Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition that affects people whose job or activities require repetitive hand/wrist movements. A Median Nerve glide exercise is one stretch to help relieve the numbness and tingling associated with this condition.

Kai Yamamoto, OTR/L, an occupational therapist specializing in hand, wrist, and upper extremity issues offers this simple nerve glide exercise to relieve pain. Kai is also fluent in Japanese.

Repetitive motions, like typing, or any wrist movements that you do over and over are the primary contributors to this pain. This is especially true of things you do when your hands are lower than your wrists.

This stretch targets the tissue surrounding your nerves. Because nerves don’t stretch, you need to stretch the surrounding tissue to give the nerves more space.

Jobs and activities that put you most at risk?

👉 Deskwork with Extensive Computer
👉 Phone Use
👉 Assembly Line Work
👉 Musicians
👉 Mechanics
👉 Manufacturing
👉 Knitting and Sewing

If pain persists for an extended period of time it is recommended to seek help from a medical professional, especially if it is impacting your ability to function at work or in your daily activities.

If you would like an evaluation, please give us a call to schedule an appointment at 310.325.7404. We are here to help.