Fix Wrist Tension While Playing Piano with These Easy Steps

Are you struggling with wrist tension when playing the piano You're not alone.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pianist, tension in the wrist and hand can sneak in and quickly lead to discomfort, poor technique, or even injury.

In this video, I’ll walk you through a series of daily hand exercises and posture tips that will help you find your neutral playing position, maintain strong fingers, and develop a flexible wrist all key to injury-free playing.

The first step is learning how to fully relax your arm and hand. We'll start with a simple exercise using your thigh to locate a natural, tension-free hand shape.

This is crucial for creating muscle memory around the correct playing position and ensuring your finger pads stay in contact with the keys without excessive curve or pressure.

Once you’ve found this neutral position, you’ll lift your wrist using the opposite hand to gently create lift and flexibility.

This movement builds awareness around the need for a soft wrist, which improves circulation and blood flow both essential for long-term comfort and injury prevention.

From there, we transition these foundational movements to the piano. We’ll work on lifting and dropping the hand into position with firm fingers and a loose wrist, training your muscles to coordinate strength and flexibility in perfect balance.

Whether you're struggling with stiffness, playing fatigue, or early signs of repetitive strain, this exercise is designed to keep your hands healthy, mobile, and strong.

These daily piano hand exercises will not only relieve wrist pain but will also improve your finger control and overall technique.

If you play with too much tension, you’re at a greater risk of developing long-term injuries like tendonitis or carpal tunnel.

With this method, we’re focusing on prevention by helping your body learn how to move efficiently and safely at the keyboard.

Strong hands don’t have to be tense hands. With regular practice of these techniques, you'll find that playing becomes smoother, faster, and more expressive, while your hands feel better than ever.

Whether you're prepping for a performance or just want to enjoy playing pain-free, these exercises are your foundation.

And if you want to go even deeper, I invite you to join my free masterclass on injury-free piano playing, where we’ll explore more in depth tools to help you play longer, stronger, and more confidently without discomfort or fear of injury.

The link is https://www.helenaun.com/piano-master...

🎹 Keep your hands strong, your wrists flexible, and your playing joyful. Don’t let wrist tension hold you back from making the music you love. Hit play and let’s build your injury-free piano technique today.




Hi, I'm Helen Aun! I'm a peak performance coach, Alexander Technique teacher, and business mentor for pianists and piano teachers. With over 25 years of experience as a professional pianist and educator, I help musicians play with confidence and ease, and build successful careers.

What I Do:
Founder of The Helen Aun Institute, dedicated to helping pianists thrive artistically and financially.
Help pianists overcome performance anxiety and physical pain.

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