Relieve Stiff Hands with Stress Ball Exercises If you're dealing with arthritis, trigger finger, neuropathy, or general stiffness in your hands and fingers, here's a simple solution: squeeze a stress ball! How to Do It: Grab a Stress Ball: Use a soft, pliable stress ball that fits comfortably in your hand. Full-Hand Squeeze: Squeeze the ball using your entire hand. Hold the squeeze for 3–5 seconds and release. Repeat for 30 reps, 3 times daily. Finger Isolation: Use individual fingers to squeeze