RADIAL NERVE ARM EXERCISES During the completion of these exercises you may experience some discomfort which is normal and does not mean you are doing any further harm. If 0/10 is no pain and 10/10 is the worst pain imaginable, we suggest that you work to a level no greater than 3/10 during the exercise.
Complete the movement slowly and gently, in a controlled manner Do not aggravate your pain or symptoms
It is common to experience some delayed pain following these exercises, however your symptoms should not increase overall. Providing this delayed pain does not continue to worsen, it is ok to carry on with the exercises.
You may feel a slight pull or discomfort, this is normal
As a guide, start with around 20-30 reps up to twice a day, unless recommended otherwise by a healthcare professional, such as a physiotherapist. You can increase or reduce the number of reps and sets based on your level of pain.
Swishing Water [EASY]
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this exercise, imagine that 1 During you are running a bath and swishing that water around gently
a figure of eight, gently rotating 2 Make your whole arm and hand to “swish the water”
Tip the Waiter [MEDIUM]
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you have a small amount 1 Imagine of money in your hand and you are going to sneakily tip the waiter behind your back
palm should be facing upwards 2 Your at the beginning and end of the exercise. Your arm should rotate inwards during the exercise as you ‘Tip the Waiter’ behind your back
3 Follow the movement with your head Radial Nerve Slider [HARD]
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this exercise, your head and 1 During arm should both move in the same direction and at the same time
with your head upright, arm 2 Start rotated fully inwards as much as
comfortable, and wrist bent so that your palm faces upwards
as you move your arm out away 3 The from your body, simultaneously tilt your head to the same side
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