Ulnar Nerve Compression
Ulnar nerve compression occurs when the ulnar nerve becomes irritated, compressed or trapped, usually at the inside of the elbow. It causes tingling, numbness and
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Pins and needles in arm or hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes pain, numbness, pins and needles in the hand and wrist due to compression of the median nerve as it passes through
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
When people knock their elbow and get a painful tingling or numbness, they often say the have ‘hit their funny bone’. This is Cubital tunnel
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Wrist Fracture – Broken Wrist
Wrist fractures are common injuries, usually caused by falling onto an outstretched hand. They can range from small cracks in the carpal bones, such as
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Bowler’s Thumb
Bowler’s Thumb is an overuse injury resulting from compression or repeated friction on the inside of the thumb which causes pressure on the Ulnar nerve.
Handlebar Palsy
Handlebar palsy is a name given to a common condition suffered by cyclists. The symptoms are caused by compression of the ulnar nerve at the
RSI – Repetitive Strain Injury
RSI or repetitive strain injury is a general term rather than a specific diagnosis used to describe gradual onset pain, usually in the forearm, wrist,
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Median Nerve Injury
Median nerve injury is Injury to the median nerve at the elbow. It may cause symptoms to appear in the forearm, wrist, and hand. They
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Pronator Teres Syndrome
Pronator teres syndrome causes pain, numbness and tingling in the forearm and hand. As the name indicates, pronating the hand (turning the hand with the
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Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radial tunnel syndrome, also known as radial nerve entrapment, occurs when the radial nerve in the forearm gets compressed or pinched. It has symptoms similar
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