Neural mobility exercises

When carrying out the exercises contained within this sheet, the following should be taken into consideration:

• Any increase in your resting symptoms should settle down within 10 minutes of you stopping the exercise.
• In the event of any deterioration in your symptoms please stop the exercises and consult your physiotherapist.
• These exercises should be performed during the day and evening, but not immediately first thing in the morning.
• The frequency should be on a little and often basis, or as recommended by your physiotherapist.

Pain relief

To help us optimise your treatment, it is important that you have adequate pain relief. If you are suffering high levels of pain please seek advice from your pharmacist or GP.

Further advice

Please be aware that this handout is to be used as a guide. If you find these exercises painful, please seek advice from your physiotherapist or GP.

Contacts

Please contact our reception on 01223 216633 to leave a message for your physiotherapist, or to enquire about appointments.

This information has been compiled by the physiotherapy team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. You may receive this information during an appointment with a physiotherapist, from your GP or via our website at Outpatient-physiotherapy