The radial nerve slider is a mobility exercise designed to improve the movement of the radial nerve as it travels down the arm. Performed with controlled arm and wrist positions, it can help reduce irritation, ease symptoms like tingling or tightness, and restore normal nerve function. This drill is commonly prescribed in rehabilitation for arm, wrist, and hand conditions.
- Position yourself in comfortable standing posture.
- Bend the thumb across the palm and encase the fingers around the thumb to make a fist.
- Rotate the forearm towards the side body and flex the wrist.
- Maintaining a straight elbow, take the arm out to the side ‘elevating’ it to the point of tension.
- As you return the arm to the starting position by your side, tilt the ear towards the opposite shoulder.
- Return the head to neutral as you then begin to elevate the arm back out to the start.
- Repeat this ‘flossing’ motion as per Physiotherapist’s instructions.