tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post333150777530158648..comments2024-03-27T03:15:55.367-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Hey! Read This If Your Hands Go Numb When You Look At Your PhoneJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-15852886456302950182022-04-07T15:00:10.343-04:002022-04-07T15:00:10.343-04:00Hi Lynn! That's wonderful, glad to share more ...Hi Lynn! That's wonderful, glad to share more options for you to test - though a "nerve transmission test" does sound more expensive than having someone tilt your head and take your pulse. So if you're looking at a hefty bill for that, maybe see if you have the option of an osteopath instead.<br /><br />For my own case I can tell you I frequently had my thumb & index finger go numb with TOS, about as often as the pinky finger side of my hand. Both resolve when I bang on my neck where those muscles are. I'm only one person, of course, but TOS definitely makes both sides of my hands go numb. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2832562533200664732022-04-06T20:55:27.178-04:002022-04-06T20:55:27.178-04:00LynnT here. I've had intermittent/recurring n...LynnT here. I've had intermittent/recurring neck pain and hand numbness for years; Kaiser gave me a wrist brace to wear at night, which helps but does not eliminate the problem. I sent them this blog entry; they say that TOS normally presents as pinky/ring finger pain & numbness, where thumb/index problems tend to be carpal tunnel -- but they are setting me up with an orthopedist to do nerve transmission testing to see where the issue is in my case. Thanks for helping me get them moving!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-23791667752389427612022-04-01T14:25:59.950-04:002022-04-01T14:25:59.950-04:00I tried a little of everyone's teaching I coul...I tried a little of everyone's teaching I could find on YouTube, following a different video every night for a month, and from there I made up my own routine that I do while watching TV, so I don't get bored. <br /><br />My favorite teacher on YT is Rodney Yee, so I'd recommend him to fellow beginners: not too advanced, no excessive talking, and great stretches. I would do the combo of his neck video & his hip opener video to make one 20+minute workout.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-85596504856526290472022-04-01T14:21:37.342-04:002022-04-01T14:21:37.342-04:00That's amazing! I love it when the internet is...That's amazing! I love it when the internet is such a small world. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88867727954473562122022-04-01T10:30:37.489-04:002022-04-01T10:30:37.489-04:00I was misdiagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome a...I was misdiagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and as a result what was actually carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands went untreated for years (with resulting muscle atrophy). After the carpal tunnel surgery, my hands are completely cured, so just be sure you have the right diagnosis!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-20645620333752281272022-03-31T21:59:12.783-04:002022-03-31T21:59:12.783-04:00Awesome!
I have also been trying to figure out ni...Awesome! <br />I have also been trying to figure out night time hand pain, but my cause is different. It's amazing how many different forms nerve pain can take. Brachial plexus nerve pinching can make hands numb or painful too, and there are wonderful nerve gliding exercises for that with a simple Google sesrch. Mine seems to be stemming from both brachial plexus (very roughly, neck through armpits, branching out) in combination with tight muscles around my elbows. I have no elbow pain at all. It definitely pays off to check in with someone who knows what they're doing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-39108397681460832022-03-31T09:06:56.403-04:002022-03-31T09:06:56.403-04:00I do the same at night except I use one of those a...I do the same at night except I use one of those animal shaped/plush heat up therapy packs. I heat it up as I get very cold (or in the summer you can put it in the freezer for some coolness on hot nights). But I find if I forget to use it, my hands will start going numb. Just enough to elevate my shoulder area slightly seems to work great. :)Cynthia Sommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084279340578239035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2657496916056723662022-03-31T06:47:57.339-04:002022-03-31T06:47:57.339-04:00I have an appointment this afternoon with my GP to...I have an appointment this afternoon with my GP to figure out which specialist to see you get my ring and pinky fingers back to feeling something other than tingles on my right hand.<br /><br />Thank you so much for this!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-18815737963530930742022-03-30T19:51:30.206-04:002022-03-30T19:51:30.206-04:00My friend and former colleague Amy Zhong made the ...My friend and former colleague Amy Zhong made the medical illustration you shared! I'm also a medical illustrator, and one of our biggest thrills is when our illustrations help someone to understand their body. So, yay! And I'm so glad you're feeling better. JillKGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984807238536975930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-78490958019235488842022-03-30T19:42:11.150-04:002022-03-30T19:42:11.150-04:00If you follow Orlando Magic basketball at all, TOS...If you follow Orlando Magic basketball at all, TOS was what Markelle Fultz had when he was with Philly before being traded here. It completely ruined his shot, and he spent a long time in therapy and relearning how to shoot. He has a shooting form that is very different from both his previous one and from other NBA players. Glad you finally got it diagnosed and are getting help.Rustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569888527383902020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-3902132258225664922022-03-30T14:24:07.304-04:002022-03-30T14:24:07.304-04:00What yoga do you do and like?What yoga do you do and like?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-64737152246230407112022-03-30T13:03:07.847-04:002022-03-30T13:03:07.847-04:00I had not heard of this but it's good to know ...I had not heard of this but it's good to know and I'm glad you have found a way to improve your condition so markedly!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-7446632480128966052022-03-30T12:38:12.309-04:002022-03-30T12:38:12.309-04:00This is so interesting. I am mentioning this with...This is so interesting. I am mentioning this with my doctor at my next check up in April. This sounds exactly like what I am stuggling with. Thank you!! Glad you are getting some relief. Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410629269669174276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-76789004487254998892022-03-30T11:37:37.208-04:002022-03-30T11:37:37.208-04:00Wow. I had never heard of TOS, but this is defini...Wow. I had never heard of TOS, but this is definitely what my massage therapist works on. I had been seeing her for headache relief and she asked me if I experienced numbing based on what she was feeling as she worked different areas. It isn't a relaxing spa massage, but it has made a world of difference to incorporate that specific focus. Bevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-67318619879780526792022-03-30T10:02:40.921-04:002022-03-30T10:02:40.921-04:00Wow, I've been having issues with my right arm...Wow, I've been having issues with my right arm going numb for a while. I wonder if it might be connected. I'll mention it my next visit!Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-5014912801239427072022-03-30T10:00:28.100-04:002022-03-30T10:00:28.100-04:00Yay yay yay I'm so glad this is making a diffe...Yay yay yay I'm so glad this is making a difference for you!!<br /><br />I'm a long-time follower and trained as an osteopath, though I practice generally 'standard'/allopathic Western medicine at this point, and *so* many of the health things that you've been vulnerable in sharing over the years -- gut issues, anxiety/panic, etc -- can ALSO ea place for osteopathic medicine to help, not just with muscular pain! Not every DO will specialize in the craniosacral treatments, or treating viscera (guts, organs) or autonomic nervous system (fight-flight-or-freeze), but those that do -- it can make a HUGE difference. So keep in mind for yourself, and your followers! I go regular for dental/orthodontic issues, migraines, pregnancy (both managing back pain, and preparing for labor, and putting everything back together after birth), and I bring my children for gut issues, falls, dental issues, and nervous system regulation.katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10001226556099331690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-77587899044875046602022-03-30T09:45:47.922-04:002022-03-30T09:45:47.922-04:00I've been having numb hands on and off when I ...I've been having numb hands on and off when I wake up for a few months now, so this post came just in time. I'd been assuming it was something in my hands or my elbow, though, not my neck! Gonna go look up some stretches now so I hopefully DON'T have to go find an osteopath later. Thanks, Jen, and I'm glad you're feeling better!Sarah Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144840925170769765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-83840839917354865392022-03-30T08:35:12.241-04:002022-03-30T08:35:12.241-04:00This is my problem too! I’ve always thought it mig...This is my problem too! I’ve always thought it might be an elbow thing? But I definitely blame phone usage. I wonder if a pop socket would help me. Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787777697686175465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-7002303191474817082022-03-30T05:33:11.582-04:002022-03-30T05:33:11.582-04:00OH. MY. GOD.
Jen, are you me???
I have been deal...OH. MY. GOD.<br /><br />Jen, are you me???<br /><br />I have been dealing with numbness/pins-and-needles in my right arm and hand in bed for quite a while now, but it became intense (and sleep-disruptive) just in the last couple of weeks. I knew it was stemming from somewhere in my neck, because I could induce or avoid it depending on the angle of my neck and positioning with pillows, so I've been summoning up my courage (and, ahem, cash) to go visit my physio for an anticipated expensive few weeks of treatment. <br /><br />He's amazing and always figures out just what the problem is and how to tackle it, but Imma surprise him this time with my new-found knowledge and big words like Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Anterior Scalene, lol. I'm pretty sure he's shown me the Chicken Dance Lean and similar kinds of stretches using doorways before, but I've been a bit lazy about actually doing them lately. Oops...<br /><br />Things I have found that help: The problem always happens in my right hand, so if I'm sleeping on my left side, I need to have a pillow in front of me to keep my right arm slightly raised (but not pointing too high - more stretched out in front than towards my head). If I'm lying on my right, I have to experiment a bit with head and neck placement on my (sculpted, memory foam) pillow so the pressure points are okay - I know straight away if I've got the wrong position (tingly fingers!) or the right position (uh, nothing, yay). <br /><br />Lots of trial and error has gone on the last few weeks, but things are improving a bit. Can't wait to get OWIEOWIEOWIED soon when I finally get to the physio...SigiGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906478987066724253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-62837358955357569582022-03-30T02:47:58.768-04:002022-03-30T02:47:58.768-04:00I had C6/C7 rupture in my sleep due to "Tech ...I had C6/C7 rupture in my sleep due to "Tech Neck" that I had ignored. It was the most intense pain and it took Forever to get it under control. Sadly I had to have steroid injections to get the pain in my right arm and the numbness to stop. I have been heavy for almost 20 years and I had lost 70lbs before the injury. The steroids combined with intense pain for 6 months brought back all the weight and then some. I was in Therapy with a Chiro who also did Nearly all muscle work instead of just cracking and he was my saving grace. My Doctor who was treating my neck at first wanted to fuse my neck since the disc ruptured inward and displaced my spinal cord I went to an osteopath and he referred me to the Chiro that I went to because my insurance would cover his treatments fully vs only covering 12 weeks of PT. Tech neck is no joke and TOS is a miserable and long treatment process! I'm glad you are getting help and I hope you are able to heal completely soon!<br />You asked for ideas. Ask your Osteopath if the Posture Pump would be helpful for you. I'm no doctor so take his advice but I have found that the PP helps me when I sleep wrong and flair things up. belovedbyHimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428327654241905341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-11226688725889569792022-03-30T01:42:01.115-04:002022-03-30T01:42:01.115-04:00Thank you so so much for talking about this. I’ve ...Thank you so so much for talking about this. I’ve been dealing with numb hands for months, especially when I wake up in the morning. I’ve assumed it was carpal tunnel and didn’t want to deal because it might involve surgery and I work with my hands and can’t afford time off. I’m hopeful there may be a non-surgical solution ❤️Chantel I.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11752534925393341015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-47238515492303087592022-03-30T00:35:54.466-04:002022-03-30T00:35:54.466-04:00Osteopaths are magicians. Physical therapy is part...Osteopaths are magicians. Physical therapy is partially covered by public health insurance in Denmark, but osteopathy is NOT so it's hecka expensive (by Danish standards) so it took me forever to go, because I was afraid it would be a waste of money like so many other "treatments". Five minutes of looking at me and she had determined exactly what the problems with my back were and three 45 minute sessions later she'd worked through it and taught me some basic, gentle exercises and that was it. Ah. Friggin. Mazing. Konenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15610322848979747347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-78502731869019705962022-03-29T22:32:01.400-04:002022-03-29T22:32:01.400-04:00I have been having my tips of my fingers go numb w...I have been having my tips of my fingers go numb while holding my phone and the pinky and ring going completely numb when I rest my hands on my stomach while laying down. I have been trying to figure it out. I'm not sure if its the same deal, but it is definitely something to look into and maybe chat with you about more when I see you at Dragoncon! Alexie Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462464066536994125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-42982562188526822312022-03-29T21:43:50.888-04:002022-03-29T21:43:50.888-04:00For self directed PT I watch Bob and Brad on YouTu...For self directed PT I watch Bob and Brad on YouTube.Danielle Hoffmeisternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-47674727950845498952022-03-29T21:27:01.837-04:002022-03-29T21:27:01.837-04:00Similar, yup. But also with a lot more work to the...Similar, yup. But also with a lot more work to the fascia and surrounding muscles than a chiro typically has time for. We get to kind of move slowly and let the body tell us how it wants to proceed because we've got 30/60/90/120 min, and chiros usually have 20 min or less. It generally feels easier when you don't have to force the body into compliance, but can ask it nicely.Boschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683321511495101563noreply@blogger.com