Ulnar Nerve Compression
An Ulnar nerve compression is caused either by a direct blow to the inside of the elbow, or from repetitive trauma. It causes numbness and tingling down the forearm and into the forth and fifth …
Pins and needles in arm or hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve resulting in chronic wrist pain, numbness, pins, and needles. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and treatment for Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome …
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the ulnar nerve in the elbow. It may also be known as ulnar nerve compression, or hitting your ‘funny bone’. Here we explain the symptoms, causes and …
Wrist Fracture (Broken Wrist)
A broken wrist is a fracture of any of the bones which make up the wrist joint. Here we explain the symptoms and causes of various types of wrist fracture. Symptoms Types of wrist fracture …
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. As the name indicates, bowling is the main cause of …
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 wrist against the handlebar. Treating this injury is usually simple, …
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, and hand. RSI is a term that covers several different …
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 are often caused by another sudden injury which traps or …
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 palm facing down) can cause and exacerbate this injury. Pronator …
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 to Tennis Elbow. Click the headings below to expand: