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Stand or sit and hold your arms straight out in front of you.
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Dangle your right hand at the wrist. Your palm should face towards your body and your fingers point DOWN towards the floor.
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Gently press down on your right hand with your left hand. Feel the stretch in your right wrist and the top of your hand.
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Hold for
30 to 60 seconds, then relax. -
Switch arms and repeat
2 times.
Author: Freed. Becca
Author: Wheeler, Brooke
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