3 Exercises to Alleviate Arm Nerve Pain
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- Today' video covers rehab exercises for pain related to the three primary peripheral nerves that start in the neck and run down the arm.
The median nerve begins at the neck, like our the other peripheral nerves mentioned in the video (ulnar and radial) and receives contributions from many nerve roots (C5-T1). The nerve then courses down the arm, giving sensation to the palm side of the hand, the thumb, index, middle and the lateral half of the ring finger. It also provides motor input to most of the muscles that move our wrist and fingers into flexion (imagine making a fist).
The ulnar nerve is made up of the C8 and T1 neck branches and runs down the inside of the forearm to the pinky and inner side of the ring finger.
The radial nerve provides motor innervation to the triceps and the wrist/finger extensor muscles. The nerve also relays sensory input from most of the back of the hand and fingers (except the pinky and medial half of the ring finger).
References: Basson A et al. The Effectiveness of Neural Mobilization for Neuro-Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017.
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I can't believe what I am watching. So here is my story: In September 2020, I fell and dislocated my elbow. After the initial night of the accident, I could no longer feel or move my arm and hand. I had an x-ray, and the ER doctor said I had a hair fracture on my elbow, but they did not put a cast. When I saw the orthopedic, he said he was worried and that I needed PT. After doing PT for 4 months, my arm and hand remained numb. So, after requesting an MRI because the pain was under my arm by my shoulder, the MRI came back normal. But I could not lift my arm above my waist. Anyway, the Orthopedic could not help me. He didn't understand why I could not move my arm. He made me feel like I was lying. It took me about 2 years to begin moving and feeling my arm; it still hurts and feels a tingling sensation in my fingers. Sometimes, I'll tighten the sensation in my hand. After so long, you are the first person who describes what I feel and gives an exercise to relieve the pain. Thank you!
so did these exercises help?
Update please, did this help you?
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Hi just came across this excise and I just started to do it and it felt a little better I hv been going through these pains both my arms I have gotten steroid injection and pain and it works for half hr and then comes back cannot sleep at nights so I am very very happy for these excises God bless you I know it will take me a while because I am in so much pain so little bit at a time
I was haveing mad pain in my right arm , the muscles gripping pain then goes to hand wrist and shoulderfor the last 3-4 days started doing all 3 today and already can feel a major improvement in my arm Thank God for people like you and TH-cam sharing your knowledge
That’s so great to hear!
What is your condition right now. Can you share?
Please can you explain your results?
My chest is paining me at left hand ✋ can I make exercise
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You explained better than any doctor i have ever seen for my conditions.Thank you.
I am glad to hear the video was helpful!
I can't lift my arm past 50 degrees. I need help
I am from India. After suffering from a motorbike accident I was having numbing pain starting from neck travelling through my armpit and then elbow till my index and middle finger. After almost a year through your video i got some relief. THANK YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU
So glad my video helped you!
Did it for five minutes and can already feel huge difference! Thank you!
That’s so great hear!
Done the first and third exercise for 2 days now. Feel a huge difference already. I thought I had a muscle problem but realize it was to do with the nerves from my neck.
So glad the exercises were helpful to you!
Thank you. This is less straining than other videos on TH-cam. And i can already feel slight relief.
I am a violinist and I am feeling pain around my thumb since more than a week. Gladly I found your video so I can release the tension from my nerve and my whole arm will feel better. These kind of videos are much needed for us musicians! Thank youuuu
I am so glad to hear that the video was helpful!
“Thank you so much! I was experiencing a lot of pain in my left hand at night, and I didn’t know what to do. I was alone at home and literally in tears due to the pain. However, after following the exercises in this video, the pain instantly reduced. I can’t thank you enough!” ❤❤❤
That’s so great to hear! I’m glad the exercises helped you.
What do you called ‘three exercises for nerve pain in the arm’. Thank you.
They are called median, ulnar and radial nerve mobilizations.@@jenniferlaw7656
Thank you. This video helped me a lot...❤❤❤i watched many videos but none of them work out. But this was awesome..
So glad to hear that it was helpful!@@user-yv8vs6ez3c
I’m a builder who uses his hands and body every day! I have had tennis elbow and have been strengthening rotator cuff, forearms, and working on thoracic mobility. But this flossing has really made the last of the pain go away! Thanks so much!
I’m so glad to hear these were helpful in getting rid of the last bit of pain!
Would this help with post stroke pain?
I can’t thank you enough. I feel the difference after these stretches.
You are an answer to prayer! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for your videos. The stretches and clear explanations are fantastic.
The gift you have given to so many people is easing suffering, please know you are appreciated.
Happy to help! I'm so glad to see that my videos and content are helpful to people!
Thank you so much for such a clear explanation. Most medical professionals are full of jargons they lose me. Been having neck to arm pain for years and will try your first one. I can't thank you enough.🙏
No problem! I’m glad the video was easy to understand and hope that the exercises help you.
Thank you. I felt instant relief and the numbness subsided. I felt the circulation in my hands throughout the exercises.
That’s so great to hear!
Bro this started 20 minuets ago and I couldn’t sleep and was on the verge of panicking cause I just wanted the feeling to go away so that triggered my panic disorder. it’s already feeling better thank you Jesus
What you teach really helps alleviate my numbness and pain along the arm!
Thanks a zillion!
That’s so great to hear!
Very clear explanation and definitely helpful excercise. I suffered from arm numbness for 2 months and can't sleep well in last couples of week due to painful arm. Medicine to relieve pain is useless to me. The excercise gave me immediate improvement and I can sleep better last night. I have to say infinite thank you to you, Dr Tom.😘
Thanks so much for sharing your video, very much appreciated it! I woke up this morning with pinched nerve and feeling pins, tingling and heaviness in my left arm. I followed all 3 exercises and feel relief after doing it for 15 times for 3 sets. Thanks again and keep sharing your knowledge.
This is awesome , feel relief right away . Thank you for sharing!
As previously posted I tried this exercise yesterday and performed it as suggested at different times throughout the day I would like to thank you for the advice and the video I have just had the best sleep I have had in almost 12months not entirely pain free but a lot less pain than I have suffered recently, having just retired at 66 I thought this was the norm after finishing work this will now be part of my daily routine please keep up the good work. 👍👋👋👋
That’s so great to hear! Thanks for coming back and providing an update.
Got shots in my right shoulder 2 weeks ago and now the pain has shifted down my right arm, more specifically radiating to my elbow. I have bad disc in cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. I had bilateral carpal tunnel surgery and regained feeling in thumb, pointer and middle fingers. I am grateful to find your video and will be useing the exercise until I see my dr again this month. Thanks a million.
I hope the exercises help you! Best wishes with your recovery process! You might be interested in my new book as it has comprehensive programs for the entire body with pictures of me doing the exercises. The book is almost 500 pages and covers the 50 most common injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical, thoracic and lumbar pain and many more. Here is an Amazon link, if you want to learn more about the book. a.co/d/5sjMtRk
Thank you! I was have been suffering all day, this made it already a little bit better. I think all of these were helpful for me.
Thank you, my chiropractor Dr. Toby Spitzlberger recommended this video to try until my first appointment and I can tell a difference in my level of pain virtually immediately. Thank you.
holy moly, im a meat cutter and I've been suffering from an ache on my right arm for a while now, I thought it was my grip but many of what I saw online didn't help but with this, I just did a couple stretches from here and its day and night difference. it was my radial nerve causes my discomfort and just after doing this once, my arms looser and not painful. ill keep it up, that was awesome.
That’s so great to hear! I’m glad you figured out what was bothering you.
Woke up writhing in pain and it’s been getting worse for 2 hours, did the first exercise and it’s nearly completely gone thank you so much❤
So glad to hear the exercises helped you!
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Excellent explanation and simple to follow instructions. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us Dr. Walters.
Sure thing! Thanks for the comment and supportive feedback!
Thank you for your video. It is very informative.
Thanks so much for this. I've been experiencing pins and needles in my right arm since I started redecorating and figured I must have a pinched nerve somewhere, as soon as I started these it was as if my body was telling me...yes, this is what I need! Thanks so much ❤️
Thanks for the comment! I’m so glad the exercises were helpful to you!
I often eperiencing this electricity,pins in my arm, the doctor gave me medicine but nothing change and also recommend that I will have a spine MRI. But seeing this video let me think that I will try first this exercise for a week or two if there is a development it will fine me less radiation for my body.
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These are very helpful to me right now! I am doing a lot of grading for the end of the term. That means working on the computer a lot, and my mousing arm is so tight and numb that I feel it all the way up into my traps, shoulder, neck and face! I’m going to put these into my daily routine. Thank you! 👍🌹
Glad to hear the video was helpful! I hope the exercises help relieve your symptoms!
Thank you so much for this! After months & months of useless physiotherapy , watching your video just changed the whole thing in only few days.
You are a lifesaver!
I’m so glad to hear that the exercises help you! Thank you for the comment!
Thanks for sharing this posting and it’s very helpful. 🙏🏼
You're welcome!
I give Credit when credit is due. I’ve been having upper arm soreness for years I did the exercises, Especially the last one that runs from the top of the arm all the way down to the hand; it completely worked. I feel relief I don’t feel the soreness anymore I thought it was a muscle issue but after I did your exercises clearly it must’ve been a nerve issue but it feels great now. Wow amazing. Keep doing this.Thanks.
So glad to hear the mobilizations were helpful!
I can’t thank you enough for you putting together this lifechanging video! I’ve been suffering for many months, each night getting progressively worse with numbness in all fingers and pins/needles, really affecting my sleep. I’m suffering -- or now I can say I was suffering - from all three nerves being pinched (I was waking up each morning with my hand cramped and curled, with three fingers acting like they were locked…recently, it wasn’t going away during the day and staying cramped and wanting to curl…really scary!). After just one day of doing the flossing it was better! I slept that night for the first time in I can’t remember without terrible pins and needles all night long! I’m writing this on day 3…I just can’t believe my days of suffering are truly over! I’m truly grateful I discovered your video…if you help no one else, know that you helped change my life for the better...thank you!!!🌻
Thank you for the comment! I’m so glad to hear that the nerve mobilizations were helpful to you!
These exercises are effective. They do help.
God bless you my friend this is a lifesaver
I can’t explain. How much this is helpful I have been suffering from this pain for last few weeks . This is tremendously helpful
That is so great to hear! I’m so glad the video was helpful!
Oh my goodness. Thank you for this. I started working from home more and I think my office at home is not good and I've been getting this pain down my right arm and fingers. Did your exercise and it got better.
So glad to hear they were helpful!
you've had the best teachings of this stuff, I have a shoulder, neck pain and cant lift my left arm, issue came on fast, and now two days later I am in pain, cant move my arm up, but your video has helped me with some stretching areas, I hope it works but your explanation was great! thanks!
Thank you so much. I was in agony in my elbow and the median nerve stretch relieved so much pain. I could feel the blood pumping to my hand and pain disappearing. I'm gonna keep it up but I can't thank you enough.
I was having major pain started to do the exercises. Within mins. The pain went away. Thank you so much for the help!!!
That’s so great to hear!
You are a godsend. I am having so much soreness in my arms I was getting very upset thinking I had fibromyalgia or something similar. I did these this morning and the difference is like night and day. I don't know what my problem is yet, but I'll keep doing these every day. Thank you, liked. Keep healing the world, thank you 🥰
I am so glad the exercises helped you! Thanks for the comment!
This is me, right now… Plus I injured myself and got really bad nerve damage from that. Did you ever find out what was going on with you?
Very helpful. I did these exercises and was relieved after some days. Thank you for sharing!
I’m glad to hear the exercises helped you!
I was doing 2 finger push-ups and I messed up my forearms really bad I was having pain in my forearms / hands throughout the day even touching my forearms was uncomfortable. did the first flossing exercises for 20 reps and instantly the pain went away. this is going to be a part of my routine for good now. thank you
I was in so much pain. I literally feel some relief after doing these exercises one time! thank you!
That’s so great to hear!
Thank you so much for the exercises. It helps stop my nerve pinching pain immediately. You have no idea how much you have just done for me. I appreciate your kindness and generous offer with your amazing knowledge. I am grateful to come across your video today. May your good deed will pay you back in tenfold
This is so helpful. Really has made a difference. Thank you.
So great to hear these movements have been helpful!
TY for your invaluable service to the public. :)
Happy to help!
I'm literally suffering from neck pain down to the elbow. Similar to the one you described as the 3rd nerve. Will try the exercise, hope it helps. All started after a week of Covid19 quarantine when I was constantly o the bed with my neck against the wall reading or watching TV.
Sorry to hear about that. These nerve mobilizations should help clear some of that up.
Oh wow what the heck man? This really helped me.
GOD BLESS YOU !! I am in tears. Your exercises helped me more than anything else.
Glad u feel ok. Im here coz my mom is going through similar pain. And it just makes me tear up seeing her like that
Lifesaver Omg!! If I sit in front of the computer too long, I get shoulder and arm pain. So glad I found your video. One exercise and pain is gone. I tried other stretches from other instructor, but I keep coming back to this video. These are the most effective for me. ❤
I am so glad to hear the nerve mobilizations are helping you!
I’m a remedial therapist and have been doing other stretches which are good but not as targeted as these! Thankyou sincerely, this may very well keep me in the job for many years
You're welcome! I'm so glad the exercises have been helpful so far!
Exceptional exercises..I could not sleep for the last several nights, due to hand numbness & tingling in both hands.. I am scared as it can be heart related ? But your said exercises are giving me some relief to begin with... hopefully it solves my problem.. I have a WFH software desk job for long time now.. so I am sitting for long hours in good arm chair.. so I believe this is the root cause for pinching my hand nerves😮 Thank You, Sir for sharing your exercises & tips 🙏🇮🇳
You're welcome! I'm glad the exercises were helpful!
I've been experiencing arm weakening and pain for the past two months and was told it was most likely a muscle strain or I upset a nerve. My anxiety and stress has made everything worse and made me assume I have something life threatening which has been keeping me stressed and miserable. Thank you for putting out videos to help with easy exercises and great explanations. You have helped calm my anxiety and I hope this helps with the nerves :)
How are you doing. Even I am going through the same situation as you did
I 100% feel you, my arm has been feeling weak for around 2 months too and i get the occasional slight numbness in my pinky. I always assume the worst and think Im going to get my arm amputated or something but trust me, we'll be okay
how are you doing now? has your situation improved?
this is amazing! I love when things actually work! THANK YOU!
Thank you! I’m so glad the exercises helped!
God bless you!🙏 Amazing relief after doing these!
So glad they were helpful!
I just did this exercises and I can feel the difference
That’s great to hear!
Appreciate this..currently suffer from CTS..sleeping especially at nights is dreadful.
Sorry to hear that. The median nerve mobilization in this video often helps with CTS related symptoms.
Same case here, once i lie down to sleep, the pain is unbearable, making me spring back to sitting possition..
A bigger pillow seems to help me
This is GOLD. thank goodness I found this video
So glad it was helpful!
It's grateful thank you my pain removed
That’s so great to hear!
Thank you, perfect timing this showed up in my feed. I just got back from trying to give blood and I have symptoms like she hit a nerve. :(
Ugh, sorry to hear that! I hope these are helpful to you.
I had a blood examination too and she hit a nerve 7 days ago. I felt a sharp pain in my wrist. I just started doing the one exercise and it is already releasing the pain when I hyper extend. Will keep doing these daily. Nutrition helps too. B Vitamine complex and foods high and alpha lipoic acid for nerve regeneration. I read up on the peer reviewed studies. I mentally feel better too eating these foods, hence their effect on the nervous system.
@@codybourque6099 Thank you so much for this information! It is very encouraging! Glad you are feeling better!
I am also
Thanks I’m a bus driver, currently dealing with with arm, shoulder, and hand problems. These tips will help me work on those nerves.
This is GOLD, Thank You so much, so much information in 10 minutes.
No problem! I’m glad the video was helpful!
Thank you! These really helped me! No.3 is still a bit painful but i know I’ll get there! Already felt big improvement with exercises 1 and 2, you’re awesome!
That’s great to hear! I’m glad the exercises are helping you!
Hello Sir!
I find this video affective. I have severe pain in my left arm, shoulder and neck as well as upper left area of chest and back. I'm an anxiety patients and whenever I stress about anything it gets worst. It also gives me nightmares as if I'm getting heart attack or something. This pain is such a disress and it got intense after I got a panic attack few days back. Please suggest something to get relief from this pain.
Considering your symptoms, it really would be a good idea to see a local Doctor Who can help get to the root of the issue. It’s very difficult for me to give accurate advice without evaluating you.
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YOU CHANGED MY LIFE TODAY !! Thank you so much !
I’m so glad to hear that this video helped you!
Great exercise for nerve pain! Thank you!! Great video.
I sure hope this video helps. I've been dealing with the pain, tingling, and numbness in my right arm for the past 3 weeks. It's not letting up 😩
Sorry to hear that. I wouldn’t recommend testing each position and seeing which one most closely triggers your symptoms. Then, use that movement (gently) to help improve nerve health.
Hey, can you please update on your status now? I’m sorry to hear that but I’ve been feeling the same…
@@ralphboustani1409 I'm doing much better. I tried the exercises but didn't follow through with them due to pain. I went to see a chiropractor for one session. She did a little work. I guess with time the pain has alleviated. I'm still not able to do a full pushup but I have been in the gym for the past four days working out and lifting lightly. Feels so much better and my spirit is doing much better
@@ralphboustani1409 the nerve pain has went away.
@@owhynot2341 happy to hear! Godspeed
Just started now and feel the difference..thank you
thank you so much! this helped me on my recent arm pains!
Thank you! Six months for a physio appt. in my area. Thankful for videos such as these.
Glad the video was helpful!
Can I say how thankful I am to see this video .
I’ve had pain in my elbow for 3 days and it has gone down to my fingers ( I have hyper mobility )
I just did this , and it HELPED !
Thank you so much for this ❤
I am so glad the video and exercises helped you!
Thank you! ❤
Thank you. ❤
Thanks for the awesome explanation and exercises. Very helpful.
You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful!
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I was having several pain on my arm for more than 3 weeks. I tried your exercises so effective !!
I’m so glad the exercises helped!
Thank you thank you thank you for this tutorial. I have been suffering for 11 weeks now - this helps the pain
No problem! I’m glad the exercises are helping!
I have tried the first exercise for alleviating the pain I had in my upper forearm and yesterday I played quite a few songs on guitar and there was no pain that I remember. I am going to keep doing the exercise in my yoga workouts. Thank you for your expertise and advice.
That’s awesome! I am glad the exercises helped you!
Thank you for your valuable information
You’re welcome!
Thank you very much , as if you are talking about my problem this week 🙏
You’re welcome! Glad the video was helpful!
Because of my job I’m getting the start of carpel tunnel. Omg a few sets of these bad boys have relived the numbness and burning I was feeling for days on end. Thank you!!
That’s awesome! I’m so glad to hear the exercises were helpful!
Thank you so much this helped me with the first one
great suggestions thank you 👍
Thank you so much for sharing info. God bless you 🙏
You’re so welcome!
Thanks for the knowledge God bless you 💕
You’re welcome!
RADIAL NERVE!....started hurting out of nowhere at night...I Googled but no information came out. Thanks for the video! I feel way better🙏😊
This is awesome information! I've had nerve pain my entire life and always in search for remedies.. thank you 👍🏼👍🏼
I’m glad the video was helpful!
I rarely comment on these things, but i came across this yesterday and have donw 2 sets of these excercises last night before bed, had the best night in ages! have been off work(self emp builder) with chronic nerve pain and loss of grip - grip has improved tenfold instantly and nerve pain is 80% better already - this man is a genius
Thank you for the comment! I am so happy to hear that the nerve mobilizations are helping you!
Sir, you are awesome.
Thanks. The ex for ulnar nerve lessened the tingling instantly. 😊
great information and easy to understand .thank you
You’re welcome! Glad the video was useful.
I'm a full time mom and I have issue on my right arm I think it's because of too much pressure using my right arm carrying groceries and other stuff, thank you so much of this video it helps a lot and I need this, God bless you..
Thanks for sharing GOD BLESS!
My brother n I both have C4, C5 bulging discs in the neck causing neck, shoulder n arm pain, plus some arthritis. This explanation n exercises is exactly what I was looking for. Big thanks.
So glad the video was helpful. I hope the exercises help him.
I like to thank you for making the video. I’m glad I went to see that video because my arms in my neck hurts from time to time and it’s a real pain to deal with but with people like you know it’s although exercises and I just thank you so much.
I am so glad that the video and exercise were helpful! Thank you for the comment!
Thank you for this video. It was easy and simple to deal with some komplexes issues. I took advantage of it.
Glad the video was helpful to you!
Great video! It totally helped! Thank you.
That’s so great to hear! Thanks for commenting!
Thank you - this has been trouble for me for quite some time. I appreciate you putting this information out. Subscribed!
Thank you for subscribing! I’m glad the video was helpful!
Thank you so much for this, absolute game changer 🙏
No problem! Glad it was helpful!
Wow! Thank you for sharing. I've tried it and pain is gone. Thank you
So glad to hear the exercises were helpful!