Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

By Ann Pizer, About.com Guide

Updated August 25, 2012

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Taking breaks throughout the work day to do this series of yoga stretches at your desk is a good way to avoid repetitive stress injures. These stretches reduce stress and relieve built-up tension (they can actually make you more productive).

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Garfinkel MS, Singhal A, Katz WA, Allan DA, Reshetar R, Schumacher HR Jr. Yoga-based intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized trial. JAMA. 1998 Nov 11;280(18):1601-3. (Abstract)

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• Avoid Wrist Strain
• Improve Your Posture
• Stretch the Wrists
• Open the Shoulders
• Backbend
• Stretch at Your Desk

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