{"id":11836,"date":"2026-10-24T22:12:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T22:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/?page_id=11836"},"modified":"2026-11-14T19:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T19:32:06","slug":"neurodynamics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/neurodynamics\/","title":{"rendered":"Neurodynamics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-bg-size:cover;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.16;\">Neurodynamics \u2013 nerve mobilisation<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-bg-size:cover;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.16;\">Neurodynamics \u2013 nerve mobilisation<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-background-color:#f6f4f4;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><style>.trx .hd.mt,.trx .sp.mt{margin-top:64px}.trx .gr.nb{margin-bottom:0}.trx .cd.au{border-top-color:#94702d}.trx .cd.au .tg{background:#faf3e3;color:#7c5e26}.trx .bx{margin:28px 0 0;padding:18px 22px;background:#fff;border-left:3px solid #94702d;border-radius:10px}.trx .bx strong{color:#33383e}.trx .lst{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:26px 30px;margin:0;columns:2 300px;column-gap:48px}.trx .fq{max-width:900px}.trx .fq details{background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 20px;margin-bottom:10px}.trx .fq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#33383e}.trx .fq details p{margin-top:10px}.trx .ft.mt{margin-top:48px}.trx .bt.ol{background:transparent!important;color:#980d2c!important;border-color:#980d2c!important}.trx .cd .d a{color:#980d2c;text-decoration:underline}<\/style>\n<div class=\"trx\"><a class=\"bk\" href=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/physiotherapy-overview\/\">\u2190 All therapies<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sp\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"eb\">Therapy<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Neurodynamics<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tx ld\">Nerves need freedom of movement. If a nerve is irritated or compressed \u2013 for example with nerve root irritation or carpal tunnel syndrome \u2013 targeted nerve mobilisation helps relieve pain and restore mobility.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tx\">Neural mobilisation is an established part of rehabilitation for irritated or compressed nerves \u2013 combined with manual therapy, treatment of neighbouring regions and gradual progressive training.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bts\"><a class=\"bt\" href=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/book-appointment\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"im\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4Balance-Basel-30.04.11-KUADRAT-329-24x36-001.jpg\" alt=\"Neurodynamics\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hd mt\">\n<p class=\"eb\">How it works<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">How neurodynamics works<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gr\" style=\"--mw:250px\">\n<div class=\"cd\"><span class=\"tg\">1 \u00b7 Test<\/span><strong>Testing the nerves<\/strong><span class=\"d\">With neurodynamic tests, we check how sensitively a nerve reacts to movement and stretch.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cd\"><span class=\"tg\">2 \u00b7 Mobilisation<\/span><strong>Gliding instead of stretching<\/strong><span class=\"d\">Gentle gliding movements (\u00absliders\u00bb) improve the nerve&#8217;s mobility and calm it down without overstretching it.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cd\"><span class=\"tg\">3 \u00b7 Surroundings<\/span><strong>Neighbouring regions<\/strong><span class=\"d\">We treat joints and muscles along the course of the nerve and adjust posture and load in everyday life.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cd au\"><span class=\"tg\">4 \u00b7 Build-up<\/span><strong>Gradual loading<\/strong><span class=\"d\">From the individual segment to functional movement \u2013 well-dosed progressive training secures success.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hd mt\">\n<p class=\"eb\">Scientific evidence<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">What studies show<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gr nb\" style=\"--mw:300px\">\n<div class=\"cd au\"><span class=\"tg\">Back and neck<\/span><strong>Proven benefit<\/strong><span class=\"d\">An analysis of 40 studies shows benefits of nerve mobilisation for back and neck pain with nerve involvement.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cd au\"><span class=\"tg\">Everyday life<\/span><strong>Movement helps<\/strong><span class=\"d\">Adapting everyday life is just as important: more moderate exercise, less prolonged, one-sided sitting.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cd au\"><span class=\"tg\">To be honest<\/span><strong>Not clear everywhere<\/strong><span class=\"d\">For other complaints, for example at the elbow, the benefit is still uncertain. That is why we combine the method specifically with other measures.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hd mt\">\n<p class=\"eb\">Indications<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">We treat<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ck lst\">\n<li>Nerve root irritation (radiculopathy)<\/li>\n<li>Disc herniations with nerve root involvement<\/li>\n<li>Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)<\/li>\n<li>Peripheral nerve entrapments<\/li>\n<li>Peripheral nerve injuries<\/li>\n<li>Nerve adhesions after surgery<\/li>\n<li>Chronic pain with nerve involvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"hd mt\">\n<p class=\"eb\">FAQ<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fq\">\n<details>\n<summary>How can I tell that a nerve is involved?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"tx\">Typical signs are radiating, burning or electric pain, tingling or numbness. With paralysis or increasing weakness, prompt medical assessment is important.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I do the exercises at home?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"tx\">Yes. We show you gentle gliding exercises that you can do on your own. The right dosage is important \u2013 better gentle and regular than too strong.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does neurodynamics help with sciatica?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"tx\">For radiating leg pain, it can be an effective part of treatment \u2013 together with education, exercise and training. More on the page <a href=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/back-complaints\/\">Back complaints<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tx ft mt\">Sources: Basson A et al., J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017 (neural mobilisation) \u00b7 Further reading: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.noigroup.com\/en\/Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOI<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Casereport-Radiculolpathie.pdf\">Published by us: case report on radiculopathy<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"bd\">\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 420px\">\n<p class=\"bt1\">Radiating pain or tingling?<\/p>\n<p class=\"bt2\">We check whether a nerve is involved \u2013 and treat it precisely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bts\" style=\"margin:0\"><a class=\"bt wht\" href=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/book-appointment\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><a class=\"bt ol\" href=\"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/physiotherapy-overview\/\" style=\"background:#fff!important\">All therapies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11836","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11836"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11836\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14084,"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11836\/revisions\/14084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/4balance.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}