Nerve Flossing
- gweidlich
- Aug 17
- 1 min read
Nerve flossing, also called nerve gliding, is a gentle movement technique used to relieve nerve tension and improve mobility of a nerve that's irritated or "stuck" in the body — often due to injury, poor posture, or tight muscles.
Nerve flossing helps by:
Gently stretching and gliding the nerve through its path
Reducing pressure or irritation around it
Improving blood flow and nerve health
Here are three safe and simple nerve flossing exercises you can try for the median, ulnar, and radial nerves, which are commonly involved in hand numbness. You can find many others online. Just make sure to follow the general tips below.
🟡 1. Median Nerve Floss
Good for: Numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers
How to do it:
🟢 2. Ulnar Nerve Floss
Good for: Numbness in the ring and pinky fingers
How to do it:
🔵 3. Radial Nerve Floss
Good for: Numbness on the back of the hand or forearm.
How to do it:
General Tips:
Go slow and gentle — this is more a gliding movement.
You shouldn’t feel pain. Mild tingling is okay during or just after.
Stop if numbness worsens or symptoms persist.
Important: Always rule out serious conditions first. Sudden numbness in the arm or face can be a sign of a more serious issue and should be evaluated by a medical professional. Numbness can have many causes, so it’s essential to get a proper diagnosis. The following exercises are intended only for mild, repetitive stress-related numbness — not for sudden or unexplained symptoms.
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