Upper limb mobility: ulnar nerve bias

A mobility exercise for the upper extremity, involving some tension on the ulnar nerve.

• keep the head and neck in a neutral position
• gently depress the scapula
• lift the arm to approx 90 degrees
• bend the elbow
• turn the palm face up
• extend the wrist
• move in and out of this position, only working within the comfortable range
• repeat as needed
• NOTE: care if there is any dural tension
• NOTE: see flossing exercises for more dural mobilization