My hands are cramping up after long prep sessions lately

I've noticed my fingers get stiff and sore towards the end of a busy service. It's starting to slow me down when I'm chopping or plating. Any simple stretches or habits that help you avoid this?

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oscar7541mo ago

My cousin who's a massage therapist once told me about this trick for hand cramps. She said it's all about the forearms, not just the hands. I learned the hard way helping her move furniture last year when my fingers seized up after carrying boxes. It reminded me of struggling with a jar of pickles because my hands were useless after a long day. She made me roll my wrists and squeeze a tennis ball for a few minutes every hour. Honestly, it helped more than I expected, even if I felt silly doing it.

gonzalez.viola23d ago

My hands cramp just reading @oscar754's pickle jar story.

knight.anna1mo ago

Have you tried making a fist and then spreading your fingers wide over and over?