Books
- Neurodynamic Techniques – NOI Group and David Butler
- The Sensitive Nervous System – David Butler
- Clinical Neurodynamics – Michael Shacklock
- Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System
- Peripheral Nerve Injury – Stephen J. Carp, PT, Ph.D., GCS
DVDs
- Treating Trapped Nerves DVD set – Erik Dalton, Ph.D.
- Manual Therapy To Eliminate Multiple Nerve Compression Patterns 3 Pack DVD Set – James Waslaski
Online
- Nerve Glide Techniques – Massage Library
- Lumbar Radiculopathy – Contralateral Techniques – Michael Shacklock
- Overhook and Underhook – Nerve Dynamics – Edward Sambridge and Stuart McGill
- Dermal Traction Method – formerly Yank Away Pain – Dr. Phillip Snell and Dr. Justin Dean
- The Hidden Nervous System – Whitney Lowe
- The Long and Winding Nerve – Whitney Lowe
- Deciphering Elusive Symptoms of Nerve Injury – Whitney Lowe
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – Learn Integral Anatomy – Gil Hedley
Articles
- Exploring Neurodynamics in Your Massage Practice – Erik Dalton, Ph.D.
- Sci-Hub SUPERIOR GLUTEAL NERVE ENTRAPMENT SYNDROME
- Understanding and Treating Peripheral Nerve Entrapments (1.5 CEUs)
- Neurodynamic Assessment
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Comparison of a Targeted and General Massage Protocol on Strength, Function, and Symptoms Associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Pilot Study
- Entrapment Neuropathies: Challenging Common Beliefs With Novel Evidence
- Do ‘sliders’ slide and ‘tensioners’ tension? An analysis of neurodynamic techniques and considerations regarding their application
- Slump stretching in the management of non-radicular low back pain: A pilot clinical trial
- Pudendal Neuralgia & The Clinical Significance of the Sacrotuberous Ligament
Intermittent Traction Devices
- Fisher Traction – https://www.fishertraction.com/
Nerve Entrapment Assessment
- Tension the nerve at the distal end.
- Gently tension the nerve at the proximal end, assessing for pain or discomfort.
- Upper extremity – head and neck flexed and rotated away, shoulder depressed.
- Lower extremity – head, neck, and upper back slumped forward
- Relieve the tension at the proximal end. If the pain diminishes, the problem is from the nerve.
- If the pain doesn’t diminish, the problem is likely musculoskeletal.
Nerve Glide Protocol
- Assess nerve by tensioning.
- Massage or cup areas of nerve restriction.
- Tension the nerve at the distal end while relaxing it at the proximal end.
- Tension the nerve at the proximal end while relaxing it at the distal end.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 up to six times.
- Reassess the nerve by tensioning.
Nerve Glide or Nerve Flossing Techniques
There are many YouTube videos showing nerve glide techniques.
- Peripheral Nerve Sliders & Tensioners | Upper Limb Neurodynamics
- Median Nerve Flossing or Gliding for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Advanced Median Nerve Flossing Techniques
- Median Nerve Glides or Nerve Flossing – Ask Doctor Jo
- Ulnar Nerve Glides – Ask Doctor Jo
- Ulnar Nerve Flossing/Gliding for Forearm, Little or Ring Finger Pain
- Tennis Elbow – Centre Court (Radial Nerve) – David Butler
- Radial Nerve Glides or Nerve Flossing – Ask Doctor Jo
- Treating Radial Nerve Entrapment – Erik Dalton
- Nerve Glide – Sciatic – Ask Doctor Jo
- Sciatic Nerve Flossing/Gliding for Sciatic (Leg) Pain, Numbness, etc.
- Lower Limb Neurodynamic Techniques | Sliders & Tensioners
- Meralgia Parasthetica: The Burning Thigh Syndrome
- Meralgia Paraesthetics: 3 Great Exercises for Success
- Meralgia Paresthetica! *Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Flossing/Gliding Exercises* | Dr Wil & Dr K
- Top Tips for Meralgia Paresthetica
- Femoral Nerve – Nerve Flossing – Kinetic Health
- Femoral Nerve Glide – Erik Dalton
- Flossing the Tibial Nerve
- Peroneal Nerve – Flossing and Tensioning – Kinetic Health
- Flossing Exercises for Peroneal/Fibular Nerve Entrapment
- Flossing the Obturator Nerve – Obturator Nerve Entrapment
- Resolve Obturator Nerve Entrapment – Motion Specific Release
Class Notes
Techniques for Treating Nerve Entrapment
Nerve Flossing Techniques