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Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

By Ann Pizer, About.com

Updated May 29, 2009

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Stretch the Wrists

Reverse Namaste

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Anjali Mudra, or prayer position, is a good stretch for the wrists since the amount of pressure is very easily controlled. If you can fully flex the wrists without pain, try taking the prayer position behind your back instead. This is called Reverse Namaste or Secret Prayer.
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