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Radial Nerve Tensioner
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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 opposite shoulder of the arm you are stretching.Upon feeling a stretch, return the arm to the starting position and relax the wrist. At the same time, return your head to the starting position. Repeat this process for the prescribed amount of reps.
- FEEL: You should feel a stretch in your forearm and shoulder.
- COMPENSATION: Make sure to follow the right steps of when to bend your wrist and move your arm and neck a certain way. Work through this stretch slowly and with control.
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