If you’re not yet convinced that you need to be caring for your hands, Brannigan says it’s more important than you think. “With our increased dependency on technology, our hands are in constant use.

These static and dynamic upper-body stretches target the shoulders, hands, arms, chest and back to reduce pain and improve posture and flexibility.

“Maintaining good hand health is a year-round activity,” says Lara Gordon, occupational therapist and certified hand therapist on the physical medicine staff at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center.