Any of you guys had problems with the ulnar nerve in your hand? I am having problems with my pinky and ring finger going to sleep and having the bottom part of my forearm being extra tired and fatigued from workouts.
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I think I am talking about the same thing. A few years back, I started getting numbness in my pinky. It progressed to the point where I lost the sensation of hot and cold in my hand. I could put my hand under really hot water and couldn't tell you whether it was hot or cold. I went to a neurologist and was diagnosed with Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. It's like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but in the elbow instead of the wrist. What was happening is that I was pinching the nerve that crosses the elbow joint. Primarily, I was doing this by putting my elbow on the car door when the window was open. It was being compounded at work by always leaning on my elbows.
He suggested before I try anything more drastic to just make some lifestyle changes. First (and obviously), stop hanging my arm out my car window. Second, try to be conscious and not lean on my elbows. Third, make sure you sleep with your arms straight down the sides of your body. This was actually harder than it sounds. I was used to sleeping with my arms cross my chest.
By making those changes, I was able to avoid any surgery. Still, if I'm not careful leaning on my elbows at work, I will start feeling it at the end of the day.
Maybe these recommendation could help you....playing Bingo at the Senior Center :shocked:
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Originally posted by c-dawg View PostAny of you guys had problems with the ulnar nerve in your hand? I am having problems with my pinky and ring finger going to sleep and having the bottom part of my forearm being extra tired and fatigued from workouts.
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Originally posted by Agi View PostI think I am talking about the same thing. A few years back, I started getting numbness in my pinky. It progressed to the point where I lost the sensation of hot and cold in my hand. I could put my hand under really hot water and couldn't tell you whether it was hot or cold. I went to a neurologist and was diagnosed with Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. It's like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but in the elbow instead of the wrist. What was happening is that I was pinching the nerve that crosses the elbow joint. Primarily, I was doing this by putting my elbow on the car door when the window was open. It was being compounded at work by always leaning on my elbows.
He suggested before I try anything more drastic to just make some lifestyle changes. First (and obviously), stop hanging my arm out my car window. Second, try to be conscious and not lean on my elbows. Third, make sure you sleep with your arms straight down the sides of your body. This was actually harder than it sounds. I was used to sleeping with my arms cross my chest.
By making those changes, I was able to avoid any surgery. Still, if I'm not careful leaning on my elbows at work, I will start feeling it at the end of the day.
Maybe these recommendation could help you.The only easy day is yesterday
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Originally posted by Pheedno View Postdo you have protracted shoulders? is your middle finger ever affected? Do certain movements cause it to act up(while you are doing them) or is it surrounding after the workouts and other parts of the day?The only easy day is yesterday
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can you afford a massage? If you can I'd look someone up that is certified in trigger point and can combine that technique with a traditional firm pressure. If you have an impingement up in the shoulder or neck area it would do some good.
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