Knitting for longer than you’re used to can leave you with sore, aching hands. While this will generally go away with rest, it can be frustrating having to wait to finish your knitting project. However, there are some simple stretching exercises that can help ease the pain faster, letting you get back to your knitting quickly.
Tight fascia
Muscle fascia are the connective tissues that surround the muscle. If they are tight, they limit muscle movement, which can make traditional massages and stretches limited in easing pain. In a fascia stretch, you need to grip the arm. Work your way down the forearm, stretching the skin for 90 seconds. You should also stretch your wrist, keeping the elbow straight like a hamstring stretch for the arms.
Your fingers will likely also need some work. Stretch them out, grasping each one in turn, and push down to stretch the fascia.
These exercises can be done quickly, so fit easily into your day, such as while waiting for the kettle to boil. This should help ease the pain, allowing you to quickly get back to your project or knitting kit like www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/knitting-kits.
Preventing pain
You may be able to prevent pain building up when you knit by avoiding tension in your hands and arms as you work. Use good-quality needles and relax, enjoying your stitching. There is no need to work fast or worry how much progress you’ve made. Push each stitch onto the barrel of the needle to keep the stitches tight, making it easier to knit the next row.
