Exercises for Nerve Pain

Appropriate exercises for nerve pain relief with tips from Dr. Saleh Atiyah in Amman

Certain well-designed exercises help improve nerve mobility, reduce pain, and improve function. However, they must be performed very carefully under specialist supervision because incorrect exercises may increase pain and worsen the problem. The exercise program depends on the type and location of the nerve problem.

For sciatica, sciatic nerve gliding can be performed by sitting and slowly straightening the knee while flexing the foot upward then returning. For carpal tunnel syndrome, median nerve gliding exercises are available that involve moving the fingers and wrist in graduated positions.