Median Nerve Glides or Nerve Flossing - Ask Doctor Jo

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.

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Neural Glides for Ulnar, Median & Radial Nerves:

Finger Tendon Glides for Hand Injury or Surgery:

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[meganomann]

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!!

[FosteringW_love]

Every time I start having nerve pain I always return back to these exercises. They seriously work and you can do them ANYWHERE!

[fitwellholistic]

Amazing. Worst pain of my life. Immediate relief with all of them but especially no. 3.
Thank youuuu

[ful]

I just can't BELIEVE how much these exercises are helping me. I've got carpel tunnel syndrome, and needed to sleep with a hand brace at night.. Since I've been doing these exercises, -- no more brace, and I've gotten very little numbness, if any, during the day. Thanks Doctor Jo!!!

[AlastairAryn]

Immediate relief for my right arm. Been dealing with this since 2019. I love you so much. You are a god send. I literally cried with relief after this video.

[allyboy]

2 yeats with trapped nerves in my shoulder and these are working. Amazing i thoiught it was pain i was going to live with for the rest of my life. IT"S WORKING

[flowerpixel]

I've done these incorrectly on my own (before finding this channel) and "curling fingers" is exactly what it feels like when you've done too much. Good info

[vsanchez]

The amount of relief I feel after 3 days of doing these specific nerve exercises is incredible! I am currently getting Physical Therapy for a pinched nerve and my PT just added median nerve glides to my list of exercises last week. I found your video to make sure I was performing it correctly and gradually tried each of these nerve exercises as shown. I feel so much better in the past few days and actually getting complete sensation in my index finger which has been numb and tingly for about a month. Such a helpful resource if videos on your channel; Thank you Dr. Jo!! ☺️🙏

[Vocalinds]

Wow! My physio had given me a different video to follow for median nerve glides, and this one popped up in my recommended. I am finding these ones much more effective! My wrist is becoming much more mobile and less painful after only two days!

[wellspringlife]

I'm a PTA and I love what we do. Your videos help with treatment 🤗

[catkajary]

This was the best video I've seen so far for median nerve glides/flossing! Thank you!

[christianfrei]

So I had this nerve issue twice already. Few months ago, then did this, it helped me, went away. Now I have it again and do your routine and it helped me immediately. HUGE thanks. ❤ to me this is gold

[bindagee]

This is so so wonderful. I can''t even tell you. Anti-inflammatories and even a cortison shot did nothing. This I feel immediately release that median nerve pain

[uria]

I have been having a pain in my forearm for years. I thought maybe I have some form of tendonitis. I tried this for about 3 days and the pain was totally gone. I'm so relieved from the relief. I so very appreciate this.

[i.m.hidden]

I'm back rewatching this again several months after I thought my nerve problems had resolved. This helps me figure out which nerve is acting up and gives a slight release. Thank you so much Dr. Jo~

[ElBote]

I love the way you teach! The Phy Therapist didn’t explain the objective

[EltonHurtis]

You're a genius, so simple and effective. I really appreciate how simple you make it sound. Thank you. I've had instant relief. God bless you!

[meganspt]

As a PT student just wanna say awesome video and thank you!! (:

[jessicablair]

This video is honestly a life saver! I just went back to work and idk what I did, but my arm just started killing me. I couldn't even sleep because it got worse when I laid down and kept me up all night. I have a 3 month old and didn't feel comfortable trying to pick her up because I couldn't feel my fingertips through the tingling feeling. Just did these and for the first time in DAYS I'm feeling relief! Thank you so much!