Your use your forearms more than you may realize for everyday movements, which can result in forearm tightness.

Here’s how to fix it.

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But you also need healthy, mobile forearms, not tight, achy limbs.

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Heres what to know about forearm tightness, and what to do for relief now and continued ease later.

Basically, dont wing it.

Self-release hand massage

Release tension in your forearms by starting at your hands.

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The relief can have a ripple effect.

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