Here are five options.
1. Wrist and Hand Stretches
Typing, holding a tennis racquet and other wrist-oriented activities can cause pain in the joints of the wrists and hands. Wrist and hand stretches may alleviate that pain.
According to Healthline, one activity that you can perform involves wrist circles. To perform this exercise, roll your hands around in circles. But be sure to do this slowly and in a gentle manner. This will stretch out the muscles of the wrists and hands.
You can even stretch your fingers with a simple exercise. First, make a fist. Hold it for about two seconds. Next, stretch your fingers far apart like you would if you were doing a handstand. Hold this for about four seconds.
For a tougher option, Healthline suggests a simple wall stretch. To perform this stretch, face a wall and turn arms so that palms face it. Next, press the palms into the wall. As you move your hands up higher, you’ll feel more of a stretch. Just don’t push yourself past your comfort level. Let your body guide you.
2. Stretch your feet.
Foot stretches are said to be particularly helpful in dealing with pain associated with psoriatic arthritis. This is a type of arthritis known to affect some people who have psoriasis.
Dr. M. Elaine Husani tells Everyday Health that increasing flexibility can help prevent injury in general. Husani says that one good exercise for the feet can be performed by placing feet flat on the ground and then pressing in a downward motion with your toes. Next, circle your ankles one at a time in both a right and left direction. Just make sure to stay balanced to prevent falls.