Top 3 Causes of Tingling & Numbness in Your Arm or Hand-Paresthesia

Famous Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck discuss the 3 most common reasons they see numbness and tingling in the arm or hand of their patients (parethesia).
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[@bo-la3128]

Carpal tunnel!! You described what I've felt on wrists for years and now it started affecting my entire hands and arms. Now I need a cure, hopefully. Thank you!

[@christophergray9227]

I had numbness in my hands, wrists that hurt, then the pain moved to elbow and sometimes shoulder. Not sure what the physiological cause was, but it seemed to be that I was too cold which limited my circulation. When I applied heat each day to my arm and hands, then the pain went away. Recently I learned more about the lymphatic system. It seems logical to me that my lymph system was not draining properly, causing a buildup of "trash". The heat stimulated my lymph and allowed it to carry away the "trash", thereby relieving my pain. Just my theory. But my pain did not seem to be caused from a pinched nerve at all.

[@jonathonhedrick966]

this was the best video concerning numbness and tingling I have found anywhere on KZbin thanks a lot guys. I just subscribed.

[@esthermcgough3995]

I have had my elbow repaired @7 years ago. Ulner nerve repositioned, bone spur removed, something reattached. Dr. Said much like tommy john surgery. I recovered great. Now the last year or so battling the numbness, tingling and fire feeling in my hand on that same arm. My dominate. Increased my b vit intake and doing stretches has helped. Thanks for your videos my fingers are ALL at times having these problems .

[@naviabarkow1505]

I watched this video because my hand was tingling and it was getting annoying so I looked it up, it was just me leaning on my muscle, thanks for the video, it was very helpful.

[@katez6564]

Do you guys know how much good you are doing? This is such great information. THANK YOU !

[@alena8933]

Bro thank you so much. I'm always on my computer and have horrible posture, I thought I had heart problems but this video lifted a weight off my chest

[@ThaBroskeez]

Thank you so much! The funny bone nerve tingling was so true! I lean on my chair with my elbow and that’s gotta be the cause!

[@christyheathcott3463]

Very helpful guys. ..thanks!!!! You two gave me more advice & helped more than my own dr!👍👏🙌

[@Nani.S24]

Damn, you've just described exactly what I've been feeling 😫and ohh my God, is it painful 😩 I saw a doctor today... and they referred me to a neurologist, to get all that checked out 😮‍💨 thank you, for all this great information that you 2, always provide us with 🤗

[@playboi6411]

I started a job at warehouse about 3 weeks ago and I’ve been waking up every night with my whole arm and hand tingling and burning and it hurts pretty bad. My back, knees, feet, wrist, Fingers, neck, and practically everything else is hurting as well, I think I’m going to quit honestly, I don’t really want to have all these problems at 18 years old.

[@gametime_1236]

At 18 you should be able to handle it. Nerve issues take years. You might have something else going on kid.

[@JaHm3sZ]

I got paranoid cuz I'm experiencing this. I realized I was working on my car standing for 2 hours. So I think it was that

[@JaHm3sZ]

Is it still happening? Or is it gone

[@ifreebasecocaine]

@@gametime_1236 im 19 and have this problem in both arms and hands

[@gametime_1236]

@@ifreebasecocaine And I'd say you might have something underlying. A healthy individual should be fine.

[@yinkababalola989]

I love how I hear bob in my left ear and brad on my right

[@hhassan3273]

Wow this was exactly how i feel and my friends thought i was coming up with stroke n made me go do all sort of test MRI etc. Uhhhh

[@proudman6153]

Do you still have them?

[@itsyoussef8402]

What happend rn

[@tysonharrington1984]

🥲🤣

[@ACCOMPLISHEDSHEIS]

At least you found the cause. In most cases sugar went up which means you’re pre diabetic or diabetic. My A1C is 5.6 and still get tingling and numbness in thighs and feet.

[@JohnDoe223z]

nigga died

[@patrickcherubin4508]

Wow that was very informative.Thanks. .You guys are awsome. Keep those great videos coming

[@SIRTONY]

THANK YOU Bob & Brad for the LOVE Honor for my Comment Blessings !!!!!!!!!!!

[@RossLikeABoss912]

you just saved me a trip to the doctor. thank you

[@hannahis813]

“Were pretty ugly” hahahahaha that helped the pain

[@BobandBrad]

Some say laughter is the best medicine:)

[@eddiesandhu3618]

@@BobandBrad dr im having a current feeling while stretching my arms can you please tell what is this?

[@sashidoariyan4419]

For 7 yrs i have been suffering badly from this. Searched Everywhere but cudnt find correct answer. You Guys did it in few minutes. Now i know i have severe carpel stunnel syndrome problem and need to get it fixed. Thank you so much. Keep it up.

[@sashidoariyan4419]

@I’ll Destroy anything I see stupid yeah kind of.. much better now than before

[@pamdrum]

You guys rock love these helped me and so many!! The humor is awesome! Thank you!!

[@rigobertomarquez6796]

everything that you have done I tried on my self and exactly what happens the numbness comes back right away. Thanks

[@anns.8802]

I’m so mad. My family doctor said I was anxious that’s why my hands tingle. I’ve never been anxious nor experienced panic attack. I work in an office and do a lot of typing. This is the answer.

[@sushantbhargav4652]

No your doctor wasn't wrong These are also symptoms of anxiety

[@debbievelazquez7207]

thank u so much i think i have a pinch nerve on top of my shoulder cuz it feels like electric &burning

[@MrHousecup]

Thank you, gentlemen. I don't know if I found the right answer as to what's happening to me, but I greatly appreciate it.

[@shiloday]

Seriously think I have TOS. :( Getting closer to a diagnosis though, process of elimination. I've been having such high pain for a long time, I can't stand it. I do appreciate the videos. They help a lot. Thank you ♡

[@Urobam]

Thank you for this video, I have done the exercises that you said while watching it, Yes, definitely I feel the fingers, the tingling, and numbness. I have done physical therapy but, it is expensive. If I touch my shoulder at the deltoids I can feel the pain; I'm getting to the point that I can't use my hands in the morning for a while, they are pretty bad. Idon't know what else to do.

[@aol11]

I was in Ecuador in 2000 with my friend who had spinal cord surgery. His nerve therapist fixed the lump under my shoulder blade by holding the 2 bones in my shoulder and rotating my arm side aside than up in a circle. The lump of scar tissue popped out and I felt a shooting tingle down the back of my arm to my pinky fingers. Is they stayed numb for about 5 hours. After that everything healed up and went just fine it was like a miracle 15 years of pain gone in one twitch.

[@donaldopedro3293]

This was really informative and will help me with my training! Thank you! Imma try to ice my body more often. :)

[@ekzoX0]

I worked at a computer from 2003 to 2018. But now a year later, after using a spray nozzle for 45 minutes, I've developed Carpal Tunnel? This video was both helpful and disheartening.

[@richardryerson1209]

these videos deserve more views

[@supabe45]

Thank you guys! very helpful.. i'll try the exercises you're recommending..

[@Rpspartnership]

Thank you so much this has helped hugely

[@merciacorrigan4240]

Great video, thank you for sharing. We learn alot from this.

[@ilovejoharai]

Love you guys. Oh my goodness every time I go to sleep my right arm goes numb and it drives me crazy

[@Corina-dq2my]

I know,.me too, but now it's both my arms.

[@geminigirl1111]

i’m 30 years old female and i felt this numbness sensation in my left forearm 3 times tonight within an hour. i was worried about it but i didn’t have any other symptoms. my mom told me to take an aspirin just in case.

[@selmapelaezhervas3891]

You are both so useful, fun and funny! Thank you for your videos!

[@braveheartm2408]

physicaltherapyvideo

[@jenlambert7]

Enjoy your videos! You all are so helpful

[@ItchMyFoot]

Thanks, I figured out myself my hand pain was coming from neck, though it seems liked only carpel tunnel was involved at first. But then I had, in both hands at the same time, the same fingers, the same progression of numbness and pain. An hour or so of numbness and pain centered on ring finger, for example, then simultaneously in both hands migration of that pain to the middle finger! That bizarre simultaneous copy of sensations in both hands made me realize the cause had to be coming from a different source than my individual writes. ... I should be working on, but my neck or back also, and on inflammation generally regarding diet. I was hoping you guys would show exercises we victims of this very painful ordeal could use. Maybe on another video!

[@walkertongdee]

Man, I feel dumb I got tingling in the little fingers and it's the elbow pressure on my computer chair just like you said lol. I was thinking I have clogged arteries worried about my heart all that nonsense. Thanks, I have been looking all over the web trying to figure it out Thank you, thank you thank you ... I subbed...

[@RamboDeFelice]

Exactly what I have thanks for the info thought I was going to have to take the day off to go to the hospital

[@cjev9987]

Thanks for this video. I have numbness on and off in my forearm and I do a lot of computer work and also have problems with my neck often waking up with numbness in back on my head.

[@themantrawomankey8514]

You two gentlemen are so cute and helpful. Thanks a lot!

[@clippercv3802]

It freaked me out about 10 mins later from waking up with it, I left my hand on my head, it went away .

[@donnas.2324]

I hope you guys see this - I was recommended to search your collection and this is the closest I've come. I have numbness through my whole right chest, over my shoulder and shoulder blade, down my arm to my fingers. I fell asleep on the couch at a funny angle about 2 weeks ago and have had this since. There is NO pain, but I get a phantom itch in two spots at the edge of the numbness that either comes right back or disappears when I touch it but then comes right back. I've heard that this might be from a damaged or irritated nerve. I went to the orthopedist and they x-rayed my neck, which showed nothing pinched but my spine was stick straight which they think is being caused by a muscle spasm. They prescribed a dose of Prednisone to treat any inflammation and said to come back in two weeks if it hasn't gone away on its own, but they don't have an opening for a while. I have a physical with my GP this Saturday and plan on mentioning it then, but I was hoping there's some exercise or stretching I can do to help start getting the feeling back. Please help!! Edited to add, this is constant and doesn't change with positions or how I sleep

[@MsACC2011]

Update? I have the same issue.

[@shaun4443]

Thanks guys, this really helped.

[@chasinglife43]

You guys are awesome! Clear, concise info with easy tests to get an idea of what is going on. Best PT's on the internet... and beyond!

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for the kind words! :)

[@chasinglife43]

Bob & Brad Thank you gentlemen, for the spectacular videos on so many useful subjects! There is something for everyone to benefit and learn from on your page. Awesome stuff!

[@vaibhavpatharkar6794]

@@BobandBrad i got my problem. My nerve is pinched in shoulder . As you demonstrated in your video that it can get pinched in shoulder . What us the remedy now for that. My problem is due to excess writing

[@newsomething8682]

Thank you guys! I have been worried about getting ALS for months...

[@rabbitwho]

Bob and Brad cured my 100% imaginary MS

[@JaHm3sZ]

@@rabbitwho do you still get these symptoms?

[@sharma4391]

Thanks, so it was just some pressure on the nerve. Really helpful video..

[@aqeelaallawati4269]

Thank you your advisers are really helpful 🙂👍

[@miriamhavard7621]

You have to fix the SOUND. This subject is important and we need to HEAR you........

[@vijilakshmi6764]

You are correct grandma

[@meronmichael]

Agreed. Mic up boys

[@RockAAAMan]

Thank yall so much yall saved me time and money Im in my twenties I thought I had the big D or about to get a heart attack

[@Ann-ub4mf]

Thank You, You guys are good Doctors. 😊👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

[@iluxman]

Thanks very much for your effort to explain the syndrome.

[@davidrichard2761]

I’ve got those very symptoms in my left arm (pain ) and numbness in my little finger and half of the next to it. Also pain in my wrist and under my left shoulder blade going on for two weeks. Thank you for the explanation , most helpful.

[@epictetus3834]

did you find the cure

[@simenakre1672]

i have the exact same!! Did you find a fix? Please answer i am very desperate.

[@Dasharobloxa]

My whole arm has been numb and tingly for like an hour im terrified cuz when i google it says heart attack or stroke bruh wtf help

[@kittoko9]

Me too

[@darashanagajra9193]

How did you cure it?

[@papaleeland]

Don’t trust google

[@rebavillarreal6551]

Me too, scary

[@naizavelasquez5973]

Omg yes its what im going thru since lastnight went on google im scared shit its not numb just tingly

[@bluejeans6083]

The video was very helpful thanks. oh and you guys are awesome to watch.

[@gowthamcarlo2617]

Thank you guys yur video was pretty helpful.. Keep going doctors !!... Grt job .

[@dovlev3636]

I suffer unbearable tingling pain in both hands whenever I wake up. Some time ago I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel which was the start of terrible tingling in the hands. Surgery was only 50% successful and I was advised to leave it at that. After that an M.R.I. , which was advised by a neurologist, showed that I had cervical spine stenosis. Being 79, I was advised not to undergo surgery, which is questionable for even a healthy youngster, but just to accept it, but I’m finding it unbearable, especially as I suffer from panic disorder too. I find it impossible to get up before 10-11am. I have begun a session of IDD treatment. After one session (they say I need about 10-15, £80 per session) I have found no relief whatsoever. I will try some exercises which are on some of these utubes.

[@chasinglife43]

Dov Lev I'm so sorry to hear about your suffering. I hope that you have found some relief and that you are feeling better. Blessings!

[@80srenaissance67]

Hope you found some improvement

[@christophergray9227]

Have you tried applying heat? I found that I was too cold, which somehow caused immense pain in my wrists, elbows and shoulder. Heat cured my pain, no surgery needed. I think it may be due to improper lymph drainage, which the heat would help.

[@tenzo4351]

I feel it over my back and chest even my head

[@zachattack4982]

Drink more water

[@harshi9192]

Exactly. I feel the crawling sensation on my upper back😢

[@Engineerboy100]

Excellent, I think this is exactly what I have, I think I have Radiculopathy in my neck, shoulder and forearm. I have the 2 and a half numb fingers. I'm gonna start the chin tucks and head tilts right away.

[@bhappy6088]

You failed to show the exercises to correct this and now people are trying to tell others what they need to do in the comments. Please add a link to the exercises to improve these impingements thank you

[@wstuffii2009]

So, if I failed the rooster test 90' (left side tingling), what exercises might help? Thx.

[@padimills1494]

I had arthritis and neuropathy in both hands and it was worse at night. I started taking Moringa and both the arthritis and neuropathy is gone. You can't miss a day though It is a miracle and it's all natural

[@zain4915]

Did you also have arm weakness?

[@agneso9741]

Thank you doctors im in peace about what i felt about my arms

[@lamimurad7947]

Very helpful video, thank you guys 🙏🏼 🌹

[@carolineASMR]

Very informative and great once again! Thanks!

[@keanureeves816]

Hello dear... I will love to see you in my hangouts device so I will have to be with you now and forever 🥰🥰🥰😘💕❣️😘❤️

[@keanureeves816]

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[@kareenawoodson4389]

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[@anthonyfoster6414]

@@keanureeves816 ..

[@cooperkyler8077]

I know im asking the wrong place but does someone know of a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the login password. I love any tips you can give me.

[@TheCarmel40]

I get tingling sensation everyday in my arms n legs I have back problem.THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO

[@apekshadargude7228]

Same

[@annetteedwards1629]

Thanks for that info...appreciate it..gr8 work

[@stelladina2437]

Thanks for sharing this video, very helpful 👏👍

[@cleanshare]

Please advise exercises to relieve the tingling and numbness. Thank you.

[@rabbitwho]

the main thing is better office design. chair the right height so feet are flat on the floor, keyboard in a place/at a height that means your wrists aren't flexed or extended, screen at eye level. Those are the main things, rests for palms on the mousepad and behind the keyboard are nice, as are ergonomic keyboards and mice, but the no. 1 thing is the height of stuff

[@noahg-123]

@@rabbitwho I have mine when I’m in the later sets of my push-ups, any thoughts on that? You may only know to the extent of office ergonomics and if so that’s alright, thx!

[@tinabraxton4906]

I get this in my feet and toes. It just started recently. I used to have it from too much weight and in various sitting positions that cut off circulation. But I have lost the excess weight, and now I get the numbness and tingling while walking, after a couple of hours of walking. I wear good, comfortable walking shoes, so it's not from tight shoes. Do you have a video on this, or can you make one or suggest something? In case it matters, I am in my 60's.

[@ashwinipingle8832]

Very helpful!! Thanks so much!!

[@jayaristonlim4244]

Thank You Sirs very helpful video

[@Brady.John87]

iam a big guy and i lean over on my elbows on my workbench alot and my pinky and some of my ring finger have had some form of numbness in varying degrees for a pretty long time now. ive always assumed its from my weight on my elbows

[@andrewmoereno55]

gr8 advice.

[@FloridaGoon187]

How did it go away

[@Brady.John87]

@@FloridaGoon187 it hasn't. I have an area on my outter thigh that's numb also.

[@FeltSteam0]

I woke up I couldn’t feel my arm but I could move it in a few directions, it was wired not feeling anything but seeing it move

[@mickdeery9736]

Good Video. Yeah the last part of the video thats where i have had constant tingling and numbness the last two weeks my my pinky finger and half the other finger.. It doesnt seem to be going away though..When i have my arm lifted upwards thats where i can feel the pressure and numbness even more. Crazy feeling

[@michaelherron4306]

Love your videos, thanks!

[@ontoyoualways9183]

Who needs to attempt to reproduce the symptoms when it is 24/7?

[@proudman6153]

Do you still have them?

[@rafaelsoriajr]

Omg. I had no idea pain and numbness and tingling from my neck shoulder elbow biceps and 3 of my dang fingers. 24/7.

[@RawDogTV]

How you doing now

[@catclub9703]

I Have numbness and a bit of tingling in my right thumb and part of my hand. My thumb also feels tense.

[@catclub9703]

physicaltherapyvideo after about 2 weeks it went away. So my advice that I would give to anyone with this problem is just wait it out and try to relieve pressure on your spine.

[@lisakay1006]

I got this from lifting weights. Had this off and on for 25 years. More painful now that I’m older. Exercises helps, but still hurts like a mother. Got tested and the guy that electric ( wired) says it’s bad but, not enough 4 surgery.

[@maryelizabethwilliams7037]

I was bit by a rattle snake July 15th. I'm feeling tingling in right thumb pointer and middle finger constantly.. have nerve pain in right shoulder and down arm from elbow when I straighten or try to straight my right arm I should say. I was bitten on right ankle. Not many physical therapist have experience with venom damaged nerves or snake bite patients. I'm doing my best to be active participant in my recovery and care. Thanks for the video

[@SuperShaunybaby]

I noticed I started to get this feeling in my left arm after doing deadlifts

[@bigboij3027]

i came here because i got it in my right arm doing deadlift

[@SuperShaunybaby]

@@bigboij3027 in due time, it’ll go away. Worst week of my life tho lol

[@yashrawat1984]

Please tell me exactly what you felt . I am feeling as if something is crawling in my left chest and sometimes hand ... Please help me I am feeling worried.

[@SuperShaunybaby]

@@yashrawat1984 you probably have a pinched nerve. Go to your primary care doctor or urgent care to have them check it out. They prescribe you something. You will be fine! Just no lifting

[@noahg-123]

@@SuperShaunybaby got mine from doing the later sets of my push-ups. I think it’s because my grip strength isnt there, probably other muscle groups aswell. But I had improper form in the later sets, I think leaning back a bit to much from my arms, causing a stain through my hand, causing a weird tingling sensation. Really want to grind treatment for this as I don’t want it to hinder my fitness journey..

[@familycreatures8432]

Everyday my left arm falls asleep and sometimes affects me when I do front raises with dumbbells. This started occurring ever since I hurt myself working out.

[@maddox1806]

That just means u need to take a break from lifting weights

[@harshi9192]

I am getting crawling sensation on my upper back(left side) over the past one month. It’s about time I should get myself checked.

[@IRONMAN___210]

Helped a lot thanks.

[@ye7261]

I can't fell or move my pinky. [Edit a few seconds after I typed this the numbness went away 💀]

[@parthiancapitalist2733]

For the past 2 days, my right arm has been tingling almost all the time

[@leoblack8497]

How's your arm doing ?

[@robmoody4710]

@@xtinctt2723 me too

[@BryanDeJesustazmaniarockz]

Same bro ever since i worked as a cook at my job idk what it is tho

[@SadBoiM]

My right hand has been numb for alittle over a week i think I need to go to the doctor but im afraid cause of covid..

[@robmoody4710]

@@SadBoiM which place

[@anastasiagourd-gallegos5461]

this is very useful. thank you very much. for some reason my left arm goes numb and it happens when I have a seizures and I don't know how to prevent that from happening.

[@marshaennis6967]

Very good information thanks !

[@copywritergena1225]

I was so worried my tingling was something serious like MS and I did the test and I believe it is carpal tunnel. Thanks for this!

[@haileennevsmom09]

thats what im scared of rn .. :( its numb , tingly , weak, and crampy from neck , shoulder down my left arm and hand. I thought it was my heart or something and they did an ecg in emerg , and i m supposed to go for an mri but im clausterphobic andtoo scared

[@user-zo5mr6bt5u]

@@haileennevsmom09 hey how are you now? I’m experiencing this right now and I’m worried it’s my heart too ): … I’m super young ):

[@sooooooooooooooo]

That’s why I’m here

[@Dare2DreamBig]

I recently found your video's and just loving them, but the sound is so low and hard to really hear you. I see a mic on you, but it's not picking up your voices very good. I'm on my computer, sound to max and very hard to hear you still :(

[@jackie6105]

Thanks guys, love you guys(:

[@debbievelazquez7207]

yes im going to see my dr thank u

[@rubenperez1636]

thank you very much for your information I thought I was having a minor stroke or something but your video was very helpful I have problems with my neck

[@blairgough503]

same here I thought I had a mini-stroke , I can't lie comfortably with my left arm as I type this it feels like electricity is going through my arm

[@kaylalala6]

Tommy ! Same here Tommy! And my throat & lips go numb 😱 it’s so scary

[@biollahiamutiti3852]

Same 🙆🏽‍♀️

[@deel9776]

Hey, ever find out what's happening with neck? My neck is also giving issues and feel like crystals/sand when i move it left and right..

[@jthrilla84]

@@deel9776 I have that same issue but no pain

[@GRAVYgalli]

Vdo is goog but sound is vry low...thanx for sharing

[@unclejake154]

Excellent vid. Thank you.

[@jarvismelton5795]

Thanks for the tips. I was also wondering what u could do if I felt numb from the rear to my ankles.

[@andrewross7256]

I woke up and it felt like my arm didn’t exist and I thought my arm was dead I had trouble finding it thank you for explaining what happens

[@apekshadargude7228]

Same

[@moradeunadeyileka6433]

Same

[@PradeepKumar-fm1zf]

Same

[@davecrupel2817]

I only feel tingling in my left arm. And I only feel it when I put harder pressure on my palm. Push-ups for example. And this morning, I bent down left-wise and felt a larger flash of tingliness just from that. My right arm is completely unaffected. Any ideas fellas?

[@zionfn6812]

Dave Crupel omg i feel the exact same thing

[@EvanB99]

yall figure it out? i just went back to pt for my back yesterday and the arm thing started this morning, im guessing i might have messed it up then

[@premrana1000]

Thank you doctors this video cleared what was causing tingling in my upper side of left hand armpit I was in too much stresss Now I feel good after watching this video God bless u And plz can u tell us how to stop it by any exercise

[@savage9670]

Are u good now

[@richardseeger1992]

good video guys, please make more , very very helpful /thanks