Radial Nerve Flossing | Seattle Sports Chiropractor | Dr. Michael Li
Channel: Mobility Plus Sports Rehab
Date: 2021-01-13

Do you get numbness/tingling into your first three fingers? Dealing with thumb or wrist pain after working from a computer? Keep reading below👇

We have noticed a steady increase in wrist pain and numbness or tingling into the first three fingers since the “Work from Home” initiative. Not all workstations are created equal, SO what to do about it? 

The radial nerve travels from your brachial plexus (shoulder/pec area) down to the tips of your thumb, index and middle fingers. At times, a neck or a sports injury can also affect this nerve distribution and lead to a weird sensation down the arm or pain. Excessive mouse and keyboard use can also lead to irritation of the radial nerve. 

I am going to show you the “Radial Nerve Flossing” exercise to help alleviate the numbness or tingling you may feel in the wrist or first three fingers 💪🏽

1️⃣- Start by holding your arm out to your side with the thumb pointing down to the floor. Then tilt your head in the direction of the arm and point your fingers behind you by flexing your wrist. This is position 1. 

2️⃣- Next, simultaneously tilt your head to the opposite shoulder and sweep your arm forward with palms facing up into a “cradling a baby” position near the chest. This is position 2 and the completion of one repetition of the radial nerve floss. 

3️⃣- Repeat this sequence as recommended by (Me) or your local health provider. Remember, you should NOT feel any increased discomfort, pain or symptom during this exercise. 

At Mobility Plus Sports Rehab, we always start with a thorough exam to make sure we understand your case and provide you with personalized ways to overcome them. We help our patients get rid of their chronic pain quickly and prevent it from coming back. 

How do we do this? We do so by educating our patients with self-management strategies and providing pain relief in the office. 

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