pinched nerve

[shake_n_bake]

hey guys, i went rock climbing today and im pretty sure i pinched a nerve somewhere in my arms, when i extended my arm all of a sudden my pinky and ring finger went numb and started to feel like they where on fire. After shaking it and stuff it all went away and there is not constant pain, my arm is just very sore when i stretch it and like stretch my hand backwards a little. Anyone had any experience with these? do they go away quickly?

 

[Die Geheimwaffe]

hey guys, i went rock climbing today and im pretty sure i pinched a nerve somewhere in my arms, when i extended my arm all of a sudden my pinky and ring finger went numb and started to feel like they where on fire. After shaking it and stuff it all went away and there is not constant pain, my arm is just very sore when i stretch it and like stretch my hand backwards a little. Anyone had any experience with these? do they go away quickly?

It's happened to me a number of times before, it's annoying but it won't last long. Take a pain-reliever/anti-inflammatory (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, or Naproxen Sodium) and you'll most likely be fine by tomorrow or in a couple of days.

 

[shake_n_bake]

so like will it go away completely or will the same exact one come back when i go work out n stuff?

 

[Tidus]

so like will it go away completely or will the same exact one come back when i go work out n stuff?

When it's happened to me, it went away for good. You just have to make sure to stretch before you exercise next time.

 

[Ramp]

There are several things you can do for a pinched nerve.

Anti inflamatories - aleve/ibuprofen/advil

Massaging the area - Locate the source, because sometimes the pain you feel and the origin for that pain can be in separate location, and just massaging the area for a little while to loosen it up.

Ice/Heat - Put a bag of ice on the area for 20 minutes, followed by a warm cloth for 20 minutes. Or you can run to any pharmacy store and buy a few icy hots.

Rest - General rest along with everything else mentioned is a good way to not aggravate the problem any further.



You also might want to think about seeing the doctor if this lasts for 4-5 days. Pinched nerves can get to the point where you need surgery to fix.

 

[king killer]

i think you hit your funny bone that happens to me all the time its the worst

 

[lotus blade]

ya. they go away pretty quick. just keep trying to stretch it.

 

[Rated_R]

Ive never had that happen but.......

I went to the doctor yesterday because a strand of muscle in my chest was spazing out I mean you could see it just jumping out. The doc gave me an EKG of my heart and it was fine. So then I had blood work done (4 VIALS!!! GRRRRRRRRR) to see if I had an electrolyte inbalance or b12 deficiency. I should get results in a few days or so. But he said no working out or mowing lawns for 2 weeks. So no money for me, and No gym. :facewall::cursing:

 

[!Woodstock!]

Take a shot of whiskey, have a good nights sleep, call me in the morning.

 

[The Yeti]

Just rest, it's happened several times after a good game of paintball, or skateboarding (back in my highschool days.) I've never had it last more that 2 days, and that was the worst one were I couldn't extend my arm past a 45degree angle.