Hand And Wrist Exercises For Crocheters and Knitters | Posh Pooch Designs

Have you ever been working on a crochet 

or knitting project, 

and before you realized it, a few hours have passed?

And then you set the project aside, and 

Your hands and wrists, and even your neck is stiff?

I know I have.

I have put together a few exercises for your

 hands, wrists and your neck, that I use. 

And they work great for me.

Disclaimer:

I am not a doctor, Chiropractor or 

physical Therapist.

If you are on pain go to your Doctor!

I am just a crafter with stiffness.

See This Video on my Youtube channel at this Link

I do not know if these moves

 have actual names,

these are the names I have given them. 

As with any exercise, 

if it hurts, do not do it!

1. Finger Curls

Hold your hand up straight, 

gently curl your finger forward. 

Make sure you thumb stays flat against

 your pointer finger.

Slowly curl and uncurl your fingers

 about 6 to 8 times.

2. Fist Curls

Hold your hand up straight with your fingers closed in a fist,

with your thumb pressed gently against your pointer finger.

Slowly tilt your fist forward and backward about 6 to 8 times.

3. Thumb Stretches

Press your  thumbs and  fingers together.

Put gentle pressure on your thumbs and pointer fingers

 and hold for a few seconds.

Concentrate on stretching and relaxing the thumb.

Repeat this about 6 to 8 times.

4. Finger Stretches

Place your thumb and fingers together.

Spread your fingers.

Put gentle press on thumbs and all fingers,

 opening and closing your fingers.

Concentrate on each finger stretching 

and relaxing the pressure.

Repeat This about 6 to 8 times.

5. Princess Wave

Hold your hand up flat, wave by turning your hand to the right, 

then to the left, gently pulling as you wave.

Repeat This motion about 6 to 8 times.

The perfect move for loosening your wrist.

Lastly, lets talk about your neck

There are 2 simple moves I do.

1. Neck Tilts

Tilt Your head to the right, hold for 15 seconds, 

Tilt your head to the left, hold for 15 seconds

Then Tilt to the back, and then to the front.

 Holding each time for 15 seconds.

NEVER ROLL YOUR NECK!

2. Shoulder Raises

Gently lift your shoulders up, 

and gently lower your shoulders down.

Do not drop your Shoulders.

Control your urge to drop your shoulders.

These simples moves can be a help

 to all crafters.

 If you crochet and knit, 

but also for beaders, painters, 

and anyone who works their hands.

And also for those who work on 

their Computers.