The supported median nerve slider uses a comfortable arm position to gently mobilise the median nerve. This controlled movement can help reduce irritation, ease tingling or numbness, and restore functional use of the arm and hand. It is often chosen in rehabilitation when a lighter, less demanding variation of the nerve slider is needed.
- Sit comfortably on a chair sideways from a higher surface such as a table our counter.
- Place your elbow comfortably over a pillow 90 degrees from the side body.
- Maintaining a bent elbow turn the palm up to the roof.
- Extend the wrist as if you’re holding a plate flat on the palm.
- Slowly extend the hand to the point of resistance either felt at the upper arm, elbow, or forearm.
- Tilt your head towards the extended arm.
- Return starting by bending the wrist, elbow until the fingers point towards the head.
- Allow your head tilt to the opposite shoulder.
- Return the head to neutral as you recommence extending the arm.
- Repeat this ‘flossing’ motion as per Physiotherapists instructions.