Advice after your nerve block for surgery
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Exercises
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Straighten your fingers fully |
Bend your fingertips into a Hook (Claw) |
Bend your fingers into a full fist |
Bend your knuckles, keeping your fingers straight |
Bend your fingers, keeping your tips straight |
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Using your other hand, support below each of the two finger joints to move them separately. |
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Stretch your fingers out wide and squeeze together |
Touch your thumb to each finger in turn, and then the base of the little finger |
The exercises should be performed in a slow, controlled manner. They should not cause you pain. An ache or pull is normal and this should subside within half an hour of finishing the exercises.
If you are feeling an ache for longer than this or are experiencing pain you should try reducing the number of exercises you do each time or decrease how far you push each exercise.
Contact details:
Hand therapy departments: (Lines open 8.30-15.30, Monday – Friday).
In an emergency, seek medical advice from a GP or local accident or minor injuries unit.
- 0300 6133396 for Frimley Park Hospital
- 0300 6140540 then Option 2 Wexham Park Hospital or Option 3 for Heatherwood Hospital
Contact us
If you have any queries relating to this information, please contact the Hand therapy service.
About this information
Service:
Hand therapy
Reference:
UU/010
Approval date:
19 February 2026
Review date:
1 February 2029
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This page provides general information only. It is developed by clinical staff and is reviewed regularly every 3 years for accuracy. For personal advice about your health, or if you have any concerns, please speak to your doctor.