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Radial Nerve Slider
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- HOW: In a standing position, start with your arm down at your side. Face your palm backwards as you flick your wrist back while you extend the arm back past your torso. Then, bring your ear to the shoulder of the arm you are stretching. After that, bring the arm slightly forward while you relax the wrist and bring the opposite ear gently down to the opposite shoulder. Repeat this process for the prescribed amount of reps.
- FEEL: You should feel a stretch in your shoulder, forearm and wrist.
- COMPENSATION: Make sure to follow the right steps of when to bend your wrist and move your arm and neck a certain way. Perform this exercise slowly and with control.
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