{"id":816,"date":"2026-02-19T11:31:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carynkatz.co.za\/?p=816"},"modified":"2026-02-19T11:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:31:03","slug":"how-do-you-clasp-this-metal-rectangle-in-your-hands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carynkatz.co.za\/index.php\/2026\/02\/19\/how-do-you-clasp-this-metal-rectangle-in-your-hands\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you clasp this metal rectangle in your hands?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Try some small changes to avoid that carpal tunnel, or that eye-strain, or that ouchy thumb thing that\u2019s happening or any other health consequences that come from holding the phone for hours at a time.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your wrist doing right now? Is it flexed or extended? Try to find a neutral wrist that\u2019s is easily lengthened out of your arm. Not held in position but aligned within the context of the rest of your arm. Arm connected to and integrated with the whole back.<\/p>\n

Make sure that you are not resting the entire weight of the phone on one small part of your hand. Distribute the weight through your whole palm. Fingers long and spread. Not gripping. Hands are awake and curious.<\/p>\n

Goes without saying\u2026..Keep breathing and refreshing your overall awareness.<\/p>\n

Fun finger exercise incoming\u2026..Push the pad of the opposable thumb onto the pad of each other finger. A little muscle action known as opposition. To add a level of complexity and co-ordination \u2013 try do both hands at the same time one hand beginning with the thumb and baby finger and the other hand begins with the thumb and index finger.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>