Radial Nerve Entrapment

Background

The Radial Nerve is located here in the forearm and can become entrapped in the elbow and/or wrist.  

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Treatment

To begin, start by having your arm to your side.  Now bend your wrist and rotate your arm inwards.  When you feel a stretch in your hand or elbow, stop there  Perform 10 repetitions, remember do not over stretch.
 
Standing Radial Nerve Glide
 
 
To increase the intensity of the stretch, tilt your head to the opposite side and follow the previous instructions.
 
Standing Radial Nerve Glide With Head Tilt
 
  
You can further intensify the stretch by bringing your arm behind you.
 
Standing Radial Nerve Glide With Head Tilt and Arm Extension
 
These can also be performed while laying on a therapy table.  Follow the same rules before by bending your wrist at your side and rotating your arm inwards.  Remember, do not over stretch the nerve.
 
Lying Radial Nerve Glide
 
Tilt your head to the opposite side to intensify the stretch.
 
Lying Radial Nerve Glide With Head Tilt
 
As you progress, you can bring your arm behind you for an increased stretch.
 
Lying Radial Nerve Glide With Head Tilt and Arm Extension
 

References

Moradi A, Ebrahimzadeh MH, Jupiter JB. Radial Tunnel Syndrome, Diagnostic and Treatment Dilemma. Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2015;3(3):156-162.