Tightness on the inner part of the forearms can be one major cause for elbow pain and numbing in the hands. Because the thicker part of the forearm is much stronger than the thin outer part, it can overpower the smaller opposing muscle groups and cause pain in the tendon attachment; the elbow.
#1 Raise your arm to 90 degrees and open your fingers wide, pressing your hand into the wall. Be sure the thumb is up.
#2 Slowly turn your head away from the arm you're stretching. Feel the stretch increase in the arm. Hold the movement for 1 minute then do the other arm. Repeat the stretch 3 times and do it a couple of times per day.
Before starting this exercise program, see your doctor and verify that these exercises are suitable for your condition.
#1 Raise your arm to 90 degrees and open your fingers wide, pressing your hand into the wall. Be sure the thumb is up.
#2 Slowly turn your head away from the arm you're stretching. Feel the stretch increase in the arm. Hold the movement for 1 minute then do the other arm. Repeat the stretch 3 times and do it a couple of times per day.
Before starting this exercise program, see your doctor and verify that these exercises are suitable for your condition.
