02/19/2026
Your hands are your connection to the world β give them some love. π«Ά
If you type π» all day, scroll nonstop, or lift heavy things (including your kids π
), your hands and forearms are working overtime.
Tension in the hands trickles into tense shoulders anf neck pain. Another common issue is the carpal tunnel simdrome with its symptoms β tingling, numbness, weakness, or that βelectricβ feeling into the thumb, index, and middle fingers.
π Pallm & Forearm MFR β¨
Gentle, sustained pressure to the palm and forearm helps:
β’ Reduce fascial tension
β’ Improve local circulation
β’ Decrease compressive load on the median nerve
β’ Restore glide between tissues
But hereβs the cool part π§
When we apply slow, mindful pressure, weβre not just changing tissue β weβre giving your nervous system new input. This is called neurofeedback.
Your brain constantly asks: βAm I safe here?β
Slow, sustained pressure tells it: βYes. You can soften.β
That shift can:
β’ Downregulate protective muscle guarding
β’ Improve movement control
β’ Reduce pain sensitivity
So after a long day of typing, try this MFR. Key things tp follow:
1οΈβ£ The pressure should be gentle, not too much, not too little.
2οΈβ£ Hold for 60β90 seconds (donβt roll fast β let it melt)
3οΈβ£ Breathe slowly - this is your nervous system calming
πΏ Think slow and sustained, not aggressive.
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