Flexor Carpi Radialis
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Stretches
Stretches
Flexor Carpi Radialis Hand and WRIST Stretch for All Standing
Flexor Carpi Radialis Hand and WRIST Stretch for All Standing
How to perform the stretch:
1. Start in a standing position
2. Choose the muscle or wrist you intend to stretch
3. Extend the target shoulder 90 degrees in front of the body and keep your elbow extended
4. With the palm facing upwards, extend the wrist down
5. Apply pressure to the index and middle finger metacarpals by reaching around with the opposite hand
6. Twist the wrist away from pressure to increase the stretch
7. Hold the stretch for 20 Seconds
8. Release the stretch
Muscle Details
Muscle Details
The Flexor Carpi Radialis shares its origins within the common flexor tendon.
Origin:
- Medial Epicondyle via common flexor tendon.
Insertion:
- Proximal end of 2nd & 3rd metacarpals on the palmar side.
Action:
- Flexion of the wrist, radial flexion (abduction) of the wrist and assists weakly in flexion of the elbow and pronation of the forearm.
Irritation within this flexor tendon at the medial epicondyle can cause medial epicondylitis or golfers elbow.