Loosen a Tight Arm After Stroke with This Massage Technique

If your stroke arm feels tight, stiff, curled in, or painful when you try to move it — this video is for you. Nathan from Skills and Wellness, your occupational therapist, will walk you through a safe, research-based massage routine that helps reduce spasticity, improve circulation, and restore movement in the affected stroke arm. What you’ll learn in this follow-along video: Why stroke survivors develop arm tightness, spasticity, and loss of mobility How targeted massage reduces abnormal muscle tone safely at home The correct way to release the biceps, forearm, wrist, and hand How reducing tightness improves hand function, reach, grip, and daily independence How this routine prepares your arm for strengthening, neuroplasticity training, and safer walking Why controlling spasticity lowers your long-term need for expensive mobility aids, splints, and home-care services This is more than a relaxation technique. This is part of a functional neuro-rehabilitation approach used in home health, outpatient therapy, and stroke recovery programs to help patients move better, reduce pain, and avoid long-term disability. 💬 Attendance Check: Type Relaxed in the comments if you’re following along today. If this helped you, share it with someone recovering from a stroke. Small wins, done consistently, are what rebuild confidence and independence. Consistency is the key — never give up. #strokerecovery #strokerehabilitation #strokeawareness #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Why Your Stroke Arm Feels Tight & Hard to Move 0:19 – Starting the Routine: Releasing the Shoulder & Trapezius 0:57 – Massaging the Chest to Reduce Arm Curling 1:16 – Releasing the Front Shoulder (Anterior Deltoid) 1:34 – Biceps vs. Triceps Tightness: Which One Is Pulling Your Arm? 2:27 – Forearm Tightness: Inside vs. Outside Muscles 2:52 – Wrist Tendon Massage for Better Movement 3:08 – How to Loosen a Curled Stroke Hand 4:05 – Thumb Release Techniques for Spastic Hands 4:17 – Opening the Fingers Without Triggering Spasticity 4:31 – Daily Routine Reminder: Massaging Your Stroke Arm Safely ============================================= LINKS: Recommended Therapy Items:https://amzn.to/4nzDAn7 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgzVvvr0hwKFeLBnczqg7w/join Exercises for Seniors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgIVMCnlGsQ&list=PLvSelbjivxk3BnHT2Je8aSBnkwlucnCkH&pp=gAQB Stroke Exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHii94MWaY4&list=PLvSelbjivxk1HbpmmasBZAQHi2IElTGz2&pp=gAQB Parkinson's Disease Exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUHNNhn0MCI&list=PLvSelbjivxk1COV65rAbOORH9W73n2Vru&pp=gAQBiAQB ================================= Disclaimer: This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillsandwellness/ ========================= Affiliate Disclaimer: the links for the products will lead you to an online store which I may or may not earn a little amount when you order. This will greatly help in continuing to make Occupational Therapy videos.