Slowly raise your elbows, with your thumbs against your body, and your hands will naturally drop down. Do it until you feel a stretch in your fingers and forearms. Repeat 5-10 times.

Start with the hand flat on a table, with the palm facing down. Apply slight pressure so the fingers lie as straight and flat against the table as possible without forcing the joints or causing pain.

Learn more about it and other hand issues associated with diabetes. Menu. Newsletters Search. Health Conditions. ... If you place your palms flat against each other in the familiar prayer gesture, ...