your website and in your videos! It is very much appreciated:) I have had wrist pain for several years and recently it got really bad and I stumbled upon your videos as I looked for help.. Working on my (very tight) shoulder really did wonders at first and I couldn't believe it. My wrist was almost painfree, definitely the best it had been in 3 years. But sadly that lasted only for a few days and then over the course of a few more days all the pain came back. And now working on my shoulder doesn't do anything anymore.. It still hurts as if its tight but the pain in my wrist stays bad no matter what I do.. Just wondering if you have any tips? Again thank you very much!
thank you
great relief, thank you!! I don't have med. insur so this is appreciated beyond words!
Awesome to hear!
Keep in mind that my free website Do-It-Yourself-Joint-Pain-Relief (click the link in the video description above) has videos for every joint in your body, if you ever need it.
All the best,
Gary Crowley
It has been two days of using your techniques and I am completely pain free, and my hand is back to normal. Again words can't express the appreciation, I have 3 children and no time for this sort of crazy injury, so grateful!
On a personal yet simple journey I'm always happy to help out a hardworking Mom! Thanks for letting me and others know the videos helped.
Best,
Gary C.