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These exercises are thought to relieve pressure on the median nerve and stretch the carpal ligaments, which also helps decrease pressure. They are also thought to help blood flow out of the carpal tunnel, which can help decrease fluid pressure. Research on the benefits of these exercises has been mixed.
Croatian researchers studied middle aged chronic low back patients who did not have accompanying leg pain (sciatica) to find out whether water or land based exercises was more successful in relieving pain. They found that both types of exercise did the job nicely and also helped decrease physical disability.