Top 20 Putty Exercises You Should AVOID For Hand Arthritis

Join my Hand Arthritis Recovery Program: https://epmpt.mykajabi.com/hand-arthr... 👉 Therapy Putty (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/44cNR0Q 👉 Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4nPVZNC Most hand arthritis exercise guides will tell you to squeeze, pinch, roll, and stretch with putty but what if those common exercises are actually making your pain worse? In this video, I break down the top 20 putty exercises you should AVOID if you have hand arthritis and why they can feed into the exact muscle imbalance that causes the problem in the first place. If you're dealing with stiff fingers, sore joints, or early signs of arthritis in your thumb, knuckles, or fingertips, this video could change everything. I’ll explain the difference between finger-dominant movements and the one essential palm-strengthening motion that can start to fix hand arthritis at the root. 00:00 - putty exercises you should avoid for hand arthritis 00:12 - why you should avoid these 00:46 - #1 power grip 01:37 - #2 full grip 01:56 - #3 ball roll 02:30 - #4 hot dog roll 02:45 - #5 scissors 03:10 - #6 thumb scissors 03:30 - #7 finger spread 04:01 - #8 finger spread (variation) 04:29 - #9 pinch 04:53 - #10 lumbrical pinch 05:37 - #11 finger extension 06:08 - #12 finger claw 06:28 - #13 reverse claw 06:46 - #14 full hand claw 07:09 - #15 pinch twist 07:31 - #16 putty break 08:02 - #17 wrist extension exercises 08:21 - #18 wrist flexion exercises 08:38 - #19 thumb to base of finger 09:09 - #20 three jaw chuck pinch 09:44 - the exercises you SHOULD DO instead #elpasomanualphysicaltherapy #drdavidmiddaugh ==================================================================== ✅ Subscribe for more FREE tips on how to stay healthy, active & mobile while avoiding unnecessary medication, injections, or surgery: https://www.youtube.com/Epmanualphysi... 👟 Because we've had so many comments about what shoes Dr. David is wearing, here's a link to the shoes on Amazon: Dr. David's Shoes With Insoles - Olukai Brand https://amzn.to/3GwFJeh 💆‍♀️The massage table Dr. David uses can be found at this link: https://amzn.to/36pcFsg //SHOP OUR COURSES! https://www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.c... //COME SAY HI! Find us online at: https://www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com   / epmanualpt     / elpasomanualpt     / elpasomanualpt   //CONTACT: Have questions or would like to get in touch with us? Send us a message https://www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.c... DISCLAIMER: Any information available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for advice provided by a physician, medical provider or physical therapist. El Paso Manual Physical Therapy will not be liable for any injuries that happened due to performing any exercises or advice on this channel. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions about your medical condition or to diagnose any conditions.