Ulnar Nerve Glides - Ask Doctor Jo

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[@MagicalSakuraArt]

I have a question, I don't feel any pain or tingling. I just feel numbness so should I stop? Or is it okay to keep going because it's not painful? Or does the numbness count as tingling? I can feel the exact spot that the nerve is bothering me. It's near my elbow on my forearm(but the underside of my forearm).

[@LoveMusicSound]

How do I sleep with this condition or place my hand when sleeping?

[@gattledocks]

*Can anyone please help me?* I've developed the condition when I'm practicing baby freeze in breakdance without warming up. The nerve connecting my arm and torso began to hurt and produce a tingling sensation. The tests definitely worked as I experienced pain from them but I didn't get any pain relief (yet, hopefully). I don't know if I'm looking at the right section.

[@darleneovynwarner7341]

Dear Dr. Jo, Would one expect the elbow to hurt more with any of these? Not the little finger - just the elbow? Thanks- DocDar

[@adam614ce]

I’ve played guitar for 25 years and sometimes I wake up with pinky and ring finger numbness. This is the second time Dr Jo’s videos have helped me out, thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@nothingtosee1452]

Hi, im playing guitar too and recently have numbness in pinky and ring finger. May I ask whether the sensation fade away with the exercise? Also, how long does it take to recover and able to play guitar again? Thank you for reading and im very appreciate your reply... Have a nice day!

[@MikeFowlerguitars]

​@@nothingtosee1452 I play the guitar too. Same thing. It's been four months now. Pain settled (related to disc bulging) but the numbness still there in pinky and half of picking ring finger How did you get on?

[@nothingtosee1452]

@@MikeFowlerguitars ​​⁠ I stopped playing guitar for about a month after the pain and did the exercise on and off. It gets better with time and the discomfort has gone away. Now i corrected my guitar posture and im glad that i dont get pain anymore while playing it. Hope you get well soon !

[@zynlove6867]

Heck yea! A new hand exercise! You've helped my hands that I use to make $ and get by in this world. I do your other hand exercises 5 times each and bad carpal tunnel has healed (the VA said I would HAVE to have surgery, but what do they know). Im so thankful, your exercises saved me when I wasn't able to get outside physical therapy treatment for my hands. Thank you and wishing you love, health, and prosperity!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks! I'm glad they have helped.

[@lajoyalobos2009]

Wow, that second one especially really helped! My pinky and ring finger feel almost normal now

[@danielmiranda.47]

How long did it take before you saw results? I'm curious because I just developed this condition.

[@lajoyalobos2009]

@@danielmiranda.47 It was almost immediately after performing them. They would come back the next day and I had to repeat the exercises for a week or so and now it's not bothering me anymore. It was really weird, I'd wake up in the middle of the night and my pinky and ring finger could only be closed all the way or open all the way, my fingers just wouldn't cooperate otherwise and it had that funny bone sensation up and down my forearm and those fingers. Now it's gone and I've forgotten to do them, probably should start again for preventative measures.

[@divaonprogress7494]

Me too. I had this numbness and tingling on my small fingers when I did hysterectomy done and I used my elbow to lean on when I want to lie down. It's been 2 weeks and the feeling remain. Thank God I found this channel. I did the excecise and felt immediate relieve. Although not gone completely. I think I need to do it for some more days

[@SkyStaMaria]

omg! thank you! I've been in pain for days and it was gone after a few sets.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@sirtucker]

You are the best! Thank you so much :) I've been experiencing my 4th and fifth finger going numb. But after applying these stretches I've been able to somewhat pin point the issue. Some places are really tight. 👌 The more you know! Thank You.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome!

[@briandavis1798]

Thank you for these videos I do strength training every other day a lot of some of the stuff I’ve learned from you and on the days I don’t do the strength training I go through your stretching videos and then working on my ulner nerve that was aggravated during some golfers elbow. Thanks again for all the quality videos!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@Thesureleague]

I had sciatica and the only way I could sit and sleep through the pain for atleast 2-3 weeks was rest my head on my wrist. That’s when I developed this. Thankyou will try this

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@ArchieVMusicArchive]

Oh mama! You're a life saver! I've been dealing with this transit numbness feeling where its not fully numb but more like dull pricking, And I have developed finger tip pain, second exercise has helped greatly with the discomfort and pins and needles for a bit!

[@pandakuchen2299]

Are you fine now?

[@ArchieVMusicArchive]

@@pandakuchen2299 I'm doing Much better than before but im still having an aching pain as I also suffer from carpal tunnel, It sucks but seeing a neuro to see how to fix it

[@BvocalNet]

I particularly like your gentle, cautious approach. Relief! Too many other PTs' videos are uber athletic and cause me much more pain.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@iknoorsingh7454]

Hi Dr Jo, thank you so much. I am from India. Just following your exercises helped reduce my numbness from 100% to 0%. I highly recommend anyone who is suffering from ulnar nerve entrapment. Much love from India ❤️ Best wishes and thanks again! 😇

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad it helped.

[@someshkumar6567]

Bro,i am facing numbness problem in my pinky finger.Please tell me how much time it took to recover fully for you.And is these excercise are enough??

[@iknoorsingh7454]

@@someshkumar6567 yes bro, don't worry. this was enough for me

[@someshkumar6567]

@@iknoorsingh7454 Thanks for replying bro.Can you tell me for how much days you did these excercise and how many times each day?? It will be very helpful for me THANKYOU..

[@aouadimohamed1674]

what about ur symptoms , is it healed ?

[@rogueriver]

Yes, totally feel it in the birdman test. Mine is developed by handstands, I think it's being pinched by my hyper-extended elbow. Thanks for the exercises!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@daymlee6022]

Now i think i know now what im feeling is. Because of quarantine playing my phone are the only entertainment most of the time. Now i have this

[@Aghoas17]

Omg the same

[@ireneminzenmay4075]

love the disclaimer alert, can't say you didn't see it!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

😎

[@kuroonna16]

This is very helpful. I'm a writer and I've been feeling pains in my wrists bc of too much typing. 😅 I'll be doing these exercises from now on to help with the pain. 😇 I'm off to watch your stretches for CTS now. 😊

[@januranic8725]

How long did it take

[@lisandrapagan5494]

Thank you so much!!! This was educational! God.bless her!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@ddr8130]

God ,, you are an angel

[@trishcrick1445]

Thank you for the information and will try them. Just an FYI for you, the wording on your video covers your hand so it is covering some of the hand movements. :) Grateful for your expertise.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. It sounds like your closed captions got turned on. You can easily turn them off by clicking the "CC" button at the bottom of the video. If you want to leave them on, you can drag them to another area on the screen, or you can make them transparent. You can even automatically translate them into many different languages! I show how to do all this and more here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJLXf3WQnZtphtE

[@DarkAngelMae13]

Found out about this because of the way I hold my phone. I have nerve pain in several different places so it never occurred to me that this was something different but because I use my pinky to anchor my phone in my hand, I've been pinching the ulnar nerve at my wrist. Will be referring to this video a lot in the future, thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@ommaya1336]

Due to my work, I have to bent my elbow a lot. I started feeling some numbness on my pinky and part of the ring finger a couple of days ago. I just went directly to your site to get some info on the ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow. Your professional advice helped me again. Many txs!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad it helped.

[@LegendOfMoonDragons]

I'm an artist and I've developed this in both my arms now, because when my right arm gave up the ghost, I started using my left to draw to finish my honours project at uni. Been to a couple physios, all tell me it'll be fixed in a few weeks, then get surprised when it doesn't. I am no longer surprised. These stretches are reminiscent of a few things they've said, but the physios didn't tell me not to push the stretches so hard. I'll give it a go, but 2 years into this and I'm thinking my best option is to just manage the pain. I am 23. I feel like I'm too young for this. :/

[@noneofurbusiness7501]

same here i just turned 20 and i’m sad this happened to me

[@roberta123465]

It’s really depressing when you can’t do something you love. I can’t even do 10 push-ups with out the tingling and I’m only 17. I hate being a fragile sack of bones

[@josh-yl7li]

Nah fam, i've been where you are and doing these nerve stretches will certainly help. I've been in a time where my ulnar nerve was really pinched and I couldn't draw for like a year, it was horrible. You got to do stability(Exercise i.e Strengthening),Mobility(Stretching) and learning to rest. You got to find those trigger points in your body, could be your neck or arm where its pinching your nerve. You'll get better, just need to find that tight spots.

[@Bower_]

Im so glad im not the only young one here. I thought this was something that happened to elderly exclusively

[@juancarlosflores7376]

Did you get better?

[@gage9552]

I play video games a lot and work at a warehouse. Woke up with pinky numb this morning and it didn’t go away for at least an hour. The first exercise helped it so much instantly. Thank you so much!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@priyalkadakia4948]

thanks lot..i am physical therapist..i have learnt many exe from ask doctor jo..

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@BKDDY]

First one I felt it a lot and I couldnt get all the way. Others were easy and I had no issues with.

[@AllegedlyControversial]

Too much minecraft brought me here lol

[@tylerkraft2390]

birdman is what i need done daily, thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@bernicefoster2122]

wow this helped so much - thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@Whistlewalk]

Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@jaded9886]

Thanks doc when I flex my left arm straight I can feel a nerve along the back of my arm by my elbow flex and pulsating , I have had left arm numbness for a couple weeks now and thinks it’s a trapped nerve! Tried these exercises and had pinky pain so must be this! Thanks doc

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@chasebarnard5750]

I'm getting the pain in my elbow a little after I fish. Now I know what to do

[@ManahManah77]

Thank you, I was just diagnosed with an entrapped ulnar nerve. Fortunately the only pain I have is my skin feels raw where it is numb, but the numbness is driving me mad. My pinky finger goes numb and loses flexibility followed by my ring finger on the bad days when I overuse it at work. My palm underneath those fingers also is numb. I have a brace from the emergency room and I am trying to find someone to check it out completely. The third exercise seemed to help the best. Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck.

[@shywalker404]

I have a pressure /numbness in my trapezoid area, like upper shoulder blade and the tingling or rather pressure numbness inside of my palm same side under the fourth and fifth finger. So am loving this video on gliding or flossing , the most difficult part is actually the easy does it , but I am learning that less is actually more here , with nerves contra muscles thank you ! Im not even sitting at my pc these days , because angling the arm to rest on the table and use the keyboard sort of activates it even more. It came from over-doing it over several days lifting stuff down an attich opening , over-stretching the arms downwards with too much weight "just gotta get it done and fast!" and then adding repetitive cleaning circular movements the next day , with a lifted arm. Double whammy. What a mistake !!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@KunchangLeeMusic]

I hit my ulnar nerve on the edge of wood table with extreme force - it’s been a month and my finger still feel a little stiff in the morning and extended bending of my elbow while playin guitar aggravates it more - I’ve seen a doctor who performed tests and he said it could take one to 2 months to recover - but he was confident I’d be fine - my question is: is it normal to still feel these pain symptoms after a month ?

[@tobyisverytired]

My physio therapist sent me this video 😊

[@saurabhjain7793]

Thank you,it works

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@ahchv]

How do you know if the entrapment is coming from the elbow or the neck???

[@realtaynali]

If its in elbow.. you'd feel it when you bend your elbow.. you could also feel a little burn there

[@foshx1112]

This really helped. Thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@yash2837]

I got ulnar nerve problem from too much gaming Bruh! These exercises helped a lot thank you :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@AndrewAHynd]

I got sick last week, just the flu/cold, but along with it came the numbness tingling in my right pinky a bit in the ring finger as well as , outside of the right hand. So not sure if a symptom of the flu/cold, or from the coughing, or just slept weird. Am going to be giving these a try hoping it returns to normal. Cheers

[@justynjmsr8684]

I believe i started to develop this playing phone games at work all day leaning on my elbows. My pinky and ring finger started going numb at the tips, no pain though. I started doing this exercises and within about a week it was completely gone. Thank you so much

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@muffinsfluffy5814]

WOW IM IMPRESS THAT SHE STILL COMMENT BACK! GOOTAAA SUB!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@nikithajain4487]

I developed same problem..hope exercises help me

[@axisphysiotherapyneuroclin5684]

Very Nice

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@aminajappie3415]

Thank you.Its really helpfull.👍♥

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@syedsolit3998]

I really love working out but I broke my wrist a year ago and it was healed but then this pain came after a few months and brought my progress down a lot ☹️

[@Just_a_Lad]

I have my ulnar nerve irritated or damaged like half an year ago after repairings at home. I tried cremes for muscles, I took anti-inflammatory medication, vitamins, supplements and tried some exercises and so far I think that the exercises are the ones that are helping the most , but I still can't get rid of this. I don't have any pain, it's just that my grip has been affected a bit and during sleep I get this numbness in the fingers when I bend my arm a little bit during sleep. It's not super annoying as I have adjusted but it's being 6-7 months already and it's not getting away...

[@unleashed2724]

Last Sunday, I just randomly felt that my pinky finger on my left hand was tingly and there was a little numbness, and the right side of the palm was kind of numb as well. I don’t even remember what I did to cause this. currently I still feel this. I can my move my fingers fine. But this feeling is kind of annoying. I’m going to the doctor on Sunday so I’m getting it checked out. But the thing is, in the past I used to bump my elbow sometimes, and that would cause this sensation as well (more intense though) but it would go away after a couple of minutes. So I’m confused how this is currently happening when I didn’t even bump my elbow.

[@fredricksaunders7447]

I'm glad i found this channel. I think that when i place my arms on chair arms this is when i lose feeling in my third and fourth fingers. It's getting a little rough when i put my arm on table to do computer work and also when i take a bike ride . Maybe its because of how i sleep. but anyway i'll try your exercise to see if they help me

[@WestVision]

Have they been helping. I have same situation

[@robdowning394]

My 3rd and 4th don’t work anymore and my thumb won’t lift I’ve had mri’s and x-rays but no treatments. I’ll give this a go

[@kevinwest5456]

Great Video

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@leighwatson1861]

My fingers been numb tingling 4 days that bird man hurt ...woke up like it don't know why

[@arayapavi4997]

Help me alot. Thank uuuu

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@tanushreebishoi]

2:02 Hey doctor Jo 2:02 my pinky feels so numb and tingly while doing this exercise..its as if it's going to tear if I do it, but as soon as I release it, I feel relaxed. I've located the pain it was in my right rhomboid and then it got stuck in my right scapula, the point that connects to the shoulder and it's not going away from there since a week.

[@Gingerwalker.]

Do you have any videos for nerve pain on the inside of the upper arm that I feel when I move my fingers on my right arm? I think I way over did it cross stitching. Thank you ahead of time.

[@carldarley6026]

It hurts on all these but in my bicep instead

[@kennywally]

Doc -- I woke up this morning with numbness and weakness in my left hand pinky and ring finger. i'm very concerned as I am a guitarist . I've been playing and performing for over 40 years. I'm so upset by this. Will this clear up? What can I do?

[@Remmy-iq3bs]

My elbows are popping in and out elbows and hands so painful. Help please.

[@joevecchiojr7553]

Dr Jo Will the numbness ever go away after using the exercises your recommending ?

[@exhort91]

I am being sent to Occupational therapy after EMG testing with Ulnar nerve entrapment at the right elbow. Can these exercises help me get strong enough to avoid surgery? I believe this is what I will be given.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Unfortunately, I don't know since I can't evaluate you. If you can, you should definitely go to occupational therapy.

[@SuperThunder911]

Awesome 💪👍

[@shuklanilabh8612]

We have to do all three each day or one exercise each day?

[@doreenchristian6532]

Thank you, this is SO HELPFUL because I cannot do the goggles yet! :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@nilamphalke4540]

It has been around a year I have been experiencing ulnar nerve pain I'm not able to fold my hand even my high school exams are closer and it has been very difficult to use computer mouse and to write these exercises are having no effect Dr jo please help

[@matthewsanterre1292]

I've had this issue in my elbow for years. But I'm only 22 and it started bothering me so much while doing pushups I went to the doctor and was told that physical therapy won't help. I was told I will probably need surgery in the future and that I just can't workout normal and that it will get worse and worse as I age. I'm affraid I can never do pushups again :(. I'm affraid and don't know what to do. I want to go to physical therapy but my doctor wouldn't give me a prescription.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Physical therapy is always worth trying. Depending on where you are (if you are in the US), some places allow you to see a PT for 30 days without a referral from the doctor. Also, if your doctor is not willing to give you a referral, I would go see another doctor. That just doesn't make sense to not try it.

[@matthewsanterre1292]

Thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Good luck.

[@kookcoco2679]

My pinky is numb when I do the ok sign thing

[@pandakuchen2299]

Is it gone by now?

[@andrewrae8064]

really feel it click on that last one

[@babuk5634]

Hello madam I have been suffering from some sort of nerve syndrome but i am not sure of it. My symptoms are like this my left hand little finger is having a reduced sense of touch, there is a constant pain at that finger and the ring finger next to it, I feel pain also at my elbow, biceps, shoulder and neck. All these only on left side. Could you please tell me if this exercise helps me.

[@AskDoctorJo]

They might, but I really don't know since I can't evaluate you. That could be coming from a number of places including your neck, shoulder, or elbow. If you can, you should check in with a physical therapist for an evaluation.

[@deveshvohra243]

I just countered this situation today in my right hand pinky and ring finger. I was freaked out when I searched it on Google then somewhere I saw ulnar nerve slide . And searched it on yt. Then i saw your video the birdman helped a lot doctor the tingling is reduced by 90% but can you tell me how it can go fully . Please reply.. 🙏🏻 Thank you.❤️

[@Kijasmata]

Tingling ok, pain bad?

[@captaincool5387]

Yes!

[@AskDoctorJo]

:-)

[@superpoo71]

I feel the second one mainly behind the back of my neck/shoulder. I have been having nerve sensation (not pain, more like I can feel the nerve "snapping") with pressing movement. It's almost like a little jolt that runs from the back of the scapula to the back of my hand, knuckles area...I think it starts at the neck..I hope this will help. Thank you for posting :- )

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@billf9526]

Thanks Dr Jo! I’m trying to figure out if I did something to the nerve or the muscles that the nerve runs through. Alternate grip deadlifts with my left hand supinated (after doing double overhand for a long time) I felt a pull in my left forearm. It’s been sore in certain positions ever since and I can feel the sensation on my pinky and ring finger. The pain doesn’t come while flexed but mostly when I release the flex. I’m going to try the nerve glides in this video and hope it clears things up. If it doesn’t can I assume it’s muscular? As always thank you for your wonderful videos and for sharing your expertise!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I hope they help. Unfortunately, it could be a few different things (or a combo), so if these don't help, it doesn't necessarily mean it's muscular.

[@alexdagr8531]

Smacked my elbow with a pole and can’t feel my pinky finger

[@preetijoshi5805]

Hello Doctor. Thanks for these exercises. I was diagnosed with ulnar nerve neuropathy 3 years back on my right hand elbow which was cured with medicines. Now since 3-4 days I m experiencing heaviness and sudden thumping of nerves in the same hand. Although there is no tingling or numbness like it used to be before. Is it that condition is returning? Shall I try these exercises as due to lockdown I can't visit doctor. Your advise would be of great help.

[@symersion]

Hello! Can you please tell me what medicines were you using ti cure this condition?

[@juliusheudorf8601]

I developed this pain through an impact in a football game. I feel the second glide in my wrist especially. Is there a difference for an overuse and impact injury or will these glides help both? Thanks for the video!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! It can be used for both.

[@clairejevron6146]

Does this cause trembling in the upper arm muscle? I have the numbness after lying on that side and now I wake up my upper arm muscle feels like it’s tightening every few minutes.

[@mhaDEMOHART]

Can this fix mild claw hand ?

[@birdieparrotlet]

Hi Doctor Jo, Thank You for sharing this video. I have a quick question who should i consult in person for this type of injury? a chiropractor, orthopedic ? do you have anybody to recommend in South FL Ft-Lauderdale area?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Depending on your insurance, someone can go directly to a physical therapist for up to 30 days before having to get a medical doctor's referral. It's called direct access. A physical therapist should be able to help.

[@gdragneel653]

How do you prevent it from happening?

[@renegadeace1735]

I've been doing p90x for 12 years it's caused ulnar nerve that won't go away. Will this work for that?

[@mrsbrunswick757]

Hey Doc, hope you’re fine. I had carpal tunnel release last june this year. Noww i feel this and the doc’s assistant said i may have ulnar pinchd nerve. Can i do these exercises? Thanks

[@rbvlogs3831]

Is over streching the nerve good ?

[@jimrapp9451]

Hello. I have been prescribed these glides by a physical therapist to address numbness/tingling sensation in my left hand. Is there a time frame for when symptoms might decrease?

[@AskDoctorJo]

It really depends on how severe your case is, and where specifically it's coming from. Nerves heal at a very slow rate though, so sometimes it will take several months.

[@jimrapp9451]

Thanks so much - Cervical Stenosis I think with ulnar entrapment at the elbow--I was surprised you replied! I will ask my therapist how severe he believes my condition is.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Are you also doing neck strengthening/stability exercises for your neck?

[@vinceisvince]

Dr jo i was doing neck bends part of mckenzie therapy and caused the tingle in pinky and ring finger. gets really bad and clears up and as i type this my elbow is bent and has to be phone overuse. bird man was rough on right hand but resting. i’m just so scared of my nerve snapping or something . so once a day? or rest???

[@namansharma4147]

Hey doctor i have developed ulnar neuritis because of lifting weights at gym Although there's no numbness But it pains in my wrist and ulnar muscle when i lefts anything Soo what can i do to resume gym Can i still do gym after that I am very worried about this thing

[@joginderkumar7689]

I m suffering from Arthritis in my wrist from past 8 years. I have recovered much in my swellings but pain and stiffness in the ulnar styloid is constant. Does this ulnar problem can arise due to arthritis. I can't bend my wrist inwards. Kindly provide some guidance.

[@bobdingleberg6346]

should I use this if it primarily aches underneath my armpit to my elbow? not sure if it's my ulnar nerve or not

[@elstanthomas6322]

can I do this exercise for elbow nerve dislocation?

[@summerdawn2982]

Dang I can def feel it Omgggg

[@ethanmiller5483]

hey Dr I broke my ulna and radius in my wrist I healed from it and now my ulnar nerve is going over my humerus and making a click feeling and I can see it too. Are these related also any tips and treatment?

[@marcorodriguez-diaz4444]

I have ulnar neuropathy bilaterally. Started after recent dx of Myasthenia Gravis. My pinky and 1/2 of my ring fingers are always numb. Ialso habe DIAB type 2 but its somewhat controlled. Had xrays of both wrists (neg) Cervical spine (Some age related issues, but this started all of the sudden. after my stay at the hospital for the myasthenia. I need to play guitar its the only income I can foresee. What else can WE do?

[@pizzabear123]

Can some one please tell me what kind of doctor to get ahold of for this issue? Please

[@dabear2438]

That depends upon where you are located. In the US, many of us see our primary care physician first for an evaluation and referral (which could be to a neurosurgeon, hand surgeon, occupational therapist, physical therapist, etc.).

[@pizzabear123]

@@dabear2438 I have dirt insurance

[@dabear2438]

@@pizzabear123 Sorry to hear that. Makes it rough trying to get healthcare. I wish you the best.

[@pizzabear123]

@@dabear2438 thanks 🙏🏼.

[@rajatimalsina8791]

Mam I had a major surgery of my ulner nerves,median nerve n all other nerves on my forearm its been two months.my wound is healed btw m suffering from claw hand I used splint it hurt my 3 n 4 finger please help me, m being depressed

[@AskDoctorJo]

Have you been going to physical or occupational therapy for it?

[@Adarshswithlove4u]

I got this numbness in my pinky and ring finger after I did an episode of bad planking exercise..and it's been consistent for the past 2 weeks...!!Will this go away?!or will this be permanent?!

[@walkbyfaithinlove]

After biking my 4-5th fingers have less feeling and they tingle if I touch them. I didn’t feel numbness while biking but these has been happening for days after. I don’t feel the nerve anywhere but in my fingers. Will these exercises help with this?

[@adriftinthrift4993]

I injured the area around my scapula ,and now feel tingling in ring and pinky. Cam ulnar nerve get injured at the upper back/scapular area?

[@gilllie666]

G'day Jo, I'm a 4th year physio student and have been experiencing this ulnar nerve irritation bilaterally especially with sustained elbow flexion. I recently increased my time at the gym performing barbell exercises (bench press, OHP, deadlifts, squats etc) and wonder if any literature has found an association between particular exercises and this pathology? Thanks :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

There is definitely some out there. If you are having it bilaterally though, you need to rule out a neck issue first.

[@ofeliaramirez162]

I hit my elbow on a corner somehow and intried the waiter one ans after the 4th try the tingle went away from my pinky

[@cliffwebstet8557]

Which stretches help with numbness in the middle and ring fingers?

[@AskDoctorJo]

It depends on what is causing the numbness. It could be from your wrist, elbow, shoulder, or neck. Usually those two fingers are affected when the median nerve is compressed.

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can i do these before starting to draw and after?