Exercise Videos
Rehab
Radial Nerve Tensioner
By FITTR
0 min read
PT0S
30 Nov 2022
2022-11-30T10:07:46.000Z
Preparation
Stand straight. This is your starting position.
Method
Step 1
Extend your left arm diagonally backwards while keeping your palm facing backwards
Step 2
As you do that, start bending your head to the right side
Step 3
Flex your wrist and fingers whilst moving shoulder away from the body
Step 4
Do both the movements simultaneously
Step 5
Shoulder should be rotated so that palm faces behind you
Step 6
Bend wrist backwards into flexion and fingers into flexion
Step 7
Slowly move your shoulder away from your body and tilt the head to the side
Step 8
Return to start position
Step 9
You may be instructed to tilt the head before moving the arm
Step 10
Follow your health professional for the correct sequence
Step 11
Nerve stretches are very sensitive and need to be performed gently
Step 12
Move into the tension position and stop before you feel excessive stretch sensation of the nerve
Step 13
Stop if exercise exacerbates pain.
