5 Wrist and Elbow Easers to Thwart Forearm Pain

Every time you lift a fork or type at the keyboard, you bend your elbow. And each time you turn a key or grip a hammer, you flex forearm muscles that connect to your elbow by way of tendons. Keeping these elbow-wrist connectors flexible and ready for use should be a daily goal if you want to reduce the pain that can come from excessive, repetitive use of your forearm muscles and tendons, whether on the tennis court, raking leaves, or turning a screwdriver. Here are five stretches for the elbow and wrist to help keep you pain-free.