Though most people don't work outside regularly like in the past, computers and other types of technology haven't made things easier on our hands. Even sitting inside typing on the computer or text messaging on a phone can spell trouble for anyone.

To avoid hand surgery, there are several simple exercises that are particularly recommended for those who spend lots of time inside working with technology.

Tendinitis is just one injury that can cause pain in the hands. Fortunately, there are exercises to help avoid this issue. They mainly involve stretching the affected area. One such exercise suggests that you fold them together with your palms facing away, and then push your arms forward until they feel stretched.

Hold this move for ten seconds and repeat eight to ten times. You can perform the same move with your arms extended overhead instead of front of you, as well.

Even simple exercises like spreading all five fingers as far as they will go can help. In fact, any move that stretches your hands out can help you avoid the need for hand surgery. Most exercises should be held for at least ten seconds and performed about ten times for the ultimate stretch.

If your job involves sitting at a computer for several hours at a time, you will need to take frequent breaks to do small exercises. Even just flexing your fingers and wrists can help. You can also avoid hand surgery by rotating your wrists slowly in circles for about a minute, and just wiggling your fingers for thirty seconds.

Clearly, avoiding injuries is no harder than doing so with any other body part. It mainly requires you remembering to take small breaks to move your wrists and hands.

You can do things other than specific movements to stay injury-free. Even looking at your fingers while you type is shown to help prevent one common issue, carpal tunnel syndrome. This is because you are less likely to keep your wrists too stiff and not in proper position if you are looking at them; people staring at the screen instead of the keyboard are less likely to move their hands the right way.

Overall, avoiding the need for hand surgery is as simple as being aware of your movements, even at the office. Rather than letting your fingers and wrists be in charge, you should take over and allow for time to stretch each hand as needed.