19/10/2026
Your flexibility practice might be missing a piece 👀🧠
When working on splits and backbends, we usually focus on muscles and joints. But our nervous system is also part of how we experience movement!
I learned these techniques from my teacher דניאל יצחקי | גמישות וקונטורשן and wanted to share them with you. This carousel introduces nerve gliding (often called nerve flossing) and nerve tensioning, including variations for the femoral, sciatic, median and ulnar nerves.
✨ A little nervous system knowledge
✨ Breathing and the stress response
✨ Nerve gliding vs. tensioning
✨ How these techniques may fit into mobility and active flexibility
My general approach is to explore joint mobility first, then appropriate nerve mobility, followed by active flexibility. Think of this as another tool to explore, not a magic trick or something everyone needs!
And this is just the beginning 👀 There are MANY more variations to learn about. If you’re interested, read more, learn from qualified professionals and understand the purpose of each technique before trying it.
A few important notes 🤍
• This is educational content, not medical advice. I’m a movement teacher, not a doctor or physiotherapist.
• Keep movements gentle. Never force a position or push through pain, tingling, numbness or shooting sensations. Stop if symptoms appear or worsen.
• If you have nerve symptoms, an injury or a medical condition, consult a qualified healthcare professional before trying these techniques.
• Flexibility takes time. These exercises aren’t a shortcut or a guaranteed way to improve range of motion, and they aren’t necessary for everyone.
Stay curious, explore thoughtfully, and remember: more tension doesn’t mean better results. 🫶🏽
Save this as a starting point for your learning! Have you explored nerve mobility in your practice?
