Median Nerve Flossing Guide

Did you know that you can floss your nerves just like you can floss your teeth?

Nerve flossing (also called nerve glides or neural mobilization) uses gentle, controlled movements that help the nerve to “slide” through its pathway without overstretching it.

The median nerve travels from your neck down to your hand. When irritated, it can contribute to carpal tunnel symptoms, numbness or tingling in the wrist and hand, hand tightness, and even forearm or arm discomfort.

To perform this exercise,

1. Sit or stand up tall with your shoulders relaxed.

2. Gently extend the arm on the side of your symptoms.

3. With your elbow straight and your fingers straight, bend the wrist backward (wrist extension), so the palm is facing up.

4. Tilt your head towards the painful arm. Hold for 1 second.

5. With your elbow and fingers straight, pull the wrist towards you (wrist flexion), so your palm is facing you.

6. Tilt your head away from the painful arm. Hold for 1 second.

7. Slowly alternate between these two positions for 10 repetitions.

If you are feeling tightness or stiffness during this exercise, it is okay to push through it.

If you or someone you know is experiencing carpal tunnel symptoms, arm tightness, numbness or tingling, or pain in general, we’d love to help.

You can schedule an appointment by calling (615) 900-5187 or visiting www.tennesseebackpaincenter.com.

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