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Pre-Bed Wrist Relief

A short, low-impact wrist routine to reduce irritation and calm symptoms before sleep (no equipment).

Wind Down & Wrist Relief

Gentle wrist mobility, stretching, and light isometrics to calm irritated tissues before bed (no equipment). — 6 minutes.

Wrist Circles
Wrist Circles1 min
Wrist Flexor Stretch
Wrist Flexor Stretch45 sec
Wrist Extensor Stretch
Wrist Extensor Stretch45 sec
Hand Tendon Glides
Hand Tendon Glides1 min
Wrist Extension Isometric (Palm Down)
Wrist Extension Isometric (Palm Down)30 sec
Wrist Flexion Isometric (Palm Up)
Wrist Flexion Isometric (Palm Up)30 sec
Isometrics Last: The Calming Signal

Isometrics Last: The Calming Signal

The closing isometrics—palm-down extension and palm-up flexion—use sub-maximal tension to flush metabolic waste from the flexor and extensor compartments without aggravating irritated tissue. Ending on held contractions signals the nervous system to downregulate, making them ideal final exercises before sleep.

Why Wrist Pain Peaks at Night

Why Wrist Pain Peaks at Night

Carpal tunnel and tendon irritation often intensify at night because fluid redistributes when you're horizontal and wrists curl during sleep. This sequence directly addresses that window—tendon glides mobilize the median nerve and flexor tendons through their sheaths before they're compressed for hours in a fixed position.

Six Minutes, Sequenced With Intent

Six Minutes, Sequenced With Intent

The routine moves from global mobility (circles) to tissue-specific lengthening (flexor and extensor stretches) to neuromuscular control (isometrics)—a deliberate load progression that respects irritated tissue. To personalize it, spend an extra 20–30 seconds on whichever stretch reproduces your familiar tightness.

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