Peripheral Neuropathy Relief for the Hands - Ask Doctor Jo

Peripheral neuropathy in the hands is when there is damage to the peripheral nerves. This can also happen in your feet. These 7 treatments for peripheral neuropathy in your hands should help with pain relief. More hand stretches & exercises: • Hand Arthritis Stretch...
Peripheral neuropathy often causes weakness, numbness, and pain. Stretches and exercises can help by improving the circulation and signal to the area.
To start off, moving the joints in your fingers and your wrists will help loosen up the area and increase the circulation.
Then some wrist flexor and extensor stretches will help with any tightness in the wrist and arm area.
Next, you want to strengthen the hand and wrist area. Make sure you are doing flexion and extension exercises to help increase the blood flow and give feedback to your nerves.
Finally, ending with a prayer stretch is a great way to open up the carpal tunnel.
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[@mamamoo2790]

Hi doctor jo I have treating nerve inflammation in the hands how can you help me with this problem?

[@mamamoo2790]

Hi

[@samanthajones2344]

Thank you! I was recently diagnosed with neuropathy at 33 years old. This has been the first thing besides ice that has helped! ❤

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@jasonjennerjj]

I am 31 and have been diagnosed with it too. This exercises really helps. I sometimes lose strength in my right arm and hands

[@jenniferwong4530]

It's 6 am, I've been awake for hours with neuropathy in my hands and feet.just did the hand exercises and it helped a bit. Going to keep doing them. Thank you!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@starla8749]

Going to try this and hope for some relief. I never would have thought my hands could be asleep but hurt and feel like they were burning all at the same time. Thank you for sharing.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@dorothylenard5283]

It's extremely painful!

[@gloriawright7460]

Staria I feel you, I’m experiencing the same thing you just described my pain is so bad I can’t slept at night it’s painful during the day but at night it comes on w/all cylinders blasting I be in tears 😢 and never get a good nights sleep I’ll try this.

[@cynofuse5869]

greetings, can you clarify alil bit for me? what do you mean by "hands asleep"? did it happen upon waking up in d morning? because my hands have been numbs and pain state before just recently i often woke up with my hands immobilized all i can feel was just heat and pain.. i dont even know how am i supposed to tell my parent about this problem..

[@mr.jazzbodkelsey58]

​@@gloriawright7460 Hope you have found some relief. ✌️

[@larrybair2029]

I been doing these exercises for 10 days now & already see improvement in my mild neuropathy of hands & feet. Thank you !

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Glad to hear they are helping!

[@lingcheung1084]

Hi Dr Jo. I really appreciate the way you speak in your videos. There are others that teach stretching for peripheral neuropathy and I find that you do the best job of it. Thank you so much for posting. Lots of love to you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome! Good luck!

[@justachat8794]

Thank you Dr Jo, very well explained, slowly, but surely having some effect, instead of just living with pain and hopelessness! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@abstractoriginal5011]

My fave doctor!!! You’ve helped with hip, knee and neuropathy pain!!! Love that you’re helping us!! Thank you and please keep them coming!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome!

[@jominatozaki2089]

the prayer hands position was the most effective to me. this is a great first aid relief before i go to the doctor. thank you so much!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@servanttofriend8481]

Ur the best Jo... This is like ailment #4 of mine you have helped with. God bless you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks. Glad they have helped.

[@Ash-wy6mf]

These exercises instantly feel so good for my hands! THANK YOU!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@jeffrenman4146]

I felt the most comfortable being with you and listening to the way you teach me to do these things… Thank you I hope I get some relief as well. This tingling and pain is making me so depressed

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope they help too.

[@TheVastable]

These exercises, along with the accompanying video for feet have been hugely beneficial in helping me co[e with my chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy. It took some time to really feel the benefits but stick with it. Recommended your videos to my oncologist. Cheers.

[@AskDoctorJo]

I'm glad they are helping! Thanks for sharing with your oncologist. Good luck with your continued recovery.

[@stevensproles2886]

Thanks SO MUCH!! Lots of hand pain this evening but this is really helping a lot (diagnosed with MS about two years ago). Found this video by searching for ‘nerve pain in hands’ while waiting on my pm meds to start working. Very grateful! :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

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

[@Selfless72]

Steven Sproles I'm suffering from nerve pain in my hand as well. I've been taking Gabapentin, but it doesn't help much. I too was diagnosed with MS, back in 2012.

[@johnheredia5660]

This exercise is actually helping. Thank you so much

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@andykwhy9368]

Once again valuable exercises and stretches. Thank you!! 😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@haseenaali5101]

Lot of love,,,before this i thought my neurpathy will go with resting my hand but here i learnt alot

[@zapatito_online]

Is it gone or you still have the sympthoms ?

[@iiikeman111]

Just looked through your library. I'll be a regular visitor

[@judyfleming310]

Thank you Dr. Jo. I appreciate the way you go into detail with each stretch. 🙏🤙🤟🤛👐🤜😄

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@HouseJunk1e]

THANK YOU FOR GIVING US AN ACTUAL SOLUTION AND NOT JUST TALKING OUR EARS OFF!!! LOVE YOU! SUBBED AND LIKED.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks for subbing!

[@nylesor1120]

Wow doc I did all the movements 10 counts 2x and my burning hands sensation disappeared ! Great work out! Thanks so much!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@RonJohnston]

Thank you for this video. I have MS and a lot of neuropathy in my hands and each one of these stretches I think will be very beneficial

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Kat777]

@Ron Johnston How are you doing now?

[@reykazby]

since i started this I did not have any problems any more ! I realy thank you for your exercises! THANKS A LOT.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@michaeljamesTX]

Thanks!! You have no idea how much pain that felt unbearable both day and night which gave me insomnia and a crappy attitude to others. My only relief is prescribed OxyCodone from my doctor but I don’t want my life taking opioids for the rest of my life. God bless you immensely and again thank you 🙏

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thank you for your support!

[@hayleydonlon5140]

This is a great video! I am going through chemotherapy at the moment and I have noticed my hands and fingers have started to be affected by it. Just by doing these exercises while watching this, I can feel the difference from the movement. I will certainly be doing this every day during treatment, and post-treatment!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! I'm glad they are helping.

[@irfanullah2979]

Thanks Dr for your healthy, simple and informative exercises for hand muscles stiffness, I have severe pain in my hands, wrist foot, ,knee and shoulders of both sides,your exercise is helping me a lot, Allah pak bless you in your all efforts for providing help the sick people , Jazakallah, Samina Rafique.from Quetta, Pakistan

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@marisstaff7019]

Thank you v much Dr Jo. I’m being treated with chemo and peripheral neuropathy is one of the effects. Your feet and hand exercises are very helpful. God Bless🙏🏼👏❤️

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome, and thanks! You too.

[@richellejoycerobles3323]

Been doing these exercises for a few days now 2x a day, in the morning and before going to bed. The tingling doesn't go away completely but i no longer feel the sharp pain and is able to sleep well at night which is important to me. Thanks for the help.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@SimplyKatieWalks]

I cant thank you enough. My blood sugar is now controlled but I'm left with horrible neuropathy in my hands. I really appreciate this video

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck.

[@saltpepper1894]

try magnesium oil spray...it helps me a lot with MS stiffness & neuropathy / nerve pain

[@janinemakey5186]

It's the worst pain I've ever had cant sleep

[@crazeedogs]

Just subscribed. Thanks so much! This is the most relief I've had in my hands and wrists in many months. I'll be doing these several times a day.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome!

[@aleeyaburrwell1210]

It helped thanks for sharing saved me over $300 with PT exercises sessions lol

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@bradfordduarte1269]

Excellent exercise tips for peripheral neuropathy of the hands. Thankyou.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[@carolyngibbs5912]

I did the hand exercise and my joints went "pop, snap" without the crackle. My little finger pops at the second joint from the top but not painful. I guess that means I have arthritis in my fingers. I will continue to do the exercises and hopefully that will help also with the arthritis.

[@ArizonaRed]

Thank you! It DOES feel better.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@PeterPetrakis]

Good timing. This helped with my ulnar neuritis recovery. Thanks.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@davidmlang1]

Excellent thank-you. I have neuropathy from chemotherapy treatments. This really helps!!! You are awesome!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome!

[@94villianvp96]

@David Lang sir I'm in the same boat..just went into remission in late may.. my question to you is did the neuropathy get better?? Or is it the same as before?? That darn chemo did a number on me...😂

[@davidmlang1]

@@94villianvp96 I had chemo early 2019, my hands and feet are still numb, not as bad as at first. But I believe it can last 2 to 5 years. It is better than the alternative though :) Hope you're feeling better.

[@94villianvp96]

@@davidmlang1 thank you sir!! You sty blessed.

[@davidmlang1]

@@94villianvp96 Thank-you, I greatly appreciate it. Every day I remind myself that "ROCK BOTTOM CAN ALSO BE A SOLID FOUNDATION TO REBUILD UPON". I also believe that the decisions we make control us much more than the conditions we meet.

[@bennied2757]

Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thank you for your support!

[@nm8390]

Thank you so much for all your exercises, God bless always 💖

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@sarahgonzales9613]

Thanks so much for the exercises. I’m having various serious issues due to cervical radiculopathy as well as Brachial plexopathy. I have virtually lost the use of my right hand (dominant) and the basic exercise you show are helping me get some stretches that I need without having to purchase tools. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope they continue to help.

[@johnchapman6123]

thank you for your help Dr Joe very helpful

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@mandadsn]

Thank you so much. I love your videos and description of individual exercises.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@heraday]

Thank you so much for this video this really helps

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@axekp]

Thanks doc. It's helping. I've been doing some of the exercises but now I've started learning the mechanics. You know how horrible it feels for a guitarist. Thanks once again.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@marjoriesuano7783]

Thank you so much Doc. This video will helps me a lot because for almost a year I was suffering pain from my hands down to my feet cause by nerves malfuction . And this pain really distract my studies and work. I hope it will helps me to get better. Thanks again doc. Thanks to this online flatform and to this video. It may difficult for me to get medical check up for some financial problem but with this it really helpful for me. It gives me life and to be positive always. 💙💙

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@sharonmitchel1377]

Really good! I have developed small fiber neuropathy. These felt really good.

[@Ann-ub4mf]

You are good!🙄 God Bless You and Thank You. 😊🙏🏾

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[@sandralang9289]

Wow!!!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!❤😅

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@horizon-enterprise]

The exercises are effective. Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Grangy27]

Great video. Helps with pain in the finger tips.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@reinaschoonhoven5320]

Thank you doctor,blessings

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@rejeanpaquet4375]

Thanks for the hands exercises, will definitely give it a try. In many ways dogs are therapeutic.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. 🐾

[@mrstevek118]

Thanks, my hand is already in a fist because of a stroke, so I’ll just straighten my fingers for this exercise

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope they help.

[@saltpepper1894]

try magnesium oil spray...it helps me a lot with MS stiffness & neuropathy / nerve pain

[@zareensiddiqui9335]

Please make videos regarding all diseases, Thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

I have over 700 videos: kzbin.info

[@sheridacarrick8013]

Thank you so much. Your videos are very helpful and I really appreciate your clear explanations.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@aishwaryaml1256]

Dr can u please tell me how to relieve nerve pulling in hands , feet & head due to overthinking & depression ???? and sweating in feet sole and palms. please reply 🙏🏻

[@mohammadmuzaffar7504]

Doc I have this burning sensation on left thumb tip. It's killing me, idk what to do help please I am 18 years old

[@jalonso5369]

I hope you have recovered

[@alona270]

Thank you very much

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@richardramfire3971]

Thanks for this video

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@bennied2757]

❤ Thanks Doctor 💊 Jo

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome 😎

[@sarahslovely08]

I reloaded how bad it is to hen these stretches are painful. But I appreciate the help. I’m only 32. But after having 3 kids my elbows to my fingers keep having pains and numbness

[@dannycoots9503]

Thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@woodulous]

Such a pretty dog 🙂

[@AskDoctorJo]

Kali says, woof (thanks)!

[@5Grace111]

@@AskDoctorJo - Love the sight of her 😍..Woof...woof...here's my treat for her🍗🍖🥛..

[@AskDoctorJo]

She says, she loves treats :-)

[@lilyle8106]

If you could for trigger finger exercise. Thank you so much for all your videos!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I have a few videos for trigger finger. You can find them on my channel: kzbin.info

[@brendatoussaint3219]

Thank you ❤️

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@zouzou6424]

Thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Oneforall765]

thanks you so much 💗💗💗

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@sentimentaliss2162]

It helped, thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@TheHauptsturmfuhrer]

Excellent video, thanks.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you’re welcome.

[@alnwalker4563]

Thank you...

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@sheilatabaniag6989]

This is so good

[@egraves221]

Hello. I' m new to your channel. Thank you for giving great at-home therapy for finger tingling. What stretches do you recommend for tennis elbow?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I have several for tennis elbow. You can find them at: kzbin.info

[@kennethmichael9549]

Would be gr8 if u can do a similar video for the legs please.

[@AskDoctorJo]

I have several. You can find all my videos on my channel: kzbin.info

[@baljitsingh8394]

Very nice 👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@selenacaemawr]

Thanks for reposting this so that it came up in my feed. 🙏🏽 I tried it just now and it felt pretty good. 😁 We'll see if it helps with night time tingle fingers. Do you have anything similar for feet or hip joints? 💜

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Yes, I have several for the feet. You can find all my videos on my channel: kzbin.info

[@xiongba]

My fingers are 90% recovered from numbness due to pinched nerve in forearm that healed naturally. Odd thing is the fingers and palm feel normal when cold but kinda prickly/sensitive when warm. Can they get better in time or is this the new normal? Im still amazed the exercises worked though.

[@reneewilliams6935]

That was very helpful🙏🏾

[@tomthumb9839]

Thank you for the video. Kali is beautiful. Give the pups some love for me please. 🐕👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks! Will do :-)

[@Kuzo53]

Thank you. I’m a guitar player who has just finished chemo. Desperate to help my neuropathy so I can get back to playing

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope it helps.

[@willbollman6246]

Same here. I've been taking alpha lipoic acid and magnesium supplements. Research suggests they might help. Main thing...dont give up. Keep playing!!

[@Kuzo53]

@tom thumb my neuropathy eventually went away after about a month. Hang in there buddy!

[@parisaParisa26-ju8wr]

Thanks💝💝

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@catalinadgallagher50]

Your videos are akways perfect

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@TheCarolynrose]

Thank you very much! 💕💕💕

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@yivelihumekaa9523]

This exercise is also good for people who do house chores. Thanks.😄. My hands get too tired from washing the dishes and cooking.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@ronbrummett]

YO Dr. Jo! Love the interaction and the humor. I am a 72-year old male, post ischemic stroke from 2014. I just found your site. That being said, I may be repeating a question from before. My situation, since all strokes are unique to match our humanness, I played folk and classical guitar. Now, when I play, my hand begins to complain (pain level = 7) within a few minutes (5-8), depending on playing variables, like capo, string thickness, barre chords and fancy foot (oops) finger work. My ask, any suggestions, references, referrals in Denver or expert advice is greatly appreciated. Ron B

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! I do have a few videos for artists and one specifically for guitarists. They might help as warm ups before you play. You can find them on my channel: kzbin.info As for referrals in Denver, unfortunately, I don't know any PTs/OTs there.

[@firstcat7649]

I finished radiation treatments about four months ago. My peripheral neuropathy has gotten much worse in the last week or two, traveling from my hands up to my forearms. I'm a professional musician, and it's difficult to play. Do you have any routines for piano or keyboard players? It is such a big part in my mental health regimen in my cancer recovery, I don't want to lose it.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Some of them might be similar, but these might also help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enbJZnR9mstnr6s

[@firstcat7649]

Thank you. I also learned a lot from the presentation by a neurologist at UT Austin TX. Thank you -- fingers crossed (now uncrossed, and crossed and now uncrossed . . .)

[@AskDoctorJo]

😂 You're welcome. Good luck!

[@nancylapointe556]

Thank you - will these exercises help if my neuropathy is now pretty constant - I have been doing similar exercises for a while now and nothing seems to improve - is there a point where exercise isn't the solution? or just keep moving - thank you! You are doing a great service to help us with self care.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. It really depends on what is causing it in the first place. So unfortunately I don't know that answer since I can't evaluate you, but movement definitely helps.

[@nancylapointe556]

Thank you for your prompt response - I guess the fact I am a crochet maniac doesn’t help - I am wearing my splint which helps a little and taking more breaks - but I have so much yarn to use up - I need to crochet. Oh my!! I am going to look into massage therapy next - and will continue the exercises you show - thank you again

[@AskDoctorJo]

@@nancylapointe556 You're welcome. Have you tried any exercises and stretches for carpal tunnel syndrome? They might be worth trying as well.

[@Nithish30185]

My Finger Nerves are cutted... Nerves connected with sutures... Can I get back my Full Range of motion from doing Physiotherapy... How long does it takes?

[@user-js3cr6wu7g]

I have neuropathy symptoms in my hands and feet. I have tingling and numbness in them, but no pain.......as yet!! i am going to see a neurophysiologist in 2 weeks for the first time, to determine the cause. Id there any chance of healing the damaged nerves, or is it permanent? I keep hearing and reading conflicting stories with regard to the prognosis.

[@neilg8069]

Awesome!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!!

[@cdnpunk2270]

Right hand feels broken. Been this way for a year now. Recently diagnosed with diabetes. Could this be the cause?

[@Jere-hk7wf]

I had a pinched nerve in my shoulder and I started stretching my arm and now I have a lot of weakness now that the muscle is releasing. way more weakness than before. Does my strength ever return?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Yes, it can, but it's a slow process.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Tnx, cool dog.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks :-)

[@gamerz8877]

Thank you!!!!!😍 the left side of my left hand is dumb after ACL/meniscus repair on my right knee...can opposite sides be affected?

[@maniok1977]

Omg I have this problem.

[@AskDoctorJo]

I hope they help.

[@user-bk2sm4dp7p]

Thank u

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@forestdamian5601]

Hi. I have a question, if you don't mind. Why stretching exercises? Why do you think that by doing these exercises, you can get results?

[@pxnkiiwitchii]

Is it okay to do this daily? It really seems to help.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Therapeutic exercises can be done daily.

[@pxnkiiwitchii]

@@AskDoctorJo Okay. Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@blkhawk666]

A month after my chemo my Peripheral nephropathy became very painful Was prescribed Gabapentin (Two weeks in and not much relief from the med) and was given a referral to therapy.. first appointment in two weeks. DO you think these exercises are safe till my 1st therapy session ? and thank you for these videos! Your like a port in a storm! Side note: Having a pug I love the shirt you wore in this video!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! If your doctor has cleared you to do stretches and exercises, they should be okay to do. Hopefully they will give you some relief until you can get into therapy.

[@nhojrem1]

Hello Dr Jo. My wife suffers from terrible cramps in her legs, abdomen, and hands. Her hands for all kinds of shapes and pain when cramping. Do you have any suggestions. This isn’t neuropathy is it?

[@sevitasurampudi1478]

Hi Jo,thanks from India, Subscribed!Should one do these daily? How many times a week or month would you suggest?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks! Therapeutic exercises can be done every day.

[@PraiseNPaint]

This hurts and it feels like needles. I’m trying but 😢 What can I tell my doctor when they don’t believe me how I explain the feeling? I keep being pushed around. I’ve felt this pain since my daughter was born, over 12 years ago…