The Resilient Body with Dr. Ar'neka

Episode #90 3 key areas to assess for hand numbness

November 14, 2023 Dr. Ar'neka Cooper Season 1 Episode 90
Episode #90 3 key areas to assess for hand numbness
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The Resilient Body with Dr. Ar'neka
Episode #90 3 key areas to assess for hand numbness
Nov 14, 2023 Season 1 Episode 90
Dr. Ar'neka Cooper

Episode Notes:
This episode is inspired by a recent patient with hand numbness. She has had carpal tunnel surgery on one wrist and doesn't want to have another. After an evaluation we learned that the symptoms were coming from her pec area and we were able to put her in a position where her numbness went away! Seeing how exciting and amazed she was, I knew there were people are there are may be dealing with something similar feeling like carpal tunnel is their only resort or that there is no resolution so you just have to live with it. Not true, tune into this episode as we discuss how hand numbness does not equal carpal tunnel syndrome, 3 key areas to assess for hand numbness, and some movements to help. 

What you will learn:

3 key areas to assess for hand numbness 

Link & Resources: 

Ulnar nerve Flossing
Median nerve Flossing
Pec stretch
SA push up
Scapulas raises

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If you have a suggestion on something you want to learn, feel free to email: drarneka@resilientspine.com

Show Notes

Episode Notes:
This episode is inspired by a recent patient with hand numbness. She has had carpal tunnel surgery on one wrist and doesn't want to have another. After an evaluation we learned that the symptoms were coming from her pec area and we were able to put her in a position where her numbness went away! Seeing how exciting and amazed she was, I knew there were people are there are may be dealing with something similar feeling like carpal tunnel is their only resort or that there is no resolution so you just have to live with it. Not true, tune into this episode as we discuss how hand numbness does not equal carpal tunnel syndrome, 3 key areas to assess for hand numbness, and some movements to help. 

What you will learn:

3 key areas to assess for hand numbness 

Link & Resources: 

Ulnar nerve Flossing
Median nerve Flossing
Pec stretch
SA push up
Scapulas raises

Book your free 30-minute discovery call to chat about your goals and ways I can support you!

Thank you so much for checking out this The Resilient Body Podcast episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show!

If you have a suggestion on something you want to learn, feel free to email: drarneka@resilientspine.com