Say Goodbye to Cubital Tunnel Discomfort: 3 Exercises for Instant Relief

Cubital tunnel syndrome exercises help reduce elbow pain and inflammation. Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve at the elbow becomes compressed and inflamed. The ring finger, little finger, and forearm may become numb, and severe pain is a typical symptom. It is the second most common peripheral nerve compression syndrome (1). Along with medical treatment, anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, splinting, and surgery, exercise therapy can speed up your recovery. Check out these 5 best and effective cubital tunnel syndrome exercises you can do at home.

3 Cubital Tunnel Exercises to Relieve Pain
The exercises you are about to do or learn are called nerve gliding exercises, which provide pain relief in cubital tunnel syndrome.

1. Elbow band

how to do

• Sit up straight in a chair and extend the affected arm to your side, palm facing the ceiling.
• Make a loose fist, flex your elbows and bring your forearm close to your upper arm and your fist close to your shoulder.
• Hold this pose for 2 seconds and release.

2. Elbow flexion and wrist extension

how to do

• Sit upright in a chair with your affected arm extended out to the side at shoulder level, palm facing up.
• Flex your elbows and bring your arms close to your body, palms facing up.
• Extend your wrists by pulling your arms toward your shoulders.
• Hold this pose for 2 seconds and release.
• Do it slowly. If your wrist hurts, don't overextend it.

3. Head tilt

how to do

• Sit upright in a chair with your affected arm extended out to the side at shoulder level. Make sure your palm is facing upwards.
• Move your head away from your hands and feel the stretch.
• Slowly extend your wrists by pulling your arms down toward the floor. Tilt your head away and feel the stretch.
• Hold this pose for 3 seconds and release.