Median Nerve Glides or Nerve Flossing - Ask Doctor Jo

Median nerve glides, median nerve flossing, and median nerve stretches should be done very carefully. Don't overdo the glide or flossing movements because that can cause more irritation. More nerve glides and nerve flossing: • Neural Glides for Ulna...
Median nerve gliding or nerve flossing is when you are moving the median nerve at each end together. This helps break up scar tissue or adhesions that might be causing pain. It can also help if you have a nerve compressed somewhere. Make sure not to force any of the movements, and try to use proper technique.
The last movement is more of a stretch on the median nerve since you are pulling away at both sides. So if you feel any pain, you might not be ready for it yet.
Related Videos:
Neural Glides for Ulnar, Median & Radial Nerves:
• Neural Glides for Ulna...
Finger Tendon Glides for Hand Injury or Surgery:
• Finger Tendon Glides f...
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my right hand, first three fingers hurt when my arm moves in specific ways, any advice?

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I could cry right now! 14 years ago I had elbow surgery due to a disease that caused my joint to crumble. When they were cleaning out the debris they nicked my medial nerve. In the process it left over 1/2 my dominant hand numb. I still struggle with loss of function, numbness, and muscle loss in all three fingers. There are spots that are no longer numb but about 1/4 of it is still numb. I did these exercises and my hand felt amazing afterwards!! So glad I looked this up finally, hoping it helps stimulate my nerve and help the healing process along. Thank you!!

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I am waiting to see a nerve specialist after somehow and suddenly damaging brachial plexus, it’s such a worry for me, as I have a weak wrist on my other arm from a fracture years ago already and I use my hands so much for work, yoga and drumming, but I feel these exercises have really helped. Thank you

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Awesome did just the 4 glides/stretches 5 times each and the pain in my upper arm went away. I was not over bearing on the glides/stretches just did it till I felt a little tension and proceeded with the maneuvers. Thanks

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I compressed my median nerve and seek medical attention while I'm waiting for test results I'm going to start on these exercises hoping that they will help thanks for sharing this video

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Hello Dr. Jo, thank you for this video as well as your videos for other nerve flossing. Do you by chance have a video on how to properly stretch scalene muscles? Mine get tight every day at some point during my work in an office and it causes me great pain and discomfort to my brachial plexus and nerves.

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Your Median, Radial and Ulnar videos are amazing, thanks! Do you have these stretches cut like a "program" without the tutorial? Cheers!

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Hey thank you for a great video I've been diagnosed with work related upper limb disorder and recommend to do these. How many times a day should I do these please?