With the first exercise we have already relieved the affected nerve in the shoulder and back area. The next exercise is aimed more at the neck and throat. Both exercises together bring about a considerable improvement. Often just ten minutes in the morning is enough for me to get through the day without pain.
First you bend my right arm. With your left hand you hold my right.
My elbow forms a right angle (90 degrees).
Support my elbow with your right hand so that it stays in place. The upper arm should be as perpendicular to the chest as possible.
The natural posture of my right hand will be that the thumb tends to point forward.
Now turn my right hand inwards. The thumb should at least point towards my head. Ideally, it should be a little further so that it is almost pointing towards the pillow.
But it should not hurt. Anyone who thinks that stretching has to be painful - I've had more than enough nurses like that - should first press the Sulbank again before they start pushing on an ALS patient.
Now turn or move my arm a little bit backwards, towards the head of the bed. No pressure is necessary. Due to the special position of the arm, the effect sets in all by itself. Keep the arm under slight tension for two to three minutes. Afterwards, simply put it back into my usual position.
The rotation of the hand is important. Because this causes tension in the armpits and shoulder, which when released causes an incredible release of the nerve.
