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Movements of the Month - Gentle Nerve Glides

These gentle exercises are meant to maintain mobility & health.

The Median Nerve Glide

Begin in a seated position, with your back straight and feet flat on the floor.
Rest your left arm by your side.
Extend the left arm out to the side to shoulder level, keeping the elbow straight and the palm facing up.
Extend the wrist so that the fingers point downwards.
Side bend your head away from the extended arm.
Move your head back to a neutral position.

Repeat this movement 5 to 10 times
You may feel a light stretch in the palm of your hand or crease of your elbow.
Stop if you have any discomfort.

The Ulnar Nerve Glide

Begin in a seated position, with your back straight and feet flat on the floor.
Raise your elbow out to the side about 70 degrees and make the okay sign with your thumb and index finger.
Now extend your wrist and pronate it as demonstrated here. This may be all you need to feel a stretch in the hand.
If possible, put your middle, ring and pinky fingers along the bottom of your jaw and look through your thumb and index finger.

Repeat the movement 5 to 10 times.
Again, it should be pain free.

The Radial Nerve Glide

Begin in a seated position, with your back straight and feet flat on the floor.
Straighten your elbow out and turn the palm so it faces backwards.
Flex your wrist and pronate your forearm.
If you still don’t feel it, extend your arm back behind you a bit.
For additional tension, side bend your head away from the arm then move your head back to a neutral position.

Repeat this 5-10 times.
There should be nothing more than a gentle stretch felt during this exercise as well.

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