Dural Flossing: radial nerve floss

A mobility exercise for the upper extremity, gently tensioning the radial nerve from the distal end and then the proximal end.

• gently tilt the head towards the affected side
• gently depress the scapula
• make a loose fist while tucking your thumb into your fingers
• extend the whole upper extremity behind your body (reach back)
• flex the wrist
• internally rotate the arm (rotate it inwards)
• hold position for a few seconds
• now relieve the tension in the upper extremity by lessening all the movements described above
• move the head and neck away from the affected arm and hold for a few seconds
• move back and forth between these two positions, repeat as needed
• NOTE: only work within the comfortable range