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re: Starting to get tingling/numbness in hands
Posted on 1/26/26 at 12:06 pm to WG_Dawg
Posted on 1/26/26 at 12:06 pm to WG_Dawg
I've actually had extensive conversations with my chiro about things like this. He won't say it this way, btu they are essentially another form of therapy. Sure, they can treat, help heal, certain things; but they are limited in what they can diagnose. I've had similar situations from you described with the tingling, and it would happen every time I cut my grass. Found out I have a slight impingement at C5-6 that will randomly flare up and cause the issues.
If you have a chiro you trust, I would continue going that route for the temporary relief. But I would try to get in with a Dr ASAP. Look at neurology, ortho, and pain management. You most likely can get into pain management quicker, and they can order the same imaging that the ortho/neurologists will need. And not ALL pain management doctors just blindly try to push scripts on you.
If you have a chiro you trust, I would continue going that route for the temporary relief. But I would try to get in with a Dr ASAP. Look at neurology, ortho, and pain management. You most likely can get into pain management quicker, and they can order the same imaging that the ortho/neurologists will need. And not ALL pain management doctors just blindly try to push scripts on you.
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Posted on 1/26/26 at 12:56 pm to WG_Dawg
Sounds like could be carpal tunnel. Look up Phalens test, try it and report back
Posted on 1/26/26 at 1:37 pm to Weekend Warrior79
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I've actually had extensive conversations with my chiro about things like this. He won't say it this way, btu they are essentially another form of therapy. Sure, they can treat, help heal, certain things; but they are limited in what they can diagnose. I've had similar situations from you described with the tingling, and it would happen every time I cut my grass. Found out I have a slight impingement at C5-6 that will randomly flare up and cause the issues.
If you have a chiro you trust, I would continue going that route for the temporary relief. But I would try to get in with a Dr ASAP. Look at neurology, ortho, and pain management. You most likely can get into pain management quicker, and they can order the same imaging that the ortho/neurologists will need. And not ALL pain management doctors just blindly try to push scripts on you.
I wouldn't let a back cracker get within 100 miles of me If I suspected a possible herniated disc, especially a cervical one. One wrong crack and you're fricked.
This post was edited on 1/26/26 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 1/26/26 at 3:26 pm to WG_Dawg
dude, not to scare you, but I know a couple of people with similar symptoms and etiology. One was diagnosed with MS. The other is going through a battery of tests for Lupus, graves disease, and thyroid issues. Most of the time this is due to cervical pathologies like a pinched nerve/herniated disk, but be sure to ask the right questions and do not let the doctor dismiss it without complete differential diagnosis.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 5:46 pm to WG_Dawg
About a year ago I woke up and my left hand was numb (more like it felt like it was asleep)
Figured I slept on it wrong but after a few days of it not going away I decided to get it checked out
Yada yada yada after 2 months of being passed around by doctors I finally was diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome and had surgery on my elbow. Doc said sometimes it totally doesn’t heal and could take up to 2 years but after a few months it seems like it’s been mostly healed. Still some slight numbness on my pinky finger but nothing debilitating
Figured I slept on it wrong but after a few days of it not going away I decided to get it checked out
Yada yada yada after 2 months of being passed around by doctors I finally was diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome and had surgery on my elbow. Doc said sometimes it totally doesn’t heal and could take up to 2 years but after a few months it seems like it’s been mostly healed. Still some slight numbness on my pinky finger but nothing debilitating
Posted on 1/26/26 at 11:08 pm to LemmyLives
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Thumb and index finger are the radial nerve which stems from your neck. The median nerve is your middle finger, and the ulnar nerve is the ring and pinkie.
What anatomy text book did you study?
So much bad info in this thread. Intermittent numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers with a nocturnal pattern is textbook carpal tunnel syndrome, or median nerve compression at the wrist. Yes it could be your neck, but this is the classic presentation of carpal tunnel syndrome. An easy thing you could do before seeing a specialist is order carpal tunnel braces off Amazon and wear them at night. Be mindful of your symptoms after you start wearing them and if it improves.
Posted on 1/27/26 at 4:01 am to tiger rag 93
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Yes it could be your neck, but this is the classic presentation of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Ugh WTF?
"could be you neck" ?
Do you even know what a dermatome is? It's also classic presentation of a cervical radiculitis right?
This post was edited on 1/27/26 at 4:03 am
Posted on 1/27/26 at 5:21 am to TigerGman
Man I do this for a living. Carpal tunnel syndrome is far more common than C6 radiculopathy. It’s not even remotely close.
Posted on 1/27/26 at 8:07 am to tiger rag 93
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So much bad info in this thread. Intermittent numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers with a nocturnal pattern is textbook carpal tunnel syndrome, or median nerve compression at the wrist. Yes it could be your neck, but this is the classic presentation of carpal tunnel syndrome. An easy thing you could do before seeing a specialist is order carpal tunnel braces off Amazon and wear them at night. Be mindful of your symptoms after you start wearing them and if it improves.
obviously I don't know who is right or who is wrong or what to believe on the internet, but you sound like you know what you're talking about ha.
I have been doing some nerve flossing and that seems to have helped. I tried that carpal tunnel quick test that someone posted up above and didn't feel the tingling, but I will look into the braces you mention.
Posted on 1/27/26 at 8:11 am to TigerGman
This is a better diagram for the OP's symptoms.
Dermatomes are good for identifying radiculopathy, but with all the evidence given by the OP I would go with Median Nerve Compression like what Tiger Rag said.
With what has been said, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be an option. With beginning to workout again, I would suspect compression of the Median N by the Pronator Teres. But without examining sensation of the palm I wouldn't be able to decide between the two.
OP, if you have some discomfort at the elbow (medial side where your "funny bone" is) and tightness in your forearm along with numbness/tingling of your palm close to your wrist, then I would say start stretching and using myofascial release on your Pronator Teres (youtube/google will help). Along with strengthening exercise for it.
Hope this helps
Dermatomes are good for identifying radiculopathy, but with all the evidence given by the OP I would go with Median Nerve Compression like what Tiger Rag said.
With what has been said, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be an option. With beginning to workout again, I would suspect compression of the Median N by the Pronator Teres. But without examining sensation of the palm I wouldn't be able to decide between the two.
OP, if you have some discomfort at the elbow (medial side where your "funny bone" is) and tightness in your forearm along with numbness/tingling of your palm close to your wrist, then I would say start stretching and using myofascial release on your Pronator Teres (youtube/google will help). Along with strengthening exercise for it.
Hope this helps
Posted on 1/27/26 at 9:11 am to PrezCock
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With beginning to workout again, I would suspect compression of the Median N by the Pronator Teres. But without examining sensation of the palm I wouldn't be able to decide between the two.
It's only been within this time frame (resuming exercise after man year absecne) that this has started.
Another thing I didn't mention earlier is that I have had issues with my neck in the past. Nothing crazy that would require surgery or anything but I've always had bad posture so I know my neck is messed up a bit. I saw a chrio many years ago that helped and they gave me a special pillow to sleep on to help my neck at night.
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OP, if you have some discomfort at the elbow
fortunately no issues there. It is strictly confined to the thumb and index finger with occasional spots in the middle finger as well.
As luck would have it I do have some wrist braces that I've accumulated over the years so I will wear both of them in bed tonight and see if that helps!
Posted on 1/27/26 at 9:29 am to WG_Dawg
Take a look at the image I posted. Are you having problems on the Palm(ar) side or the back of your hand?
Posted on 1/27/26 at 10:30 am to PrezCock
Palm and back seem to be unaffected. The biggest areas are typically the front side (palm side) of the thumb and index finger. Generally the left hand more often than the right.
Posted on 1/27/26 at 10:54 am to tiger rag 93
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Man I do this for a living. Carpal tunnel syndrome is far more common than C6 radiculopathy. It’s not even remotely close.
So ? Doesn't mean that it can't be. And would you let a Chiro crack his neck ?
Posted on 1/27/26 at 11:26 am to TigerGman
I said it definitely could be cervical radic, especially now that he says he has had prior neck issues. But my money would still be on carpal tunnel syndrome just based on population based statistics and prevalences.
Posted on 1/27/26 at 11:47 am to tiger rag 93
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I said it definitely could be cervical radic, especially now that he says he has had prior neck issues. But my money would still be on carpal tunnel syndrome just based on population based statistics and prevalences.
if it helps to know, I have a sedentary desk job and sit at a computer typing pretty much all day every day.
Posted on 1/28/26 at 7:25 am to WG_Dawg
I had two janky old wrist braces in a drawer and wore both last night. They are both for the right hand so had to wear one updside down. It did appear to be a positive though as I didn't wake up with the dead/numb fingers. Didn't sleep great overall but that was due to the 2 year old.
On my way to work this morning I stopped and bought a left handed wrist brace that specifically said it was for carpal tunnel stabilization so I am excited to try that tonight
On my way to work this morning I stopped and bought a left handed wrist brace that specifically said it was for carpal tunnel stabilization so I am excited to try that tonight
Posted on 1/28/26 at 7:43 am to WG_Dawg
It could be some nerve issues going on in the cervical region. My C4C5 and C5C6 discs are very thin so I have to manage nerve pinching at those locations on occasion. I have the same sensation (not as bad as yours) when sleeping because of how I sleep and neck positioning.
You can get a decent cervical decompression device to help with it.
An xray of your neck can confirm.
I have this: Saunders Cervical Traction
One last thing.. Do you have a weird feeling just inside of your right shoulder blade like there is a knot/tight band?
You can get a decent cervical decompression device to help with it.
An xray of your neck can confirm.
I have this: Saunders Cervical Traction
One last thing.. Do you have a weird feeling just inside of your right shoulder blade like there is a knot/tight band?
This post was edited on 1/28/26 at 7:50 am
Posted on 1/28/26 at 9:12 am to WG_Dawg
Welcome to the club of bulging C6 disc. MRI, a block, PT, and finally a cortisone shot. Cured me for about a year and I'm right back where I was. I see the doc again next week. I assume I'll get another shot and be on my way.
My recommendation would be to keep doing the exercises at home that the PT prescribes. I didn't and look where I am now. I suppose it's human nature to think you are cured and no longer have to do the boring stretches, but I'm old
My recommendation would be to keep doing the exercises at home that the PT prescribes. I didn't and look where I am now. I suppose it's human nature to think you are cured and no longer have to do the boring stretches, but I'm old
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