Books
- Neurodynamic Techniques – NOI Group and David Butler
- The Sensitive Nervous System – David Butler
- Mobilisation of the 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
- The Vital Nerves: A Practical Guide for Physical Therapists – John Gibbons
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
Products
- Intermittent Traction Self-Care Device for the Neck – https://www.fishertraction.com/
- Silicone Sheet – useful for tractioning or lifting tissue when doing bodywork – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHZRKZKF?th=1
Online
- Nerve Glide Techniques – Massage Library
- 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
This video shows why you can get the opposite result on a slump test, and why you may need to do the nerve glide in a different way if your client has an underhook.
- Overhook and Underhook – Nerve Dynamics – Edward Sambridge and Stuart McGill
This video shows how stretching the nerve on the contralateral side can relieve acute pain. This is an Instagram post in four segments, so you may need to click on the right arrow to see the following segments.
- Lumbar Radiculopathy – Contralateral Techniques – Michael Shacklock
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 for Self-Care
Many YouTube videos show nerve gliding techniques for self-care.
Upper Extremity
Median Nerve
- 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
- Ulnar Nerve Glides – Ask Doctor Jo
- Ulnar Nerve Flossing/Gliding for Forearm, Little or Ring Finger Pain
Radial Nerve
- Tennis Elbow – Centre Court (Radial Nerve) – David Butler
- Radial Nerve Glides or Nerve Flossing – Ask Doctor Jo
- Treating Radial Nerve Entrapment – Erik Dalton
Sciatic Nerve
- Nerve Glide – Sciatic – Ask Doctor Jo
- Sciatic Nerve Flossing/Gliding for Sciatic (Leg) Pain, Numbness, etc.
- Lower Limb Neurodynamic Techniques | Sliders & Tensioners
Tibial and Peroneal Nerves
- Flossing the Tibial Nerve
- Peroneal Nerve – Flossing and Tensioning – Kinetic Health
- Flossing Exercises for Peroneal/Fibular Nerve Entrapment
Femoral Nerve
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve
- Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment – Whitney Lowe
- 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
Obturator Nerve
